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tama

(9,137 posts)
218. Understood
Tue Dec 4, 2012, 04:44 AM
Dec 2012

Making categorical absolute statements usually runs into some trouble. And also, in many places hunters and hunting dogs still hunt together...

Owners helpless? Unleashed? Panasonic Dec 2012 #1
The post says the police and animal control were involved. Marrah_G Dec 2012 #5
The police were called and animal control Mangoman Dec 2012 #6
Owners? Doremus Dec 2012 #15
Sorry for the confusion Mangoman Dec 2012 #21
Oh how terrifying! Barack_America Dec 2012 #2
thank you for evilhime Dec 2012 #57
K&R as a warning - something terrifyingly similar occurred in our neighborhood. nt AnotherMother4Peace Dec 2012 #3
Pitbulls need borders. They should rarely be roaming free in an unconfined area. JaneyVee Dec 2012 #4
it is good to be prepared with something for those dogs quinnox Dec 2012 #7
My neighbors have two male unneutered pit bulls and they TwilightGardener Dec 2012 #8
Having seen my dachshund attacked at the beach Patiod Dec 2012 #68
Poor wiener dog! Dachshunds are pretty tough characters themselves-- TwilightGardener Dec 2012 #75
Our neighbors two chesies attacked my old sick Wheaten in front of me last year glinda Dec 2012 #89
What an awful story. Yes, that is exactly what I am afraid of-- TwilightGardener Dec 2012 #115
Aw, I love Wheatens Jersey Devil Dec 2012 #172
He really loved those dogs---not. roody Dec 2012 #205
92% of al fatal attacks involve male dogs........ kooljerk666 Dec 2012 #99
Yep, that is why I am particularly afraid. Now, these dogs TwilightGardener Dec 2012 #116
I had a neighbor like that once. MineralMan Dec 2012 #175
We also have two cats, we don't let them outside at all (two TwilightGardener Dec 2012 #180
Here in MN, our cats are all indoors. That incident happened in MineralMan Dec 2012 #182
I don't blame you, especially in a situation involving children. TwilightGardener Dec 2012 #188
The thing about pit bull owners, especially the ones MineralMan Dec 2012 #191
I guess they are too lazy to walk roody Dec 2012 #208
Yeah, I'm completely secure in my sexuality and manliness jollyreaper2112 Dec 2012 #9
How is that not sexist and unnecessary? Eyes of the World Dec 2012 #38
Some of the best dog trainers I know are women adigal Dec 2012 #52
Rule #1) only own weapons that are under your operational control. Not semi-autonomous. n/t lumberjack_jeff Dec 2012 #151
I always carry a .22 pistol with me when I walk the trail near my house. Ganja Ninja Dec 2012 #10
Yep. I was going to mention something similar. Xithras Dec 2012 #61
How is poor Milo doing? peacebird Dec 2012 #11
I rescued Milo when he was young Mangoman Dec 2012 #17
I cannot even imagine how horrible it must have been for you and Milo. He is a lucky puppy to have peacebird Dec 2012 #32
my dogs would not let me protect them hfojvt Dec 2012 #90
any off leash and unreliable dog is a bad idea TorchTheWitch Dec 2012 #12
You said it so well. dixiegrrrrl Dec 2012 #158
animal control is great here, too TorchTheWitch Dec 2012 #169
Well said - I have one idiot neighbor who lets his dogs loose Jersey Devil Dec 2012 #173
I am so sorry to hear this. peace13 Dec 2012 #13
I would think that the landlord would also be liable as the dog was being kept on his/her avebury Dec 2012 #109
She went all routes trying to settle. peace13 Dec 2012 #155
I kind of wondered if you sister had gone to small claims avebury Dec 2012 #156
Good vibes for your dog and you. KurtNYC Dec 2012 #14
Years ago, our German Shepherd puppy was almost killed by a neighbor's pitbull qanda Dec 2012 #16
Fighting dogs tama Dec 2012 #20
pitbulls are ideal for fighting dogs because regardless of how harshly TorchTheWitch Dec 2012 #189
I'm not expert tama Dec 2012 #197
Lovers of the breed don't breed. roody Dec 2012 #209
lovers of any breed breed for health and temperament TorchTheWitch Dec 2012 #241
Yeah right. Professional dog breeders are 100% responsible people. TheMadMonk Dec 2012 #255
As a shelter volunteer, I'll settle roody Dec 2012 #261
And the same can be said of German Shepherds standingtall Dec 2012 #211
I had a similar experience, but only one dog was running loose. Arkansas Granny Dec 2012 #18
I'd call an attorney, too. CrispyQ Dec 2012 #19
Thanks for the good advice Mangoman Dec 2012 #23
Your local bar association can give you a referral--most bar associations have attorneys msanthrope Dec 2012 #86
An attorney would be appropriate. jonthebru Dec 2012 #87
absolutely TorchTheWitch Dec 2012 #192
Cool story, bro. ceile Dec 2012 #22
why don't you believe them? quinnox Dec 2012 #25
Post removed Post removed Dec 2012 #30
I'm sorry you have that problem Mangoman Dec 2012 #31
Ignore that poster Stuckinthebush Dec 2012 #53
The pit was laying down Mangoman Dec 2012 #62
Horrifying Stuckinthebush Dec 2012 #107
It's not amazing tama Dec 2012 #219
Don't mind that poster qanda Dec 2012 #101
I believe you... Quantess Dec 2012 #104
I apologize AlexSatan Dec 2012 #178
Because very few people are able to accurately identify American Staffordshire Terriers Recursion Dec 2012 #82
That's right, there's a lot of confusion about dog "types". Ligyron Dec 2012 #146
And not all dogs that fit into the 'pitbull' category are renie408 Dec 2012 #157
Well, actually, you're completely wrong. "Pit bulls" are American Staffordshire Terriers Recursion Dec 2012 #165
Actually, that is not correct. Ligyron Dec 2012 #223
So you're defining a class of dog by non-adherence to a breeding standard? Recursion Dec 2012 #227
not exactly... Ligyron Dec 2012 #228
So how would you identify if a dog meets your criteria for being a "pit bull"? Recursion Dec 2012 #233
Don't Judge a Book by it's Cover or Appearances Can Be Deceiving Ligyron Dec 2012 #242
I think he was addressing the "cool story, bro" poster. MineralMan Dec 2012 #194
RIght, I was assuming the "cool story, bro" came because of the phrase "pit bull" Recursion Dec 2012 #212
The term pit bull is a broader term than American Staffordshire Terriers. pnwmom Dec 2012 #248
Pardon me ? Mangoman Dec 2012 #28
you're post is the reason why Javaman Dec 2012 #36
+1 obamanut2012 Dec 2012 #56
Classy Le Taz Hot Dec 2012 #69
Hah? Warren DeMontague Dec 2012 #139
Not cool, bro. MineralMan Dec 2012 #176
it is completely unacceptable for brokechris Dec 2012 #24
I am sick of people letting their dogs run free... Comrade_McKenzie Dec 2012 #26
In California there are leash laws. At a minimum those people should be required to pay for your still_one Dec 2012 #27
The OP can sue them CountAllVotes Dec 2012 #48
How sad - because it's not human we kill them without due process. n/t IDoMath Dec 2012 #130
That is the law CountAllVotes Dec 2012 #133
An unjust law is an unjust law IDoMath Dec 2012 #136
You've obviously never heard of someone being shot by police. Heywood J Dec 2012 #224
The owner has every right to make a court battle of it and SOME in fact DO spend... TheMadMonk Dec 2012 #257
Not really, what if that were a child? Would that change your perspective? The OPs dog was almost still_one Dec 2012 #198
Since the OP was bitten he might be able to sue the owners for emotional distress, as well. nt JudyM Dec 2012 #252
when I lived in Europe, brokechris Dec 2012 #29
and that's why their dogs have gotten so wimpy Enrique Dec 2012 #35
Bullshit. That's a working dog with a funny haircut. AtheistCrusader Dec 2012 #49
Agreed, Poodles are not wimpy dogs! Marrah_G Dec 2012 #72
They're actually pretty damn mean MynameisBlarney Dec 2012 #118
I've heard that Marrah_G Dec 2012 #121
Yup. MynameisBlarney Dec 2012 #132
I have two MuseRider Dec 2012 #187
Hmm MynameisBlarney Dec 2012 #229
Ha, Ha. FlaGranny Dec 2012 #103
I take it you've never dealt with a poodle TrogL Dec 2012 #114
And one of te smartest breeds. nt Ilsa Dec 2012 #184
Standard poodles were bred to hunt bears Recursion Dec 2012 #149
Tell that to Lukanikos tama Dec 2012 #220
This is a fascinating story. EmeraldCityGrl Dec 2012 #225
Post removed Post removed Dec 2012 #33
Horrible JustAnotherGen Dec 2012 #34
Kill the dogs... Bigmack Dec 2012 #37
Well, that's both unreasonable and illegal. TwilightGardener Dec 2012 #43
Very reasonable .... Bigmack Dec 2012 #77
LOL, I have seen that sign before. But anyway, I don't TwilightGardener Dec 2012 #84
Not arbitrary... packs of roaming dogs are a clear and present danger.. nt Bigmack Dec 2012 #97
That's where I found myself Mangoman Dec 2012 #44
What kind of dog is Milo? Patiod Dec 2012 #74
Milo is a border collie blue heeler mix Mangoman Dec 2012 #92
Terrible stuff Franker65 Dec 2012 #39
There is a bad area not far from where I live CountAllVotes Dec 2012 #40
so that area is essentially off limits to you Enrique Dec 2012 #42
if it sickening really CountAllVotes Dec 2012 #45
Post removed Post removed Dec 2012 #41
Yep. cleanhippie Dec 2012 #46
i walk my dog in the woods all the time blueknight Dec 2012 #47
I have done dog rescue for 5 years, and I had to put a dog down a few weeks ago adigal Dec 2012 #50
Pit Bulls were bred specifically to kill other dogs BlueCaliDem Dec 2012 #51
Yes , milo will be ok Mangoman Dec 2012 #100
This has been the brightest news to me for the day. BlueCaliDem Dec 2012 #128
Life's Abundance CountAllVotes Dec 2012 #143
I'm sorry to read that. It must have been devastating for you and your family BlueCaliDem Dec 2012 #195
major differences CountAllVotes Dec 2012 #235
Indeed. A waste of good Vegemite to feed it to animals. /nt TheMadMonk Dec 2012 #258
They weren't bred to kill other dogs. JoeyT Dec 2012 #111
But they WERE bred to kill Mangoman Dec 2012 #122
So were Rat Terriers JoeyT Dec 2012 #135
A rat terrier will do less damage Marrah_G Dec 2012 #147
Oh I completely agree with you. JoeyT Dec 2012 #163
beagles and other scent hounds are/were not bred to kill Mosby Dec 2012 #159
LOL...And guess what RAT Terriers were bred to kill??? renie408 Dec 2012 #162
I had one too. JoeyT Dec 2012 #164
Laughable. flvegan Dec 2012 #266
But in more recent history they have been bred to fight other dogs Marrah_G Dec 2012 #124
Joey, I'm familiar with the history of Pit Bulls. BlueCaliDem Dec 2012 #190
I believe that is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, an English dog Ligyron Dec 2012 #230
The top image shows an American (Pit) Bull Terrier (official name) BlueCaliDem Dec 2012 #240
PEE AYE TEE. Pit. They were bred for PIT FIGHTING from dogs... TheMadMonk Dec 2012 #260
Oh, sweet ignorance. flvegan Dec 2012 #265
Yes, but I won't hold it against you. eom BlueCaliDem Dec 2012 #267
And the best you have is still pathetic and sad. eom flvegan Dec 2012 #269
what a horror. barbtries Dec 2012 #54
The owners of those dogs should be banned from owning dogs Marrah_G Dec 2012 #55
Even with smaller dogs, I always think it's a good idea to TwilightGardener Dec 2012 #59
Absolutely Marrah_G Dec 2012 #66
I think it is foolish to think that dog breeds are all about looks and not about hedgehog Dec 2012 #70
They don't particularly play nice with other dogs Marrah_G Dec 2012 #76
My dad came upon a situation like this once, he calmly walked up and teewrex Dec 2012 #58
When, where did this happen? News link? Anything to verify your story? cleanhippie Dec 2012 #60
This happened on Sugarloaf Key MM 17 Mangoman Dec 2012 #63
I used to live on Big Pine Key. I know the area well. cleanhippie Dec 2012 #73
Not sure about the newspaper Mangoman Dec 2012 #105
I have NEVER seen a dog fight make the news unless JanMichael Dec 2012 #185
around here, dog fights don't usually make the news brokechris Dec 2012 #134
I have a link to the five year old girl who was killed by a couple of loose pitbulls renie408 Dec 2012 #148
you can't be serious JanMichael Dec 2012 #179
Perhaps you missed the part where he and his wife were bit? cleanhippie Dec 2012 #210
"bit" JanMichael Dec 2012 #214
Uh, yeah, ok, dude. cleanhippie Dec 2012 #216
when I lived in Seattle, brokechris Dec 2012 #238
Thats my point. Thank You. cleanhippie Dec 2012 #239
I would only expect it if the bites to the humans brokechris Dec 2012 #264
Do you really think every aborted dog attack goes into the newspapers? pnwmom Dec 2012 #247
you're lucky the owners were around to ID, plenty of times no one claims the dogs. Sunlei Dec 2012 #64
"People should not be allowed to collect dogs like they are rose bushes. " Marrah_G Dec 2012 #67
The local shelter is filled with dogs CountAllVotes Dec 2012 #79
Pit bulls are the majority in shelters here also Marrah_G Dec 2012 #120
I was attacked twice by pit bulls dogs. texanwitch Dec 2012 #65
Get some bear spray cliffordu Dec 2012 #71
Spray... Bigmack Dec 2012 #80
Stealing. nt msanthrope Dec 2012 #88
I cannot believe the owners allowed three unleashed Pitbulls Rex Dec 2012 #78
2 days ago a friend told me that her son's pitbull got out of its kennel Zorra Dec 2012 #81
Pitbull owners rush to the defense of the attacking dogs in 3...2...1... Aristus Dec 2012 #83
Glad you and your dog survived! MynameisBlarney Dec 2012 #85
I should do that CountAllVotes Dec 2012 #94
Indeed. MynameisBlarney Dec 2012 #110
Yep it is a hunting knife CountAllVotes Dec 2012 #119
The clip knife I have MynameisBlarney Dec 2012 #141
I tried to find an image MynameisBlarney Dec 2012 #145
You'd do better with a can of pepper spray and a stout stick TorchTheWitch Dec 2012 #243
I believe the day will come soon when this breed will be banned. The Link Dec 2012 #91
You are not alone CountAllVotes Dec 2012 #95
Wow, what a story, I am sick & shaking......... kooljerk666 Dec 2012 #93
Can this collapsable baton serve as a walking cane? CountAllVotes Dec 2012 #98
I do not think so but a HD real heavy duty cane or walking stick is even better........ kooljerk666 Dec 2012 #108
I've used a 7' piece of oak handrail... MynameisBlarney Dec 2012 #126
the taser cane looks like an option CountAllVotes Dec 2012 #127
So glad you and Milo Carolina Dec 2012 #96
Many years ago ... CountAllVotes Dec 2012 #112
so true, but almost all my dogs have been Carolina Dec 2012 #131
well this dog CountAllVotes Dec 2012 #138
people are often the problem with dogs Carolina Dec 2012 #177
Carry bear spray. mzmolly Dec 2012 #102
Pit bulls are dangerous animals michigandem58 Dec 2012 #106
Carry pepper spray lbrtbell Dec 2012 #113
Yep , if the OP doesn't want to carry a handgun spray is the next best thing. former-republican Dec 2012 #251
I worked for a trainer whose yankeepants Dec 2012 #117
One thing is for sure Mangoman Dec 2012 #153
Please accept my heartfelt wishes for you and for you dog.....this is terrible Swede Atlanta Dec 2012 #123
even so, I would much rather fend off a dachshund brokechris Dec 2012 #144
Ever dealt with an angry dachshund? TrogL Dec 2012 #234
I've dealt with a lot of dogs. n/t brokechris Dec 2012 #236
So happy to read Sekhmets Daughter Dec 2012 #125
So glad you and Milo are ok. n/t TDale313 Dec 2012 #129
I am so sorry to hear about the attack on Milo. avebury Dec 2012 #137
omg. Liberal_in_LA Dec 2012 #140
SMH Mr Dixon Dec 2012 #142
Three dogs is a pack. n/t lumberjack_jeff Dec 2012 #150
My 20lb dashchund mix NOLALady Dec 2012 #152
They won't stay indoors. Plan on seeing them again. nt Bigmack Dec 2012 #167
Get the most barracuda lawyer you can find! nt raccoon Dec 2012 #154
So what did your dog do to deserve the attack? Lionessa Dec 2012 #160
I would have gladly sprayed to both dogs Mangoman Dec 2012 #166
A knife is a really bad and useless choice, truly, Lionessa Dec 2012 #168
((((Milo)))) Helen Reddy Dec 2012 #161
Stranger jumps out of bushes, stabs woman walking dog in chest several times, jtuck004 Dec 2012 #170
My 30 lb dog teenagebambam Dec 2012 #171
If the dog is off the leash it is a "bad owner" - period Jersey Devil Dec 2012 #174
Our dog is off the leash tama Dec 2012 #200
Sure, off in the woods somewhere is fine but Jersey Devil Dec 2012 #203
Understood tama Dec 2012 #218
So sorry to hear this. Hope Milo will be ok. War Horse Dec 2012 #181
Well the sheriff called Mangoman Dec 2012 #183
sounds more like they gave a false address TorchTheWitch Dec 2012 #245
I'm terribly sorry. Lefta Dissenter Dec 2012 #186
How terrible for you..... AnneD Dec 2012 #193
Sorry to hear that, hope your dog makes a full recovery. muse03 Dec 2012 #196
I won't do pit bashing War Horse Dec 2012 #207
Where is the NRA when we really need them? Ernesto Dec 2012 #199
Not Really Applicable in this thread. Remmah2 Dec 2012 #237
2 things hollysmom Dec 2012 #201
Sending positive thought and many many hugs Raine Dec 2012 #202
Pet Pitt bull = penis extension. crazyjoe Dec 2012 #204
I once saw a pack of three disassemble a cat quaker bill Dec 2012 #206
Sounds odd but.. dooner Dec 2012 #213
I was desperate and would've preferred Mangoman Dec 2012 #222
Welcome to DU, but I have to ask HOW you knew that they were Pit Bulls. NashvilleLefty Dec 2012 #215
Pick out the PITBULL...... kooljerk666 Dec 2012 #226
Good post Ligyron Dec 2012 #231
dogs 5, 15, and 25 look powerful! Look at those muscles. Liberal_in_LA Dec 2012 #244
I disagree Mangoman Dec 2012 #232
I'm looking forward to you proving up your claim. n/t flvegan Dec 2012 #217
Lol Mangoman Dec 2012 #221
Good for you. Proves nothing. next? flvegan Dec 2012 #262
The details seemed very believable to me. pnwmom Dec 2012 #246
a far better idea is pepper spray and a stout walking stick TorchTheWitch Dec 2012 #250
Thank you! n/t pnwmom Dec 2012 #254
you're very welcome TorchTheWitch Dec 2012 #256
Thanks for your opinion. n/t flvegan Dec 2012 #263
When will people learn . . . markpkessinger Dec 2012 #249
Bf and I saved a neighbor's dog from a pit mix several weeks ago. beam me up scottie Dec 2012 #253
my little guy was attacked by a pit a couple years ago... KG Dec 2012 #259
I'm sorry, but your story simply doesn't seem believable, MadHound Dec 2012 #268
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