File photo of pit bulls. (credit: MICHAL CIZEK/AFP/Getty Images)
HOUSTON (CBS Houston) — A pet serial killer is on the loose in the Houston area.
Seven dogs were found dead, six of them pit bulls, over the Martin Luther King holiday weekend. Three of those pit bulls were fatally shot, while the other four dogs suffered blunt trauma to the head.
“We started finding an unusual number of dead dogs, all of them pit bulls,” Emily Crossley, founder of Backstreet Brutality & Relief, told CBS Houston. “Two were found on top of each other … another one was found shot in the head inside a crate.”
The dogs were found in an area where there is a lot of litter and debris.
Crossley said there is suspicion that a dog-fighting ring might be behind these pit bull deaths, but that there are “some things that don’t add up.
“All these dogs appeared that they were pet dogs, no fighting wounds,” Crossley told CBS Houston. “They were not fighting dogs.”
She added that it is “highly unusual” for pit bulls to be targeted.
“There are other dogs usually killed,” Crossley said.
Houston police are on the case but they don’t have much to go on since there was little evidence at the scene.
No suspects have been named in the case.
477 Comments
I can remember when the fear mongers singled out the Doberman Pinschers. Dog attacks by dobermans filled newspapers and Hollywood even made a film about dobermans attacking their owners.
These days it is the Pitt Bulls that get attention by the fear mongers and some people are acting on that fear to judge by these serial shootings.
January 25, 2012 at 8:06 am | | Report comment
Back in the early 80′s I wasn’t quite 11 when I was sitting on my neighbors porch
petting Sissy the Doberman. Some neighborhood bullys the human form walked by
and one of them threw a rock at me and started after me.
3 10/s of a second didn’t go by before this punks shorts were full of foam and soaked with urine
January 25, 2012 at 9:18 am | | Report comment
When was the last time you read this headline ?
“Golden Retriever mauls toddler.”
Here is a pretty good wiki:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fatal_dog_attacks_in_the_United_States
January 25, 2012 at 9:21 am | | Report comment
Here you go……..
January 25, 2012 at 9:42 am
Let me try that again……
http://www.citytv.com/toronto/citynews/news/local/article/12275–3-year-old-child-mauled-by-dog
January 25, 2012 at 9:44 am
So by most of the logic on this thread, all black people should be killed too right? I mean if you look at the crime statistics, black people account for the majority of the crime, so that makes them useless and anyone that murders a black person is doing the city a faqvor? Pits are great dogs, all they want to do is please their owner, thus, if you train the dog to be violent, he will be as violent and agressive as he possibly can to make his owner happy…..
January 25, 2012 at 9:25 am | | Report comment
Pits from a healthy historic line are good dogs. Pits from dog fighting lines have the traits bred in to them. So there’s a few different genetic lines floating around the country.
January 25, 2012 at 10:01 am
“So by most of the logic on this thread, all black people should be killed too right?”
Only if you’re implying that the mental capacity and aptitude of blacks doesn’t exceed that of the average canine.
Irony here folks: Racist (delta) trying to play race card ends up revealing his/her own racism.
Folks crying, “Racism!” are the real racists.
January 25, 2012 at 10:20 am
Yeah… way to grasp moral equivalence, blacks and pit bulls, same thing, you freaking moron. Do the world a favor and take self action to eliminate your carbon footprint.
January 25, 2012 at 10:33 am
kill all black people? you figured it out! guess you follow Darwin’s lead, as laid out in his classic “On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the PRESERVATION OF FAVOURED RACES in the Struggle for Life”. vote democrat, do you? favor a woman’s right to choose? figured out the hypocrisy in all that yet? shame on you for even suggesting, even “joking”, all black people should be killed.
my neighbor had a pit bull from puppyhood, part of the family, only growled at outsiders. neighbor believed love the dog, dog will love you. about 14 months old, that testosterone-laced adolescent dog proved my neighbor wrong about peace and co-existance. three separate visits to the ER, over thirty stitches, proved to that mature adult male human that the pit bull you love, loves EATING you.
January 25, 2012 at 10:48 am
So what you’re saying is that black people = dogs.
Good logic.
January 25, 2012 at 11:02 am
‘Pits’???????? Is that the hip hop term for minority pet of choice? Are you asking if black people and Pit Bulls are both disproportionately violent? Stop the politically correct diversity BS. You sound like president hip hop and the first wookie.
January 25, 2012 at 11:07 am
It would certainly reduce prison over crowding and welfare subsidies now wouldn’t it?
January 25, 2012 at 11:12 am
I love how a story about pit bulls turned into a race baiting game… Is there nothing liberals won’t pull the race card about?
January 25, 2012 at 11:58 am
All you nitwits that have replied negatively to this persons post need to read again.
“So by most of the logic on this thread, all black people should be killed too right?”
According to statistics, you are more likely to be robbed, raped and/or killed by a BLA CK MALE between the ages of 17-35 in America than any other race!
So get your head out of your arses and pay attention. You are calling this person a racist is really just screaming “hey I am ignorant and have no reading comprehension skills”
January 25, 2012 at 4:45 pm
True enough.
He’s just silly and dumb.
January 25, 2012 at 9:38 pm
Only morons compare people to dogs. You don’t have to agree to killing any group of people because you think a type of dog should be killed off. Comparing a human’s life to a dog’s life is comparing apples and airplanes, i.e. there is no comparison.
January 25, 2012 at 8:56 pm
My father was a plastic surgeon for 35 years and had to rebuild the faces of no less than 50 children in that time. Every single one was bitten in the face by a pit bull. You sir are naive, go look at the facts on dog bites.
January 25, 2012 at 9:28 am | | Report comment
I call BS on your story sir!!
January 25, 2012 at 10:44 am
I will deny it, real facts will deny it, GFY.
http://www.realpitbull.com/perspective.html
January 25, 2012 at 10:50 am
Simon-the facts in this ‘pro pitbull link’ are totally skewed. What a joke!!
http://www.realpitbull.com/perspective.html
Bull shyt!!!!!!
Peeps believe anything they want to hear
January 25, 2012 at 11:11 am
All the facts anyone has posted so far are bogus or skewed.
January 25, 2012 at 1:50 pm
All the folks over at the trailer park are solidly on your side on this issue.
January 25, 2012 at 2:36 pm
Let’s see you back up your wild claims. You have a very good imagination, I’ll say that.
January 25, 2012 at 3:05 pm
Really, well busy guy to have been present to positively identify all the dogs in each of those attacks and STILL have enough time for surgery WOW!
I call shenanigans on you sir! Unless your daddy was at each one of those attacks and was a dog expert so he could tell the difference, you sir are a LIAR.
January 25, 2012 at 4:49 pm
no collar, no leash, fighting or not trespassing “pets” will be shot on sight.
January 25, 2012 at 9:55 am | | Report comment
so the dog that was shot in his crate was trespassing and deserved to be shot. sounds good NOT!
January 25, 2012 at 7:38 pm
The individual killing these animals needs to be hunted down…. and given a medal. Hopefully this will spread across the country. I’m going to start in my neighborhood today.
Amazing the morons that always come out in defense of these savage animals (they should not even be classified as dogs). Their latest and most most ignorant argument is that Dobermans were treated the same way.
January 25, 2012 at 10:28 am | | Report comment
come on my property and you will be shot. my dogs guard my livestock and are fenced. but luckily in my state I can shoot you for trying to harm my property, like my dogs
January 25, 2012 at 10:51 am
Nobody is coming onto your property Simon so calm down chief.
January 26, 2012 at 3:15 am
I invite you to my house to meet my APBT. Her name is Havoc, btw. Also, she’s a certified therapy dog and a canine good citizen. A family member of mine has Rheumatiod Arthritis (look it up and see how debilitating it is) and Havoc is quite the alert watchdog whenever I’m not home to care for this family member. She was also instructed in Schutzhund Training… God forbid someone breaks into my house with a family member there who can’t defend themselves.
So you see… it’s not the breed my dear, that you should judge by…it IS the deed.
January 26, 2012 at 10:09 am
“Pit bull attacks, kills owner”
http://www.ksn.com/content/news/also/story/Pit-bull-attacks-kills-owner/d1S9WUuk_0-Hw3TvhqTyaw.cspx
Spotslyvania, Virginia (NBC) — Neighbors of a Spotslyvania, Virginia man are having a tough time believing his dog would turn on its owner and kill him.
Frank Collins is puzzled beyond belief.
“Makes you wonder how you can raise a dog all the way from a puppy and love it and be in the house every day and what would make it turn on an owner like that,” he said.
January 26, 2012 at 10:14 am
The individual killing these animals needs to be hunted down…and get the life beaten out of him by real men, along with the Dude for being such a stupid idiot. Two less cowardly trash beings masquerading as “men”. The dude, you are no different than the trash who is murdering the dogs. Dogs. Dogs. Dogs. You are the savage animal, and I hope you get put down because you deserve it more than they do. I have no doubt you will because you just sound dumb.
January 26, 2012 at 5:48 pm
Stereotypes about dogs (or people for that matter) don’t catch on unless there is some truth to them.
January 25, 2012 at 10:58 am | | Report comment
Miguel, ignorance creates sterotypes more often than truth.
January 25, 2012 at 11:11 am
I would agree with you only in part, because you certainly fit the stereotype of a person who lives their lives by “one liners”. Oh please, try hard to get a real life before you die!
January 25, 2012 at 5:55 pm
THis is despicable
However, I beleive you are missing something. I have 3 german shepherds. Where dobs, rotts or shepherds differ from pit bulls, is that they (pit bulls) have been bred over the last 20-30 years with undesirable aggreessive traits. I don’t think they should be banned but pit bulls are far more dangerous now than 30 years ago. Its not the fault of the dogs, but until quality breeders can reintroduce more passive traits, pit bulls will be under scrutiny and suspicion. Now if we could eliminate the thugs and low lifes that breed and fight these dogs, then the pit bull might be rehabilitated. The people not so much.
January 25, 2012 at 1:15 pm | | Report comment
Someone who kills unleashed pitbulls roaming the streets is NOT a serial killer, but rather a PUBLIC SERVANT.
January 25, 2012 at 1:20 pm | | Report comment
Agreed, my hero.
January 27, 2012 at 8:44 am
Speaking of fear mongers, a possible suspect in these attacks could be ex-con John “J.P.” Goodwin, who has a criminal record related to animals and was at the center of the February 2009 “Wilkes County massacre ” (google it) of 146 pit bull dogs and puppies. Goodwin also signed the infamous “Fay/Faye fundraising letter” (google it), written by his friend Wayne. Goodwin is wealthy now, but still quite dangerous.
January 25, 2012 at 2:02 pm | | Report comment
another hero !!!
January 27, 2012 at 8:46 am
My niece was attacked by a pit bull, and would have been killed if her brother did not intervene. She had to go through surgery and therapy to recover. She was friends with the family who owned the dog, and the dog was friendly toward her. As far as we know the dog was not abused, it just snapped. The attack did occur at the dog owner’s property. Her brother dropped her off at the house and the dog attacked while she was walking to the house. It’s not the first time she was alone with their dog. They had to put the dog down to ensure no other attacks occur. Not trying to make a case one way or another, just providing a single data point based on my family experience.
January 25, 2012 at 2:29 pm | | Report comment
its the pigs, they culled the deer population by my home, in the night with sharpshooters and night vision. An alderman spayed WD40 on the bait to scare off the deer and got charged with felony EPA charges, and terrorism, because it was state land, “forest preserve” in Chicago
January 25, 2012 at 6:01 pm | | Report comment
Please provide your name, address, and phone number. I’d like for you to keep my three pit bulls while I go out of town. Don’t worry, they are safe with other dogs and toddlers. I’ll call you with the dates as soon as your reply. Don’t worry, I’ll give you some money for your trouble.
January 25, 2012 at 8:52 pm | | Report comment
I assume there’s a reason there’s a reason they’re called ‘Pit Bull” and not “Tea Cup Poodle’.
January 25, 2012 at 9:03 pm | | Report comment
Outlaw these idiotic dogs..and the owners too.
January 25, 2012 at 10:47 pm | | Report comment
I rather see repeat (human) offenders shot..
On the same note, society has no sympathy for an animal that viciously attacks unprepared joggers on an all to regular basis. Put them down, I’ll pay any expenses for ammunition, arms, or legal defense.
January 26, 2012 at 12:01 am | | Report comment
Had a Grand-daughter attacked by a pit bull at a city park. The demon did enough damage that she had terrible pain. I ran a full page ad offering $1000 for every pit bull body they brought me. Ended up paying out $18,000, well worth it.
The one that attacked her was all mine. Beat that hound from hell with a baseball bat and took my sweet time doing it.
Best part is, haven’t seen one around town in years but if I do, I’m a damn good shot.
My Grand-daughter is much better now with a bunch of scars and a fear of all dogs.
January 26, 2012 at 12:42 am | | Report comment
You are a sick sob, I feel bad for your grand daughter, grandpa is an a$$hole. the dog probably went mean because the owner, YOU mistreated it and it was scared. Burn in hell, moron.
January 26, 2012 at 4:59 am
Good for you, the only good ptibull is a dead one, keep up the good work, you sir, are a true hero.
January 27, 2012 at 8:50 am
Great job, Rick. Moron.
January 30, 2012 at 10:15 am
George, as a result of all that exposure, far fewer people bought dobermans as pets; which explains the fewer incidents now. The issue is simply that some types of breeds are more prone to attack people than others. Dobermans and pit bulls, obviously, are two of them.
January 26, 2012 at 1:40 am | | Report comment
Well, this news should be good for promoting tourism. Or not. What we have here is a public service. Not a serial killer.
January 26, 2012 at 9:10 am | | Report comment
Dobermans are not what they used to believe. The vicious ones have not been breed in this country. Years ago I meet a dog trainer for the US Army in WWII. He trained mostly dobermans and said he would never trust one not to turn on the owner. Recently I knew a doberman that would be useless as guard dog or for protection. People would still be afraid, but all the aggression was breed out.
Your right pit bulls are the new dobermans and they have earned it bite by bite, baby by baby. Pit bulls now are responsible for 60% of the dog attack deaths in the US, yet they are only 5% of the dogs.
January 26, 2012 at 9:30 am | | Report comment
You are a moron. Anotjher pit bull apologist. There’s something in those dogs that is vicious, period. And it is NOT the owner’s fault, because the first thing an owner says after his pit bull mauls a kid’s face is “But we treated him so well, he was such a good doggie!”
Freaking idiot.
January 26, 2012 at 9:45 am | | Report comment
You are a moron. Another j/o pit bull apologist. There’s something in these dogs that is vicious, period. It is NOT the “owner’s fault” when a pit bull hurts of kills someone. The first thing a pit bull owner says after his mutt mauls a kids face off, is “But we treated him so well, he was such a good doggie!”
Freaking idiot.
January 26, 2012 at 9:47 am | | Report comment
I can’t remember how many stories I’ve read about pit bull type breeds (those commonly referred to as Pit Bulls even though they technically are not) BRUTALLY attacking a person and then see the quote – “he was always such a sweet dog who never hurt anybody. He’s been a part of our family for years and never even growled. We can’t explain why he did this.”
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These fanatics who insist on protecting a type of dog that is far more dangerous than others can’t be reasoned with. My guess is that their minds would only be changed when it’s their dog killing or seriously injuring someone.
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They are like-minded to those people who insist on getting a tiger or lion thinking that they’ll raise it sweet and it will be so cool.
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What makes me laugh so hard as they compare a poodle attack which will usually result in a bandaid to an attack that will most likely result in at least an emergency room visit.
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I’ve witnessed lots of different breeds of dogs get into fights with other dogs in the park, on the street or at the PetSmart, and this pit bull TYPE of dog can’t be compared in savagery to what happens when a lab or boxer gets in a fight.
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If you have a pit bull type of dog, and it’s out where someone can kill it, then obviously you’re not in control of your dog and you’ll get zero symapthy from me. I see this type of dog in my yard, the shotgun comes out. My health of my children will not be jeopardized by some fool who lets this type of dog wander.
January 26, 2012 at 9:56 am | | Report comment
Years ago it was the Doberman that was all the rage with people who like to buy a dog for a weapon. These days it’s the pit bull. There’s no rational excuse for bringing one of these awful creatures home.
January 26, 2012 at 10:42 am | | Report comment
Gnubi… You’re right. The 18 month old would have to go.
January 26, 2012 at 11:00 am | | Report comment
There must be a Michael Vick joke in here somewhere.
January 25, 2012 at 8:12 am | | Report comment
This assasin has just put a mark on his own head.
January 25, 2012 at 8:13 am | | Report comment
What a reckless comment to make Casper. But then again, you must be one of those pit bull owners, right? These animals are useless and were bred solely for dumb people’s ancient entertainment. They need to be “un-bred” from the face of the earth. No “dis-respect” intended here. My 6 year old was badly mauled by a pack of these worthless, oportunistic, and predatory gang-pack creatures. They are BAD news and will return to their killer instincts at the first opportunity they get (like running loose in the streets with other dogs). It is people like you who are the real “assasins”.
January 25, 2012 at 8:38 am | | Report comment
Sorry for your situation. You are one of the people who should be commenting on this. There would not be at pitbull left in my community if one of them mauled one of my kids. You are spot on!
January 25, 2012 at 8:48 am
you might be the dumbest person to ever post a comment
January 25, 2012 at 8:53 am
My cousin was mauled by a Dalmation. Maybe we should erradicate them, too. Why not just eliminate any dog that weighs over 30 lbs, since they are capable of harming children?
January 25, 2012 at 9:00 am
Sorry for what happened to you. You cannot condemn an entire breed because of isolated incidents. Pit bulls were once considered nanny dogs here and abroad. They are not different than any other athletic and strong breeds. They do not have a jaw that locks, that’s one of the many myths about them. Nearly any breed can be bred and treated inhumanely to make them attack dogs and/or people. Many attacks are blamed on pitties when it’s actually other breeds because many people don’t know what a pitbull actually looks like. I’ve had nothing but positive experiences with pitties.
I know one that is a therapy dog (even after having experience years of abuse) one that participates in a children’s reading program at a public library and my brother’s pit who I lived with in harmony for 5 years. I am sorry for what happened to you but the fact is Pitties are not responsible for the most attacks or bites in the country but that’s not what the hysterical media presents to us. I urge everyone to do their homework on this. Pitties are generally great dogs!!!
January 25, 2012 at 9:00 am
I got bit once by a German Shepard. So did my brother. By a different German Shepard. So that proves it. Let’s wipe them out!
Fact is the bully breeds are strong and if trained to be aggressive, or if they’re abused, they can be dangerous as can many other breeds. But the fact is Staffordshire Terriers (a close cousin to the Pit Bull) make wonderful pets and have great dispositions.
I know. I have one. People who hate Pit bulls because they’re “all dangerous” are simply ignorant about them.
January 25, 2012 at 9:13 am
You obviously do not know a thing about pit bulls. You are a misinformed idiot. It’s sad how stupid people can be about subjects they don’t know anything about.
January 25, 2012 at 9:13 am
NO Jack YOU need to be UN-Bred
I don’ Own a Bully Breed I have a Lab and a Golden
ITs the OWNER not the dog to blame
January 25, 2012 at 9:13 am
I’m a pit bull owner, and I must say I haven’t had a problem one out of my dog. I’ve got 5 daughters that would have to say they feel VERY SAFE around our pet. It’s not the breed, but the owner that has them. This goes for all breeds of dogs. I’m gonna have to say, a small dog would bite your kids before a pit bull. The problem is the people, not the dog. If you don’t know what your doing when it comes to training these dogs, then yes you might have a problem. That’s why we’re trying to get the RIGHT info out there.
January 25, 2012 at 9:21 am
NOPITJack, don’t bother. These Pitt Bull people are selfish and blind to any truths. They like being edgy, and telling people “I own Pitt Bulls” then see the looks on peoples faces. It gives them attention they otherwise can’t get because they are usually unremarkable people. They think it makes them different and dangerous, and brave to have what we all know to be a dangerous pet living in their homes. But, we don’t think that. We think they are stupid and selfish, and self absorbed. They don’t care that they put others in danger. They are the same as women who have savage animal criminals as sons who then defend them when they beat someone up. “Not MY kid. He is a GOOD kid (because he doesn’t beat ME up” when we all can see he is a worthless menace to the rest of us.
January 25, 2012 at 9:25 am
I was attacked several times by dogs when I was a kid, never once did I believe they should be destroyed. I still feel uneasy around german shepards but the breed shouldn’t disappear.
January 25, 2012 at 10:09 am
you are useless, my dogs prtoect my livestock and my family, out in the country and are fenced in. What do you do that is useful.
January 25, 2012 at 10:52 am
YOUR THE IDIOT THAT LEFT YOUR 6 YEAR OLD NEAR A PACK OF WILD PITS, YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED BLAMING THE DOGS WHEN YOUR THE UNRESPOSIBLE PARENT WHO LEFT YOUR KID IN GOD ONLY KNOWS. ALL OF YOU ANTI PIT PEOPLE ARE IDOTS. THE STATISTICS ARE THE WAY THEY ARE BECAUSE OF BAD OWNERS WHO HAVE THERE PITS OFF LEASH OR RUNNING WILD OR DONT KNOW HOW TO TRAIN THEM. THIS IS NOT NEW INFORMATION MORONS. YES I AM A PIT BULL OWNER, AND MY PIT IS THE MOST LOVING DOG IVE EVER MET, DONT BELIEVE ME. GFY.
January 25, 2012 at 12:02 pm
It seems that every pit bull owner has said exactly the same thing just before finding their child or neighbor killed or maimed by one of these trailer-trash dogs.
January 25, 2012 at 12:06 pm
NOPITJack: Really? Really? I am sorry for your child – but to hate ALL pit bulls because of this attack it like hating ALL blacks because one raped and murdered a women. Just senseless and such a step back in thinking.
January 26, 2012 at 6:10 pm
Typical pit response to a person who’s child or dog was seriously injured or killed by a pit. I’m surprised you didn’t usual the usual “it was an unfortunate accident”.
January 26, 2012 at 6:16 pm
Typical you say? Meaning oft said. Then maybe it’s the consensus.
January 26, 2012 at 6:44 pm
maybe a parent that has lost a child perhaps to a dog attack?
January 25, 2012 at 2:12 pm | | Report comment
If they’re loose in the streets, they deserve to be smoked.
January 25, 2012 at 8:17 am | | Report comment
how would you light one f these things
January 25, 2012 at 9:18 am | | Report comment
with a 40 cal
January 25, 2012 at 2:17 pm
This is a bad thing?
If their owners can’t keep them where they belong, maybe this guy is doing the city a favor.
January 25, 2012 at 8:25 am | | Report comment
Doesnt give them the right either way, especially if theyre not in any danger
January 25, 2012 at 8:55 am | | Report comment
?? One was shot IN HIS CRATE! That does not sound like this dog was out wandering the streets growling at small children and stealing old ladies’ purses. If a dog is put down by someone being attacked or protecting a child from an attack or the like, then I fully support the actions, but to shoot a dog while it is trapped in a metal box, that’s just disusting.
January 25, 2012 at 9:13 am | | Report comment
its a useless breed and they all look the same to me.
January 25, 2012 at 8:28 am | | Report comment
They are fantastic dogs, You don’t know what you’re talking about!
January 25, 2012 at 8:49 am | | Report comment
Agreed, they are great!
January 25, 2012 at 8:56 am
Did getting that tattoo on your neck hurt?
January 25, 2012 at 9:22 am
I have three and they guard my livestock and my children. They sleep with my children, run the fields with my chickens pigs and cows. We breed them to keep 2 every 2 yrs to keep as work dogs. Our property is fenced so they cannot get out. If someone came on our property to hurt our family, dogs or livestock, they would develop a quick case of lead poisoning. But if one of our dogs was loose on someone else property I would not hold it against them if they shot the dog. I completley understand. You have the right to protect you property.
January 25, 2012 at 10:59 am
They are the #1 dogs to guard meth labs and 6/10 drug dealers prefer pit bulls.
January 26, 2012 at 11:02 am | | Report comment
There are some dogs on the side of a street. Not sure, but they look like they could be pit bulls. Been there for a few days. On the 1-45 frontage rd b/w greens rd and gears rd.
January 25, 2012 at 8:39 am | | Report comment
Are they strays or are they someones pet? If they’re strays did you call someone? If they’re someones pet are you trying to get this guy or someone else to “take care” of them. And when you say they look like they could be pits, are you sure they aren’t a mastiff, or a american bulldog or even maybe a boxer. Not every muscular dog with a boxy head is a pit bull or dangerous.
January 25, 2012 at 5:24 pm | | Report comment
Pit Bulls have killed and hurt so many childen here in Georgia that I hope this guy will come here next befor he’s caught. These dogs are nothing but maiming machines.
January 25, 2012 at 8:39 am | | Report comment
Thank you kind, brave sir. The peaceful dog and innocent kid owners in your neighborhood applaud your service. If you are caught, the good citizens of Houston should pay for your defense! It may not be the correct way to address the problem but I’m happy to see someone doing something to illustrate how much the common man dislikes this breed and is sick and tired of people defending them. They are dangerous and should be outlawed – friendly dog owners unite!
January 25, 2012 at 8:41 am | | Report comment
To think you call yourself a dog lover, dogs are just like people, you have good ones and bad ones regardless of race or breed in this case, not to mention it also comes down to how they are raised
January 25, 2012 at 9:05 am | | Report comment
I agree with your sentiment. Except for the one in the crate – unless he knew that animal had already caused someone harm, or was being mistreated by his owners to become a threat to society.
January 25, 2012 at 9:35 am | | Report comment
There is not ONE person in my neighborhood that would feel tht way about my dog. If you or your cowboy friends came around here with your oversize stetsons, jeweled jockstrap and a weapon looking to hurt this bull, you’d be brought back to cowboy land (if they even wanted your carcass) in a box. Bank on it, BIG MOUTH.
January 25, 2012 at 2:03 pm | | Report comment
“A Dog is very religious and its religion is free from superstition. The god it believes in is its master, and that god actually exists, and is actually concerned about its welfare, and actually rewards it and punishes it, on a plan comprehensible to Dogs and meeting with their approval, for its virtues and vices. Dogs need not waste any time over insoluble theological problems. Their god is plainly visible and wholly understandable — they have no need of clergy to guess for them, mislead them and get them into trouble.” ~ H.L. Mencken
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January 25, 2012 at 8:43 am | | Report comment
A dog is a dog. They are not like humans, even though people ascribe human qualities to them. They do not think . They do not plan They do not regret. They are not generous. They operate on instinct or learned behavior.
The apologists for the pit bull have a lot to learn. A dog’s basic temperament is inherent. It is a unique trait of the breed and a bred-in characteristic. It may be modified by training but not removed. Any geneticist or animal breeder would understand this. Breed the smelling ability out of a bloodhound and you no longer have a bloodhound. Duh.
I like dogs but on the ranch I managed for fifty years, we shot stray ones by the pickup truck load. The Houston killer may be doing a service for the community.
January 25, 2012 at 9:48 am | | Report comment
You sound like a real a$$hole. My dog is probably smarter than you, is not a danger to anyone or anything, as you seem to be. I wish you had been trampled by your bulls or whatever animals had the misfortune of your “managment”.
January 26, 2012 at 3:49 am
Are all of you idiots or just products of failed parenting? One of these dogs was in a crate. Was he nice enough to walk into the crate and await his execution?
Somebody is killing house dogs, domestic pets that haven’t hurt anybody. There is nothing saying they were running loose or aggressive.
Killing pets is beneath contempt.
January 25, 2012 at 8:44 am | | Report comment
Look for someone who’s child has been mauled or killed by a pit bull.
January 25, 2012 at 8:45 am | | Report comment
Look for someone who’s peaceful pet has been killed by a nut with a gun killing dogs that can’t even fight back to save their lives.
January 25, 2012 at 9:17 am | | Report comment
NOPITJack, exactly why I DON’T have a pet anything. I have had dogs before and never have they turned on me or anyone I know, but now I have three more important things to think about and protect. “Casper” must not be married or have children. I challenge anyone to challenge me about me feelings of self and family preservation.
January 25, 2012 at 8:46 am | | Report comment
Challenge accepted mate, I know a husband and wife with a daughter and there are 2 pitbulls that live in-doors with them and someone has tried to break into their house before and thats the only time those dogs have acted viscious was to save their girl
January 25, 2012 at 9:13 am | | Report comment
favorite dog of drug pushers and pimps in da hood………….
responsible for 0ver 30% of dog attacks……….
January 25, 2012 at 8:55 am | | Report comment
True. Dogs owned by people will do harm will do the most harm.
According to the American Temperament Testing, Pitbulls score just as high as Labs. YOU CAN MAKE ANY DOG INTO A VISCIOUS DOG!!!!!!!!
January 25, 2012 at 9:05 am | | Report comment
The DESTRUCTIVE potential of a Pitbull is still much higher than that of a lab. The body count proves it, hands down.
January 25, 2012 at 10:32 am
I could care less and judging by many of the Pit Bull owners I’ve encountered over the years someone should take them out too. 9 times out of 10 it’s white or ghetto trash. Sick of these animals and sick of their owners.
January 25, 2012 at 8:56 am | | Report comment
Could you tell that to my 5 daughters that love our pit bull. That they should die to. Just because they own a pit bull. It was my kids that wanted our pit bull. They picked him out. How would you like it if someone said this about you because of your pet. That is such BS… Maybe all of you should go sit with a pit bull. Maybe then you wouldn’t be so quick to judge them, because of the stories you see on tv. By the way I’m not white or ghetto trash. I’m middle class. Going by your comment, you must be white or ghetto trash.
January 25, 2012 at 9:37 am | | Report comment
Let me make this clear. If I see your animal in my neighborhood it’s dead. Try getting a life.
January 25, 2012 at 10:45 am
Come and try, I live in the country, I am an analytical scientist for one of the largest pharma firms in the world. I also have a small organic farm with my wife and small children. We have 3 pitbulls, they are guardian dogs and protect the livestock and sleep int he kids rooms at night. I am sick of you POS city people trying to tell us what to do with our own property. so luckily I live in a state where I can shoot you for coming on my property and acting aggressively towards my animals. But you ignorant fascists are such pnaises in person it doesn’t matter.
January 25, 2012 at 1:55 pm | | Report comment
You can take the boy out of the trailer park… but sometimes you just can’t take the trailer park out of the boy.
Ever heard of Australian Shephards sport?
January 25, 2012 at 2:41 pm
Sounds like someone is an idiot racist!!! I have a pitbull and i bet my household income towers over yours. I think your mouth would best be served doing something else.
January 26, 2012 at 6:55 am | | Report comment
There are certainly exceptions to the rule. However, these dogs are the first choice of poorly educated white trash and gehtto dwellers.
No offense but that’s simply a fact of life and really not debatable.
January 26, 2012 at 7:07 am
This may be a grudge against the breed. Some this peron knows may have been harmed by a pittbull and he is exacting revenge.
January 25, 2012 at 9:08 am | | Report comment
This is BARBARIC! and I hope they find and punish the person responsible for this . When we start making crimes against animals the same punishment as crimes against humans, maybe people will take this serious.
January 25, 2012 at 9:09 am | | Report comment
No. THIS is barbaric. Animals are not people. We have all been eating and wearing animals all our lives. Projecting your fear of other people into ‘love’ for your pet is childish and a very dangerous way to think.
I do not condone needless cruelty to animals, but I will not deify them either. There are plenty of dogs to choose from that have no where near the destructive potential (likelihood, even) of Pit Bulls. Just because the dog eats from you and your daughter’s hands doesn’t mean the rest of us should have to risk losing ours when he ‘inexplicably’ chooses to one day ‘act out of character’.
The statistics do not lie. Pit Bulls are extremely dangerous on average and they are NOT PEOPLE. Outlawing Pit Bulls is in no way analogous to re-instating black slavery or whatever silly parallels people choose to draw.
Without good owners, most Pit Bulls go bad. It takes a lot of training and effort to be a good owner. There are a LOT of owners out there. Do the math.
At the very least, a license and certified training should be required to own a pit bull. To increase the awareness of the OWNERS, who see nothing but innocence and charm in their pets and brilliance in their own skill as masters until it’s too late.
January 25, 2012 at 10:30 am | | Report comment
No some of specifically get them for the terrier charactersitics. It makes them great varmint hunters and protectors for your livestock when trained properly. They are property, Youdo not have a right to take my property because you don’t approve of it.
January 25, 2012 at 2:01 pm
BS. Pit Bulls are absolutely terrible with livestock and will kill farm animals for the fun of it.
Real farmers use such animals as Australian Shepherds.
January 25, 2012 at 2:44 pm
These dogs are so dangerous that its obvious that they’ve resorted to even killing themselves.
January 25, 2012 at 9:13 am | | Report comment
My neighbor’s pit bull is sometimes let outside by their kid. It has growled at me a few times. I told that family that I am afraid of their pit bull. It is ridiculous that I have to be careful just to go outside to check my mailbox. If it ever attacks me, I will sue that family…
January 25, 2012 at 9:14 am | | Report comment
I have owned pitbulls nearly 27 years, and have never had one bite. You are a narrow and feeble minded idiot if you can honestly buy a statistic that says one breed is inherently more dangerous than another. I can prove to you through statistics that any race of humans is more inherently more dangerous than another too. Should we kill all of them? Dogs are raised right or their not. You dont want your dog to bite? Train it not to bite. Simple as that. If it does bite, be responsible to the rest of the community and put it down instead of letting it loose. As far as your small children being mauled by pit bulls? Where were you when it happened? Maybe you should NOT have left them alone in the yard at 5 or 6. Be grateful they werent abducted or any other horrible thing that could happen to a child at that age. The long and short of it being all dogs are of the same Genus and capable of the same pack mentality. Its their nature, just like wolves or lions. Maybe we should kill all carniverous animals off in the world. Your children would be safe then, and it would relieve you of the responsibility of watching and taking care of them like a parent should…The world will always be a dangerous place, and mass genocide of any creature because it scares you is foolish.
January 25, 2012 at 9:15 am | | Report comment
I’ve owned Pit Bulls (or been owned by them) for the same amount of time. They are lovely animals, maybe that’s why Mark Twain always had at least two. Like Big Mouth Cowboy stated, though, we have to watch out for the killer Bichon-Frises.
January 25, 2012 at 9:28 am | | Report comment
Thank you! I’m glad there are SOME people here who actually have functioning brains rather than the closed minded, heathenish, know it all ignorance that I’ve seen running rampant on these comments. Applauding the death of any living creature is disgusting and says something about the person…not the animal. Makes me wonder how safe the world is with these lunatics in it.
January 25, 2012 at 9:29 am | | Report comment
I’ve lived with dogs all my life. Various puncture bites, and 2 tetanus shots– No big deal. Last year I had my first encounter with a pit bull trying to separate it from a dog that it had “locked onto”. Now I have a permanent injury. Since then I’ve seen the same pit bull tear up 2 other well mannered dogs. Pit bulls are super nice to their owners and friends (most of the time). However, when the switch is flipped they become diabolically vicious, and don’t merely puncture and release. They seize hold and try to tear out piece of flesh (trying to maim). That’s why their victims often bleed to death. Sorry you don’t see the truth about this. I hope you are lucky never to have your pit bulls attack you.
January 25, 2012 at 9:34 am | | Report comment
What makes anything dangerous? Two things:
1. The ability to do harm
2. The willingness to do harm
3. The propensity to do harm
Pitbulls score very high on all 3.
Pitbulls are NOT people.
Pitbulss are not useful to society in any way other than as companion pets
There are LOTS of companion pets to choose from
There is a body count and high incident rate of maulings associated with this breed much more than any other companion dog breed. Fact, not fantasy.
The fantasy is that they are all just cuddly little shmoopies looking for love. A good owner can have that sort of relationship with his own dog, but the dog will always be to some degree unpredictable around other people
As a member of the society in which we both live, my vote is for mandatory training and licensing of all large and categorically (statistically) aggressive and destructive dogs.
Owners who ‘love’ these dogs need to demonstrate the same level of responsibility as the owner of a firearm. They likewise need to be held to the same level of responsibility if there pet harms anyone, anywere, for any reason, just like gun owners.
This means that if the dog hurts a burglar on your property, you’ll probably be fine, but you’re going to have to prove it just like a gun owner would.
January 25, 2012 at 10:49 am | | Report comment
“Two things:”
Oops. My math kind of sucks!
January 25, 2012 at 10:51 am
You are giving it too much thought… just kill these savage animals.
January 25, 2012 at 10:55 am
The problem isn’t the breed, it’s the worthless white trash and ghetto trash that own them. They train these dogs to be killers rather than socialize them properly.
January 25, 2012 at 9:18 am | | Report comment
Most of these comments are from ignorant people. Unbelievable that they would praise this violence. I bet all of you call yourselves Christians. Do any of you really know anything about pit bulls or any dogs for that matter? All kids should be supervised around any animal’s. Some of the most vicious dogs are chihuahua’s but no one focuses on them. Stupid people may you get what you deserve a life full of stupidity.
January 25, 2012 at 9:20 am | | Report comment
I’ve always had pit bulls around my 5 kids. Never did we have a dog bite them until we got a Chihuahua. I thought it was because she didn’t know us yet. We had to get rid of her cause she wouldn’t stop. To this day the only breed of dog my children want is a pit bull. I’ve never had a problem out of them, ext. the trash. Lol…
January 25, 2012 at 9:44 am | | Report comment
It does not matter if it is a Pit or a Pom, any loose domestic animal should be removed.
January 25, 2012 at 9:22 am | | Report comment
In England – these are considered dangerous dogs and owners cannot bring them out in public without a muzzle on the dog. This guy is a hero – I just hope he makes it quick for them……but if one attacked my tiny dog – or a family member – I would make it horrible for that monster dog……
Breeding of any type of pitbull should be outlawed – they should all be sterilzed -and let this guy take care of the rest!
January 25, 2012 at 9:23 am | | Report comment
I applaud PitBullOwner’s comment’s – you hit the nail on the head.
January 25, 2012 at 9:24 am | | Report comment
The nail should be put through the animals head, preferably with a nail gun.
January 25, 2012 at 11:27 am | | Report comment
I find it deplorable how people are ok with saying that “man created” this breed and it needs to be uncreated. Sounds to me like the truly worthless, opportunistic, ruthless breed is mankind. These animals are here because “we” created them, so “we” have a responsibility to make sure that they’re perhaps no longer used for the disgusting means for which they were made. My friend’s daughter got “mauled” by a Pomeranian but I don’t see anything about those attacks on the news. If they go “hand in hand” with drug pushers and other violent people…that says something about the PERSON. I love that big strong humans refuse to ever take responsibility for their actions and how it affects the living creatures that are supposedly inferior to them.
I especially like how “common man” dislikes them and they’re so dangerous…yet at the turn of the century, they were called Nanny Dogs. Just another point of proof how ignorant the common man has become over the years. Why am I even surprised?
January 25, 2012 at 9:26 am | | Report comment
They were never called nanny dogs…do a little research and you will see that is a myth. However I have known a few pits and responsible pit owners and they can be wonderful dogs.
January 25, 2012 at 10:52 am | | Report comment
maybe you should do the research. All you would have to do is read stratton’s book or an old Sporting Dog journal, among the old dogmen they were called nanny dog’s. One reason Petey was a pit. But hey don’t let facts get int he way of supporting an agenda.
January 25, 2012 at 2:14 pm
“A pet serial killer…”
Nice lead-in, that.
A pit bull IS often a pet who serially kills.
January 25, 2012 at 9:30 am | | Report comment
It’s not the dogs that are bad it’s the owners, anyone willing to take the trouble can do a little research and find that “pit bulls” were once “companion” dogs to children, and their are many pictures that support his fact.
January 25, 2012 at 9:33 am | | Report comment
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Sad. I am a dog lover all the way, and they need to find the person responsible. This is coming from someone who was attacked a month ago by two pit bulls out of their yard running out in the street. They surprised me and i fought them off for 10 minutes until a car stopped by and let me jump on the hood. I was not bitten as i kept my hands away and repeatedly kicked the male who kept lunging for my face. The female was not as aggressive and kept going for my ankle. I can’t describe how intense the situation was, and the dogs were caught and put down by animal control, but i still have no ill will towards pit bulls.
January 25, 2012 at 9:35 am | | Report comment
I AM speaking from experience. I have had to call animal control in my neighborhood multiple times on pit bulls. Yes they were pit bulls, identified by the owner and animal control as such. I have 3 small children and will not be confined to my home because of a neighborhood animal nuisance. I will defend myself. I informed the AC officer that next time I will take care of the problem with my 870 Remington and she agreed with me 100% In my town they don’t adopt out any type of pitbull breed. If they are dropped off at the shelter they are euthanized. Same goes for German Shepherds, chows, dobermans, and Rotts. All get the needle. This is done for a reason people!
January 25, 2012 at 9:36 am | | Report comment
That is so sad…some of the best dogs I have been around have been German Shepherds, Dobermans and Rotties and even at least 2 Pit Bulls owned by friends. An irresponsible owner allows a dog to roam a neighborhood. One who cares about his animal and his neighbors keeps them safely on their own property. One of the nastiest dogs I ever came across was a little terrier that terrorized my frinds neighborhood because the owners kept letting the dog loose. It was untrained and aggresive and bit at least 6 people before the police got involved. Any breed can bite and we need to have tougher laws toward making people who have pets be responsible pet owners. Banning or destroying these breeds of dogs is not the answer. But we will never see eye to eye on this…
January 25, 2012 at 11:01 am | | Report comment
Ya think it might be someone who was themselves or had a loved one attacked or killed by roaming pitbulls? Just saying.
January 25, 2012 at 9:37 am | | Report comment
This guy should be going after the dog owners instead.
January 25, 2012 at 9:40 am | | Report comment
Who knew you could keep a serial killer as a pet? (Maybe the first line should have read, “A serial pet killer…”
January 25, 2012 at 9:46 am | | Report comment
Westboro Baptists/Ignorant AHoles. One in the same. Get educated, people. I doubt if you will, as it’s easier to jump on the ‘hater’ bandwagon.
My pit bull was a wonderful dog who LOVED EVERYONE. I miss her everyday…
I had a beagle that would bite. YES, A BEAGLE.
I now have a ‘scary’ German Shepherd, adopted as an adult….
Your ignorance and stupidity ALMOST makes me feel sorry for you. Notice I said ‘almost’. You can’t fix stupid, and that’s the bottom line.
January 25, 2012 at 9:53 am | | Report comment
This is bad and it should be stopped. It shouldn’t matter what breed they are killing. The fact of the matter is, this shouldn’t be happening. What has or world came to? Yes, I own a pit bull. I’m proud of my baby boy. He sleeps with me and our cat. I’ve also got 5 children that love him very much. He meets them at the door when they get home from school. That doesn’t sound like a killer to me. IT’S NOT THE BREED, BUT THE PERSON THAT OWNS THEM. So to all of you that want to kill my dog because he’s a pit bull. Know that your not only killing him but your killing the 5 children that love him. My kids don’t understand why so many people want to kill their dog. They now get on the computer everyday to try and teach people about the breed of dog they own. They cry when people talk about killing their dog. So this is what I have to put up with as a pit bull owner. I would trade my dog for anything. He’s the best thing that has walked into our life. He’s my best friend. When I’m sad he’s right by my side. When I cry he licks my tears away. Why would you want to hurt him? It’s just hard for me to understand.
January 25, 2012 at 9:57 am | | Report comment
My pittie just turned 2 and he’s like my child. He is the brightest dog I’ve ever owned and he’s got such personality. He’s best friends with the cat next door and is scared of the vacuum. We’ve never told him he’s a pt bull…he doesn’t even know he’s a dog! God Bless you and your babies, all 6 of them!
January 26, 2012 at 4:41 am | | Report comment
Here’s a sample. How many more would you like?
“CONYERS, Ga. —
A 5-day-old baby girl died Tuesday after being attacked by the family’s pit bull dog, according to the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office.
The infant’s mother found the dog on top of the baby’s bassinet on Thursday morning about 8:45 a.m. after hearing the baby crying.”
January 26, 2012 at 6:19 am
I feel the same way about my dog… but now HE IS DEAD… killed by a pit bull as we were enjoying our daily run (which we had done together for ten years) on a PUBLIC steet… pit bulls are DOG AGGRESSIVE – it is genetic… While people wait around for pit bull owners to “do the right thing” and contain their dogs to their own property, hundreds more animals and humans are vicitimized…because this breed is a POTENTIAL KILLER, it should be treated like any other predator…and not be allowed in society.
January 27, 2012 at 10:27 am | | Report comment
here ya go…. let’s see if you REALLY know dogs. Just like ignorant AC officers, county officials, et al. Find the pit bull….
http://www.pitbullsontheweb.com/petbull/findpit.html
January 25, 2012 at 9:58 am | | Report comment
ven if the pit bull category was “split three ways,” attacks by pit bulls and their closest relatives would still outnumber attacks by any other breed.
http://www.dogsbite.org/dog-bite-statistics-study-dog-attacks-and-maimings-merritt-clifton.php
Any way that you slice the pie, they are KILLERS!
January 27, 2012 at 10:30 am | | Report comment
The pitbull apologists new thing now, in their attempts to distract people off the topic, is to say that the attacking dogs weren’t probably pitbulls. If you can’t tell by looks, you can certainly tell by the way the dog attacks. Few if any other breeds attack like wild animals…locking onto their target, trying to bring it down, going for the throat kill and removing limbs.
January 27, 2012 at 11:27 am
This is great news. I hope no effort or money is being devoted to finding this person. The more dead pit bulls, the better. That breed of dog should & must be eradicated.
I don’t care about this story except to know that NOTHING is being done to find out who is doing this. If the identity IS ever discovered, he should get an award and a $25,000 reward.
January 25, 2012 at 10:16 am | | Report comment
Wow. Animal cruelty is something that should be rewarded. Shooting a dog in a crate is horrible. If these dogs are so deadly, how did this killer get close enough to hurt them without a gun?? Ignorant people like you should be eradicated…the world would be a better place. Did no one tell your parents stupid people shouldn’t breed??
January 26, 2012 at 4:48 am | | Report comment
Pit Bulls owners love to claim it’s how the dog is raised. One thing Pit Bull owners never seem to realize is how the Pit Bull acts when the owner is NOT around. OH yea….. Duh… – That’s why when the Pit Bull gets loose and the owner is not around, well that’s when their Well Behaved dog all of sudden turns into welll a Pit Bull and go after people. Pit Bull owners only realize this when they are standing in front of a judge.
January 25, 2012 at 10:33 am | | Report comment
This logic is baseless. If a dog is trained properly, they will act accordingly regardless if their owner is present or not. Although, a responsible owner of any breed will never have their dog roaming around. You will not catch my pitbull without me. Do you allow your animals to roam aimlessly? Is that okay in your book?
January 25, 2012 at 11:01 am | | Report comment
No dog should be left outside unattended. All dogs instinctively protect their property. My pit bull is inside on the couch where he belongs if I’m not outside with him.
January 26, 2012 at 4:44 am | | Report comment
I guess the pit bulls that killed this woman were “protecting her newspaper” as she tried to retrieve it from her back yard
http://www.10news.com/news/30081463/detail.html
January 27, 2012 at 10:37 am
Where’s Michael Vick at?
January 25, 2012 at 10:36 am | | Report comment
the use of ‘at’ is incorrect …instead say, where’s Michael Vick?
January 25, 2012 at 10:48 am | | Report comment
Listen all you haters, Michael Vick has a solid alibi. Since his awful season with those loser Eagles, Michael has been staying in the Washington DC home of his BFF Wayne Pacelle, who will be presenting him with a special honor at this year’s HSUS Genesis Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. And yes, HSUS is legally a “charity.” For now.
January 25, 2012 at 4:33 pm | | Report comment
People who defend pitbulls are not knowledgeable about dogs.
January 25, 2012 at 10:38 am | | Report comment
Really, and what makes you an expert. Some of us actually have some REAL dog experience, with multiple breeds. I don’t call it a dog it it can’t perform a function.
January 25, 2012 at 2:21 pm | | Report comment
Isn’t it illegal to let your dog roam uncontrolled in public space?
January 25, 2012 at 10:41 am | | Report comment
You people fail to realize pitbulls/pitbull type dogs simply want to please their owners. If you raise an animal properly and with love, it will turn out to be a great, obedient, friendly dog. If you abuse it, reward and glorify fighting, then it will turn out that way. It’s a simple concept to understand, it’s just that unfortunately pit bulls are the “choice dog” for trashy humans that glorify this type of behavior. It’s not the dogs fault.
People also forget, pitbulls weren’t always seen in such a negative limelight. Back in WWII times, they were seen as as tough, American, confident, full of pride, loyal, trustworthy. Remember the dog from The Little Rascals? Now people buy into the fear and propaganda. All of you who say these dogs deserve to die – you are worthless, sick people.
January 25, 2012 at 10:45 am | | Report comment
No, it’s not the dog’s fault and no one is saying it is.
But they still have to be controlled. Once provoked, for whatever reason, unfortunate, unfair or otherwise, they are proven to be extremely destructive and deadly. Good owners are the exception. Raising a dog well requires a great effort, which most folks aren’t up to.
Honestly, I think that ownership of ANY dog over 30 lbs should require training and licensing.
January 25, 2012 at 11:07 am | | Report comment
SK, have you read some of the comments?? LOTS of people feel this breed is EVIL and should be destroyed and are applauding this killer!! Pits can be scary dogs but they can also be extremely lovable and wonderful pets in the right home with the right owners.
January 25, 2012 at 11:17 am
So Rachael Ray abuses and doesn’t train her dog which is why it’s already got a couple of attacks under it’s belt?
January 26, 2012 at 11:13 am | | Report comment
…a serial pet killer…ha ha haaahahhaa BWA-HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
WAAAAAAAAAH HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
I must be a serial bacteria killer because I brush my teeth 2x day.
January 25, 2012 at 10:45 am | | Report comment
You want to talk about damage, my next door neighbors two German Shepherds have created more shovel ready projects than Obama has in the last three years.
January 25, 2012 at 10:46 am | | Report comment
This is a good start. But only a start.
January 25, 2012 at 10:49 am | | Report comment
I have raised several breeds of dogs over the past 35 yrs including 4 Pitbulls. I have only had 2 dogs show agression towards people or other animals. 1 was a Rottweiler and the other was a Jack Russell. The Rotty was my fault. I raised him when I was young and dumb and taught him to be agressive. The Jack Russell was very territorial. He didn’t want anybody but family around. Once I showed him the person was ok to be there he was fine but would not trust him alone with anyone but the family. I currently have a Pit and a Jack Russell and both are lap dogs. I believe that the problem is mostly in the way they are raised.
January 25, 2012 at 11:03 am | | Report comment
The serial killer will be found dead. The reality is, he will try to steal and kill the wrong person’s pet and the owner will take care of him.
January 25, 2012 at 11:09 am | | Report comment
‘Pits’???????? Is that the hip hop term for minority pet of choice? Are you asking if black people and Pit Bulls are both disproportionately violent? Stop the politically correct diversity BS. You sound like president hip hop and the first wookie.
January 25, 2012 at 11:09 am | | Report comment
The only attacks on me: Dalmation, a Lassie-type dog, a Chihuahua and a St. Bernard. I can post pics of the pit bulls I’ve owned with kittens and kids.
January 25, 2012 at 11:18 am | | Report comment
Regardless of whether or not Pit Bulls or some mongrel progeny are killers or not is debatable.
What is not debatable, is the sort of people who own them.
The elephant in the room in these discussions is simply that you will never see these sorts of animals in better neighborhoods or owned by people with any sort of decent education.
Seriously, everyone knows that the folks that are especially fond of Pit Bulls, are the same people you are most likely to see smash a beer can on their forehead when they’ve finished drinking from it.
January 25, 2012 at 11:39 am | | Report comment
Despite owning a pit bull (my husband is a physician and I am a nurse practitioner with a PhD, so hardly uneducated), I agree with your generalization.
These are also the same people that do not spay or neuter their pets and are irresponsibile when it comes to contianing and monitoring them. As a result, there is a blatant overpopulation of the breed. If you look at dogs up for adoption (especially in cities), the majority of them are pit bulls and pit bull mixes, many of which were neglected and abused. I don’t think you could say the same for any other single breed.
January 25, 2012 at 12:42 pm | | Report comment
I do not sterilize them because I want to continue the lines for future working dogs. Part of sustainable farming is breeding stock. We only sell or give offspring to people we know and trust, but keep 2 out of every litter.
January 25, 2012 at 2:25 pm
Actually pit devotees can come from any social class. They can be wonderful and responsible pet owners, but even that might not save them. You might be right insofar as their intelligence might be questionable. http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-pregnant-woman-killed-family-pitbull,0,6865737.story
January 25, 2012 at 2:48 pm | | Report comment
I was out walking my three LEASHED dogs (malamute, retriever and pit). I walked through a sketchy neighborhood. As I passed a run-down home, the resident hood-rats inside figured it would be great fun to release their massive pit and equally massive rottweiler on my dogs. Both of their dogs zeroed in on me and my alpha-male Malamute. I dropped his leash and retreated with my pit and retriever. The hoodrat’s two fighting dogs immediately went for my Malamute’s incredibly wooly neck. (His neck ruff is about 4-5 inches long and as thick as felt!) WRONG DECISION! My malamute did this lightening-fast “wolf” maneuver–a 180 “butt swipe”–and the two crazed dogs over-shot him. My malamute was now behind the offending dogs, where he then went into complete “wolf” mode: pounced and dispatched BOTH dogs with almost-fatal bites to their necks! It took less than 60 seconds for all this to go down…And the hood-rats were stunned! I called 911 and the cops came quickly…But by the time law enforcement arrived, most of the Hoodies had disappeared with the neutralized, bleeding attack-dogs…And the Section 8er had already hosed off the sidewalk to get rid of the blood evidence! Cops told me the house was Section 8, and a “known” drug house. The attack-dogs were used for “security” and were a constant threat to the neighborhood. Once it was over, all the surrounding neighbors came out from hiding, and congratulated me and my malamute. My Malamute came out unscathed, RIDDING THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF TWO CANINE MENACES…Too bad the human menaces remain in their taxpayer-paid home!
January 25, 2012 at 11:46 am | | Report comment
AWESOME! I love Malamutes! a great example of a family dog with the “proper” temperament!
January 25, 2012 at 1:59 pm | | Report comment
There are 1.4 million gang members in the USA now, and that’s just the members of established gangs, it doesn’t include the run of the mill ruffians who will beat and stomp people for coming into the wrong neighborhood. That’s our real ‘animal control’ problem. With the drug trade firmly in hand, they’re increasingly branching our into human trafficking and prostitution (slavery). What are these animals going to do when the economy really goes down? They’re increasingly well-armed, often with military grade weapons. Prepare accordingly.
January 25, 2012 at 12:03 pm | | Report comment
I understand Bob
Hell if all owners were responsible, we wouldnt have these problems. I keep my pitbull inside when Im at work, and walk him on a leash. Even though my dog is well behaved, and obedient, I would never allow him to be in a situation that would make anyone uncomfortable. I’ve always said it’s the owners responsibility.
January 25, 2012 at 12:05 pm | | Report comment
MD…
The problem is, that these dogs are typically owned by THE LEAST responsible, least educated in our society.
You won’t find these dogs in a good neighborhood where the residents typically have college degrees.
The owners of these dogs have a stigmas as well.
January 25, 2012 at 12:09 pm | | Report comment
But you have no right to take them from responsible people because of irresponsible people. I live int he country. I have 5 neighbors in about a 150 acre block. 4 of the 5 households have pit bulls. they are used fro varmint control, but because they are well breed and well trained, and have a job, they have great temperaments.
January 25, 2012 at 2:29 pm
Varmint control!! LMAO!
I live in the country too. We have shephards, hounds, beagles etc.
The trailer parks and meth cookers have pit bulls
January 25, 2012 at 2:52 pm
Aim small miss small. Kill ‘em all. Use ‘em for feeding the poor starving people in Africa…
January 25, 2012 at 12:08 pm | | Report comment
right on
January 25, 2012 at 12:11 pm | | Report comment
Well tannhauser,
You can stay butt-hurt all you want. Are you ever going to eradicate pitbulls? No. Anyone who harms innocent animals is a sick prick and should be put down.
January 25, 2012 at 12:11 pm | | Report comment
It’s not a matter of us getting rid of them. As communities across the country debate banning them and holding their owners responsible for harboring a dangerous animal, with criminal consequences… people that own them will get rid of them.
January 25, 2012 at 12:18 pm | | Report comment
No we will become more active in our communities. And where I live most people still respect them as the old traditional family breed. You probably think we should take away people guns too.
January 25, 2012 at 2:31 pm
Too funny!
You think they were given the name Pit Bulls because they like to play with mice and lick mammas soup bowl sport?
January 25, 2012 at 2:56 pm
Could it be that someone is fed up with pit bulls killing or maiming innocent people or their pets? Could it be that that person is fed up with the law not doing anything about what they perceive to be a problem? Just a thought.
January 25, 2012 at 12:18 pm | | Report comment
The reason why the law doesn’t do anything is because the paranoia and fear about pitbulls are overblown while human on human violence is very real. There are mentally ill ignorant people like the ones on dogbite.org who are obsessed with the breed and are losing the breed specific law battle. There is a man in Texas who became so obsessed it started to effect his career in computers. Can’t remember the man’s name but the police should check him out.
January 25, 2012 at 1:06 pm | | Report comment
This guy should be targetting Rottweilers first. They are WORSE than Pit Bulls, AFAIC. Pit Bulls CAN be nice, energetic, playful and fun. Rottweilers are the deranged serial killers of the dog kingdom. There was one in the neighbor’s backyard that saw me every day for a year the first time I tried to pet him, with a calm friendly voice, he snarled viciously and nearly took my hand off. 6 months ago, a loose Rottweiler looked up and saw me on my bike and headed straight for me at full gallop – I got away.
January 25, 2012 at 12:21 pm | | Report comment
overheard some clown talking about randomly dropping “pit stop” on side walks and parks
is that poison?
January 25, 2012 at 12:33 pm | | Report comment
Does Houston have a problem with wild dogs at night? I have come across a pack of pitbulls roaming around Los Angeles at night and let me tell you it is SCARY.
January 25, 2012 at 12:53 pm | | Report comment
all thease pit bull haters need to be shot
January 25, 2012 at 1:18 pm | | Report comment
Well at least someone is doing the job of animal control. Put bulls running wild should be killed.
January 25, 2012 at 1:18 pm | | Report comment
One was killed in a crate. Hardly running wild.
January 25, 2012 at 1:42 pm | | Report comment
Given the number of children and elderly attacked by pit bulls in this area, I say give him a box of shells, a tank of gas and map to show where these monsters are.
January 25, 2012 at 1:26 pm | | Report comment
In the ’70s they blamed Dobermans,
in the ’80s they blamed German shepherds,
in the ’90s they blamed the Rottweiler.
Now they blame the pit bull.
Cesar Millan
January 25, 2012 at 1:41 pm | | Report comment
Just basing it on REPORTED attacks
http://www.dogsbite.org/dog-bite-statistics-study-dog-attacks-and-maimings-merritt-clifton.php
January 25, 2012 at 3:27 pm | | Report comment
dogsbite.org is well known for fabricating stories. it’s not a source.
January 25, 2012 at 11:42 pm
Who needs dogbites.org?
Who amongst us doesn’t read or hear on television about a pit bull attack about once a week in America?
January 26, 2012 at 6:12 am
I find it laughable that pepole bring up the fact of Chihuahuas or terriers biting people as somehow akin to a pitbull biting someone…….If a pack of roaming chihuahuas came at me I would first laugh, and then I would punt them across the yard. The same can’t be said about pitbulls now can it? 3-4 pitbulls wandering about your neighborhood would be a totally different story now wouldn’t it? I carry a handgun everywhere I go. Even when I wash my car and cut my grass. If trouble comes I will double tap. Period. I have no qualms about killing someone’s pet if I perceive it as a threat. I would kill it and make them come and get it. I don’t have the sappy misguided notion about how it is a pet and it has “rights”. It does not. If a threat comes around it will be gunned down. Make no mistake, my family and I come first!
January 25, 2012 at 1:51 pm | | Report comment
and if it were loose you have the right, the problem is the rest of these people that think they have the right to control others. If I want to own the dog and I keep them under control, you have no right to stop me. my male alone has killed 4 coyotes and 3 raccoons in the last year and my property is fenced. for livestock and deer.
January 25, 2012 at 2:36 pm | | Report comment
Owning a pit bull is just asking for a law suite. All of the bad experiences I have had with dogs, have been the pit bull. They get loose and tear up my little terrier in my own yard. I have seen them attact a disabled girl in her own yard. I dont walk my dogs anymore unless I am armed.
January 25, 2012 at 1:52 pm | | Report comment
One person’s serial killing is another’s open season.
January 25, 2012 at 1:54 pm | | Report comment
Seven pitbulls dead? Good that bread should be eradicated.
January 25, 2012 at 1:57 pm | | Report comment
Ok breed
January 25, 2012 at 2:00 pm | | Report comment
From someone who has no clue as to what you are talking about. You know nothing of the breed. I will take a pit over a brainless idiot such as yourself.
January 25, 2012 at 2:13 pm | | Report comment
Pretty simple, straightforward sentence sport.
What part didn’t you understand?
January 25, 2012 at 2:47 pm
Maybe he’s doing them a favor?
January 25, 2012 at 2:00 pm | | Report comment
Has anyone checked that cat named Dexter who works in the homicide department?
January 25, 2012 at 2:07 pm | | Report comment
Is Vick in the area?
January 25, 2012 at 2:11 pm | | Report comment
This hero should be given an award by a grateful city.
January 25, 2012 at 2:20 pm | | Report comment
Now THAT’s a serial killer I don’t mind roaming around
January 25, 2012 at 2:34 pm | | Report comment
“It’s all about how they’re raised and treated,” is BS!! There is no Responsible Pet Owner who is ever truly safe from an attack from this breed. This poor pregnant woman was one of those “responsible and loving” owners who absolutely adored her “trustworthy” pitbull. She was even in the organization to erase the bad rep of these dogs. But she is no less dead from the attack of her wonderful dog. http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-pregnant-woman-killed-family-pitbull,0,6865737.story
The organization she espoused, which is slavishly committed to making the world love these unpredictable killer canines does not mention her death on their website anywhere. And she is not the only “responsible owner” to meet a grim fate. There have, no doubt, been many loving owners killed by this vicious breed. Yet people keep insisting it’s the treatment of the dog that matters.
Again I say that’s all BS! If you own one of these dogs, if you or your kids haven’t yet been bitten I would just consider yourself lucky.
January 25, 2012 at 2:37 pm | | Report comment
Good news for ALL OF society, when this breed has been wiped off the face of the earth! I wish that I knew who was responsible – I’d give them a donation to carry on the great work!
January 25, 2012 at 2:37 pm | | Report comment
My niece was attacked by a pit bull, and would have been killed if her brother did not intervene. She had to go through surgery and therapy to recover. She was friends with the family who owned the dog, and the dog was friendly toward her. As far as we know the dog was not abused, it just snapped. The attack did occur at the dog owner’s property. Her brother dropped her off at the house and the dog attacked while she was walking to the house. It’s not the first time she was alone with their dog. They had to put the dog down to ensure no other attacks occur. Not trying to make a case one way or another, just providing a single data point based on my family experience.
January 25, 2012 at 2:43 pm | | Report comment
This is a common scenario – unlike most other breeds, pit bulls give no warning that they are about to attack… no baring teeth, or growling. It’s good that they put the dog down… read these statistics about pit bull attacks against FAMILY members, which include deaths:
http://www.dogsbite.org/staying-safe-family-dog-attacks.php
January 25, 2012 at 3:05 pm | | Report comment
If these dogs are loose because of stupid worthless owners then kill as many as you can! (along with their stupid worthless owners)
If they are behind a secure fence or tied up then this is wrong!
January 25, 2012 at 2:44 pm | | Report comment
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Kill em all-too many kids have sufered mutilation and death from these savage dogs.
January 25, 2012 at 3:09 pm | | Report comment
Journalism is Dead, the Headline starts with Serial Killer? Killing dogs in no way mets the definition of Serial Killer. This is clearly a case of Vigilantism, illegal and sick hunting for sport of domestic animals, or like the article speculated, culling the animals for illegal dog fighters to cover their tracks. Fair or Unfair, many people see Pit Bulls as dangerous animals, and there is evidence to make a case for both sides. Someone killing stray pit bulls only, is likely doing it out of a sense of protecting others, whether that be unjust or wrong, it would be Vigilantism, NOT serial killing. By definition Serial killers have to kill more than 3 people over more than a month span for some sort of physchological gratification. Sorry CBS, Dogs are NOT people, yes like biased hacks you created a new term in the body of the article to cover your track, it doesn’t justify the false and misleading Headline, for what I can only assume is to Sensanalize the Story or push some sort of personal agenda.
January 25, 2012 at 3:16 pm | | Report comment
a violent dog almost always owned by worthless people. im wouldnt do it but i understand him and wouldn’t turn him in if i saw him do it.
January 25, 2012 at 3:42 pm | | Report comment
maybe he wants to move to Toronto!
January 25, 2012 at 3:43 pm | | Report comment
someone needs to go look up what a serial killer is. because this isnt one. also if these are strays he is saving the taxpayers lots of money otherwise they hurt or kill people or other animals bad, also if they get picked up thats tax payer money wasted on what he spent less than a buck doing… i support him.
January 25, 2012 at 3:45 pm | | Report comment
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Pit bulls have a bad rep because when they have a bad day, they kill. It is usually kids – but sometimes adults as well. If you can’t handle the facts, go to your room and cry me a river because I have no use for you, or that breed of dog. Pit bulls should be locked up in zoos, not pets. Of course, you will never understand until your pet snaps and kills your (or the neighbor’s) child. Then it will be the same old sad song, “He was a nice dog, very friendly, he never bit anyone, I just don’t understand, blaa blaa blaa.” Give me a break.
January 25, 2012 at 3:50 pm | | Report comment
Also on January 19, 2009, a 3-week-old child died after being mauled in the north-central Illinois community of Bourbonnais. The family dog, a Siberian Husky, had pulled the infant off of a bed in the master bedroom and dragged the child into a hallway. The child suffered multiple bite injuries to the head. Illinois is a strict liability state.
January 25, 2012 at 3:52 pm | | Report comment
An hearty round ouf applause to the person(s) killing pit bulls. They are a menace and are bred especialy for that. Every week we have a news report of a Pit Bull mauling and many times killing someone, usually little kids. We notice that while some other dogs may bite it is the Pit Bull that mauls and mauls and mauls and won’t let go. Also we notice that the owners are usually druggies and/or thugs of some sort. – birds of a feather.
January 25, 2012 at 3:53 pm | | Report comment
Posted: Tuesday, Sep. 20, 2011
Modified: Tuesday, Sep. 20, 2011 MOUNT HOLLY A golden retriever attacked a small child Monday night in Mount Holly.
The attack happened off Bear Mountain Road, near Mount Holly-Huntersville Road. Afterward, police say, the child was conscious and alert when taken to Carolinas Medical Center with possible life threatening injuries.
Read more here: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/09/20/2624202/golden-retriever-attacks-child.html#storylink=cpy
January 25, 2012 at 3:56 pm | | Report comment
I live in Houston. Five years ago while on a jog in the middle of a street, I noticed a pit bull staring at me. I stopped in order not to provoke the dog. It charged. I was completely calm because I grew up with big dogs and knew how to dodge. When it lunged for my neck I dodged. It lunged three times and missed me each time. The owner ran up and couldn’t believe that I had escaped. I have a CHL and was carring a CZ on my hip. If the dog had gotten hold of me, my first shot would have gotten the dog and the second shot would have gotten the owner. I say ban the pit-bulls. They do not belong in the city around people.
January 25, 2012 at 3:59 pm | | Report comment
iF A PITBULL EVER SO MUCH AS LOOKS AT ME OR MY FAMILY WITH SO MUCH AS A SECOND LOOK I WILL BLOW IT’S HEAD OFF WITH MY .357 MAGNUM AND THE PROCEED TO DEAL OUT SOME PAIN TO THE OWNER
January 25, 2012 at 4:00 pm | | Report comment
Bob, you ever try that cowboy stuff with me, I got some pain for you and your family
January 25, 2012 at 4:04 pm | | Report comment
PLEASE PROGRESS from DOGS to NI66ERS and SPICCKS!!!!!
TAKE OUT the TRASH!!!!!!
January 25, 2012 at 4:06 pm | | Report comment
How about we just move to racist ignorant people instead. It’s easier to hate than it is to love and accept.
January 25, 2012 at 6:09 pm | | Report comment
Those dogs are the REAL serial killers, they kill hundreds of humans every year. Bad dogs.
January 25, 2012 at 4:10 pm | | Report comment
Good Job! Get them all.
January 25, 2012 at 4:12 pm | | Report comment
3 years ago a pit bull killed my cat. I cought him and put him down myself. Took 3 rounds…tough dogs!
January 25, 2012 at 4:17 pm | | Report comment
They were used as rat exterminators during the Black Plague – Then bored blood lust types bred them for bull baiting & then fighting. There are 3000 year old Chinese paintings showing them on them on the hunt as packs – showing the ability to exist together without without killing each other (see Robert Stratton for paintings reference. Then they were known as Bull Dogs. the name was hi-jacked from them by the royal elite for those cruel mutations that are known as bull dogs today. There are breeds w/ in the breed with various levels of aggression.
January 25, 2012 at 4:33 pm | | Report comment
Bats work best,guns 2 noisy
January 25, 2012 at 5:07 pm | | Report comment
PItbull dogs are targeted as dangerous dogs because they are. Data backs it up.
There are stories all over the news wire where the nice family pitfull attacked a child and either killed or did permanent damage.
This is one breed I’d like to see go extinct. Along with the reintroduced wolf.
January 25, 2012 at 5:21 pm | | Report comment
Here’s hoping the next dog (regardless of breed) this guy tries to kill has an owner nearby with an AR-15.
January 25, 2012 at 5:31 pm | | Report comment
Any LOOSE pit bull should be shot. Kids and babies could be bitten.
That g\uy or gal should get an award. .
January 25, 2012 at 5:33 pm | | Report comment
I think the killer is Ted “Cat” Bundy.
January 25, 2012 at 5:42 pm | | Report comment
This is not some “serial killer” going after these dogs. This is someone who has suffered a severe loss of life or mangling event leaving them or a loved one in pretty bad shape. The reason why I say this is that they are simply killed. Not tortured or anything gruesome. Just simply “put down”. This means the person responsible sees them a vicious life takers that need to be killed for the sake of community. The best lead is all the victims of mauling by this type of dog IN THIS AREA. There they will find the one that is doing this. And it is ONE person.
January 25, 2012 at 5:50 pm | | Report comment
These dogs are vicious, threat & should be put down if the owner is found to be negligent ensuring their dog is not a threat to the safety of the community.
.http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Pit-bull-attack-kills-1-year-old-boy-at-home-2535571.php
January 25, 2012 at 5:54 pm | | Report comment
Owning a Pit Bull dog is the same as owning a gun. They can be good to have around if one needs protection, but they can also be used to harm. A gun with the safety on is not actually safe- its just one step away from being fired. A Pit Bull can be the sweetest animal on earth to its owner, but woe betide anyone the canine- correctly or incorrectly- sees as a threat. I have nothing against them, but I would never have one as a pet. The potential liability is too high.
January 25, 2012 at 6:02 pm | | Report comment
My Vet told me the problem with pits is that they have tremendous jaw strength and unlike other breeds, don’t stop an attack after signs of submission are displayed. These are the reasons they are used as fighting dogs and selected for intimidation and defense in our inner cities. They can kill any other dog. But…they’re not smart enough to stay away from antifreeze and about eight hours after they lap up a yummy cup of it your neighborhood will be rid of a significant threat.
January 25, 2012 at 6:11 pm | | Report comment
Nothing new, PETA/HSUS been doing this .. Wouldnt surprise me if they were behind this..
January 25, 2012 at 6:18 pm | | Report comment
Nothing new, PETA/HSUS been doing this .. Wouldnt surprise me if they were behind this..
January 25, 2012 at 6:18 pm | | Report comment
I work for the the Health Department and we are required to keep track of dog bites for rabies prevention. The dog breed that does the most biting is the Pit Bull. Period. End of Report.
January 25, 2012 at 6:38 pm | | Report comment
The QUESTION is, if a SERIAL KILLERS is not having any problem finding so many pit bull to kill, WHAT IS ANIMAL CONTROL DOING ??? Did,’t they just have a show on animal planet talking about what a great job they’re doing in Houston !!!!
January 25, 2012 at 6:44 pm | | Report comment
I hate pit bulls. They kill dear family pets, little kids, and women without being provoked here in Mississippi quite often. Wish I knew where this pit bull assassin was, I’d send him a couple of boxes of magnum ammo, an hickory baseball bat, fifty dollars for gas money, and best wishes for a good hunting trip.
I hate pit bulls. It’s a useless breed of dog and should be entirely exterminated before more precious pets, little kids, and women are killed by them. And don’t give me that stupid argument about how misunderstood the breed is.
January 25, 2012 at 6:45 pm | | Report comment
JRock is so macho that he gives the address of a parking lot as his own. Good job loser. Oh and being proud of shooting 7 dogs shows your lack of testicular fortitude.
January 25, 2012 at 6:57 pm | | Report comment
I only feel sorry for the fool who would target one of my dogs…Especially my Pit. He could only pray that my dog gives him a quick death. I, myself would not be so kind as to do such a thing.
Hopefully when they find him they’ll sentence him to death by pitbull mauling. Oh, sweet justice.
January 25, 2012 at 6:57 pm | | Report comment
So what? These are neither native nor endangered “species”. If there are leash laws, and the dogs are not leashed, they are as fair game as rats.
January 25, 2012 at 6:57 pm | | Report comment
Well some one is ding Gods work …Amen Brother
January 25, 2012 at 7:02 pm | | Report comment
When was the last time you read a story about a chihuahua/pekinese/dachshund/collie/terrier/beagle/pug fatally mauling a toddler??? Ooooh been a while hasn’t it?
Pit bulls need to be exterminated.
January 25, 2012 at 7:04 pm | | Report comment
The only good pit bull is a dead pit bull!
January 25, 2012 at 7:21 pm | | Report comment
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Every bottom feeder has at least one pit bull.
January 25, 2012 at 7:45 pm | | Report comment
woopty doo…
January 25, 2012 at 8:00 pm | | Report comment
1- Boy there are sure a lot of dogs running around here!
2- Yea, someone ought to do something.
3- Someone does something.
4- Damn, thats sad someone’s killing all the dogs!
5- Someone ought to do something…..
January 25, 2012 at 8:34 pm | | Report comment
This person should get a medal. Kill all dogs unless they have a commercial purpose. Dogs are just about worthless. Maybe all you weirdos obsessed with your dogs could then put some time into forming relationships with people.
January 25, 2012 at 8:59 pm | | Report comment
Its a Fact Pit Bull’s are BREED to KILL……..I Was HOPING that this so called Dog Killer would have Killed 40 or 50 by now, Hey Hurry up and get some more off the streets…………….
January 25, 2012 at 9:00 pm | | Report comment
It’s actually quite simple. Whenever a human being is bitten, maimed, or killed by any dog, the dog should be put to sleep and the owner put in jail. Who cares what kind of dog it was that took the life of a child walking down the street?
January 25, 2012 at 9:55 pm | | Report comment
I agree, I have seen someone who’s dog (Lab) attacked three people before it was put down. I think requiring permits is a better idea then banning dogs because that hasn’t worked at all. They work because they promote responsibly by requiring the dog be spayed/neutered and mricorchipped.
January 30, 2012 at 8:55 pm | | Report comment
No sympathy for pit bulls here. The person that posted the Wiki page concerning deaths by breeds should be commended. It’s obvious this breed is dangerous. The stats support it. Here’s a nice video of what pit bulls are capable of: http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=69f_1327285704
January 25, 2012 at 10:15 pm | | Report comment
They should be banned like they were in Miami.The dogs of choice used by drug dealers,people who dog fight and people trying but failing to be cool.
January 25, 2012 at 10:16 pm | | Report comment
Dog gone!
January 25, 2012 at 10:19 pm | | Report comment
I blame George Bush. And Cheney.
January 25, 2012 at 10:22 pm | | Report comment
“Serial Killer”? I don’t think so. Sounds like a revenge killing to me. And pit bulls? Who cares? The less pit bulls there are in the country, the safer our precious children will be! If I were on a dog killing bent…IT CERTAINLY WOULD BE PIT BULLS! Good job whomever you are…keep up the good work!
January 25, 2012 at 10:22 pm | | Report comment
Apart from all the pointless arguing over the pitbull breed, the point of this article is that someone is killing family pets, pits in this case in the Houston area over MLK weekend. This sounds like the act of someone who was looking for retribution or payback, on that note, on jan. 14th( the beginning of mlk weekend) a 1yr old boy was mauled to death by a pit. Sounds like a motive to hunt down and murder a specific breed me
January 25, 2012 at 10:39 pm | | Report comment
I hope whoever did it rots in Hell.
January 25, 2012 at 11:21 pm | | Report comment
Love your pet? Keep it in your fenced yard, maybe on a chain, or in your home.
Want a new pet? Turn it lose or let it get lose on the street, might end up as road kill, or animal control unit kill, or Bad Mamma defending her kids, or a frightened citizen.
Blame yourself if your pet dies from any thing other than natural cause. Your pet is your Responsibility.
PS: Don’t forget the mussle, have respect your neighbors.
Think about voting in Novemember. But Rememeber Spot can’t vote.
January 26, 2012 at 12:23 am | | Report comment
So obey the law and don’t let your dogs run loose. Duh.
January 26, 2012 at 1:21 am | | Report comment
the dogs are the real “serial killers”.
January 26, 2012 at 1:45 am | | Report comment
I love dogs however the pit bull deniers are on another level. Comparing Pit Bulls to jack terriers? Come one? How many people have jack teriors KILLED?
I get the owner has something to do with it however to deny Pit Bulls are dangerous is naive and dishonest.
January 26, 2012 at 4:24 am | | Report comment
Do you actually own a pit bull?? I do, he’s the smartest dog I’ve ever owned…and guess what? They are not born with some kind of pit bull gene…he has no clue he’s supposed to be a killer beast, we never even told him he’s a dog. Don’t call me dishonest, just call me a good and responsible dog owner.
January 26, 2012 at 4:29 am | | Report comment
Jeffry Dahmer started out killing neighborhood dogs.
Later his parents claimed to have no knowledge of it. But there were not just a few dogs, there were many over a long period and he would place their skulls on sticks as a sort of display around the area surrounding their home.
As for these pit bulls being targeted. Realize that there are areas of Houston where the dog you see almost everywhere is the pit bull. Many are not well contained. So availability may be an issue. Go to acres homes, Sunnyside, 5th or 6th wards and some other areas; and do a breed survey. 90 % of what you see are pit bulls.
January 26, 2012 at 4:41 am | | Report comment
This “killer” has it all wrong. He or (she) should be takin’ out the owners of the dogs they fight. That would be justice.
January 26, 2012 at 5:09 am | | Report comment
Pts by themselves are like guns… with proper handling, they are just fine. But because it is discrimination to make it illegal for thugs to have pets, society must tolerate the collateral damage inflicted upon people who matter.
January 26, 2012 at 7:07 am | | Report comment
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January 26, 2012 at 7:07 am | | Report comment
This is the best news I heard all week. This breed should be outlawed in America as they kill and main PEOPLE all the time. There are plenty of stats to support my opinion. Owners should pay 500-1000 per year as a licence fee, carry 1/2 million in home owners insurance, and the REPS should make a death by a PIT a class one felony up to 10 years in prison with 1/4 million fine.
January 26, 2012 at 7:20 am | | Report comment
Dog bite losses exceed $1 billion per year. In 2010 there were 34 fatal dog attacks in the USA. More than 350,000 dog bite victims are seen in emergency rooms every year. Approximately 800,000 victims receive some form of medical attention annually. Based on data collected in the USA between 2001 and 2003, the CDC concluded that there were 4.5 million dog bite victims per year.
January 26, 2012 at 7:24 am | | Report comment
so I see some citizen has to take up where the goverment failed once again! I was thinking dog catcher was suppose to pick up strays before someone got bit.
January 26, 2012 at 8:01 am | | Report comment
She added that it is “highly unusual” for pit bulls to be targeted. “There are other dogs usually killed,” Crossley said.
What an odd statement. Is she saying dog killing is normal, just not pit bulls? That seems like a bigger story than this story about pit bulls.
January 26, 2012 at 8:07 am | | Report comment
Doing God’s work! Give the guy a medal for every vermin he exterminates.
Well Done! Kill them all!
January 26, 2012 at 8:17 am | | Report comment
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There is a big difference between a pitbull and a small dog which may be aggressive.
Think of it this way… one could be playing with a staple gun or a 9mm handgun. When that staple gun goes off, it might smart and it may even take out an eye…
But when that handgun goes off, someone could die.
A pitbull is a handgun.
Pomeranians are jerky dogs, but you aren’t going to see anyone put into the ground when they attack.
Let’s be real, pitbull apologists.
January 26, 2012 at 9:36 am | | Report comment
I really can’t believe so many people care about this. Our conuntry is involved in military engagments all over the world. We are killing people and have killed thousands of people. With all the problems in our world you guys are worried about someone killing a few dogs. Americans are weird.
January 26, 2012 at 9:48 am | | Report comment
That sort of condescending drivel invariably comes from those with nothing otherwise to say. And, since there’s always something worse going on, is always applicable and a handy rejoinder for the vapid or clueless.
January 26, 2012 at 9:56 am | | Report comment
My concern is all this is that the POLICE are investigating. With all the real crime going on, police resources are being wasted on the death of dogs!
January 26, 2012 at 9:55 am | | Report comment
I doubt the police are too terribly concerned about the deaths of pit bulls not under the supervision of their owners.
January 26, 2012 at 9:58 am | | Report comment
My guess would be someone’s dog got killed by a pitbull.
January 26, 2012 at 10:09 am | | Report comment
Maybe he/she will get more of them. I won’t shed any tears. About 3 months ago I watch a pitbull kill my cat that I had for over 10 years
January 26, 2012 at 10:11 am | | Report comment
Until Pitbull advocates: quit thinking that anyone with a pulse should own one, quit using misleading terms like “Nanny dog” (then the dog kills a chld because the parents thought they were overall good with kids, advocates for selective breeding to breed out aggression(doing serious culling), PTS any Pitbull that has seriously injured/killed a person or domestic animal, give the pros and the cons of the breed to potential adopters…you will ultimately be the downfall of the breed you so much want to protect. For all of your hysterai, how is the going for you? Attacks seem to happen every day. Other breeds are reported but you wouldn’t know that since you primarily look for any article that has the word pitbull in it.
January 26, 2012 at 10:21 am | | Report comment
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January 26, 2012 at 10:51 am | | Report comment
http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Violent-History-for-Dog-Shot-by-Alexandria-Couple-138068183.html
January 26, 2012 at 10:58 am | | Report comment
“Pit Bulls” are not more dangerous than any other breed, the term “Pit Bull” in modern society is used to group several breeds including Bandogs, Bull Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, American Bully and any mutt that even resembles a “Pit Bull”..
There is only one “type” of “Pit Bull” and thats the American Pit Bull Terrier.. Bred for combat against other dogs, these dogs are NOT bred for protection, guarding or human aggressive traits.. Any “Pit Bull” that displays these traits are either NOT APBT’s or they are poorly bred from a BYB..
Anyone who believes what the news puts out as 100% is in for a rude awakening when they discover the news portrays any story in a demeanor that sells and is “good for ratings”..
As for the comments about smaller breeds, work at a pet store for a year and you’ll change your mind.. Or actively involve yourself in dog culture.. Rarely will a small dog that is aggressive or bites toward a human will be “called in” as damage is limited.. Modern society sees this as the “cute little puppy is acting out” vs what it actually is.. I’ve seen first hand more aggressive Chis and Poms than i have just about anything else..
Am i suggesting we ban them? No, but what i am suggesting is that people open their minds and see the truth vs what the media says is truth..
January 26, 2012 at 11:05 am | | Report comment
Well I also see the vast number of Pitbull advocates excusing pitbull attacks on other animals as “dogs being dogs”. Well humans being humans, yours kills mine, I kill yours.
January 26, 2012 at 11:16 am | | Report comment
“Pit bulls were once considered nanny dogs here and abroad.” Actually they were called by the Staffordshire Bull Terrier people nursemaild dogs since they were desparate for Kennel Club recog which they couldn’t get at the time due to the breed’s fighting history,. So they started a PR. I think it’s irresponsible to label any breed as a “Nanny Dog” as that would lead the naive to believe any dog of that breed is good with children. I had a 3 month old English Mastiff that didn’t like kids and never did as he got older.
January 26, 2012 at 11:06 am | | Report comment
Be careful who you try to rob:
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/01/26/pennsylvania-man-65-fatally-shoots-teen-who-pushed-him-off-bicycle/?test=latestnews
January 26, 2012 at 11:32 am | | Report comment
Okay Desert, I do see Patton’s dog was a Bull Terrier. Bob, as far as why people choose to have a pitbull, I don’t know. I would imagine for one reason or another it’s their preference. I know I didn’t go out looking for a pitbull, I rescued one and it has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. I also know that in 2006 the UKC Kennel Club listed the American Pitbull Terrier as the second most popular registered dog that year, also the UK Kennel club usually lists the Staffordshire Bull Terrier as the 5th or 6th most popular registered dog. That’s a lot of people, and I would imagine a lot of different reasons. I also doubt backwoods trashy people would take the time to register their dogs with a kennel membership.
Getting back to the topic of this article, regardless of opinion, no one has the right to kill another person’s animal. It is illegal, and the person will be dealt with accordingly.
January 26, 2012 at 11:32 am | | Report comment
The bulk of the dog attacks in the UK on guide dogs are by Bully Breeds.
January 26, 2012 at 11:36 am | | Report comment
Someone recently drop off at the area shelter two “fiesty” pibulls as they were getting ready to have a baby. Was probably a smart move.
January 26, 2012 at 12:06 pm | | Report comment
First of all, lets get the terminology correct, shall we.. Serial killers (even serial pet killers) are defined as killers that kill, repeatedly, but with a cooling off period inbetween acts.. This doesn’t sound like that, but moreso a mass, or spree shooting.. Therefore, there isn’t necessarily a worry that it will happen again, although nothing is certain..
January 26, 2012 at 12:28 pm | | Report comment
With as much hysteria as the Pit bull advocates can muster when there are articles like this, it’s too bad they can’t use the same amount of energy to address what they say is the problem-bad owners. Why don’t you fight to change laws in your state to make it a felony(along with a hugh fine) if a dog causes serious injury and/or death to a human or domestic animal?
January 26, 2012 at 1:09 pm | | Report comment
yall ppl saying pits kill are ignorant why is my pitbull always getting attacked by vicious little dogs. THE PITBULL IS BORN GUILTY. There are the most human friendly breed out there only bred in past for dog on dog aggression never human aggresion!! I love the APBT.
January 26, 2012 at 1:15 pm | | Report comment
Well than you should support felong chages and huge fines for any owners who’s dog inflicts serious injury and or death on human and domestic animals.
January 26, 2012 at 1:23 pm | | Report comment
I defiantly support felony charges against anyone whose dog attacks. I think that will be a good way to reduce dog attacks without having to take dogs or resort to what this person has.
January 30, 2012 at 9:19 pm
“Pits pass temperament testing” and what do you think the percentage would be if you factored in aggression toward other animals. Also there was what about 800 tested? Heck that about the some amount if not twice that just in shelter/rescue group so hardly a true accurate picture. Also, how many have even passed their CGC?
January 26, 2012 at 5:15 pm | | Report comment
Mine has. And that’s not unusual. Actually very common.
January 30, 2012 at 12:39 pm | | Report comment
Wow – all the pit bull haters in Houston – figures. Dumb clucks yee-haws who shoot anything they fear or think qualifies them as a man. Real men don’t fear pit bulls – they are man enough to get to know them and understand just how extraordinary they are. Men, like all the haters above, sit by their TV sets munching their pork rinds and let the media determine their intelligence and panic. Get off your couches and learn you hillbillies. Oh, and you shoot my pit bulls, I shoot your balls off plain and simple – you are worse of an animal then they are and your intelligence far inferior. And if they find this serial killer, I hope I get just 5 minutes with him – I’ll break his jaw. Trash.
January 26, 2012 at 5:22 pm | | Report comment
If your pitbull is in your house/yard fine. If it’s loose and you aren’t running after it..it should be shot. And you guys are the ones that think everyone should own one. There just the poor man’s mastiff.
January 26, 2012 at 5:33 pm | | Report comment
“There just the poor man’s mastiff.” I beg to differ – I am VERY wealthy and have 3 pit bulls. Spoil them rotten. And guess what? They live with 3 spoiled cats. Wow animals getting along? But you won’t hear that in the media. Let’s just get the horror stories out there to cause panic amongst the gullible.
January 26, 2012 at 5:56 pm
Well if you are so wealthy, why do you have mutts then? The only gullible people are the ones who listen to the pit bull advocates about their frankenmaulers. Then those gullible people find out the truth once they have the dogs and either neglect them, dump them in the shelter or let them loose. If you guys were such great advocates for your mutts, why is it that you are unable to present the pros and cons of owning them. Any real advocate doesn’t think everyone should own their particular breed.
January 26, 2012 at 6:03 pm
Because I adopted my “mutts” from a shelter. I didn’t care what breed they are – I picked the first ones that were going to die and haven’t regretted it since day one. I know there are types that needs to have a specific breed by their side to make them feel special, have a conversation piece as they are lacking in the confidence departments of their lives. I don’t – I wanted companion animals and since 75% of the shelters here in New York are pit bull mixes, they were naturally the ones to die first. Some of us are incredibly confident in who we are and don’t need breeds to distinguish our beings. I never suggested that everyone should own them – it’s a preference. I only recommend people who want unconditional love to get them – if you are looking for a fixture to make up for a persons shortcomings, I don’t recommend them – they don’t deserve to fall victim that that. And I am not here to advocate for them, I am here to express how disgusting this “serial killer” and the people who support such a barbaric practice are. There are many other forums if you need information on pit bulls pros and con, but I don’t think you’ll change your mind, so why bother.
January 26, 2012 at 6:30 pm
Sorry you are so off the mark..the benefit of owning a purebred as opposed to a mutt..is the knowledge of the breeds inherent traits. Oh wait! You do know the pit’s inherent traits..you are just in denial of them. That’s ok…we will make sure we share those inherent, gentic traits with others.
January 26, 2012 at 6:39 pm
LOL. You’re a firecracker, aren’t you Ginny. No, I don’t need a status symbol to make me special. I am sorry you do. You clearly think of dogs as objects and that is okay but you shouldn’t be sitting at the same table as me – I love my dogs no matter what they are. But to turn that table, because of people like you who require breed as a symbol to make you more worthy to society (which sadly it doesn’t – it just makes you look desperate for attention), and thinks it makes a difference, people like you support breeders whilst shelter dogs (often from breeders) die everyday, so to come full circle, you are no better than this serial killer, if not the serial killer herself – and I am pretty much finished with this conversation.
January 26, 2012 at 6:53 pm
No see I like to know what to expect from a dog as far as genetically. I don’t need to go around telling people I’ve done my good deed by rescuing a shelter dog. But if you must know I have in the past gotten dogs from the shelter. The best one was a Dogue de Bordeaux. My preference now is to deal with show breeders who are selective on who they let their dogs go to. They also breed for soundness, health and cull as needed. Unlike the pit brigade.
January 26, 2012 at 7:33 pm
Oh and BTW..the Dogue has a history of a fighting dog. There’s probably only a handful in any state. Their breed advocates did what the pit bull people have failed to do. Protect the breed. Put that in your pipe and smoke it!
January 26, 2012 at 7:37 pm
“The individual killing these animals ” sounds like someone who’s dog got killed by a pitbull and they aren’t going to accept the usual pitbull response of “Oh well, dogs will be dogs”.
January 26, 2012 at 5:58 pm | | Report comment
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14,748 people were murdered by other people in 2010
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January 26, 2012 at 6:58 pm | | Report comment
So remember that if your kid gets mauled to death. Typical pit response, try to redirect it off the topic.
January 26, 2012 at 7:39 pm | | Report comment
Pitbulls are great dogs. However, as you can tell from some of the ignorant comments here, there are some people who are either too misinformed by media scare stories or too racist to realize that they’re judging and entire breed by the actions of ONE INDIVIDUAL! If a dog is badly trained and has a bad owner, whatever its breed, it will misbehave! Some of you really need to think logically and stop doing to dogs what I HOPE you don’t do to people.
Now… if you want a good bet about who might be killing these dogs, just read some of the comments. People who blame them for an attack, when they should actually blame an owner who mistreated the dog, might be a good bet. Just read these comments. I wouldn’t put it past some of them.
January 26, 2012 at 9:44 pm | | Report comment
Racism is about judging a person by their color or creed without knowledge. We have all the knowledge about pitbulls we need. It is not racism it is intelligence. Pitbull maulings are not “misbehaving” as other dogs just don’t do this.l Family owned pitbulls that ARE NOT MISTREATED TURN ON A DIME ALL THE TIME.. Remember Darla Napora.. Micheal Cook? Why don’t you talk about these dead pitbull owners. Denial is deadly. It can happen to ANY pitbull owner and pitbull owners who spread the lies like you do are jointly responsible for the continued death and mutilation of innocent people. Grow some empathy and go see a shrink if facts bother you so much. The facts on pitbulls are overwhelming. They are not well-suited as pets as noone knows which ones will turn or when. The devil could not of picked a more evil plan: make a , dangerous dog popular.Wise up and start protecting humans.
January 27, 2012 at 12:57 am | | Report comment
Unlike most breeds, the “misbehavior” of pit bulls results in sever maiming and/or death… I refuse to wait for the owner of a pit bull to “do the right thing” and keep the beast securely contained on their property…. I’ll be shooting first and asking NO questions later!
January 27, 2012 at 10:41 am | | Report comment
I would PAY to support this serial pitbull killer as this person or persons is really a Serial SAVER. Family owned pitbulls are removing a BODY part of a person every 4-5 days. And a pitbull has a more than 2500 times higher chance of killing you than a labador retriever. These facts are from Mortality, Maiming, and Mauling of Vicious Dogs study published in Annals of Surgery April 2011. The study reviewed dog injuries in hospitals and found what we already know: pitbulls cause more loss of life, limbs, and disabliity than all other breeds. Even if you through out 2/3′s of all attacks and said they got the breed wrong, pitbulls would still be the top mauler and killer. These dogs were first banned in the U.S in the late 1800′s. Now kids need to pack revolvers to insure a safe walk to school and people can be killed in their driveways. WHY? Because of selfishness. Who really needs to own a dog that has the ability to kill others? Why not choose a dog that can not inflict so much harm if it gets loose? Accidents happen and dogs try to get loose Why not love thy neighbor and NOT own a pitbull.. end of story. Until people grow some empathy for victims including surivors such as parents who have lost kids in their own yards to pitbulls, long live the vigalante that makes the world a little safer and more considerate for Human Animals. Human sacrifce of lives and limbs to the pitbull cult has got to stop. It is the Breed, not the owner. Family raised pitbulls turn on a dime and kill without warning all the time. Long live the Serial Saver of human lives.
January 27, 2012 at 12:50 am | | Report comment
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The ignorance shown by all of these anti-pit bull people is the reason I have to carry my Walther when I walk my dogs. I’ve had people cuss me out for simply walking them through the park. All I know is that if anyone ever tries to hurt them they’ll get just as dead as if they were trying to hurt my family–because that is what they are, my family. Understand that bigotry is bigotry whether you are talking about dogs or humans.
January 30, 2012 at 11:35 am | | Report comment
Pit people are the ones who are ignorant.
January 30, 2012 at 11:38 am | | Report comment
Ginny ~
Have you ever heard the saying ‘No rest for the wicked’? I’d say it’s about time you take a nap.
January 30, 2012 at 12:21 pm
Nope there is no rest for us who are working hard to ensure the truth about pitbulls is known.
January 30, 2012 at 12:28 pm
So does it also have it’s CGC?
January 30, 2012 at 12:48 pm
I understand you are trying to justify your illogical hatred of the dog by telling yourself that are doing the community a service.
I have watched through my emails from the first day the posts left here and you have been non-stop. It borders on obsession. Your posts are vile and so full of animosity that you, given your best try, could not honestly convince anyone to hear what you have to say.
Hatred will bring you down, even make you sick. You can go after the two dogs that attacked yours, but a whole breed?! No one can keep up the energy needed for that for very long.
I feel bad for you, but I also love my pit. And I’m content with that.
January 30, 2012 at 12:55 pm
Oh but my dear Watson, I am not alone.
January 30, 2012 at 1:00 pm
“So does it also have it’s CGC?”
Absolutely. And she passed with flying colors.
The instructor’s dog (a Dalmation mix, I believe) actually crossed the line with a lunge and snarl towards my girl during the meet and greet portion of the test. My pit only watched but did not react. Afterwards, the instructor was singing my girl’s praises to the rest of the group because of her awesome conduct.
January 30, 2012 at 1:17 pm
“Oh but my dear Watson, I am not alone.”
Good. That’s good. You guys have a support group. Everyone needs someone to to give them validation.
I’m gonna go give my girl a treat and tell her how beautiful she is.
January 30, 2012 at 1:36 pm
I just hope this person doesn’t start going after humans. He might be going after anything they think is a danger. As far as Pits goes. I haven’t seen an aggressive one and I’ve even worked with fighting dogs. I do think the owners need to be regulated though so irresponsible people don’t get other people hurt.
January 30, 2012 at 9:34 pm | | Report comment
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February 9, 2012 at 6:43 am | | Report comment
Watch your back, pal. I have 2 cases to your 1. Mr. John H.
January 25, 2012 at 8:16 am | | Report comment
If they are aiming at you then I’ll throw in a few bullets.
January 25, 2012 at 8:20 am | | Report comment
John H…You should have your pet murdered, wait you are probably don’t have one.
January 25, 2012 at 8:39 am | | Report comment
Amen, Nick!!! The man is performing a valuable public service.
January 25, 2012 at 8:29 am | | Report comment
Useless? When my daughter was stalked by a felon with a history of violence, I loaned her my pit bull. He quickly decided to look for another target.
Those espousing hate for the breed simply do not know the breed and are simply listening to the same hyperemotional reports that have been used against Doberman’s, Rottweiler’s, German Shepherds, and even Dachshounds over the years!
January 25, 2012 at 8:36 am | | Report comment
100% agree. Pit bulls are worthless.
January 25, 2012 at 8:40 am | | Report comment
Hopefully he turns on useless humans named nick too, that would be great
January 25, 2012 at 9:03 am | | Report comment
Yes Nick! I was thinking the same thing. But then, what would knuckle draggers with tattoos have as pets?
January 25, 2012 at 9:27 am | | Report comment
Hmmmmmm, I wonder what part of town you live in Casper. Could it be the part of town where most of the residents keep pit bulls as a status symbol? Sure sounds like it.
January 25, 2012 at 8:41 am | | Report comment
@Joel – next time, loan her your Glock 27…far less dangerous and so much more reliable! And they don’t have a history of maiming small babies and children.
January 25, 2012 at 8:44 am | | Report comment
If you go to this study, you’ll see that there is real evidence to show the danger pit bulls present: http://www.dogsbite.org/dog-bite-statistics-study-dog-attacks-and-maimings-merritt-clifton.php. THere’s also a CDC study that showed of nearly 300 dog mauling deaths, 32% were pit bulls. The next closest were rottweilers at a distant 13%.
January 25, 2012 at 9:00 am | | Report comment
@Cowboy (again) I own both a gun AND a bully breed and am a third generation NRA member. I have been forced to tell uninformed and uneducated people that she is an American Bulldog so that she is not a target of hate. As far as my Taurus 45 goes, I will gladly use it to PROTECT both my children AND my bully baby.
As far as your comment about guns not having a” history of maiming babies and small children”, there are just as many statistics out there to the contrary as there are hateful and skewed statistics about bully breeds. “Guns don’t kill people, people kill people”. The EXACT SAME THING is true about pit bull breeds. A few unfortunate furry babies are trained and abused by sick and weak people that use them as a weapon. How many thousands of these dogs live in families and are great pets that no one ever hears about?
So, should we be banning guns as well?
Live and let live.
January 25, 2012 at 10:06 am | | Report comment
All you useless people who say the dogs are leading cause of anything have no real evidence just biased websites. I think any loose animal is open to being shot as it is dangerous, but if you don’t like pit’s don’t go on the property of an owner, real simple. Who are you to tell others what they can and can’t own.
January 25, 2012 at 10:54 am | | Report comment
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January 25, 2012 at 9:16 am | | Report comment
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January 25, 2012 at 9:33 am | | Report comment
Thanks astralweeks for this link and information. Amazing. I once did a Google search for photos of people maimed by Pitt Bulls and I posted a gallery of the most HORRIBLE photos on Facebook… Even I was sickened, and I am NOT a Pitt Bull fan at all obviously. But, the Pitt defenders still don’t care, it’s not THEIR dog. It never is THEIR dog that attacks someone or kills some small pet. They claim there is no proof, we are all making it up. It’s actually packs of Yorkie s who go around killing and biting people.
January 25, 2012 at 9:18 am | | Report comment
Hey racist, how do you respond to the increased incidence of violent crime attributed to certain humans?
January 25, 2012 at 9:28 am | | Report comment
dogbite.org is a joke. The dogs they use APPEAR to be pitbulls. Bulldogs and Mastiffs were thrown under the pitbull label, there are up to 30 breeds of dogs used including mix breeds. Any list that has large amount pitbulls and little or no Mastiffs is going to be incorrect. Anyway the original commenter is correct and people should look beyond bogus numbers and stop spreading lies. The police should investigate the mentally ill man in Texas who has been obsessed with pitbulls and keeps losing bids to have them ban, don’t know his name but he works in computers.
January 25, 2012 at 9:38 am | | Report comment
Dogsbite.org is not an unbiased website. If you leave a negative message or one that defends pit bulls, they give your email information to a blog called cravendesires.blogspot.com and are incessantly harassed. They warn you about it ahead of time. Go to their site, then go to ‘contact us’. Then click on the link ‘learn more’. Scroll down to ‘feedback and materials’. It’s all in the second paragraph.
These are nasty people with an agenda because they irrationally hate the dog.
January 25, 2012 at 9:54 am | | Report comment
It’s all ‘bull’sh**. Pit Bulls have a bad rep, because they’re used in dog fighting rings. They were originally bred as hunters of big game. That would account for their ridiculously strong jaws. Modern day underground culture has led to using these strong animals for sport in the ring.
You can judge a dog by its’ owners. If it’s well cared for and loved, you usually have nothing to worry about. If a dog is bred to be a fighter and/or just aggressive, you have the owner to thank. Don’t blame the breed… blame the caretakers.
January 25, 2012 at 11:04 am | | Report comment
For Karla…
http://www.kulr8.com/news/local/Pitbull-Attacks-and-Kills-Yorkie-131725363.html
January 25, 2012 at 11:17 am | | Report comment
All I know is that I have 3 wonderful pits, 6, 7 and 10 years old. They have been awesome with my niece and nephew. My 90 lb. male is about the most docile creature on the planet…the vet only charges me for material costs because they love him so much there. To blame a particular breed across the board for the actions of animals that have irresponsible owners is ludicrous. It’s the dog equivalent of racism and it’s ignorant to say the least. You can’t lump all of ANY one type of creature into a category like that–or maybe you can–what races commit the most violent crimes and murders? Maybe we should put down the violent offenders and stop that race from being bred since there is such a great chance of malicious behavior from them…idiots.
January 25, 2012 at 11:45 am | | Report comment
Which has nothing to do with the breed but rather the type of owners. I have grown up around pitbulls and not one has ever been aggressive. All though because of the nature of the breed, the aggression toward other dogs and animals is very apparent. They are bred fighters and like border collies,who herd anything in numbers by instinct, pitbulls will attack other dogs.
January 25, 2012 at 2:36 pm | | Report comment
There are no bad dog breeds. There are, however, bad owners. The number one family dog in the United States in the 1930′s was the American Pit Bull Terrier. Can you remember the RCA Victor dog listening to his masters voice? How about the Buster Brown shoes dog, Tige.. Then there was the little rascals’ dog, Petey. Then ther was the most decorated dog in American military history, Stubby who saved many lives during WW1. All Pit Bulls. Most people don’t realize that a breed characteristic of the Pit Bull is friendliness towards humans. Those who criticize Pit Bulls the most are those who have never had any inter-action with the breed. Once again, don’t blame the dog when it’s the owners that are responsible for the dog’s bad behavior..
January 25, 2012 at 3:00 pm | | Report comment
Hey Karla,
The most horrifying example of the lack of breed predictability is the October 2000 death of a 6-week-old baby, which was killed by her family’s Pomeranian dog. The average weight of a Pomeranian is about 4 pounds, and they are not thought of as a dangerous breed. Note, however, that they were bred to be watchdogs! The baby’s uncle left the infant and the dog on a bed while the uncle prepared her bottle in the kitchen. Upon his return, the dog was mauling the baby, who died shortly afterwards. (“Baby Girl Killed by Family Dog,” Los Angeles Times, Monday, October 9, 2000, Home Edition, Metro Section, Page B-5.)
So why don’t you go suck eggs, or whatever it is you are good at sucking!
January 25, 2012 at 3:49 pm | | Report comment
Those are Koreans killing those dogs for their gourmet restaurants, so no big deal. The dogs are the serial killers, not the chefs going after them!
January 25, 2012 at 4:08 pm | | Report comment
Still no reason to kill dogs, regardless of breed! Man bred these dogs to be what they are. If you don’t like them, stay away from them.
January 25, 2012 at 4:42 pm | | Report comment
How many children are molested by their parents every year? How many are bullied and commit sucide? I have seven Pit bulls and all are neutered and are rescures. I have ten acres with plenty of fences. I also advocate stopping breeding Pit Bulls but the NASTIEST animal is on earth is the human. Late term abortions, child prostution, child soldiers etc etc , Kill my dogs and I kill you. The killer should be shot on the spot. Kill all those child molesters in the prisons. one bullet, one casket, one grave done deal move on.
January 25, 2012 at 6:15 pm | | Report comment
astralweeks…
Those statistics are bul1$hit.
I hope people actually do a little research on the themselves instead of relying on one biased website.
January 25, 2012 at 6:34 pm | | Report comment
You’re a MORON. ALL those statistics are complete nonsense if you’ll just look at the NUMBER of dogs in each breed within the US. The stats simply show that big dogs do more damage when they go bad, and bloodthirsty ignorance on your part fills in the rest. If you had a brain you could decipher that those stats also show these breeds are LEAST likely to bite at all, they just do more damage when they do. Let’s take all the semi trucks off the road while we’re at it since they do more damage in accidents than honday civics.
GAWD I’m sick of the freakin MORONS running the planet. Please kill yourself.
January 25, 2012 at 7:03 pm | | Report comment
There are so many really gentile dog breeds availale…why would anyone feel the need to choose to get a Pit Bull? There is no reason, what so ever, to have a pit bull. Just get a better dog.
January 25, 2012 at 7:57 pm | | Report comment
BMC & Astralweeks – You fail to note that only 18% of pit bull attacks occur off an owner’s property. The Pit Bull is extremely territorial by nature. If you want to get into the details, small dogs catually bite more often, but since their ability to damage is comsurate with their size, using statistics skews the results. Other dogs with strong bits would include the Akita along with the rotts, dobies, and wolf mixes.
Each breed reflects the personality and training by the owner. Unfortunately, there are too many who want a ‘tough’ dog. My pit is scared of my wife’s cat and well familiarized with children (I’ve seen kids pull her tail, ears, and poke her in the eye and she takes it in stride). But if someone hammers on the door, she ‘alerts’ and will respond with aggression until told to stand down.
January 25, 2012 at 9:19 am | | Report comment
Actually, Cowboy, if you were to look at the research about the top 3 most aggressive dog breeds, (size wasn’t part of the criteria) dachshund is listed as the number two, just behind jack russels. Small dogs are much more aggressive than larger dog breeds in general. This is why we have a term for small men with big mouths, the “terrier syndrome”.
January 25, 2012 at 9:50 am | | Report comment
Any dog can bite, some bites result in worse damage and more news coverage.
The first face transplant in France was the result of a labrador retriever bite. http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2005/dec/03/health.france. I have a rescued pit mix and absolutely trust her to never bite anyone, even a burglar. Pits pass temperament testing at the same rate as golden retrievers.
January 25, 2012 at 9:51 am | | Report comment
I have a mini Dachshund and I would be the first to tell you that while he loves humans, he’s very territorial and he’s very independent. I’ve seen the same traits throughout the small dog world, with different breeds – especially Jack Russels and other small terriers.
He’s had a couple of run-ins with my 18month old daughter. We have to watch them both very carefully, because she always wants to go into his little indoor dog house and/or try to get in his face while he’s eating or sleeping. Neither is a good idea for any dog, so we’re training her to be more careful around him. He gets scolded, as well, but you can’t trust that scolding will remove the behavior 100% of the time. While he’s really good around her, 99% of the time, there’s an off-chance that he could snap.
Owning any dog, no matter what size or breed, is a large responsibility. They, like any other animals, have instinctual behavior. While you can train them to become accustomed to humans and other pets, they’re still going to snap if they feel they’re under threat or the potential is there.
If you can’t understand that, then there should be no reason you own a dog. Be responsible.
January 25, 2012 at 11:39 am | | Report comment
The dogs were originally bred in England as “Ratters”. England had a huge rat issue and they developed “Ratting” as a gambling device. A dog was put in a circular pit and then Rats were let loose and the dog would kill as many as he/she could in a time period. Pits can be very loving and affectionate dogs, but too many are bred within their own families for profit, causing them to be a little “Psycho Aggressive”. Too many pit owners do not train their dog socially instead seek ‘pride’ in owning an aggressive animal. And they have an enzyme which can lock their jaw… even after death.
January 25, 2012 at 2:18 pm | | Report comment
Lucy Warren-Hill, aged 3, was playing in a neighbor’s yard when the neighbor’s brown labrador suddenly attacked her.
January 25, 2012 at 4:06 pm | | Report comment
The girl was at a gathering with 30 family members and friends just before 5:30 p.m. on an acreage at 15500 N.W. Logie Trail Road when a black Labrador retiever named Bear suddenly grabbed the girl by her head,
January 25, 2012 at 4:08 pm | | Report comment
How about a little more recently:
Sunday, October 2, 2011 – 4:54pm
EL PASO – A yellow lab attacked a 6-year-old girl and tonight she’s in the hospital with bite wounds to her face.
Animal Control officers say the attack happened around 1:00 p.m. Sunday in the 2400 block of Tierra Rica. The girl was playing outside her relative’s home when the attack happened.
How ’bout you shut your BIG MOUTH Cowboy!
January 25, 2012 at 4:11 pm | | Report comment
The statistic is irrelavent since it does not take into account the percentage based on the population of the breed. Since the pitbull is probably the most popular breed in the US, with an estimated population of over 4 million the death by breed percentage is way down on the list. also take into account that the pitbull breed is owned by more thugs than other breeds and you will see that pitbulls are indeed a very safe breed. Don’t take my word for it, ask the experts like Cesar Milan and top vets. Stop being ignorant and do a little research.
January 25, 2012 at 4:14 pm | | Report comment
And here are your precious friendly (although obviously NOT bright) dachshunds
“BROOKSVILLE, FL — It aint the size of the dog in the fight. It’s the size of the fight in the dog. Just ask the ten year old Brooksville girl who was walking her two pit bulls Monday.
According to a Hernando County Sheriff’s report, the unnamed child was walking her friends two pit bulls when three dachshunds escaped from their home and charged the big dogs. The sheriff’s report says, “The one dachshund nipped (the girl’s)right leg in the back right above the ankle. (The girl) stated that the pit bulls did nothing but look at the three dachshunds.”
The girl was not seriously hurt. Just a scratch, according to the report.
The dachshunds’ owner, Chris Crawford, came to the rescue and made sure the little girl was alright. He may also have been trying to prevent his puny pooches from making the pit bulls angry.
Deputies were called to make sure the three attack dachshunds named Speckles, Peanuts and Pupperoo had their shots. No criminal charges were filed”
http://www.abcactionnews.com/content/news/weird/story/Dachsh unds-attack-pit-bulls-and-girl/U3gUFoX5FkODwSlZKWmlhA.cspx
If a pit bull or a gsd did that the dog might be put to sleep, but it doesn’t seem anything is going to be done about the dachshunds.
January 25, 2012 at 4:16 pm | | Report comment
Ask and you shall recieve
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2003849/Boy-3-left-horrific-facial-injuries-Labrador-savages-Poole-Harbour.html
January 25, 2012 at 6:17 pm | | Report comment
Pits cannot lock their jaws and they do not have some jaw locking enzyme.
http://www.realpitbull.com/myths.html
January 25, 2012 at 9:55 pm | | Report comment
There’s no such thing as a bad dog only bad owners. In the Pit bull’s case the owners date back thousands of years and yet these Dogs have an incredible history of being great dogs to fair to excellent owners. The Dog on “The Little Rascals” was a Pit Bull. Pit Bulls are not responsible for anything. Don’t be so anthropomorphic. Incidentally, dachshunds and labs are not gonna get picked up by the media because it won’t sell papers.
January 25, 2012 at 10:07 pm | | Report comment
The person is just working their way up to start killing humans. Serial killer in the making.
January 25, 2012 at 10:12 pm | | Report comment
most of the dogs labeled as pitbulls are mislabeled!
January 25, 2012 at 11:50 pm | | Report comment
Stop blaming the dog(s) and blame those A-HOLE owners who raise them to be that way!
January 26, 2012 at 12:06 am | | Report comment
Tuwahel – pit bulls ARE terriers.
January 26, 2012 at 12:52 am | | Report comment
I agree with all of these guys. There are actually very few people killed in the U.S. each year by rattlesnakes. Next thing you know, this crazy guy is going to hold down the rattlesnake population.
January 26, 2012 at 1:02 am | | Report comment
this is clearly Bush’s fault…just ask the jack-ass-in-chief.
January 26, 2012 at 1:47 am | | Report comment
you’re equating a bite or mauling with a death – that’s not the case in 99% of dog bites/maulings. there are by FAR more smaller dog bites/maulings every year, but most people just shake off the bite or slap on a band-aid. Also, some dogs bite straight down, while others nip and tear.
January 26, 2012 at 6:47 am | | Report comment
I guess we know what you do with your big mouth, cowboy. With those BJ lips.
January 26, 2012 at 6:53 am | | Report comment
Yes, big mouth idiot Cowboy. Because your words are FALSE.
In the most recent year studied, 4.7 million people were
attacked by dogs.
800,000 — one out of every 6 — required medical attention.
368,000 of these victims required hospital emergency room
visits (1,008 per day).
9,500 of those required hospitalization, with the average
cost of treatment $18,200 per patient.
33 resulted in death.
Yet all we ever hear about from your “progressive” PROPAGANDA MACHINE are the one or two incidents that MIGHT involve a “pit bull”.
January 26, 2012 at 6:55 am | | Report comment
My dachshund attacks anyone who is not an immediate family member. My pitbull mix loves most everyone. Please don’t reply Big Mouth Cowboy. Instead of spouting off your ignorance, educate yourself by listening to people who have these amazing dogs, who are misunderstood and feared bc of careless comments like yours.
January 26, 2012 at 6:56 am | | Report comment
Don’t you just love it when all these defenders of the pit bulldog start spouting out statistics of dog bites from other breeds? Pit owners are the first to insist these dogs aren’t dangerous, and the first to cry when someone close to them is maimed or killed by these loving cuddly dogs.
Which are you going to worry most about, a dachshund charging you, or a pit bull? There are ALWAYS going to be exceptions, on both side of the issue. However, it has been shown, many times over, that the pit is a DANGEROUS dog. If I see your pit coming toward me without being on a leash, I wll pull my weapon and stop it in its tracks.
January 26, 2012 at 7:17 am | | Report comment
Pomeranian Kills 6-Week-Old Girl
September 21, 2001
LOS ANGELES (AP) – 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.
Any animal with pointy teeth is potentially dangerous to single out one breed is simple minded and idiotic.
January 26, 2012 at 7:53 am | | Report comment
KevinVA, “While he’s really good around her, 99% of the time, there’s an off-chance that he could snap.” That is really scary, especially after they’ve had a couple of “run-ins.” Me, I don’t much care for the odds. An 18 moth-old is no match even for a little dog and it would have to go.
January 26, 2012 at 9:59 am | | Report comment
Hey Big Mouth,
There are FAR more attacks by non-bull terrier type dogs. In Australia the #1 biter is a blue/red heeler, #2 biter…… LABRADOR RETRIEVER…..thats right, check it out big mouth. The problem is that WHEN and IF a bull terrier bites, it hurts. Call the news when you get mauled by a poodle, daschund, yah right. YOU OBVIOUSLY BLAME THE BREED AND NOT THE DEED. people LIKE YOU are THE PROBLEM.
January 26, 2012 at 5:03 pm | | Report comment
Denial is the norm for pitbull owners. They hate facts on the breed and blame the media every time some is shredded and killed as if the news stations plant pitbulls and then roll their cameras. Pitbulls are for losers. I see a pitbull owner I see someone who can’t read or refuse to believe research, is inconsiderate and follows fads to belong. Leaders don’t own pitbulls, stupid people do.
January 27, 2012 at 12:59 am | | Report comment
Big Mouth Cowboy,
I don’t think anyone is denying anything unless they accept that, almost without fail, it is the OWNER who is at fault. Not the dog or the dog breed. You’ve almost admitted this in your use of the term “thug.” I’m a veterinarian and I handle cruelty cases as well as general practice. My general practice clients that own pit type dogs are not the kind of folks you read about in the papers. They’re responsible and intelligent owners that TAKE CARE of their dogs. This includes socialization.
In the cruelty cases I’ve dealt with that involved pit bull type dogs this isn’t the norm. Those dogs seldom, if ever, see a vet. They’re, more often than not, chained up most of the time and get little human interaction. From the horrific dog attacks the press loves to entertain us I have been able to gleen some details that indicate this is the norm for dogs that attack. Big male dogs that aren’t neutered and live on chains make for “excellent” pets. This isn’t a dog problem. It is a HUMAN PROBLEM!
January 29, 2012 at 12:36 pm | | Report comment
Yes, I have a number of pets and I have also had several killed by pitbulls which is why I view pittbulls as nothing more than a target.
January 25, 2012 at 9:54 am | | Report comment
I HAD my pet murdered – by a PIT BULL…. on a public street!
January 25, 2012 at 3:15 pm | | Report comment
Not a problem, I have every thing from revolvers to belt feds, pretty sure I can match whatever you bring.
January 25, 2012 at 9:55 am | | Report comment
God backwards is Dog. Maybe you could learn acceptance and love from one… or both.
January 25, 2012 at 10:18 am | | Report comment
Amen
January 25, 2012 at 10:39 am | | Report comment
Yea, it’s funny. If I tell people my dog is a boxer/bulldog mix, everyone loves him and is amazed at how well behaved and friendly he is. If I tell some of the same people he’s a pitbull, they will hate him by default without thinking.
January 25, 2012 at 11:05 am | | Report comment
Karla, your ignorance is showing…
January 25, 2012 at 11:18 am | | Report comment
Simon -the real evidence is form the CDC.
When your worthless animals decide to eat your kids, that’s your problem. Should they escape and bring harm to my family your property or not, there will be no amount of fence that will protect you. Are we clear?
January 25, 2012 at 11:38 am | | Report comment
Citizens.
The same ones that decide other things you can and can’t do on your property
January 25, 2012 at 11:44 am | | Report comment
Everyone here who is for more big government to come and take the pit bulls away, take note. Most Breed Specific Laws or ordinances (BSL) doesn’t just target pit bulls, it also targets rottweilers, dobermans, as well as any dog over 100 pounds. Even if you don’t like pitbulls you should be opposed to this kind of interference in our lives.
Although no matter what, you people will be butt heart because you will never eradicate pitbulls. This sick POS doing this will either get caught by law enforcement or come across some one who will have no mercy on him, like myself.
January 25, 2012 at 11:46 am | | Report comment
The “biased” website that you cite gets all of its information from PUBLIC NEWS REPORTS… so are you saying that none of this really happened?
Another pit bull owner in denial that there dog would ever do anything like this… be sure to read the page that highlights pit attacks on members of their own family http://www.dogsbite.org/staying-safe-family-dog-attacks.php
January 25, 2012 at 3:12 pm | | Report comment
MD-
That’s good.
Those of us opposed to big government are also opposed to big dogs attacking people and their owners who aren’t smart enough to control them.
January 25, 2012 at 11:50 am | | Report comment
Well MD, by the looks of the comments he has created an army of followers. People realize these animals should be put down by any means.
January 25, 2012 at 11:55 am | | Report comment
All I know….. is that there is a story in the news nearly every day of someone saying exactly what you’ve just said…. right after his pit bull killed someone. Frequently, a member of his own family.
January 25, 2012 at 11:57 am | | Report comment
I’m opposed to big government and people who take it upon themselves to kill dogs they don’t like. I don’t see any difference. Just people who think they know better.
January 25, 2012 at 1:18 pm | | Report comment
I will gladly drive where ever you live and walk one of my working dogs down your public street, and if you attempt to harm me or my dog, I will defend against the threat. Just tell me where.
January 25, 2012 at 2:16 pm | | Report comment
You can’t have it both ways.
Either you’re not for big government…
or you’re against citizens taking matters into their own hands.
January 25, 2012 at 2:30 pm | | Report comment
That is not a study, it is a biased report. By people trying to get rid of pit bulls. You are an idiot.
January 25, 2012 at 2:39 pm | | Report comment
Problem is that your study does not take into account the worthless owners and the way they raise their dogs. Pitbulls are justr another dog. Its how is treated that is the issue.
January 26, 2012 at 5:16 am | | Report comment
That is a false dilemma between big government or anarchy. You are reaching to justify your support of this guy bludgeoning dogs to death. (btw – he is bludgeoning them, you know. How vicious can they be?) You are participating in identity politics against a dog. It is no different than saying kill whitey, or all blacks need to be in prison, or get those wall street fat cats or even burn the witch. You are judging a label, which you define. No one stands a chance against you and your opinions. You are the tyrant.
January 25, 2012 at 2:46 pm | | Report comment
Even the CDC admits their study is flawed, there isn’t enough data. My dogs will get no where near your children. I live in PA. And if one of them acted aggressively towards someone they shouldn’t I would be the first to put a bullet in their head and through them to the breeding pigs, it is a trait I will not tolerate in them.
And I would be more afraid of our 1200lb breeder boar then my dogs hurting them.
January 25, 2012 at 2:50 pm | | Report comment
No the constitution is what is supposed to govern our country. so that mob mentality of the citizenry cannot rob other individuals of their rights.
January 25, 2012 at 2:52 pm | | Report comment
but if my working dogs are on my 40 acre farm protecting my livestock and family, they should not be a target.
January 25, 2012 at 2:54 pm | | Report comment
No offense John H, but you sound like an incredibly irresponsible pet owner. Having one killed by a pit bull should have made you more aware and on guard – but several? You can’t blame the pit bulls after awhile, maybe look at yourself as a target?
January 26, 2012 at 6:36 pm | | Report comment
That’s right sport….. The Town Council decides what you can do at your house. Go to a meeting some.
January 25, 2012 at 3:05 pm | | Report comment
I live in the country.
The only folks in the country that use pit bulls, live in trailers or cook meth.
No farmer or anyone with livestock uses freakin pit bulls.
Don’t be absurd.
January 25, 2012 at 3:08 pm | | Report comment
That’s right! After I was attacked by a pit bull while running on a PUBLIC STREET, I NEVER leave home without a loaded .45… ANY dog that comes near me is a dead dog, but I hope it’s a pit bull!
January 25, 2012 at 3:08 pm | | Report comment
Unfortunately, I live in a State that believes the 2nd amendment does not apply to law-abiding individuals. Only police and criminals are allowed the ability to carry a loaded and assembled firearm.
So…we can break the law or find an alternative solution to personal protection.
January 25, 2012 at 3:55 pm | | Report comment
Same here, I walk my dog while conceal carrying. I dare someone to approach me and tell me something. There will definitely be problems.
January 25, 2012 at 3:25 pm | | Report comment
are you and your hotdog looking for trouble? You’ll find it. Are your ready?
‘film at 11.’ will tell us
January 25, 2012 at 3:54 pm | | Report comment
10924 Grant, Houston tx 77070
Walk your Dog down my street, and will deal with you first.. then your dog, Big mouth.
Pits are trash, so are their owners. I have personally shot 7 in the line of duty.
January 25, 2012 at 6:35 pm | | Report comment
Pit bull is a working breed. Look it up, Oppenheimer.
January 25, 2012 at 3:33 pm | | Report comment
Rediculous, there are plenty of prominent pitbull owners throughout history. General Patton, Woodrow Wilson, Theodore Roosevelt, Thomas Edison, Jimmy Carter all had pitbulls. Trash? I think not.
January 25, 2012 at 4:11 pm | | Report comment
Well said Bob. Farmers respect genetics and know these dogs have the fighting genes in them. They turn on a dime and kill their owners without warning all the time. Remember Darla Napora the pregnanat pitbull advocate killed by her pitbull that she rasied with love from a puppy.
January 27, 2012 at 12:41 am | | Report comment
No, I never look for trouble. That’s simply in response to these posters saying there out to do harm to pitbulls and pitbull owners. I
January 25, 2012 at 4:06 pm | | Report comment
Sure. Let’s hope he moves on to religious morons next
January 25, 2012 at 5:38 pm | | Report comment
Well you would make an excellent suspect in this… you live in Houston?
January 25, 2012 at 5:52 pm | | Report comment
Nice job giving the address of a parking lot, your so tough
January 25, 2012 at 6:58 pm | | Report comment
lying puss
January 25, 2012 at 7:36 pm | | Report comment
you, sir, are a douchbag. congratulations on taking to the internet to prove it!
Whatever “duty” you serve should be embarrassed by your presence.
January 26, 2012 at 10:11 am | | Report comment
No, sorry man – you are trash, plain and simple. Yahoo with a big gun to make up for other small features. Real men can deal with pit bulls and get them out of the hands of street punks and get them into loving homes where they belong – clearly, you can’t. I bet you call yourself a Christian too. What a joke.
January 26, 2012 at 5:32 pm | | Report comment
Mark… tough guy….. Ill be working an extra job there ALL NIGHT…. come on by and say hello… youll see what happens.
January 25, 2012 at 7:40 pm | | Report comment
You know almost half of americans attend church every sunday and something like 90% believe in God, right?
January 25, 2012 at 9:02 pm | | Report comment
or maybe “irrreligious” clowns like you!
January 26, 2012 at 10:04 am | | Report comment
Hey thanks for explaining that.
I hadn’t realized that the media had arbitrarily picked the poor innocent fluffy little pit bull as a maimer and killer just to make the stories seem more dramatic.
January 26, 2012 at 6:08 am | | Report comment
You are correct. However, the number one choice amongst worthless, poorly educated humans, for a dog…. is the pit bull. You ever wonder why?
January 26, 2012 at 6:22 am | | Report comment
Unfortunately, where pit bulls are concerned, people don’t have the pleasure of “just shake off the bite or slap on a band-aid”.
Typically they go to the hospital or morgue.
January 26, 2012 at 7:00 am | | Report comment
Why do you think that is?
Why do you suppose 99% of the population have a very low regard for these fluffy, playful little rascals?
January 26, 2012 at 7:04 am | | Report comment
I haven’t read many stories like this regarding Dachshunds. You?
“Pregnant Woman Killed by Family Pit Bull to be Buried With Dog’s Ashes”
http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-pregnant-woman-killed-family-pitbull,0,6865737.story
January 26, 2012 at 7:15 am | | Report comment
Just curios…. how many killer-Pomeranian stories did you have to sort through?
January 26, 2012 at 8:00 am | | Report comment
get your facts straight! Patton’s dog was a Bull Terrier!
January 26, 2012 at 10:02 am | | Report comment
I was bitten in the head by a Dobberman when I was around 12yrs old and in my front yard. While I don’t have a great desire to own one, I would never be looking to shoot one. Protecting yourself I understand, but hoping for a specific breed to kill? You should NOT be a gun owner.
January 26, 2012 at 11:05 am | | Report comment
Okay Desert, I do see Patton’s dog was a Bull Terrier. Bob, as far as why people choose to have a pitbull, I don’t know. I would imagine for one reason or another it’s their preference. I know I didn’t go out looking for a pitbull, I rescued one and it has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. I also know that in 2006 the UKC Kennel Club listed the American Pitbull Terrier as the second most popular registered dog that year, also the UK Kennel club usually lists the Staffordshire Bull Terrier as the 5th or 6th most popular registered dog. That’s a lot of people, and I would imagine a lot of different reasons. I also doubt backwoods trashy people would take the time to register their dogs with a kennel membership.
January 26, 2012 at 11:35 am | | Report comment
No it’s so called Pitbull advocates who think aggression in a Pit is ok(because of course it has to be abused-can’t be genetics) don’t think these dogs should be put down when they have committed serious injru/death, adopt them out to poor suckers who haven’t been educated about the True nature of the Pit. You wonder why they get dumped so much into shelters. What other breed is known to attack and inflict serious injuries when they haven’t even turned a year old.
January 26, 2012 at 5:11 pm | | Report comment
“I have personally shot 7 in the line of duty” sounds like a police officer who had to deal with someone’s loose pit’s that they either don’t keep in the house or don’t have a suitable fence. They should be shot if their running loose. People’s choice of the dog they chose to own is not the public’s responsibility to risk their personal safety because obviously too many pit owners can’t keep them in their yard.
January 26, 2012 at 5:38 pm | | Report comment
“Having one killed by a pit bull” should make you have the gun handy when you see a pit loose. It’s only a matter of time when you will.
January 26, 2012 at 6:41 pm | | Report comment
Ginny – I completely agree… I will be shooting any pit bull that is running loose in my neighborhood, and considering it a “public service”
January 27, 2012 at 10:43 am | | Report comment
Kelvis,
I had 2 pits climb my 6 ft fence to attack my 200lb Mastiff. We don’t have animal control here..you just take care of it yourself. My hubby grabbed the gun and a bullet to each dogs head took care of it.
I’ll never forget ready a story about a German Shepard, who was in a kennel, whose owner went out to feed the dog. Wondering why the dog wasn’t coming out to eat, he opened the gate..two pit’s had gotten in and were eating the poor dog. AC said they couldn’t figure out how the dogs got into the kennel. That’s the lengths pits will go to in their relentless manner to attack innocent dogs.
January 27, 2012 at 11:35 am | | Report comment
There is no better dog than a “pit bull….also, you can’t hold an entire breed responsible for the actions of such a small percentage of them.
January 27, 2012 at 3:11 pm | | Report comment
There are way better breeds than a pitbull. And we hold all of you responsible. We deplore your cold callous way of dismissing a victims pain at the attack on a human or dog. So, a loose pit needs to be a dead pit.
January 27, 2012 at 3:22 pm | | Report comment
We don’t the reasoning behind the killings. Very likely a person’s dog was attacked and/or killed by a pitbull. That makes it both an owner and dog problem. Pitbull have a tendency to be aggressive towards other animals. As much as pitbull advocates try to push it under the carpet, the more denial of it as a problem, the more they will be disliked by the average person. There are things genetically you can’t get away from.
January 29, 2012 at 12:45 pm | | Report comment
“And they have an enzyme which can lock their jaw… even after death”
Hilarious! From what chat room full of eejits did you gleen that little “fact?”
This locking jaw ability is nothing more than myth and is a great way to identify foolish people. The ensyme bit is a new one for me. Congrats for being original!
January 29, 2012 at 12:46 pm | | Report comment
Wow! This type of comment is not what I would expect from a professional such as a veterinarian. Say, were you a part of the round table discussion about how much you should encourage(ie:soak) people to spend when they bring their animals in?
January 29, 2012 at 1:32 pm | | Report comment