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Misdemeanor charges filed over dog bite

Published: Thursday, May 21, 2009 1:22 PM CDT

The Cole County Prosecutor's Office filed charges Thursday against a woman from Elston whose dog is believed to have bitten a 5-year-old boy Tuesday night.

According to court documents, Stormy Shae Garlin, 29, 6702 Old Stage Road, is charged with one count of misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child and one count of misdemeanor animal abuse.

According to information from the Cole County Sheriff's Department, Rocky Scrivner was released from University of Missouri-Columbia Hospital early Wednesday after being treated for a bite to the right side of his face. The child's injury was a large cut from the bottom of his chin up to the area of his right ear. Over 100 stitches were required to close the wound.

The incident occurred around 8 p.m. Tuesday while Rocky was in the back yard of his residence at 6708 Old Stage Road.

Rocky's father said the boy was playing when a brown Mastiff dog came along and bit the child.

Garlin told deputies that her dog had been running loose and attacked the boy. She said she was aware of another incident where her dog bit someone, but questioned if that ever happened.

The sheriff's department investigation revealed the same dog bit another child in March.

The dog bit a five-year-old girl as she was riding her bike. There were two puncture type wounds and a family member witnessed the incident.

The mother of the victim in that case took the child to a local hospital, where a doctor told the mother this incident should be reported to law enforcement. The mother thought the doctor was going to report the incident, but he did not, so the incident never was reported.

A few days after this incident, the grandmother of the girl contacted Cole County Animal Control Officer Annie McGrail about the incident. McGrail contacted Garlin and informed her of the bite and also informed Garlin of her responsibility to maintain control of the dog.

The sheriff's department also found a third incident where a witness saw a subject driving by on a motorcycle get bit on the leg by the same dog. The witness did see blood coming from the bite, but neither the victim or witness reported the incident.


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HBIC wrote on Jun 1, 2009 4:09 PM:

" He has nothing to do with this and using real names on a public board is uncalled for Tigger. You should be ashamed of yourself. "

joytotheworld wrote on May 31, 2009 8:52 PM:

" I know Boxer...lol. I had a boxer for many years, and he was just as bad with the blankets...lol. "

boxergal wrote on May 30, 2009 9:58 AM:

" Those selfish creatures. "

joytotheworld wrote on May 30, 2009 8:23 AM:

" My pit bulls hogged all the blankets last night. :(

I wonder if I should put them down? "

limerick54 wrote on May 29, 2009 6:46 PM:

" A few have mentioned that the dog in question was a mastiff. Unfortunately, mastiffs are generally a gentle animal and this one obviously had issues and was an exception.

ams00: If you lived in my neighborhood, I would have animal control on one button dial because it is only a matter of time before your "docile" pit bulls become a problem. And while you may be a professional and not a thug, I don't have to meet you or see you to know that there are some anti-social tendencies in your makeup. Pits and antisocial attitudes go together like biscuits and gravy. "

limerick54 wrote on May 29, 2009 6:38 PM:

" Maybaby: Dogs DO belong on leashes for a walk or behind fences to run. How can you say that they don't? Walking your dog is a bonding experience and quite enjoyable. Having a yard large enough that is fenced for your dog to play in is fine. The concept of having to be in the country for a dog to "run free" is plain silly. And the cause of many dogs being run over by cars. Please continue to NOT be a pet owner for the sake of the animals. "

limerick54 wrote on May 29, 2009 6:35 PM:

" Boxergal: The policeman that mis-identified your dog so badly should have been reported. Also, if some numbskull called my Staffordshire a pit bull, the would have been firmly corrected. Ignorance is a sad thing and there is an abundance of it when it comes to pets. Owning a St. Bernard and having idiots call him "Cujo" would be like thinking Bambi is the monster from the Alien movies. Would he have protected me? Yes. Would he have hurt anyone without extreme provocation? No, he just might've drooled on them in abundance. "

HBIC wrote on May 29, 2009 4:02 PM:

" Oh no. Chihuahuas are at number 2 of the most aggressive dogs.

Dang, I'll have to muzzle them little buggers.

thedogplace. org /Articles/Family-Dog/ 0901-Most-AgressiveDogs. htm "

gofish wrote on May 29, 2009 3:23 PM:

" buitragom, if I were in your shoes I'd build my own very tall fence to keep the neighbor's dog out, since the owners don't have a fence to keep him in. "

G.Willikers wrote on May 29, 2009 3:14 PM:

" You're right...you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink....especially when it is blinded by personal bias and prejudice. I prefer to form my opinion on a variety of different sources of information.

You are the one that wanted to quote CDC, so I just followed your lead. Over 12 years, pitbulls were responsible for ONE THIRD of all dog bite FATALITIES.

So...policemen are perfect and never make a mistake, but when they do it means all pitbulls are good. ROFL.

Good Lord...once again the NT comment section has taken a turn for the absurd...

There are MANY instances of well-raised pit & pit mixes turning on their families. "

HBIC wrote on May 29, 2009 2:54 PM:

" Amen Boxer. "

boxergal wrote on May 29, 2009 2:52 PM:

" Don't worry, I understand. I will repeat this ONE more time for all of you that don't understand. I had a policeman identify my German Shorthair pointer as a pitbull. Please, educate yourselves (especially LEO) before trying to identify a dog that has bitten someone. Then....here we go...the statistics might be more accurate. Ta da. "

HBIC wrote on May 29, 2009 2:42 PM:

" Really? Well, you obviously didn't read down the posts enough to see where I posted this off of the CDC site.....

Also, the CDC states the following: "There is currently no accurate way to identify the number of dogs of a particular breed, and consequently no measure to determine which breeds are more likely to bite or kill." "

You can lead a horse to water....... "

G.Willikers wrote on May 29, 2009 2:02 PM:

" Speaking of the CDC....

"The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) published a study concerning deaths from canine attacks in 2000.[34] According to the report, "studies indicate that pit bull-type dogs were involved in approximately a third of human DBRF reported during the 12-year period from 1981 through 1992, and Rottweilers were responsible for about half of human DBRF reported during the 4 years from 1993 through 1996."

No, they aren't dangerous at all...they just accounted for a third of all dog-bite related fatalities over a 12 year period, but make up less than 1/3 of total dog population. Like was said, they account for a disporportionate # of fatalities compared to the % of them in the pet population. ...shakingmyhead..... "

boxergal wrote on May 29, 2009 1:49 PM:

" Want mine?? (just kidding). They are a LOT of work and then throw in people misunderstanding them and other breeds, its just frustrating. Its the owner thats the problem. I hope she gets hers as this boy is going to have to endure lots of plastic surgery (I would guess). "

HBIC wrote on May 29, 2009 1:33 PM:

" That white boxer makes me miss mine. :o( "

boxergal wrote on May 29, 2009 1:18 PM:

" whoops, I meant to put, my dog IS number 14. You can talk till you are blue and people that don't have dogs, don't understand. "

boxergal wrote on May 29, 2009 1:17 PM:

" HBIC - I LOVE that. And now you know why I am so passionate about this subject. Box dog IS number 14. I have a dreaded fear that some dog illiterate person will harm her. I noticed a mastiff in there also. Thanks, that was good. "

boxergal wrote on May 29, 2009 1:06 PM:

" Heres is something for you to chew on Limerick....A breed called Cane's Corsos was bred into the the American Pit bull terrier, giving you what a true "nasty" pit is. Is all complicated, read about it. "

HBIC wrote on May 29, 2009 12:55 PM:

" That's why I love this site and a few others that make the same point Boxergal.

pitbulls on theweb . com/ petbull/ findpit.html "

HBIC wrote on May 29, 2009 12:51 PM:

" Limerick: I'm all for it too. I think we've turned the other cheek about as much as we can. Some people should meet their maker to be judged sooner than they want. "

boxergal wrote on May 29, 2009 12:46 PM:

" Maybaby has it so right. Owning a dog is a priviledge. And you have to have LOTS of room for them. "

boxergal wrote on May 29, 2009 12:44 PM:

" You know, I so don't care. You just stated what I have said. Its a catch all term for three breeds. They are overbred junkyard dogs. Call the AKC and ask them. I can guarantee that if I walked a Staffordshire down the street, you would panic and yell "pit". I don't call Staffordshires "pits", but trust me a lot of people do. I love it when people can't have a decent conversation in here without name calling. And yes, you DO sound a lot like someone that used to go by another name. Have a good weekend. "

maybaby wrote on May 29, 2009 12:43 PM:

" cont'd -- if anyone reading this was trapped in a trashy trailer park with a matching master, you might be a little unpredictable as well. Not making an excuse - a dog is a dog, blame the owner, keep others safe by putting the dog down. Owning a dog should be a privilege, not a right, and some people don't deserve the privilege. "

maybaby wrote on May 29, 2009 12:39 PM:

" http://***.ozarkcountytimes.com/publish/article_6770.shtml
Random pit bull attack. I don't know why people h\own dogs like this. I also don't know why I'm posting this, no pit bull was involved in the attack in Elston. Boscoe - dogs don't belong on leashes or behind fences, they belong in the country where they can be dogs (at least large breeds). My husband and I live inside JC city limits and won't have a dog until we have an appropriate home for all of us, even though my husband, myself, and our four children would love to have one. It isn't fair to the dog. "

limerick54 wrote on May 29, 2009 12:31 PM:

" buitragom: You're wise to ALWAYS take your kid inside when that beast is outside. You would NEVER be able to intervene before it hurts your kid. And, if it really is a Pit Bull and not the moronicness others have said that all these other breeds are "called" pit bulls, IT WILL HURT YOUR KID if it gets the chance. Of course, if it is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, it won't hurt your kid unless it was trained to or provoked. "

limerick54 wrote on May 29, 2009 12:27 PM:

" HIBC: It is common sense to not allow a violent animal to live. Perhaps we should extend this to humans as well, society would improve and I'm all for it.

Someone started blathering on about the aggression of minature poodles compared with other breeds. That was idiocy in it's true form as well, check the tooth size and jaw strength and then make that same stupid comparison. "

limerick54 wrote on May 29, 2009 12:24 PM:

" Boxergal: You are SO wrong. Only the completely ignorant would call a Staffordshire or any other animal a "pit bull". A pit bull is a specific animal that has genetic links to those other breeds, but was bred "to type" for violence and aggression without reason. It is a "breed" that should be ended. Do some real research before you wiggle your fingers on here and spread incorrect information. Of course, the UKC is a lousy excuse for a registering group, since only the AKC really matters. "

boxergal wrote on May 29, 2009 11:38 AM:

" Well, isn't that interesting?? Doggie is not a toy, folks. Hey, not sure about you but I got my dog to PROTECT myself from methies. She can spot a goat roping truck a mile away. ha!!!!!!! Have a good weekend. "

HBIC wrote on May 29, 2009 11:24 AM:

" The SD said that this child was hitting the dog with a stick when the attack happened. Of course, I'm not saying that the dog was justified in biting the child at all. And this wasn't the first time the child smacked around on the dog.

The NT has a way of not printing all the facts in the case. Either way, the dog should be humanely destroyed. "

boxergal wrote on May 29, 2009 11:19 AM:

" Whoops, eye teeth, rather. "

boxergal wrote on May 29, 2009 11:17 AM:

" Have you seen a mastiff's teeth ODF? Thats why this boy was so bad. They are all incisors from what I can tell. Poor kid. "

HBIC wrote on May 29, 2009 11:17 AM:

" Limerick: I don't own a meth lab and never have. I also have never done meth. I just choose not to blame human stupidity on an animal. It's common sense. "

boxergal wrote on May 29, 2009 11:16 AM:

" And I so don't "get" that mentality of letting a dog run loose. At least they are watching them but the dog should be leashed. You know what I would do before I took my child in?? Buy something like pepper spray. I just don't understand people. I spent big bucks on a fenced yard for an acre. I have no leash law here but wouldn't, in a million years think of letting my dogs run. Its for their sake also. "

HBIC wrote on May 29, 2009 11:15 AM:

" CJ: Um, I did. It says "according to the CDC". You can go to their site and find it yourself, just like I did. "

buitragom wrote on May 29, 2009 10:54 AM:

" is safe?? Why would I Have to move, I love where I live and it's my property? my child doesn't wander around in the neighborhood. I don't want problems with my neighbor, but how do I know if this dog had a good upbringing or was ever mistreated? I just want my child to be able to play outside without having to worry that a dog will attack him.. "

buitragom wrote on May 29, 2009 10:49 AM:

" The more I read all of these comments, the more paranoid that I get! We have new neighbors who have a pitbull...my son is 5 and I usually sit on my porch and watch him play in our backyard which does not have a fence. The dog has never come in our yard, but will stand at the end of his driveway without a leasch about 35 feet from my kid's pool just watching. I have heard many stories and can't help but think that one day he will attack. ;-( His owners are always around when he is out..however anymore I just have my child go inside while he is out. Someone made a comment about moving if you don't feel that your "

ODF wrote on May 29, 2009 10:41 AM:

" Pits have a bad reputation because when they attack it will be BAD. Most dogs will bite to defend themselves when provoked or agitated....that is not always the way with pits.

I compare it to say the herding instinct in Australian Shepherds. They have been bred for a purpose, those with the best abilities were bred again and so on. The same thing was done with pItts, ots, mastiffs, etc.. They were bred for aggression and no amount of training will override basic instinct. Training is about controlling the animal (including it's instincts) but it is not foolproof. "

boxergal wrote on May 29, 2009 10:22 AM:

" Well, not really, I do agree that dogs are bred for certain reasons. Mine is for guarding and thats exactly what I bought her for. You are right, there is an instinct there. I just think there is some sort of pit phobia going on in our country. I am just as afraid of a rott. Even more so. If you lose that fear of what a dog can do, let the dog have control over you and let it run wild, you have big problems like in this case. "

ODF wrote on May 29, 2009 10:02 AM:

" I disagree....IMO they are WAY different than most other breeds out there. Dogs have been bred for certain characteristics...pits and the like were bred for aggression, strength, ferocity and the ability to maime/kill. It is in their breeding, IMO. Guess we'll just have to agree to disagree... "

boxergal wrote on May 29, 2009 8:42 AM:

" ODF - my boxer growls at me. I have an upper hand with her. I had her in obediance training from day one. I honestly, would NOT trust any dog around a child, especially if that dog has puppies. NO way. They are no different than humans that snap are or moody. "

CJ Major wrote on May 29, 2009 8:37 AM:

" HBIC wrote on May 28, 2009 7:56 PM:

" Pitts were originally bred for fighting other dogs but that dropped out years ago and has been bred out of the breed. You really should look up the facts before stating something that is not true. According to the CDC: Dogs that are bred to be aggressive will be aggressive regardless of the breed.

In a recent study of 122 dog breeds by the American Temperament Testing Society, pit bulls had a passing rate of 83.9%. That was better than miniature poodles (76.6%), beagles (80.3%) and collies (79.4%). "
=================
Cite reference please "

ODF wrote on May 29, 2009 8:36 AM:

" If it is 100% about upbringing, how do you account for the documented cases of family pets that were not mistreated turning on, attacking and even killing members of the family? "

boxergal wrote on May 29, 2009 8:04 AM:

" And for those of you that live in Westview....good luck to you. I had a starter home there and we had packs of dogs chase us into the house years ago while trying to get out of the cars. Even had a sheriff that had the gall to let his rot run loose. Try to pass some laws because I know how badly they are needed. "

boxergal wrote on May 29, 2009 8:00 AM:

" ....is getting trashed as well as the dog itself. These dogs people are so afraid of are junkyard breeds. People just don't get it. Like I said, I don't trust any breed. And I sure don't trust an owner that doesn't take care of their dog. The dog in this article is a fine example of a wonderful breed that wasn't taken care of. Very sad. If you get a dog, put it in obediance training first. "

boxergal wrote on May 29, 2009 7:57 AM:

" NDN - I find it so laughable. Like I said, I have an AKC registered flashy brindled boxer. I can't tell you HOW many people have grabbed up their little fru fru poodle and screamed in horror that she is a pitbull. I actually worry about it because some idiot law enforcement officer is liable to shoot her. We have an owner of two beautiful "pits" by us at the lake and they SURE aren't methies or trash. And I ran into the nices young "classy" gentleman in a high end dog store in Columbia with one. Had a nice discussion on what a bad rap the dog gets. And so now, I am presuming the owner is..... "

ndnlvngcherokee wrote on May 29, 2009 7:31 AM:

" 2 full bred wolfs this weekend that were pets and they were wonderful loving animals. Never tried to harm any child or adult. There was also a pitbull there at the arena with the group right next to me. The man just came home from IRAQ...didnt look like a thug to me and the dog was a ham and a half ...he just layed right down beside us and layed his head down. Wow so scarey...lol "

ndnlvngcherokee wrote on May 29, 2009 7:29 AM:

" boxer I am glad you jumped in. You will find though that many will believe what they want to believe and wont do what they tellothers to do and look at the facts. Fact these are very smart dogs. Yes some were bred years ago to fight. Yes some idiots still try to fight these dogs. What people need to understand is if the dog is raised right and not inbred they arent bred to be mean. They are taught to be mean just as any other dog can be TAUGHT to be mean. Look at all breeds and you will find at any given time each large dog breed had a bad name. Its people who get scared of them. By the way saw... "

boxergal wrote on May 29, 2009 6:37 AM:

" I wish this little boy well, he is adorable. Keep your dogs up people. Its hard work and if you aren't willing to devote yourself to it, give them to someone that will. "

boxergal wrote on May 29, 2009 6:24 AM:

" Correction, American Pitbulls can only be registered with the UKC. "

boxergal wrote on May 29, 2009 6:18 AM:

" Pitbull is nothing more than a catch all name for three breeds that include the Staffordshire. You are referring to some junkyard dog, not a purebred. Yea, poor spanky and his ripped pants. You are the type that thinks my boxer is a pit. Too funny. Woof, Woof, boo. "

koter wrote on May 29, 2009 12:12 AM:

" HBIC wrote on May 28, 2009 7:56 PM:

" Pitts were originally bred for fighting other dogs but that dropped out years ago and has been bred out of the breed.
Sorry, got in late on this tread put you're statement caught my eye.
So Michael Vick was using weenie dogs ? No more fight in this Breed
Hey somebody been putting out their cools........... "

koter wrote on May 29, 2009 12:06 AM:

" limerick54 you sure sound like msindy. "

limerick54 wrote on May 28, 2009 11:34 PM:

" Oh, and Pit Bulls are NOT an AKC recognized breed.

HBIC:Angry that your defender of your meth lab will be put down? "

limerick54 wrote on May 28, 2009 11:32 PM:

" So, stupidity has reared it's ugly head again. The American Staffordshire is NOT A PIT BULL. The pit bull did not exist during "Spanky and our gang" it was NEVER a symbol for anything except violence and drug sales. Don't kid yourself or others. Look it up, get a clue. "

koter wrote on May 28, 2009 11:01 PM:

" boxergal wrote on May 28, 2009 10:23 PM:

" I don't ever recall Petie on the Our Gang show (you are probably too young to have seen it) chewing someone's leg off.

Well old timer , tiu must have missed a few episodes. I remember that dog ripping the pants off many kids on that show. probably had it drugged during film sessions.
The kids worked long hours and were paid squat , read up on this subject boxer,
its pretty interesting. "

boxergal wrote on May 28, 2009 10:23 PM:

" I don't ever recall Petie on the Our Gang show (you are probably too young to have seen it) chewing someone's leg off. Or the RCA dog or the one in the Buster Brown ad for that matter. They were all what you are labeling pit bulls. Again, dog illiterate. "

boxergal wrote on May 28, 2009 10:04 PM:

" Staffordshire Terriers (sometimes registered as American Pit Bulls) are a recognized breed by the AKC. They are a breed that may be fully registered. They are a breed that are shown. "

HBIC wrote on May 28, 2009 8:03 PM:

" Wow, I guess we could say the same about the mentally challenged. In that case, you're first in line. "

limerick54 wrote on May 28, 2009 7:57 PM:

" I love animals and this animal should be put down. There is no excuse for allowing unpleasant animals to live, unless you are a thug or drug dealer. Oh, and ALL pit bulls should be destroyed, they are a non-breed and genetic trash. "

HBIC wrote on May 28, 2009 7:56 PM:

" Pitts were originally bred for fighting other dogs but that dropped out years ago and has been bred out of the breed. You really should look up the facts before stating something that is not true. According to the CDC: Dogs that are bred to be aggressive will be aggressive regardless of the breed.

In a recent study of 122 dog breeds by the American Temperament Testing Society, pit bulls had a passing rate of 83.9%. That was better than miniature poodles (76.6%), beagles (80.3%) and collies (79.4%). "

onceaJay wrote on May 28, 2009 5:29 PM:

" I'm so tired of hearing pits and other dogs are not dangerous, it's how they're treated. Those dogs are bred to be strong and aggressive just like bloodhounds are bred to sniff. You can treat a pit well and it might be less likely to be aggressive but it's in their DNA. You can't completely tame an alligator, either. Give me a break! "

G.Willikers wrote on May 28, 2009 3:33 PM:

" Animals have no rights....look up the Constitution and Bill of Rights. "

joytotheworld wrote on May 28, 2009 3:30 PM:

" When they started treating me better. "

its-me wrote on May 28, 2009 2:41 PM:

" contd...and we will shoot no questions asked. Our neighbors have had fair warning. Don't compare a dog's life to a childs because that is BS! When did animals start to have more rights than humans! "

its-me wrote on May 28, 2009 2:39 PM:

" We live in Callaway county in the country & we have a terrible time with our neighbors dogs. They have 15 of them & don't control any of them. They have come after my daughters when they have been outside, killed our rabbits, tore up our garden & carried stuff away that we have in our barn. We called out neighbor to tell them to keep their dogs locked up & all they said was just shoo them back home. I will not shoo them back home! I have a gun ready & waiting if they come after my kids again & I won't hesitate to use it! We called the sherriff's office & they told us to shoot if we felt threaten "

boscoe wrote on May 28, 2009 1:56 PM:

" Dogs must be kept on leashes, in pens, or behind a fence. A roving, trespassing dog is fair game for shooting whether or not it is attacking someone.

I agree, the owner needs to be held accountable for the actions of the dog. If the dog has wandered off the owner's property, the owner will be dang lucky if the dog comes back alive. "

mommyof2 wrote on May 28, 2009 1:46 PM:

" Thanks waiting! It's nice to know we can have our spats, but still be civil. Your support is greatly appreciated. really! Hope you have a wonderful weekend (for once mine starts early) yeah for me! "

waitingontheend wrote on May 28, 2009 1:30 PM:

" Mommy (off topic) I am sure you will beat it, you seem a very determined and strong willed person :) Have a good one! "

gofish wrote on May 28, 2009 1:18 PM:

" mcountrgirl10 wrote: "Second pits aren't dangerous. The only way a dog can be dangerous is if the owner mistreats their pet"

Your logic indicates that genetics plays no role in violence and that maltreatment is a prerequisite to violence.

Doesn't explain how people who live perfectly good lives as children and youth turn out to be serial killers or criminals as an adult.

Through genetics PITBULLS ARE INHERANTLY DANGEROUS, abuse only exacerbates what is already there. "

mommyof2 wrote on May 28, 2009 1:10 PM:

" Man, I don't even want to think about my babies getting older, but I do see what you're saying. Thanks for asking, but no. I'm still struggling! "

waitingontheend wrote on May 28, 2009 1:07 PM:

" I understand what you are saying, but I am saying that you better be prepared when your kids either taunt or fight with another kid that a parent may see your kids like you see dogs. If I had kids and your kids caused them problems I would be beating down your door. It's nice that you are protective of your kids but it goes both ways. BTW did you get the habit kicked? "

mommyof2 wrote on May 28, 2009 1:01 PM:

" You're comparison is just too far off base for me. sorry "

mommyof2 wrote on May 28, 2009 1:00 PM:

" I will not compare the life of a child (mine or anyone else's) to a life of an animal. "

mommyof2 wrote on May 28, 2009 12:59 PM:

" waiting, I stand by what I said, but let me back it up. My 2 year old isn't going to go for your child's neck with their teeth, or throw them around like a rag doll... and I supervise my children more than this woman supervised her dog. Is that a little better for you? Not trying to start a fight with you, but if someone knows full well that their dog has attacked someone and has done nothing to prevent another attack, and that dog attacks my child... people may love their dogs, and for what it's worth, we just joined two new puppies into our lives over the weekend, but "

waitingontheend wrote on May 28, 2009 12:52 PM:

" As you can see it goes both ways, so before you make threats toward other peoples animals you better hope your kids are perfect because I am sure others may have a no tolerance toward kids that hurt their kids. "

waitingontheend wrote on May 28, 2009 12:48 PM:

" mommyof2, if I had kids and your kids hit or hurt my kids you had better hide your kids because I am coming after them and you so you better hope your kids are perfect and cause no trouble. "

lovemyboys wrote on May 28, 2009 12:44 PM:

" My husband and I teach our kids never to run after dogs/cats that come through our yard...we make them ask dog owners first before petting their dog. That's what the JC Animal Shelter taught them during a Kids day activity.

Our kids are not allowed out of our yard while they are playing, but stray animals rarely do come through. We live in the City so it's better controlled.

The key is to teach your kids to respect the animal and it's habitat. If the animal is a mother and has babies, it's a definite "no no" to try to pet the babies. She will bite instinctively if she doesn't know you or feels threatened. "

lovemyboys wrote on May 28, 2009 12:41 PM:

" I love animals and I am smart enough to realize that they do things "instinctively". They will attack if they are scared or feel threatened. But, to attack for no other reason, I'm sorry...

I agree that the owner should be punished moreso than the dog. The dog will have to be "reprogrammed" and given to new owners who will treat it right, but I guess that won't happen.

As a mother, any animal attacks my kids, the gloves are off and only one of us is coming out alive. That's a mother's "instinct" also. "

lovemyboys wrote on May 28, 2009 12:38 PM:

" My husband has witnessed a Pit Bull attack on a woman just walking down the street by a house w/the pit bull on the front porch. She did NOTHING to provoke the attack...the dog chewed her up and she had to be taken to MU Hospital in Columbia..she lived, but will have scars for the rest of her life. This was inside City limits.

Personally, there are certain breeds of dogs I would NEVER own: Pitbulls, Rotts, and German Shepherds. I don't want those dogs around my kids. They are too unpredictable...they can turn on you. And, I realize that any dog can turn on you, but it's more likely. "

mcountrgirl10 wrote on May 28, 2009 11:44 AM:

" first off it wasn't a pit that bit the kid, it was a mastiff. maybe you all should read the story more closely. Second pits aren't dangerous. The only way a dog can be dangerous is if the owner mistreats their pet; therefore, the owner should take the penalty not the dog. if the owner cannot treat the dog in the right conditions then they shouldn't be able to have pets. and sometimes the parents should have more responsibility for where their kid is and the neighborhood they live in. if they think its dangerous for their kid to be outside because of animals then maybe they should be the ones to move. "

onceaJay wrote on May 27, 2009 9:26 PM:

" 1 - The dog was not a pit or a rot. It was a mastiff. READ, people.
2 - Westview Heights & Elston are lost causes to law enforcement. I know. I lived in Westview Heights. Calling the sheriff received an EVENTUAL response when it came to fights in the street, kids vandalazing and theft. Dog issues? FORGET ABOUT IT! It's every man for himself out there.
3 - The owner should be charged with some kind of assault. Assuming the child provoked the dog is useless.
4 - The dog should be put down. Sad but necessary. The owner should be forced to do the deed or at least watch. "

joytotheworld wrote on May 27, 2009 8:33 PM:

" Jeez ... I've owned pit bulls for 25 years now, and currently have 2 as well as 2 kids who grew up with probably 6 pits in their lives. The only thing I worry about is how much blanket they are gonna let me have ...lol. Really, the pit argument is non valid to me, as I've experienced it, not just read about it.

Now, try to come in my house or car when I'm not there, and .... ewww. "

boxergal wrote on May 27, 2009 8:23 PM:

" Thats a myth. Its all over the internet that the tale of the locking jaw of a pitbull is a myth. "

HBIC wrote on May 27, 2009 8:02 PM:

" dogwatch.net/ fight_ ontario _ban /pit_bull_facts. html

Take out the spaces and check out the facts. "

HBIC wrote on May 27, 2009 7:57 PM:

" LMAO

Pitts don't have "locking jaws". "

shinymcshine wrote on May 27, 2009 6:20 PM:

" Plus, add the thug factor to it and the apparenty pride in how bad THEIR dog is, and you've got a presciption for disaster. The dog in this story got two more chances than it ever should have. Its intent was to destroy what it got ahold of and it nearly did.
It has to be removed from society. The owner is an idiot. Unfortunately, we can't segregate ourselves from idiot people. I'm sure they don't have squat in assets but if they do, I hope the family sues their arses off! "

shinymcshine wrote on May 27, 2009 6:16 PM:

" Could Sparky the Poodle bite? Sure. The difference is even if Sparky loses his mind and goes Tyranasaurus on you, its A POODLE. Yea, it could break the skin and be painful, but smack it good and its going to run off. Pits are bred to attack and keep on attacking. Its jaws are extremely powerful and once it locks on, its on.
To deny the facts of Pits and Rots is to lose all credibility. I've been around calm and cool examples of both, BUT to have blind trust is a fools game. If you're wrong in your assessment of their demeanor, it could be a death sentence. "

mommyof2 wrote on May 27, 2009 3:14 PM:

" cont, for animal owners who decide to turn a blind eye when they are housing or protecting an animal when they attack. "

mommyof2 wrote on May 27, 2009 3:12 PM:

" It doesn't matter what breed it is, in this story the owner KNEW of two other incidents that HER dog had bitten someone. Shoot the dog and shoot her for stupidity. I'm sorry. If my child were bitten by a dog, there would be some serious reprocussions (sp) and you better believe that if my child were bitten by a dog where the owner KNEW it had attacked before, she'd better be scared because after I'm finished with the dog, I'm coming after the owner. The fact that she did nothing the first two times makes me wonder what she's hiding in the house or, better yet, what the dog is protecting in the house. I have absolutely no tolerance "

ams000 wrote on May 27, 2009 1:51 PM:

" Dogs...of any kind...should never be running loose. Any dog would bite if provoked enough or even when they're scared. The problem is the dog owners being responsible for their animals. "

boxergal wrote on May 27, 2009 1:44 PM:

" "and", sorry. "

boxergal wrote on May 27, 2009 1:43 PM:

" Lets face it all dogs can be viscious. My husband was attacked by a great dane in our front yard only because the dog was told to get out of the yard. You haven't lived till you have seen a great dane on its hind legs staring into someones eyes. A neighbor intervened. I don't trust any dog. My own boxer growls at me if I get behind her a push her along (she is lazy). I growl back. You have to have the upper hand with dogs and it takes a lot of work and devotion. This owner was lazy and she will pay for it. "

HBIC wrote on May 27, 2009 1:31 PM:

" dalake: Practice what you preach. You really need to do at least a little research before requesting others to do so. The most decorated canine in WWI was an American Pitt Bull Terrier named "Stubby". He was a stray before being recruited.

Also, the CDC states the following: "There is currently no accurate way to identify the number of dogs of a particular breed, and consequently no measure to determine which breeds are more likely to bite or kill." "

@da'lake wrote on May 27, 2009 1:31 PM:

" You all would be outraged if someone was keeping a lion, tiger, wolf, etc., yet you not defend but actually try to advocate the keeping of a violent animal that has shown it's propensity to attack and kill family members. A pitbull IS a dangerous animal and I hope you all have good homeowners insurance when the time comes that your "beloved pet" turns on someone or your own family.

I'm done...... "

@da'lake wrote on May 27, 2009 1:29 PM:

" A Surrey, B.C. preschooler is recovering from surgery and is expected to survive a vicious attack of the family pit bull, which turned on him, ripping into his face Friday. Three-year-old Justice Paradis likely will require plastic surgery, but he is expected to survive. The entire family is in shock, said the boys aunt, Deja Paradis.

A pit bull violently attacked a brother and sister in Wakefield earlier this week. The dog escaped its owner's yard and attacked at 14 Park Street in Wakefield.

You keep defending these killers....I will shoot everyone running loose that I see that is in the vicinity of my home. "

@da'lake wrote on May 27, 2009 1:26 PM:

" The owner of the pit bull, Jason Benton, was not home when his dog attacked his whole family. He arrived about 20 minutes into the attack. Jason told the 911 dispatcher, "They have to hurry. One person is trapped inside, two others, my mom's thumb was bitten off...and it bit my brother in the face and arm...his arm is almost gone." Jason's brother Derrick received 2,500 stitches and will continue to undergo reconstructive surgery for his injuries.

Choking back tears, the mother of a 12-year-old boy killed by his family's pit bulls called Friday's fatal mauling an accident involving "happy, friendly pets" that had never acted violently before. "

@da'lake wrote on May 27, 2009 1:25 PM:

" That day, their "beloved family pet" turned on one of the kids without provocation.

It CAN happen, HAS happened and WILL happen again. The dogs simply are wired for aggression and killing....just like ndn said about coming from wild animals....you cannot bred the thirst/need for aggression out of a pit.

A pit bull owned by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison bit his 2-year-old son in the thigh. Harrison has not had trouble with the animal in the past. "I've been with that dog personally, he's a wonderful animal," Parise said "

@da'lake wrote on May 27, 2009 1:22 PM:

" I doubt I'm ever going to see your all's points (or any good reason to own a pitbull, purebred or mix) and I doubt I will sway you to see my side. Frankly I don't care either way. There is ZERO reason to own a dog who was bred solely for aggression and killing, period.

You may own pits all your life and never have a problem. Many families have had well -trained pits and they HAVE turned on their family members without provocation. I personally know of a family like this...thank God my buddy was close enough to see it and had a 2x4 handy. "

boxergal wrote on May 27, 2009 1:19 PM:

" German Shorthair Pointer as a pitbull. ha!!!!!!!!!!!!!! People have pitbull phobia. Not everydog is a killer pitbull. "

boxergal wrote on May 27, 2009 1:18 PM:

" Wow, wow, wow. All I can say is dog illiterate. I own a purebred boxer with champion bloodlines. I have never know a boxer to attack like a pit. Their bite is undershot. They are not attack dogs, they are guard dogs that adore children. I am like the person below, I had poodle that would take your leg off. I have to laugh at all of this. Staffordshires (pits) are wonderful, kid loving dogs. Granted they are strong. Mastiffs are not prone to biting, they are big loveable creatures. This dog had a bad, bad owner. I have a good one for ya, a policeman labeled my abused (I took it in)..... "

ams000 wrote on May 27, 2009 12:50 PM:

" So, my husband and I are middle class with 2 kids...and we own 2 pit bulls. Neither of us uses drugs or are thugs...we are both well educated and have good jobs. Our shih-tzu would bite before one of our pits ever would. Unless maybe you were trying to hurt one of us or our kids, although we've never had that situation arise. They have never been aggressive with other dogs or any other animals. I firmly believe it depends on how you raise them and the environment they are in. And, if you're in my house trying to harm me or my kids, I would say you had it coming anyway. "

ndnlvngcherokee wrote on May 27, 2009 12:23 PM:

" but with all of that said I do agree that if ANY dog attacks a person it should at least be taken from the home of the owner. That shows the owner doesnt respect the people around them or the animal they own. "

ndnlvngcherokee wrote on May 27, 2009 12:22 PM:

" when later they find out that it is another breed. The boxer breed when attacking attacks the same as a pitbull, so does the lab, shepard, rot, pincher, wolf, malmute, and many others...and figures go off of what is reported. The number of people bit every year that goes unreported would surprise you. Unless you truely know the breed and have lived with it you cant begin to understand and preach that you know everything about it. "

ndnlvngcherokee wrote on May 27, 2009 12:20 PM:

" played with them, been pulled around on their sled by them and were quick to wake my sister when her children were younger and sick in the night. I never feel scared around them or to have any of my family around them. I have seen mean dogs of all kinds but when people try to pull little things from one website then you have issues. Go to Bullydomain and check it out as well, check out the other pitbull sites that are available. Trying to group one breed a certain way because media is quick to jump on it is bad. Also you must remember if you want the facts it is a known fact that many dog attacks are said to be pitbull.... "

ndnlvngcherokee wrote on May 27, 2009 12:17 PM:

" @da'lake I have done the research as you state. My sister is a breeder of pitbull pure breeds. She raises grandchampions. She does background checks on the families that do adopt them so that they go to great homes. She has had pitbulls in her home for over 15yrs and not a one of them have ever tried to turn on her children. I have many family and friends who own them and they have never turned on them. Ask any family of any dog that turns on them how they feel (its not just pitbulls) And to answer the question as to why own a pitbull that the other poster asked...they are loyal and loving. My nieces and nephews have layed beside them... "

boscoe wrote on May 27, 2009 11:15 AM:

" What good thing is there about owning a pitbull?

Seriously, unless you are a meth cooker, what good are pit bulls compared to any other dog? "

@da'lake wrote on May 27, 2009 10:14 AM:

" This comment is also from the pitbull411 page;

"The history of the breed demonstrates that unless he is properly trained and socialized at a young age, this strong-minded dog will quickly attempt to dominate the household. However, with the proper training the American Pit Bull Terrier can be a remarkably loyal and valued member of the family."

This comment is a HUGE understatement. There are multiple instances of family acclimated pitbulls turning on their family WITHOUT ANY provocation. Again, do the research...or don't, but don't attempt to say it's all in how they are raised because that simply is not true when it comes to pits. Ask any family that has seen their pit turn on them. "

@da'lake wrote on May 27, 2009 10:08 AM:

" One last comment ndn, then I'm done with this. I am not necessarily anti-pit. If a single person wants to own one, can control it, keep it confined/secured so nobody gets attacked/injured and they keep necessary insurance to pay for any attacks their dog may commit, I have no problem with them. The issue becomes that so many thugs and irresponsible people own them and kids are attacked and people die from pit bull attacks. Anyone with young children or elderly in their home that owns a pit is asking for trouble. Any pit running loose around my home and family will not last long. Owner gets one chance to secure it, after that I will handle thesituationmyself. "

@da'lake wrote on May 27, 2009 10:02 AM:

" Here is some more info regarding historical uses and breeding for baiting, fighting, bull control, etc..

"Despite their gallant history, pit bulls faced an uphill battle in gaining official recognition. The American Kennel Club was formed in 1884 for the sole purpose of promoting the interests of purebred dogs and their owners. .... Performance events, on the other hand, test the dogs according to the function for which they were bred. Some of the more common performance categories include the working, sporting, and herding categories. The performance events created an immediate problem for the pit bull since the function for which they were bred - fighting - was illegal."

You can read more at (w w w).pitbull411.com/history.html "

@da'lake wrote on May 27, 2009 9:53 AM:

" The other issue with Pits, beyond the tendency to bite, is the viciousness of the attack. Once they attack, they do not quit until their victim is shredded and usually dead, unless someone intervenes, and they have the power to cause MASSIVE injuries and DEATH. I'm a dog person through-and-through, but Pitbulls specifically have no place in society. I would never own a Pit or Pit-mix and expecially if I had children or elderly in the home. You never know when one will flip out...it has happened time and time again. Many/most dog bites of all kinds are usually provoked in some manner....that simply is not the case with pits. "

@da'lake wrote on May 27, 2009 9:50 AM:

" ndn - I am not referring to the 3 year old Pit you have at home (hypothetically). I am talking about historically. Historically, Pits were bred for blood battles....the more agressive dogs were bred the less agressive ones were bait or training. Historically, these dogs were bred and evolved BECAUSE of, and FOR their aggressive traits. No other dog has the reputation for unprovoked attacks on family members that Pitbulls do. If you own one (or more) I understand you want to defend the breed. I defended all dogs for many years and blamed the owners....pits are different. Do the research and you'll see. Pits have faulty mental wiring. "

ndnlvngcherokee wrote on May 27, 2009 9:41 AM:

" guess what she now owns pitbulls and breeds them. She never looked down on the other breed as she said it is an animal with animal instincts. She also believes that once a dog has tasted blood they will keep trying for more. Maybe if the community was more advised on the breeds and less of the media saying certain breeds are bad and we had less of the "thugs" trying to use dogs as a means to scare people we wouldnt have this issue. Remember dogs came from wild animals. "

ndnlvngcherokee wrote on May 27, 2009 9:39 AM:

" @da'lake not all pits are bred to be fighters. Also it is a well known fact for many years people thought the breed LAB was a bad breed, lets not forget the well known German Shepard either. And guess what I know many many middle and upperclass families who own pitbulls. It is all about how they are raised. Just like with any animal if you teach it to be mean it will be. And as for poodle bites all you do is rinse them off...hmmm seems a family member of mine wouldve told you different. She was 2 yrs old when one was in a park and she got bit and she almost lost her eye because of it and had many stitches inherface "

shinymcshine wrote on May 27, 2009 9:38 AM:

" Based on your reasoned and well thought out response, @da-lake, answer for me any time!
Thugs tend to be followers by nature. Thug #1 tries to mimick what Thug #2 is doing. "He's got a Pit....I WANT a PIT". He's smokin' crack, I'M smokin' crack."

It IS about trying to out thug the other. Good lord, even Michael Vick was trying to show his street cred by thuggin it up with pits and rots.

These animals were bred for years to be aggressive. You can't just change their nature, especially when the purpose of the dog is to prove how "bad you beez"> "

sillyrabbit wrote on May 27, 2009 9:12 AM:

" Is it possible the boy could have been eating bacon and the dog smelled that on his face? "

@da'lake wrote on May 27, 2009 8:06 AM:

" One little quote from a site that is not necessarily anti-dog or anti-pit....

"There have been many news reports about deaths caused by dogs in the USA. The attention given to the homicides has put the spotlight on pit bulls and Rottweilers. There is a very good reason for focusing on these two breeds: in recent years, they have usually been the number one and number two canine killers of humans."

This is from dogbitelaw.com and they make a very clear distincition between dog bites which run across all breeds vs. dog homicides. "

@da'lake wrote on May 27, 2009 7:54 AM:

" Another thought....Pits were historically bred for a purpose....an aggressive, usually fatal purpose. When someone is bit by their poodle, you rinse it off, put a band-aid on with antiseptic. When someone is bit by a Pit, they will be going to the hospital....if they are that lucky. Also, like I said, I don't believe any other breed is responsible for more vicious attacks on it's own family than are Pits.

Thugs and aggressive breeds dog go together, because it makes them feel big and bad. You rarely see the middle class family with 2 kids owning pits....and never 3 or 4 pits which is not unusual among the thug crowd. "

@da'lake wrote on May 27, 2009 7:50 AM:

" ndn - I don't want to answer for shiny, but this debate went on in another newspaper's forum awhile back. I did a little research and here is the gist of what I remember. Pit's make up like less than 10% of the total dog population, but are responsible for 40% or more of all bites (I'm sure it's reported bites) and a much higher percentage of the fatal dog attacks. Pits are notorious for attacking, without provocation and biting family members. I always believed it wasn't the dog, but how it was raised. Pits are the excpetion. Pits, by design, are a breed with issues. "

mommyof2 wrote on May 27, 2009 7:43 AM:

" redneckery - I second that. "

ndnlvngcherokee wrote on May 27, 2009 7:29 AM:

" shinymcshine why is it that when you hear of one dog attack you group all dogs together and say we should get rid of them all? Seems we need some figures on exactly how many dog attacks there have been in MO in the last year and by what kind of dogs. You would be surprised to find out that your smaller dogs do more attacks a year. It is just that when you have a dog that did the damage this dog did and because of its size it hits the media faster. Now with that said I do believe that something needs to be done to this owner because this person knew what this dog was able to do because its happened before "

shinymcshine wrote on May 26, 2009 7:56 PM:

" Honestly....What is the obsession with these freaking fighting dogs (Pits, Rots, etc) with the thuggery of town (and not just this town). I don't know these people but apparently they have little regard for others if this dog, that is aggressive by nature, was allowed access to his next victim. Its as irresponsible as laying loaded firearms out in the yard for kids to get at. "

redneckery wrote on May 26, 2009 3:51 PM:

" dog bite = bullet. "

stop wrote on May 26, 2009 2:16 PM:

" If you get it accomplished I hope we dont see your name in the paper. Please make sure you tell that poor elderly person the nature of this dog before you put him/her in harms way. I know you dont value human life over the life of a dog but some of us do. "

waitingontheend wrote on May 26, 2009 1:52 PM:

" As I typed that I had the same thought, I know someone that is elderly that does not have kids around that loves animals as much as I do. The point I was trying to make is that we are more tolerant (tolerant because of the laws) of other people hurting our children then we are animals that is my final thought. "

stop wrote on May 26, 2009 1:24 PM:

" waiting why don't you take the dog? With all of you volunteer work at the pound I'm sure you have some clout to save this poor misunderstood animal "

stop wrote on May 26, 2009 1:20 PM:

" waitingontheend wrote on May 26, 2009 1:06 PM: I don't, think I am better than ANY form of life

Your probably not. "

waitingontheend wrote on May 26, 2009 1:08 PM:

" Other people that harm children or other people is part of this discussion because people are always ready to kill the animal when other people do a lot worse every single day. I say put the dog in a environment without kids and give it a chance. "

waitingontheend wrote on May 26, 2009 1:06 PM:

" Sorry, I was commenting as Byron does when I see a particular line which I highlighted as Byron does, but okay if that is unacceptable no problem. To the ones that say animals are a lower form of life, I see a lot of people that are lower than a cockroach but yet society accepts their behavior. I don't, think I am better than ANY form of life. "

ODF wrote on May 26, 2009 1:04 PM:

" You have NO idea what I would do if a child molestor lived next door to me and this story is NOT about child molestors. Let's see, wasn't it you roasting someone over the coals awhile back about getting off topic? Yet, here you are trying to take/direct comments a completely different way and get WAY off subject. Typical of your type and, as usual, I'm done responding to you. "

ODF wrote on May 26, 2009 1:02 PM:

" Waiting, it is interesting that several others agree with my assessment/resolution of the situation, yet it is only ME that you want to call out. It's quite apparent you have issues with me because you don't like my current or past comments. Frankly, I could not care less. But, you really do need to let go of this obsession you have with me and my posts. Respond to the comment not the commentor. LOL!! "

waitingontheend wrote on May 26, 2009 1:01 PM:

" But yet then you would let a child molester live next door and feel safer. Talk about warped. "

ODF wrote on May 26, 2009 12:59 PM:

" I guarantee you that if my child was biten the first time and continued to run loose, it would NOT have had an opportunity to bite anyone again. It wouild have been gone. I believe some refer to it as the 3 S's. "

ODF wrote on May 26, 2009 12:58 PM:

" waiting...one is human, one is an animal (a lower life form). You can be charged with murder for killing a human. You cannot be charged with murder for killing an animal. You can sue ONLY for the replacement value or value of an animal, not for pain and suffering. The sooner you learn the difference between human and animal you will be better off. So please, don't come on here trying to jump on me with your animal rights BS. Animals do NOT have status of humans, except in your warped little world. "

stop wrote on May 26, 2009 12:50 PM:

" Silly(3 a: weak in intellect : FOOLISH b: exhibiting or indicative of a lack of common sense or sound judgment c: TRIFLING, FRIVOLOUS)Rabbit, only soles go to heaven so the answer to your question, in my opinion, no. "

stop wrote on May 26, 2009 12:40 PM:

" As far as Im concerned the dog should have been put down after the first time. No second chances, no way, its just not worth the risk.

Waitingontheend is just a very confused sole. "

waitingontheend wrote on May 26, 2009 12:36 PM:

" A dog that lives on the end of a chain or in a small kennel is in prison everyday, so yeah dogs that do nothing wrong live in prison everyday. The only irrational part of my comment is that people that do harm to each other everyday know better. Suppose to have the Intelligence to know the difference from right and wrong. We seem to overlook that, but let a animal mess up and it is immediate death sentence. I don't expect anyone on this forum to take up for the animal. "

thnkr wrote on May 26, 2009 11:26 AM:

" Glad we can still counting on 'waiting' to make some irrational comparison, then tell us how it's everyone's fault (including the child's) but the dog. And by the way, they SHOULD put down people who abuse children. Missouri settled for a life in prison law, but you wouldn't want that for the dog either, would you? "

waitingontheend wrote on May 26, 2009 11:15 AM:

" the animal and then the animal pays the price. "

waitingontheend wrote on May 26, 2009 11:14 AM:

" ODF said, "" This dog should not be allowed to remain alive. It has bit AT LEAST 2 children and appearse it has 3 bites to it's records. Three strikes...it's time to put it down."

Do you take the same stance on people who abuse sexually or physically or other kids that shoot other kids with BB guns and cause scares or put a eye out. Maybe parents that beat their kids with belts and cause bruises and scaring. The owner should be put down for putting the dog in a environment that it wasn't comfortable in. Kids and animals don't mix because unless you teach your kid the proper way to behave around a animal they are cruel to "

sillyrabbit wrote on May 26, 2009 8:48 AM:

" So do all dogs really go to heaven? "

boscoe wrote on May 23, 2009 12:53 PM:

" Don't gas the dog. Just give it some unsupervised probation. That will teach it. "

go4it2 wrote on May 22, 2009 6:57 PM:

" I do know that in the apartments around the Charm area does have a thing on the size of the dog and the type of dogs too. Some dogs just shouldn't be in an area where there are kids. And the owners should be responsible on cleaning up after their dogs too. No one wants to step in it if they don't even have a dog !!!! I thought the leash law was for everywhere??? "

mommyof2 wrote on May 22, 2009 7:43 AM:

" thnkr, I'd be right beside you. A dog that has "issues" in the past playing nice has no business being let out, and if the "third bite" were my child, you'd have a dead dog and an injured owner. Sorry Boscoe, you don't mess with my kids and their safety and if I have to take matters into my own hands to protect my children from a dog that the owner isn't going to be responsible for, I have absolutely no problem pulling the trigger. "

alwayzalady wrote on May 21, 2009 10:39 PM:

" If residents of a certain area want to adopt the Leash Law for their neighborhood they should contact the County Commission office for the Petition Form and instructions. It requires a little time but is well worth it if it prevents this type of incident from happening again. It only takes 75% of homeowners in their designated area to sign the petition, then there will be three public hearing for people to discuss the matter before it is adopted. Good Luck! "

jmo wrote on May 21, 2009 9:15 PM:

" It means the dog will pay the ultimate price for his/her owner being to stupid to leash or kennel it. She'll get fined and the dog will die. "

cinnamon wrote on May 21, 2009 3:28 PM:

" I just read the article again, and realized the dog's owner is charged with animal abuse. I wonder what that means? "

ODF wrote on May 21, 2009 3:02 PM:

" This dog should not be allowed to remain alive. It has bit AT LEAST 2 children and appearse it has 3 bites to it's records. Three strikes...it's time to put it down.

Did you see the child that is currently in the hospital....around 100 stitches in his face.

thnkr - Why would you be in jail? If you're in fear, you can defend yourself against man or beast. Just sayin'.... "

cinnamon wrote on May 21, 2009 2:55 PM:

" ...or is it spelled tazing? "

cinnamon wrote on May 21, 2009 2:54 PM:

" Boscoe, I think tasing this dog would be more gratifying than gassing it. "

thnkr wrote on May 21, 2009 2:44 PM:

" If this were my child, I'd be in jail by the end of the day. "

truthseeker wrote on May 21, 2009 2:11 PM:

" Boscoe, I didnt say anything about gassing this animal. It is however, evident that it cant and shouldnt be allowed to stay where it is if it has indeed 3 known attacks as reported. I would think this dog would need a big farm where it could run not a mobile home park area.
If you cant be a responsible pet owner and keep control of your pets, you dont have the right to have one running around for every one else to have to deal with.Obviously in this case the animal control officer talking to this woman about her responsibilities did little good to keep this boy from a serious attack. So obviously something else has to be done to make people responsible. "

truthseeker wrote on May 21, 2009 2:04 PM:

" Westview Heights(county)has a leash law I believe. It should as popluated as it is. So should the other subdivsions and areas around schools, parks,etc. By the way it does no good to call the animal control about dogs running around our subdivison, you are told there isnt anything they can do because there isnt a leash law etc. I see at least 10 running loose every day.
I saw the picture of this little boy. This wasnt a small bite. This was an attack leaving a huge bite from chin to ear(100+ stitches) I hope he recovers soon from the bite but I bet the emotional scars will last a long time. I also hope this person realizes that she cant keep this dog. "

boscoe wrote on May 21, 2009 1:52 PM:

" Don't tell us that you want to gas this poor dog at the animal shelter? "

truthseeker wrote on May 21, 2009 1:49 PM:

" It is obvious that this animal should not be allowed to remain at this location. The right of the little boy to play in his OWN yard trumps that of a dog running loose. How many incidents have to happen before the county commisioners do something about animals running loose in COLE county(especially in closely populated areas like this one or subdivisions.) I had hoped and still demand that something be done about this problem before the new Pioneer Trails school opens. The number of dogs running around unattended by their irresponsible owners in this area is ridiculous. Do we want to wait until something happens to one of the children walking to school or playing on the background? "

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