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Comment by Diane Powell on December 27, 2011 at 11:34am

I had a bad experience  with a pitbull years ago.  I wish that those who have  pitbulls wouldn't take things for granted.  If a person has a pitbull they need to take extra steps to protect themself, others and other animals.  A large pitbull wanted my little dog.  Andy would have been killed just like this little dog.  I guess I'm not upset with the breed as much as I am upset with the owners.  People can be really stupid at times.  Keeping a dog that they can not keep under control is an accident waiting to happen....and it did happen.  I'm sure this wasn't the first time this person had no control over their dog.  It just ended up as a very tragic accident this time.

I hope little Danny helps this person heal.  I know he will be afraid around any large dog for a long time.  That is how I was after the incident with the pitbull that wanted my Andy.

Comment by Monica on December 26, 2011 at 8:58am

I agree about being responsible owners and being able to control your dog. I also feel like people who choose to own "bully" breeds should hold themselves to a higher standard due to all the bad press about their breeds. I don't agree with many of his comments about the breed being inherently dangerous and that all Pits can go into attack mode. He also seems to be hinting at breed specific laws which do not work. I'm very sorry for his loss-how awful to have to witness that, but I don't agree that all Pit type dogs can "go crazy" and attack at a moment's notice. It was a tragic accident and the other owner most definitely was not being responsible especially since their dog was on a leash and they still couldn't control it. dogs like that have no business being out in public if they can't be handled and controlled.