Yet another Pitt Bull attack (1 Viewer)

[Cold Dead Hands]

Too all pit haters, or people who dislike the bread due to being violent., here is a fun fact. Anybody know what they were originally bread for? Anybody? The nanny... to look over and protect the babies."

This is allegedly something this psycho older sister posted online.

She seems well read and intelligent. I buy what she is selling... Which appears to be bread.

 

[steelerfan1]

This is not meant to come off as judgmental, but I wonder whether any of the pit bull owners who say their dogs are loving and completely non-violent are starting to question their decision to have them in the home, particularly if there are young children. The sweet photos of their dogs they post seem a lot like the videos posted by the sister in this story.

hi bb,

no, i don't question my decision. i have had them for going on 25 years and have witnessed no display of people aggression from them. they have been around my nieces, nephew and neighbors children. have i left them unattended with said children? no. nor would i any breed of dog that i owned.

 

[steelerfan1]

Where can I get some of this sweet child murdering beverage?

depending in which part of the country you live in, the ABC store, package store, or grocery store.

 

[steelerfan1]

That was one of the most depressing articles I've ever read.

Yep. Horrible.

horrible indeed

 

[BigSteelThrill]

This is not meant to come off as judgmental, but I wonder whether any of the pit bull owners who say their dogs are loving and completely non-violent are starting to question their decision to have them in the home, particularly if there are young children. The sweet photos of their dogs they post seem a lot like the videos posted by the sister in this story.

hi bb,

no, i don't question my decision. i have had them for going on 25 years and have witnessed no display of people aggression from them. they have been around my nieces, nephew and neighbors children. have i left them unattended with said children? no. nor would i any breed of dog that i owned.

All breeds are not equal. and pit bulls are largely unique. No need to try an equate them. Im sure the next "death by Corgi" will be a first.

 

[steelerfan1]

This is not meant to come off as judgmental, but I wonder whether any of the pit bull owners who say their dogs are loving and completely non-violent are starting to question their decision to have them in the home, particularly if there are young children. The sweet photos of their dogs they post seem a lot like the videos posted by the sister in this story.

hi bb, no, i don't question my decision. i have had them for going on 25 years and have witnessed no display of people aggression from them. they have been around my nieces, nephew and neighbors children. have i left them unattended with said children? no. nor would i any breed of dog that i owned.

All breeds are not equal. and pit bulls are largely unique. No need to try an equate them. Im sure the next "death by Corgi" will be a first.

Simply stating if I owned a lab I would not leave it alone with a child because I am a responsible dog owner.

 

[BigSteelThrill]

This is not meant to come off as judgmental, but I wonder whether any of the pit bull owners who say their dogs are loving and completely non-violent are starting to question their decision to have them in the home, particularly if there are young children. The sweet photos of their dogs they post seem a lot like the videos posted by the sister in this story.

hi bb, no, i don't question my decision. i have had them for going on 25 years and have witnessed no display of people aggression from them. they have been around my nieces, nephew and neighbors children. have i left them unattended with said children? no. nor would i any breed of dog that i owned.

All breeds are not equal. and pit bulls are largely unique. No need to try an equate them. Im sure the next "death by Corgi" will be a first.

Simply stating if I owned a lab I would not leave it alone with a child because I am a responsible dog owner.

Id leave my grandma alone with my pair of labs. But not with my pair of pits.

 

[steelerfan1]

This is not meant to come off as judgmental, but I wonder whether any of the pit bull owners who say their dogs are loving and completely non-violent are starting to question their decision to have them in the home, particularly if there are young children. The sweet photos of their dogs they post seem a lot like the videos posted by the sister in this story.

hi bb, no, i don't question my decision. i have had them for going on 25 years and have witnessed no display of people aggression from them. they have been around my nieces, nephew and neighbors children. have i left them unattended with said children? no. nor would i any breed of dog that i owned.

All breeds are not equal. and pit bulls are largely unique. No need to try an equate them. Im sure the next "death by Corgi" will be a first.

Simply stating if I owned a lab I would not leave it alone with a child because I am a responsible dog owner.

Id leave my grandma alone with my pair of labs. But not with my pair of pits.

OK.

 

[BigSteelThrill]

This is not meant to come off as judgmental, but I wonder whether any of the pit bull owners who say their dogs are loving and completely non-violent are starting to question their decision to have them in the home, particularly if there are young children. The sweet photos of their dogs they post seem a lot like the videos posted by the sister in this story.

hi bb, no, i don't question my decision. i have had them for going on 25 years and have witnessed no display of people aggression from them. they have been around my nieces, nephew and neighbors children. have i left them unattended with said children? no. nor would i any breed of dog that i owned.

All breeds are not equal. and pit bulls are largely unique. No need to try an equate them. Im sure the next "death by Corgi" will be a first.

Simply stating if I owned a lab I would not leave it alone with a child because I am a responsible dog owner.

Id leave my grandma alone with my pair of labs. But not with my pair of pits.

OK. Agreed.

Fixed?

 

[ROCKET]

As much as I love Tom Brady I always thought he was a complete idiot for owning a pitt bull and having it anywhere near his kids. Here is a guy that preaches about not drinking soda or eating at McDonalds but has a ticking time bomb sleeping in his house every night. HTF can someone that seems so concerned about health and risk exposure own one of these beasts? I don't get it.

 

[Otis]

This is not meant to come off as judgmental, but I wonder whether any of the pit bull owners who say their dogs are loving and completely non-violent are starting to question their decision to have them in the home, particularly if there are young children. The sweet photos of their dogs they post seem a lot like the videos posted by the sister in this story.

hi bb, no, i don't question my decision. i have had them for going on 25 years and have witnessed no display of people aggression from them. they have been around my nieces, nephew and neighbors children.

Said pretty much every owner of every pit bull that ever mauled a small child to death. It would be almost comical at this point if it weren't such a tragic subject.

 

[Otis]

This is not meant to come off as judgmental, but I wonder whether any of the pit bull owners who say their dogs are loving and completely non-violent are starting to question their decision to have them in the home, particularly if there are young children. The sweet photos of their dogs they post seem a lot like the videos posted by the sister in this story.

hi bb, no, i don't question my decision. i have had them for going on 25 years and have witnessed no display of people aggression from them. they have been around my nieces, nephew and neighbors children. have i left them unattended with said children? no. nor would i any breed of dog that i owned.

All breeds are not equal. and pit bulls are largely unique. No need to try an equate them. Im sure the next "death by Corgi" will be a first.

Simply stating if I owned a lab I would not leave it alone with a child because I am a responsible dog owner.

Id leave my grandma alone with my pair of labs. But not with my pair of pits.

Your house must stink. :X

 

[steelerfan1]

This is not meant to come off as judgmental, but I wonder whether any of the pit bull owners who say their dogs are loving and completely non-violent are starting to question their decision to have them in the home, particularly if there are young children. The sweet photos of their dogs they post seem a lot like the videos posted by the sister in this story.

hi bb, no, i don't question my decision. i have had them for going on 25 years and have witnessed no display of people aggression from them. they have been around my nieces, nephew and neighbors children. have i left them unattended with said children? no. nor would i any breed of dog that i owned.

All breeds are not equal. and pit bulls are largely unique. No need to try an equate them. Im sure the next "death by Corgi" will be a first.

Simply stating if I owned a lab I would not leave it alone with a child because I am a responsible dog owner.

Id leave my grandma alone with my pair of labs. But not with my pair of pits.

OK. Agreed.

Fixed?

Agreed, I won't leave my pair of pits alone with your grandma.

Now if my grandparents were still living today I would have no problem doing so.

 

[BigSteelThrill]

This is not meant to come off as judgmental, but I wonder whether any of the pit bull owners who say their dogs are loving and completely non-violent are starting to question their decision to have them in the home, particularly if there are young children. The sweet photos of their dogs they post seem a lot like the videos posted by the sister in this story.

hi bb, no, i don't question my decision. i have had them for going on 25 years and have witnessed no display of people aggression from them. they have been around my nieces, nephew and neighbors children. have i left them unattended with said children? no. nor would i any breed of dog that i owned.

All breeds are not equal. and pit bulls are largely unique. No need to try an equate them. Im sure the next "death by Corgi" will be a first.

Simply stating if I owned a lab I would not leave it alone with a child because I am a responsible dog owner.

Id leave my grandma alone with my pair of labs. But not with my pair of pits.

Your house must stink. :X

Yeah, Grandma is old like that.

 

[steelerfan1]

This is not meant to come off as judgmental, but I wonder whether any of the pit bull owners who say their dogs are loving and completely non-violent are starting to question their decision to have them in the home, particularly if there are young children. The sweet photos of their dogs they post seem a lot like the videos posted by the sister in this story.

hi bb, no, i don't question my decision. i have had them for going on 25 years and have witnessed no display of people aggression from them. they have been around my nieces, nephew and neighbors children.

Said pretty much every owner of every pit bull that ever mauled a small child to death. It would be almost comical at this point if it weren't such a tragic subject.

I'd venture to say every dog owner would say this.

 

[BigSteelThrill]

This is not meant to come off as judgmental, but I wonder whether any of the pit bull owners who say their dogs are loving and completely non-violent are starting to question their decision to have them in the home, particularly if there are young children. The sweet photos of their dogs they post seem a lot like the videos posted by the sister in this story.

hi bb, no, i don't question my decision. i have had them for going on 25 years and have witnessed no display of people aggression from them. they have been around my nieces, nephew and neighbors children.

Said pretty much every owner of every pit bull that ever mauled a small child to death.It would be almost comical at this point if it weren't such a tragic subject.

I'd venture to say every dog owner would say this.

Stop with the false equivalency at every turn.

 

[steelerfan1]

This is not meant to come off as judgmental, but I wonder whether any of the pit bull owners who say their dogs are loving and completely non-violent are starting to question their decision to have them in the home, particularly if there are young children. The sweet photos of their dogs they post seem a lot like the videos posted by the sister in this story.

hi bb, no, i don't question my decision. i have had them for going on 25 years and have witnessed no display of people aggression from them. they have been around my nieces, nephew and neighbors children.

Said pretty much every owner of every pit bull that ever mauled a small child to death.It would be almost comical at this point if it weren't such a tragic subject.

I'd venture to say every dog owner would say this.

Stop with the false equivalency at every turn.

A tragic death is just that to me. Sorry for having a different opinion than yourself.

 

[fasteddie_21]

I never gave this discussion much thought until my wife & greyhound were attacked by a pit bull mix 15 months ago. The owner was charged and they have since sold their house and left the city (pit bulls are illegal in our city). With the hundreds of breeds out there, I simply do not comprehend why people choose these dogs.

 

[jabarony]

Same reason people get barbwire tats, Oakleys, and Affliction shirts, I guess.

 

[bigbottom]

This is not meant to come off as judgmental, but I wonder whether any of the pit bull owners who say their dogs are loving and completely non-violent are starting to question their decision to have them in the home, particularly if there are young children. The sweet photos of their dogs they post seem a lot like the videos posted by the sister in this story.

hi bb, no, i don't question my decision. i have had them for going on 25 years and have witnessed no display of people aggression from them. they have been around my nieces, nephew and neighbors children. have i left them unattended with said children? no. nor would i any breed of dog that i owned.

So, you've had pit bulls (or pit mixes) for 25 years. How many of them have you owned? Where do you get them? Do you breed them, or get them from a breeder? Or did you adopt them? Did you get them as puppies or as older dogs?

 

[Ditkaless Wonders]

This is not meant to come off as judgmental, but I wonder whether any of the pit bull owners who say their dogs are loving and completely non-violent are starting to question their decision to have them in the home, particularly if there are young children. The sweet photos of their dogs they post seem a lot like the videos posted by the sister in this story.

hi bb, no, i don't question my decision. i have had them for going on 25 years and have witnessed no display of people aggression from them. they have been around my nieces, nephew and neighbors children. have i left them unattended with said children? no. nor would i any breed of dog that i owned.

So, you've had pit bulls (or pit mixes) for 25 years. How many of them have you owned? Where do you get them? Do you breed them, or get them from a breeder? Or did you adopt them? Did you get them as puppies or as older dogs?

You forgot to ask if it relieved the psychological distress he suffers from having a small penis.

 

[steelerfan1]

This is not meant to come off as judgmental, but I wonder whether any of the pit bull owners who say their dogs are loving and completely non-violent are starting to question their decision to have them in the home, particularly if there are young children. The sweet photos of their dogs they post seem a lot like the videos posted by the sister in this story.

hi bb, no, i don't question my decision. i have had them for going on 25 years and have witnessed no display of people aggression from them. they have been around my nieces, nephew and neighbors children. have i left them unattended with said children? no. nor would i any breed of dog that i owned.

So, you've had pit bulls (or pit mixes) for 25 years. How many of them have you owned? Where do you get them? Do you breed them, or get them from a breeder? Or did you adopt them? Did you get them as puppies or as older dogs?

hi bb,

i've owned 4, 2 currently, with one being 14 and the other 10. my first one was 8 when he passed away of cancer.. 3 of them i have had i've owned since they were 8 weeks old. the other was at an older age in her life and was the mother of my 14 year old dog now. that dog lived with my mom which she kept for several of her golden years before she passed on to cancer as well.

much like any major purchase/decision, I researched and got as much info as i could. spent a lot of time visiting tons of dogs and breeders, talking with vets, etc. found a breeder i thought i felt good with, got to know the dogs, parents of dogs, etc.

i do not breed them as i couldn't give away a pup i don't think. too many bad homes out there IMO. not to mention all the thousands of them out there on the streets now. not too much positive there for me to do that now.

 

[steelerfan1]

This is not meant to come off as judgmental, but I wonder whether any of the pit bull owners who say their dogs are loving and completely non-violent are starting to question their decision to have them in the home, particularly if there are young children. The sweet photos of their dogs they post seem a lot like the videos posted by the sister in this story.

hi bb, no, i don't question my decision. i have had them for going on 25 years and have witnessed no display of people aggression from them. they have been around my nieces, nephew and neighbors children. have i left them unattended with said children? no. nor would i any breed of dog that i owned.

So, you've had pit bulls (or pit mixes) for 25 years. How many of them have you owned? Where do you get them? Do you breed them, or get them from a breeder? Or did you adopt them? Did you get them as puppies or as older dogs?

You forgot to ask if it relieved the psychological distress he suffers from having a small penis.

still in therapy for this, but i'm told i'm making great strides and progress...

 

[Ditkaless Wonders]

This is not meant to come off as judgmental, but I wonder whether any of the pit bull owners who say their dogs are loving and completely non-violent are starting to question their decision to have them in the home, particularly if there are young children. The sweet photos of their dogs they post seem a lot like the videos posted by the sister in this story.

hi bb, no, i don't question my decision. i have had them for going on 25 years and have witnessed no display of people aggression from them. they have been around my nieces, nephew and neighbors children. have i left them unattended with said children? no. nor would i any breed of dog that i owned.

So, you've had pit bulls (or pit mixes) for 25 years. How many of them have you owned? Where do you get them? Do you breed them, or get them from a breeder? Or did you adopt them? Did you get them as puppies or as older dogs?

You forgot to ask if it relieved the psychological distress he suffers from having a small penis.

still in therapy for this, but i'm told i'm making great strides and progress...

Myself, I'm half Irish. I deal with it by owning a pick up and guns.

 

[eoMMan]

"travel trailer she shared with her dogs"

 

[modogg]

This is not meant to come off as judgmental, but I wonder whether any of the pit bull owners who say their dogs are loving and completely non-violent are starting to question their decision to have them in the home, particularly if there are young children. The sweet photos of their dogs they post seem a lot like the videos posted by the sister in this story.

hi bb, no, i don't question my decision. i have had them for going on 25 years and have witnessed no display of people aggression from them. they have been around my nieces, nephew and neighbors children. have i left them unattended with said children? no. nor would i any breed of dog that i owned.

All breeds are not equal. and pit bulls are largely unique. No need to try an equate them. Im sure the next "death by Corgi" will be a first.

Simply stating if I owned a lab I would not leave it alone with a child because I am a responsible dog owner.

Id leave my grandma alone with my pair of labs. But not with my pair of pits.

OK.

lol, seriously. hopefully your labs are well trained and nothing happens to your grandmother. luckily my elderly parents do not quake in fear with my demon dogs and they all get along nice (though my rotty gains a few pounds the 2 times they dog sat for us)

 

[modogg]

Same reason people get barbwire tats, Oakleys, and Affliction shirts, I guess.

same can be said for idiots who feel the need to drive a vehicle twice the size they need, or brag about hunting and owning guns, etc., etc.

 

[BigSteelThrill]

Same reason people get barbwire tats, Oakleys, and Affliction shirts, I guess.

same can be said for idiots who feel the need to drive a vehicle twice the size they need, or brag about hunting and owning guns, etc., etc.

Agreed. Yet only one of these takes it upon itself to snap a li'l boys neck.

 

[modogg]

This is not meant to come off as judgmental, but I wonder whether any of the pit bull owners who say their dogs are loving and completely non-violent are starting to question their decision to have them in the home, particularly if there are young children. The sweet photos of their dogs they post seem a lot like the videos posted by the sister in this story.

hi bb, no, i don't question my decision. i have had them for going on 25 years and have witnessed no display of people aggression from them. they have been around my nieces, nephew and neighbors children. have i left them unattended with said children? no. nor would i any breed of dog that i owned.

So, you've had pit bulls (or pit mixes) for 25 years. How many of them have you owned? Where do you get them? Do you breed them, or get them from a breeder? Or did you adopt them? Did you get them as puppies or as older dogs?

hi bb,

i've owned 4, 2 currently, with one being 14 and the other 10. my first one was 8 when he passed away of cancer.. 3 of them i have had i've owned since they were 8 weeks old. the other was at an older age in her life and was the mother of my 14 year old dog now. that dog lived with my mom which she kept for several of her golden years before she passed on to cancer as well.

much like any major purchase/decision, I researched and got as much info as i could. spent a lot of time visiting tons of dogs and breeders, talking with vets, etc. found a breeder i thought i felt good with, got to know the dogs, parents of dogs, etc.

i do not breed them as i couldn't give away a pup i don't think. too many bad homes out there IMO. not to mention all the thousands of them out there on the streets now. not too much positive there for me to do that now.

not to hijack steeler's post but my 2 cents. i have only owned one, being my current. foster'd about 8 of the little buggers, (and a side note out of this insane vortex, but if you are interested in a dog look to getting one that has been foster'd. all our's got tons of socialization and got some good training before leaving. new owners get a dog already somewhat trained and a good deal out of it). all dogs (3 total, one died) from the 2 local rescues. no interest in breeding, no room for it, and though it pains me we have got all our dogs snipped when they were tiny.

 

[steelerfan1]

Same reason people get barbwire tats, Oakleys, and Affliction shirts, I guess.

same can be said for idiots who feel the need to drive a vehicle twice the size they need, or brag about hunting and owning guns, etc., etc.

Agreed. Yet only one of these takes it upon itself to snap a li'l boys neck.

Pretty tragic story here as well.

A small Pomeranian dog killed a 6-week-old baby while the infant's caretaker briefly left the child unattended to warm a bottle of milk, authorities said.

The relative, who was caring for the infant girl, found her head buried in the dog's mouth Saturday night, sheriff's Deputy Cruz Solis said. The girl died of head trauma at an area hospital, he said.

(clip}

Pomeranians are a breed of miniature canines that have a foxlike face, pointy ears and long, fluffy hair. The deputy said Pomeranian attacks are rare.

``Obviously it doesn't take much to kill a 6-week old baby but it's not something that happens with that breed,'' Solis said.

 

[BigSteelThrill]

Same reason people get barbwire tats, Oakleys, and Affliction shirts, I guess.

same can be said for idiots who feel the need to drive a vehicle twice the size they need, or brag about hunting and owning guns, etc., etc.

Agreed. Yet only one of these takes it upon itself to snap a li'l boys neck.

Pretty tragic story here as well.

A small Pomeranian dog killed a 6-week-old baby while the infant's caretaker briefly left the child unattended to warm a bottle of milk, authorities said.

The relative, who was caring for the infant girl, found her head buried in the dog's mouth Saturday night, sheriff's Deputy Cruz Solis said. The girl died of head trauma at an area hospital, he said.

(clip}

Pomeranians are a breed of miniature canines that have a foxlike face, pointy ears and long, fluffy hair. The deputy said Pomeranian attacks are rare.

``Obviously it doesn't take much to kill a 6-week old baby but it's not something that happens with that breed,'' Solis said.

6 week old. Yeah.

 

[jabarony]

Same reason people get barbwire tats, Oakleys, and Affliction shirts, I guess.

same can be said for idiots who feel the need to drive a vehicle twice the size they need, or brag about hunting and owning guns, etc., etc.

Agreed. Yet only one of these takes it upon itself to snap a li'l boys neck.

Pretty tragic story here as well.A small Pomeranian dog killed a 6-week-old baby while the infant's caretaker briefly left the child unattended to warm a bottle of milk, authorities said.

The relative, who was caring for the infant girl, found her head buried in the dog's mouth Saturday night, sheriff's Deputy Cruz Solis said. The girl died of head trauma at an area hospital, he said.

(clip}

Pomeranians are a breed of miniature canines that have a foxlike face, pointy ears and long, fluffy hair. The deputy said Pomeranian attacks are rare.

``Obviously it doesn't take much to kill a 6-week old baby but it's not something that happens with that breed,'' Solis said.

Pomeranians = 1

Pitbulls =74,329

 

[steelerfan1]

This is not meant to come off as judgmental, but I wonder whether any of the pit bull owners who say their dogs are loving and completely non-violent are starting to question their decision to have them in the home, particularly if there are young children. The sweet photos of their dogs they post seem a lot like the videos posted by the sister in this story.

hi bb, no, i don't question my decision. i have had them for going on 25 years and have witnessed no display of people aggression from them. they have been around my nieces, nephew and neighbors children. have i left them unattended with said children? no. nor would i any breed of dog that i owned.

So, you've had pit bulls (or pit mixes) for 25 years. How many of them have you owned? Where do you get them? Do you breed them, or get them from a breeder? Or did you adopt them? Did you get them as puppies or as older dogs?

hi bb,i've owned 4, 2 currently, with one being 14 and the other 10. my first one was 8 when he passed away of cancer.. 3 of them i have had i've owned since they were 8 weeks old. the other was at an older age in her life and was the mother of my 14 year old dog now. that dog lived with my mom which she kept for several of her golden years before she passed on to cancer as well.

much like any major purchase/decision, I researched and got as much info as i could. spent a lot of time visiting tons of dogs and breeders, talking with vets, etc. found a breeder i thought i felt good with, got to know the dogs, parents of dogs, etc.

i do not breed them as i couldn't give away a pup i don't think. too many bad homes out there IMO. not to mention all the thousands of them out there on the streets now. not too much positive there for me to do that now.

not to hijack steeler's post but my 2 cents. i have only owned one, being my current. foster'd about 8 of the little buggers, (and a side note out of this insane vortex, but if you are interested in a dog look to getting one that has been foster'd. all our's got tons of socialization and got some good training before leaving. new owners get a dog already somewhat trained and a good deal out of it). all dogs (3 total, one died) from the 2 local rescues. no interest in breeding, no room for it, and though it pains me we have got all our dogs snipped when they were tiny.

Yeah mo, with so many rescues in need not sure what I will do in the future. Sadly (at least to me anyway) my 14 year old male is in kidney failure now. We've been managing it the last 6 or so months and he goes for his daily car ride, but this last week I notice a change in him and know the time is coming soon. My 10 year old is going to be devastated, not to mention me. Wife is already saying maybe looking into adoption route but I just don't even want to think about it now....

 

[BigSteelThrill]

Oct 2000.

LOL at 16 years ago.

Cant you recognize your own idiocy with such equivalencies?

 

[steelerfan1]

Found it crazy. We just had 2 of those dogs at our home for thanksgiving. They weren't even 5 pounds. Just saw date as well. Disregard the incident then because it was a long time ago

 

[BigSteelThrill]

Same reason people get barbwire tats, Oakleys, and Affliction shirts, I guess.

same can be said for idiots who feel the need to drive a vehicle twice the size they need, or brag about hunting and owning guns, etc., etc.

http://www.examiner.com/images/blog/EXID29835/images/toon_pit_bull1.jpg

 

[modogg]

This is not meant to come off as judgmental, but I wonder whether any of the pit bull owners who say their dogs are loving and completely non-violent are starting to question their decision to have them in the home, particularly if there are young children. The sweet photos of their dogs they post seem a lot like the videos posted by the sister in this story.

hi bb, no, i don't question my decision. i have had them for going on 25 years and have witnessed no display of people aggression from them. they have been around my nieces, nephew and neighbors children. have i left them unattended with said children? no. nor would i any breed of dog that i owned.

So, you've had pit bulls (or pit mixes) for 25 years. How many of them have you owned? Where do you get them? Do you breed them, or get them from a breeder? Or did you adopt them? Did you get them as puppies or as older dogs?

hi bb,i've owned 4, 2 currently, with one being 14 and the other 10. my first one was 8 when he passed away of cancer.. 3 of them i have had i've owned since they were 8 weeks old. the other was at an older age in her life and was the mother of my 14 year old dog now. that dog lived with my mom which she kept for several of her golden years before she passed on to cancer as well.

much like any major purchase/decision, I researched and got as much info as i could. spent a lot of time visiting tons of dogs and breeders, talking with vets, etc. found a breeder i thought i felt good with, got to know the dogs, parents of dogs, etc.

i do not breed them as i couldn't give away a pup i don't think. too many bad homes out there IMO. not to mention all the thousands of them out there on the streets now. not too much positive there for me to do that now.

not to hijack steeler's post but my 2 cents. i have only owned one, being my current. foster'd about 8 of the little buggers, (and a side note out of this insane vortex, but if you are interested in a dog look to getting one that has been foster'd. all our's got tons of socialization and got some good training before leaving. new owners get a dog already somewhat trained and a good deal out of it). all dogs (3 total, one died) from the 2 local rescues. no interest in breeding, no room for it, and though it pains me we have got all our dogs snipped when they were tiny.

Yeah mo, with so many rescues in need not sure what I will do in the future. Sadly (at least to me anyway) my 14 year old male is in kidney failure now. We've been managing it the last 6 or so months and he goes for his daily car ride, but this last week I notice a change in him and know the time is coming soon. My 10 year old is going to be devastated, not to mention me. Wife is already saying maybe looking into adoption route but I just don't even want to think about it now....

ugh bud, good luck. i know without a doubt, even though pit bulls are pure evil, i will be a mess for a few days. and yeah, adoption will always be there, give yourselves a little time to grieve

 

[Otis]

This is not meant to come off as judgmental, but I wonder whether any of the pit bull owners who say their dogs are loving and completely non-violent are starting to question their decision to have them in the home, particularly if there are young children. The sweet photos of their dogs they post seem a lot like the videos posted by the sister in this story.

hi bb, no, i don't question my decision. i have had them for going on 25 years and have witnessed no display of people aggression from them. they have been around my nieces, nephew and neighbors children. have i left them unattended with said children? no. nor would i any breed of dog that i owned.

So, you've had pit bulls (or pit mixes) for 25 years. How many of them have you owned? Where do you get them? Do you breed them, or get them from a breeder? Or did you adopt them? Did you get them as puppies or as older dogs?

You forgot to ask if it relieved the psychological distress he suffers from having a small penis.

 

[cockroach]

Question for the pitbull owners:

Do you also own a firearm?

 

[BustedKnuckles]

man ,the judgmental stereotyping in this thread is alarming ...who do you people think you are?

 

[Cold Dead Hands]

man ,the judgmental stereotyping in this thread is alarming ...who do you people think you are?

People

 

[BustedKnuckles]

man ,the judgmental stereotyping in this thread is alarming ...who do you people think you are?

People

dont you mean ''superior beings? ''

 

[BigSteelThrill]

man ,the judgmental stereotyping in this thread is alarming ...who do you people think you are?

People

dont you mean ''superior beings? ''

Its not the people without the pitbulls that have inferiority issues. To point those issues out doesnt make anyone superior.

 

[Otis]

man ,the judgmental stereotyping in this thread is alarming ...who do you people think you are?

People

dont you mean ''superior beings? ''

Its not the people without the pitbulls that have inferiority issues. To point those issues out doesnt make anyone superior.

Well, unless we're talking "superior" in the sense of being better at assessing risk/reward scenarios and in being more considerate of the welfare of our family, friends, and neighbors.

But if that doesn't constitute "superior" then you're probably right.

 

[BigSteelThrill]

man ,the judgmental stereotyping in this thread is alarming ...who do you people think you are?

People

dont you mean ''superior beings? ''

Its not the people without the pitbulls that have inferiority issues. To point those issues out doesnt make anyone superior.

Well, unless we're talking "superior" in the sense of being better at assessing risk/reward scenarios and in being more considerate of the welfare of our family, friends, and neighbors.

But if that doesn't constitute "superior" then you're probably right.

That would constitute "human".

 

[bigbottom]

This is not meant to come off as judgmental, but I wonder whether any of the pit bull owners who say their dogs are loving and completely non-violent are starting to question their decision to have them in the home, particularly if there are young children. The sweet photos of their dogs they post seem a lot like the videos posted by the sister in this story.

hi bb, no, i don't question my decision. i have had them for going on 25 years and have witnessed no display of people aggression from them. they have been around my nieces, nephew and neighbors children. have i left them unattended with said children? no. nor would i any breed of dog that i owned.

So, you've had pit bulls (or pit mixes) for 25 years. How many of them have you owned? Where do you get them? Do you breed them, or get them from a breeder? Or did you adopt them? Did you get them as puppies or as older dogs?

hi bb,i've owned 4, 2 currently, with one being 14 and the other 10. my first one was 8 when he passed away of cancer.. 3 of them i have had i've owned since they were 8 weeks old. the other was at an older age in her life and was the mother of my 14 year old dog now. that dog lived with my mom which she kept for several of her golden years before she passed on to cancer as well.

much like any major purchase/decision, I researched and got as much info as i could. spent a lot of time visiting tons of dogs and breeders, talking with vets, etc. found a breeder i thought i felt good with, got to know the dogs, parents of dogs, etc.

i do not breed them as i couldn't give away a pup i don't think. too many bad homes out there IMO. not to mention all the thousands of them out there on the streets now. not too much positive there for me to do that now.

Thanks for the response. The reason I ask is because a common response I hear from pit owners is that they've had their dog for years and years and they've never displayed any violent tendencies. Even putting aside the stories where seemingly friendly and gentle pits snap and attack someone, the fact is that at some point an owner hasn't had the dog for years and years. At some point the dog is new to the household, or new to adulthood. I can totally understand getting comfortable with the safety of your dog over a course of 5-10 years. But I'd be a whole lot less comfortable during those first five years.

 

[parasaurolophus]

man ,the judgmental stereotyping in this thread is alarming ...who do you people think you are?

People that understand odds

Fixed

 

[Chaka]

Question for the pitbull owners:

Do you also own a firearm?

Why is that question only for the pit-bull owners?

 

[dgreen]

man ,the judgmental stereotyping in this thread is alarming ...who do you people think you are?

People that understand odds

Fixed

What are the odds? How many pits are there? How many attack?

 

[Card Trader]

man ,the judgmental stereotyping in this thread is alarming ...who do you people think you are?

People that understand odds

Fixed

What are the odds? How many pits are there? How many attack?

Too high. Lots. More than any other breed by quite a large magnitude.