Another Pit Bull Attack
Tom emails this story:
A man walking his puppy Monday in a local neighborhood was attacked by what appeared to be two pit bulls.
The pit bulls injured the man and killed his puppy, a 6-week-old American bulldog, as they walked in the 1500 block of Republic Street in Over-the-Rhine, WLWT Eyewitness News 5’s Raegan Butler reported.
It’s awful that this happened and the owner of the dogs who attacked the man needs to be held accountable but a few observations:
The opening sentence says they appeared to be two pit bulls. And they even interviewed the owner. Did they not ask the question? Granted, pit bull is not technically a breed but is common terminology for the American Pit Bull Terrier. Was it or wasn’t it?
There is a poll on the page that asks if pit bulls should be illegal to own. As of now, the results are 65% say yes. Abysmal.
One good thing, the article identified the puppy as an American Bulldog. Why is this good? Usually, the media calls them pit bulls too.
October 28th, 2003 at 1:33 pm
Say Uncle,
In your view, what would be an apporpriate “punishment” for owners whose dogs commit such attacks?
October 28th, 2003 at 4:24 pm
That’s a good question, one i’ve not thought much about. First, financial restitution then i would think prohibition from owning animals. Those are off the top of my head but i’ll have to ponder it some more.
November 29th, 2003 at 5:07 pm
Thank God they mentioned that it was an American bulldog that was killed(condolences to the bully owner)Because I too hate that Bully’s are often called pits. Being a proud owner of a bully myself, it hard to think of my Boy attacking a person. As for what should be done to the owner, maybe the owner of the pit bulls should take some obedience training himself. Owning a potentially vicious dog you need to be educated. As well as he should pay financial restitution and not be allowed to own another dog such as a Pit or Bull breed.
December 6th, 2003 at 4:39 pm
The irresponsible owners of dogs that attack due to mismanagement and/or neglect should be charged with manslaughter or worse. THERE IS NO EXCUSE. If you choose to have a dog, you take responsibility for it. This is not a right; it is a privilege.
April 6th, 2004 at 11:05 pm
Hey, I recently rescued an American Bulldog. I love him to death!! But when I received pics of his mama she looks like 100% Pit. Not that that’s horrible, I love him!! But can someone email me who could give me a little insight if I send them her picture? She does not look like a Bully and I so had my heart set on one!!
April 6th, 2004 at 11:05 pm
Hey, I recently rescued an American Bulldog. I love him to death!! But when I received pics of his mama she looks like 100% Pit. Not that that’s horrible, I love him!! But can someone email me who could give me a little insight if I send them her picture? She does not look like a Bully and I so had my heart set on one!!