LA shelter employee mauled by dog

It was a lab “mix”!

A husky?

Maulface thread.

(If you watch the story, it shows video of the dog in question, which has since been euthanized.)

Yep, a pit!

Was it a rescue dog?

L.A. shelters have gotten into the habit of not listing notorious dog breeds on kennel cards if they are mixed pitties, rotties, corsos, etc. The cards just say “mixed breed.” Volunteers are told not to inform visitors what those breeds are as well. Note the kennel card in the news story.

So, doesn't have a plan but a FLUFF statement. When are we going to start calling politicians on their blah blah blah. Every party does it.

Lastly, who has had Robert Kovacik?

[quote] So, doesn't have a plan but a FLUFF statement.

RUFF statement

Was she menstruating?

It was a pit bull/Dogo Argentino mix. That’s like mixing Panera charged lemonade with crystal meth.

R11 made me LOL

The employee?

The resident dog hater is on the move

Why aren't pit bulls banned in the US? The breed is clearly dangerous. I'm lucky the breed is banned in my country.

They are a menace

I've got a beautiful Pit. I got him, and his history, when he was 10. He stated his boundaries. He is now truly my "boo". He is as gentle and loving as a lamb. But if you seem to fear us on a walk, we'll willingly turn the other way. He is really only dangerous if you have 'sensitive hearing'. He will comfort me, and I will comfort him until the unfortunate day we part. Then, you can have his stuff, but not mine.

It's about the owner, not the dog. (And, yes, there are plenty of shitty, shitty Pit owners).

It really isn't the owner. It's the breed. We understand that retrievers retrieve and beagles sniff out and bark and pointers point and doodles are morons. Understand that pit bulls want to bite the shit out of someone or something. I have 2 pit bull mixes because the pound is stuffed full of them. These are my last bullies.

It's both, r17.

We once owned a herding group breed without a second of formal training. She would try to herd our guinea pigs.

Our Shiba Inu? Not so much.

All the white woke silent-racist cunts try to draw racist correlations between black men and put bulls in order to stop any legislation to muzzle or ban these beasts.

[quote]All the white woke silent-racist cunts

zzzzz

Black people figured out pits suck too. They've switched to Frenchies

They’re considered the most dangerous but they’re also the most abused.

R23 I hope you’re not saying that only abused dogs are dangerous, because coddling them and not teaching proper boundaries can also make them aggressive. Certain breeds are like assault rifles, and just “hoping” that every owner is responsible and 100% vigilant won’t solve the problem of other animals and people being maimed or killed by dogs who’ve been bred for centuries to hunt, fight, and kill.

I’ll say I’m not huge into dogs but my ex had a pit bull and he was intimidating but it was more an issue of him getting into things and humping teddy bears in from of company. I met a guy once with a temperamental Australian shepherd, and that put me on edge.

Front* not from. Oh dear

[quote]I’ll say I’m not huge into dogs but my ex had a pit bull and he was intimidating but it was more an issue of him getting into things and humping teddy bears in from of company

Who — the ex or the pit bull?

R27 The pitbull, it was really more just he was kind of unstructured but once he knew you, generally not too temperamental but yes at the end of the day they can do damage.

A relative had a pit bull until it died from cancer at 10. The sweetest dog in the world.

You cunts who cunt on about pit bulls ALL THE TIME are probably the same cunts who cunt on ALL trans people on every trans thread.

In fact, I'd like to see all of you cunts mauled to death by pit bulls.

[quote]Chloe continued, "All the sleepless nights and the dirty diapers — looking back, I would take a million sleepless nights and dirty diapers and all the fussiness, you would take it all back in a second and never take any moment or second for granted."

Every quote from the mother focuses on how awful it is to be a parent, especially of a baby.

They just remove the dog, and that's it? Hmmm...

R29 If you like pit bulls so much, you should adopt one.

I've had a few pitbulls in my life (adjacent, not owned) and they've all been the best and sweetest, most loyal dogs.

I am also of the opinion that it's how they are raised and the owner's influence.

[quote]You cunts who cunt on about pit bulls ALL THE TIME are probably the same cunts who cunt on ALL trans people on every trans thread.

Are you comparing trans people to killer dogs? I’ve never heard of a homeowner being denied insurance coverage for having a trans person in their residence.

I see “oh dear” sticking her nose where it wasn’t invited. Thought a house fell on you but apparently you survived. Knock it off bitch, we write these posts in a hurry you proof reading pussy.

[quote]I'd like to see all of you cunts mauled to death by pit bulls.

"Be kind" - R29 in another thread, probably.

The show is "Pitbulls and Parolees," not "Yorkies and Parolees."

Think about it.

Those powerful jaws aren't because of any training, or owners, or passers-by; they are a defining trait, meant to latch on and never release their catch.

Don't say we didn't warn you, r17 and r18---because a Pitbull won't.

[quote] He is really only dangerous if you have 'sensitive hearing'.

What?

I knew I should have adopted… a pit bull, that is.

[quote] It was a pit bull/Dogo Argentino mix.

“This will make me manlier! I must look manlier! I don’t have the parts to look manly so I will get a manly dog! This will solve all my problems!”

Any dog can do something out of character. One issue with pitbulls is that once they attack, they don’t stop. A Maltese behaves badly and “nips” someone and nobody cares. A German shepherd chases a jogger and bites him on the ass, that’s a problem, but everyone survives. A pitbull latches on and eats your face. Just not worth it.

[quote]In fact, I'd like to see all of you cunts mauled to death by pit bulls.

r29 sounds lovely.

{quote] Are you comparing trans people to killer dogs?

No, R33. To compensate for your lack of reading comprehension skills, I'll translate: the same here who hate pit bulls also disparage all trans people on DL.

All you pit bull defenders - Even if...even if...there's only a small chance that your pit bull could suddenly change from the sweetest thing to a maniacal killer...even if...why would you take that chance when there are plenty of other breeds that don't suddenly snap? Why would you do that?

Are you trying to prove a point? Does it make you feel like a renegade? Is it cool to own a dangerous animal?

Because there are plenty of stories about how the darling pet just snapped. Why would you take that chance?

You defenders are correct - the problem is the owners - just not the way you mean.

What's bizarre is the obsession some on DL have about this breed of dog--why all the threads? Why do you go out of your way to make multiple threads just to bitch about, of all things, a dog?

[quote]I've had a few pitbulls in my life (adjacent, not owned) and they've all been the best and sweetest, most loyal dogs. I am also of the opinion that it's how they are raised and the owner's influence.

Well, it's just not true. My dog, which is medium-sized but short, is now very old, and I had one before him, so I've been around dog parks daily for over 25 years. It is very noticeable that with Staffys and Pitbulls (and to some extent also Huskies), they can be playing with the same dog or dogs happily for over half an hour, and all of a sudden they get overexcited and suddenly they're attacking their companions. I've seen it over and over. I swear it's often an excitement response, not even an anger response. Of course I've known some maniac owners, but one pitty-X-mastiff I knew had an owner who adored him, but knowing his strength, had brought him up from puppyhood with very strong training. He was basically a nice dog: if a big dog menaced my small sociable mutt, this dog would wheel past to see if he needed to intervene. But even he would sometimes get into fights when playing, and when he did the owner, who was a big muscly guy, would have to grab his collar and kick him in the stomach to get him to let go, then sit on him till the mood had passed.

The problem with pitbulls, and many staffys, is that because of their jaw strength, the moment you discover they're not always OK is too late. Unless you too have the heft to kick them in the stomach and sit on them yourself.

My previous dog was puppies alongside a Rottweiler. They played every day, as pups will. When it was about 18 months old, the Rottweiler suddenly wheeled round and attacked him. My dog hadn't done anything unusual: he was a clueless twit and the Rottweiler well knew that.

These people who say “it’s the owner not the breed” and “it’s all how they’re raised” — strictly short bus.

Pits are only 20% of the larger breeds in this country, but they’re responsible for 66% of all fatal attacks.

Their argument is basically “guns don’t kill people, people kill people.”

I repeat: why the obsession some on DL have about this breed of dog--so much so that multiple threads exist? Especially about a breed of dog you'll never own?

Because they are dangerous, increasingly ubiquitous, and inflict horrible damage when they attack, r48?

And because they have been banned by sensible countries and jurisdictions all over the globe?

Are you obtuse?

So that's why the multiple threads? Wasn't one thread enough, R49?

No. This is a weird hate obsession to constantly bitch about them over and over.

And you'll never own one, R49. Why go on?

Pits and Rottweilers — statistically the two most dangerous breeds — are both favored by the macho dog demographic, yet pits outnumber Rottweilers sevenfold in fatal attacks. That’s because Rottweilers have been bred through the ages to be working dogs and property guardians, while pit bulls are the result of cross-breeding dating back to the 1800s to develop fighting dogs. The statistical differences are not due to bad owners.

[quote]No, [R33]. To compensate for your lack of reading comprehension skills, I'll translate: the same here who hate pit bulls also disparage all trans people on DL.

I take it you’re not familiar with DL’s gender-critical lesbians, or our token straight Chick, R42.

Great--another "I hate pit bulls" thread.

My friend has a pitbull mix and that dog is the biggest pussy. Dog is afraid of rain, water, every time you try to groom him or put a jacket on him, he starts shaking in fear lol

Exactly, R55! The same experience for me.

[quote]My friend has a pitbull mix and that dog is the biggest pussy. Dog is afraid of rain, water, every time you try to groom him or put a jacket on him, he starts shaking in fear lol

It sounds like the dog is suffering from FAS: fear, anxiety, and stress. Can I have your friend’s stuff, R55?

Dollface thread.

Pits should not exist. When you go adopt a dog it's mostly pits because people don't want them after they get acquainted with their aggressiveness. They should be banned and put down at birth. Sorry, but they're too dangerous.

Picture this “Pits for Pride”. The dogs gets dressed in cute little outfits and then they get trained to attack the soapbox sermon people.

[Quote] And you'll never own one, [R49]. Why go on?

And Diane Whipple never owned pit bulls either, you doorknob.

To be fair, Diane Whipple wasn't killed by pit bulls.

That’s not really the point, r62. She’s the most famous example of a person killed by huge violent dogs that didn’t live with her.

I know, r63, and I take your point. (I am also r49). I'm just clarifying a detail about her death.

She was killed by Presa Canarios.

R28, sweet summer child. 🌺

By the way, this Pit Bull-Presa Canario mix looks demonic!

R66 “don’t fuck with me” eyes

They're banned in Western Australia, but plenty of people have them, or pit mixes.

Not the kind of people you can even sue if the dogs cause damage: 1. They tend not to own much, or 2. They're usually drug dealers.

They also feel compelled to breed them and keep them unsterilised, even if the dogs have terrible temperaments. Cash income. One couple told us that they will only sterilise their male if he kills another dog, blissfully unaware that if that did happen, he would likely be seized and put down by local authorities, and the owners would be up for fines, charges, possibly prison. These are not smart or well-informed people.

The owners often seem to regard themselves as rebels, and identify with the dogs as also being "misunderstood".

I've known two owners who had sterilised pits from rescues (the pits are generally labelled as staffies to get around the law) who were well aware of the damage they could do and were prepared to step in if anything happened. Tough guys.

The shelters seem filled with shepherd, husky, and pit mixes now. Now that I have my own itty bitty pittie mix I cant hate on them like I used to. We spend our walks going fast or learning to not react every time he sees or hears another dog. I realize I hate dog parks. I watch him like a hawk because I will never quite trust him not to get rough with other dogs and I don’t intend to be an irresponsible pittie owner. I’m also not a social type so it’s an effort to mix with others. Just an ordeal for the most part. But he is the most loving dog I’ve ever had. What a dichotomy.

[quote]I repeat: why the obsession some on DL have about this breed of dog--so much so that multiple threads exist? Especially about a breed of dog you'll never own?

Because we own dogs they can attack, duh.

R69 I’ve noticed how Game of Thrones huskies have replaced Taco Bell chihuahuas in the shelters. Huskies are not a breed for beginners!

To the ones who say pits are wonderful animals - so are lions. That doesn't mean they should be legal to have around people.

"The shelters seem filled with..."

No shelter should be full. Sadly, if the dogs are not adoptable they need to be euthanized.

I love dogs but pittbulls are just not attractive. I like a dog that's good looking, so what?

So you're superficial, R74. Whether they are pretty or not is, believe it or not, not the issue.

Are you new here, r75?

There’s nothing wrong with liking a pretty dog. I happen to have a liking for short legged in -your-face types. This means terrier types mostly. Until my itty bitty pittie type.

No, R76, I'm an old hand. But it does bear saying every so often.

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