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kooljerk666

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93. Wow, what a story, I am sick & shaking.........

Mon Dec 3, 2012, 01:28 PM

Dec 2012

one thing I learned in martial arts & this story confirms it, is ALWAYS GO FOR THE EYES!

This works well if you are being choked from behind.

I used to volunteer at an animal rescue & the Pit Bulls were easy to get along with. I was more afraid of toy dogs with needle teeth.

At any rate for self or dog defense I am now gonna order on of those collapsible batons like cops carry.

http://www.google.com/search?client=opera&q=collapsable+baton&sourceid=opera&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&channel=suggest

This is a bit too heavy duty, a good head shot could probably kill almost anything. A nice sized can of pepper gas would be good for 1st strike & if it fails pull out the bomb.

I had pepper gas go of in my front pants pocket before, it was no fun.

BTW knives are not that great for a fast kill or to KO something, even with a severed artery it could take a few minutes till a big dog or assailant would be manageable.

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My 30 pound dog was attacked by three unleashed pit bulls [View all] Mangoman Dec 2012 OP

Owners helpless? Unleashed? Panasonic Dec 2012 #1

The post says the police and animal control were involved. Marrah_G Dec 2012 #5

The police were called and animal control Mangoman Dec 2012 #6

Owners? Doremus Dec 2012 #15

Sorry for the confusion Mangoman Dec 2012 #21

Oh how terrifying! Barack_America Dec 2012 #2

thank you for evilhime Dec 2012 #57

K&R as a warning - something terrifyingly similar occurred in our neighborhood. nt AnotherMother4Peace Dec 2012 #3

Pitbulls need borders. They should rarely be roaming free in an unconfined area. JaneyVee Dec 2012 #4

it is good to be prepared with something for those dogs quinnox Dec 2012 #7

My neighbors have two male unneutered pit bulls and they TwilightGardener Dec 2012 #8

Having seen my dachshund attacked at the beach Patiod Dec 2012 #68

Poor wiener dog! Dachshunds are pretty tough characters themselves-- TwilightGardener Dec 2012 #75

Our neighbors two chesies attacked my old sick Wheaten in front of me last year glinda Dec 2012 #89

What an awful story. Yes, that is exactly what I am afraid of-- TwilightGardener Dec 2012 #115

Aw, I love Wheatens Jersey Devil Dec 2012 #172

He really loved those dogs---not. roody Dec 2012 #205

92% of al fatal attacks involve male dogs........ kooljerk666 Dec 2012 #99

Yep, that is why I am particularly afraid. Now, these dogs TwilightGardener Dec 2012 #116

I had a neighbor like that once. MineralMan Dec 2012 #175

We also have two cats, we don't let them outside at all (two TwilightGardener Dec 2012 #180

Here in MN, our cats are all indoors. That incident happened in MineralMan Dec 2012 #182

I don't blame you, especially in a situation involving children. TwilightGardener Dec 2012 #188

The thing about pit bull owners, especially the ones MineralMan Dec 2012 #191

I guess they are too lazy to walk roody Dec 2012 #208

Yeah, I'm completely secure in my sexuality and manliness jollyreaper2112 Dec 2012 #9

How is that not sexist and unnecessary? Eyes of the World Dec 2012 #38

Some of the best dog trainers I know are women adigal Dec 2012 #52

Rule #1) only own weapons that are under your operational control. Not semi-autonomous. n/t lumberjack_jeff Dec 2012 #151

I always carry a .22 pistol with me when I walk the trail near my house. Ganja Ninja Dec 2012 #10

Yep. I was going to mention something similar. Xithras Dec 2012 #61

How is poor Milo doing? peacebird Dec 2012 #11

I rescued Milo when he was young Mangoman Dec 2012 #17

I cannot even imagine how horrible it must have been for you and Milo. He is a lucky puppy to have peacebird Dec 2012 #32

my dogs would not let me protect them hfojvt Dec 2012 #90

any off leash and unreliable dog is a bad idea TorchTheWitch Dec 2012 #12

You said it so well. dixiegrrrrl Dec 2012 #158

animal control is great here, too TorchTheWitch Dec 2012 #169

Well said - I have one idiot neighbor who lets his dogs loose Jersey Devil Dec 2012 #173

I am so sorry to hear this. peace13 Dec 2012 #13

I would think that the landlord would also be liable as the dog was being kept on his/her avebury Dec 2012 #109

She went all routes trying to settle. peace13 Dec 2012 #155

I kind of wondered if you sister had gone to small claims avebury Dec 2012 #156

Good vibes for your dog and you. KurtNYC Dec 2012 #14

Years ago, our German Shepherd puppy was almost killed by a neighbor's pitbull qanda Dec 2012 #16

Fighting dogs tama Dec 2012 #20

pitbulls are ideal for fighting dogs because regardless of how harshly TorchTheWitch Dec 2012 #189

I'm not expert tama Dec 2012 #197

Lovers of the breed don't breed. roody Dec 2012 #209

lovers of any breed breed for health and temperament TorchTheWitch Dec 2012 #241

Yeah right. Professional dog breeders are 100% responsible people. TheMadMonk Dec 2012 #255

As a shelter volunteer, I'll settle roody Dec 2012 #261

And the same can be said of German Shepherds standingtall Dec 2012 #211

I had a similar experience, but only one dog was running loose. Arkansas Granny Dec 2012 #18

I'd call an attorney, too. CrispyQ Dec 2012 #19

Thanks for the good advice Mangoman Dec 2012 #23

Your local bar association can give you a referral--most bar associations have attorneys msanthrope Dec 2012 #86

An attorney would be appropriate. jonthebru Dec 2012 #87

absolutely TorchTheWitch Dec 2012 #192

Cool story, bro. ceile Dec 2012 #22

why don't you believe them? quinnox Dec 2012 #25

Post removed Post removed Dec 2012 #30

I'm sorry you have that problem Mangoman Dec 2012 #31

Ignore that poster Stuckinthebush Dec 2012 #53

The pit was laying down Mangoman Dec 2012 #62

Horrifying Stuckinthebush Dec 2012 #107

It's not amazing tama Dec 2012 #219

Don't mind that poster qanda Dec 2012 #101

I believe you... Quantess Dec 2012 #104

I apologize AlexSatan Dec 2012 #178

Because very few people are able to accurately identify American Staffordshire Terriers Recursion Dec 2012 #82

That's right, there's a lot of confusion about dog "types". Ligyron Dec 2012 #146

And not all dogs that fit into the 'pitbull' category are renie408 Dec 2012 #157

Well, actually, you're completely wrong. "Pit bulls" are American Staffordshire Terriers Recursion Dec 2012 #165

Actually, that is not correct. Ligyron Dec 2012 #223

So you're defining a class of dog by non-adherence to a breeding standard? Recursion Dec 2012 #227

not exactly... Ligyron Dec 2012 #228

So how would you identify if a dog meets your criteria for being a "pit bull"? Recursion Dec 2012 #233

Don't Judge a Book by it's Cover or Appearances Can Be Deceiving Ligyron Dec 2012 #242

I think he was addressing the "cool story, bro" poster. MineralMan Dec 2012 #194

RIght, I was assuming the "cool story, bro" came because of the phrase "pit bull" Recursion Dec 2012 #212

The term pit bull is a broader term than American Staffordshire Terriers. pnwmom Dec 2012 #248

Pardon me ? Mangoman Dec 2012 #28

you're post is the reason why Javaman Dec 2012 #36

+1 obamanut2012 Dec 2012 #56

Classy Le Taz Hot Dec 2012 #69

Hah? Warren DeMontague Dec 2012 #139

Not cool, bro. MineralMan Dec 2012 #176

it is completely unacceptable for brokechris Dec 2012 #24

I am sick of people letting their dogs run free... Comrade_McKenzie Dec 2012 #26

In California there are leash laws. At a minimum those people should be required to pay for your still_one Dec 2012 #27

The OP can sue them CountAllVotes Dec 2012 #48

How sad - because it's not human we kill them without due process. n/t IDoMath Dec 2012 #130

That is the law CountAllVotes Dec 2012 #133

An unjust law is an unjust law IDoMath Dec 2012 #136

You've obviously never heard of someone being shot by police. Heywood J Dec 2012 #224

The owner has every right to make a court battle of it and SOME in fact DO spend... TheMadMonk Dec 2012 #257

Not really, what if that were a child? Would that change your perspective? The OPs dog was almost still_one Dec 2012 #198

Since the OP was bitten he might be able to sue the owners for emotional distress, as well. nt JudyM Dec 2012 #252

when I lived in Europe, brokechris Dec 2012 #29

and that's why their dogs have gotten so wimpy Enrique Dec 2012 #35

Bullshit. That's a working dog with a funny haircut. AtheistCrusader Dec 2012 #49

Agreed, Poodles are not wimpy dogs! Marrah_G Dec 2012 #72

They're actually pretty damn mean MynameisBlarney Dec 2012 #118

I've heard that Marrah_G Dec 2012 #121

Yup. MynameisBlarney Dec 2012 #132

I have two MuseRider Dec 2012 #187

Hmm MynameisBlarney Dec 2012 #229

Ha, Ha. FlaGranny Dec 2012 #103

I take it you've never dealt with a poodle TrogL Dec 2012 #114

And one of te smartest breeds. nt Ilsa Dec 2012 #184

Standard poodles were bred to hunt bears Recursion Dec 2012 #149

Tell that to Lukanikos tama Dec 2012 #220

This is a fascinating story. EmeraldCityGrl Dec 2012 #225

Post removed Post removed Dec 2012 #33

Horrible JustAnotherGen Dec 2012 #34

Kill the dogs... Bigmack Dec 2012 #37

Well, that's both unreasonable and illegal. TwilightGardener Dec 2012 #43

Very reasonable .... Bigmack Dec 2012 #77

LOL, I have seen that sign before. But anyway, I don't TwilightGardener Dec 2012 #84

Not arbitrary... packs of roaming dogs are a clear and present danger.. nt Bigmack Dec 2012 #97

That's where I found myself Mangoman Dec 2012 #44

What kind of dog is Milo? Patiod Dec 2012 #74

Milo is a border collie blue heeler mix Mangoman Dec 2012 #92

Terrible stuff Franker65 Dec 2012 #39

There is a bad area not far from where I live CountAllVotes Dec 2012 #40

so that area is essentially off limits to you Enrique Dec 2012 #42

if it sickening really CountAllVotes Dec 2012 #45

Post removed Post removed Dec 2012 #41

Yep. cleanhippie Dec 2012 #46

i walk my dog in the woods all the time blueknight Dec 2012 #47

I have done dog rescue for 5 years, and I had to put a dog down a few weeks ago adigal Dec 2012 #50

Pit Bulls were bred specifically to kill other dogs BlueCaliDem Dec 2012 #51

Yes , milo will be ok Mangoman Dec 2012 #100

This has been the brightest news to me for the day. BlueCaliDem Dec 2012 #128

Life's Abundance CountAllVotes Dec 2012 #143

I'm sorry to read that. It must have been devastating for you and your family BlueCaliDem Dec 2012 #195

major differences CountAllVotes Dec 2012 #235

Indeed. A waste of good Vegemite to feed it to animals. /nt TheMadMonk Dec 2012 #258

They weren't bred to kill other dogs. JoeyT Dec 2012 #111

But they WERE bred to kill Mangoman Dec 2012 #122

So were Rat Terriers JoeyT Dec 2012 #135

A rat terrier will do less damage Marrah_G Dec 2012 #147

Oh I completely agree with you. JoeyT Dec 2012 #163

beagles and other scent hounds are/were not bred to kill Mosby Dec 2012 #159

LOL...And guess what RAT Terriers were bred to kill??? renie408 Dec 2012 #162

I had one too. JoeyT Dec 2012 #164

Laughable. flvegan Dec 2012 #266

But in more recent history they have been bred to fight other dogs Marrah_G Dec 2012 #124

Joey, I'm familiar with the history of Pit Bulls. BlueCaliDem Dec 2012 #190

I believe that is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, an English dog Ligyron Dec 2012 #230

The top image shows an American (Pit) Bull Terrier (official name) BlueCaliDem Dec 2012 #240

PEE AYE TEE. Pit. They were bred for PIT FIGHTING from dogs... TheMadMonk Dec 2012 #260

Oh, sweet ignorance. flvegan Dec 2012 #265

Yes, but I won't hold it against you. eom BlueCaliDem Dec 2012 #267

And the best you have is still pathetic and sad. eom flvegan Dec 2012 #269

what a horror. barbtries Dec 2012 #54

The owners of those dogs should be banned from owning dogs Marrah_G Dec 2012 #55

Even with smaller dogs, I always think it's a good idea to TwilightGardener Dec 2012 #59

Absolutely Marrah_G Dec 2012 #66

I think it is foolish to think that dog breeds are all about looks and not about hedgehog Dec 2012 #70

They don't particularly play nice with other dogs Marrah_G Dec 2012 #76

My dad came upon a situation like this once, he calmly walked up and teewrex Dec 2012 #58

When, where did this happen? News link? Anything to verify your story? cleanhippie Dec 2012 #60

This happened on Sugarloaf Key MM 17 Mangoman Dec 2012 #63

I used to live on Big Pine Key. I know the area well. cleanhippie Dec 2012 #73

Not sure about the newspaper Mangoman Dec 2012 #105

I have NEVER seen a dog fight make the news unless JanMichael Dec 2012 #185

around here, dog fights don't usually make the news brokechris Dec 2012 #134

I have a link to the five year old girl who was killed by a couple of loose pitbulls renie408 Dec 2012 #148

you can't be serious JanMichael Dec 2012 #179

Perhaps you missed the part where he and his wife were bit? cleanhippie Dec 2012 #210

"bit" JanMichael Dec 2012 #214

Uh, yeah, ok, dude. cleanhippie Dec 2012 #216

when I lived in Seattle, brokechris Dec 2012 #238

Thats my point. Thank You. cleanhippie Dec 2012 #239

I would only expect it if the bites to the humans brokechris Dec 2012 #264

Do you really think every aborted dog attack goes into the newspapers? pnwmom Dec 2012 #247

you're lucky the owners were around to ID, plenty of times no one claims the dogs. Sunlei Dec 2012 #64

"People should not be allowed to collect dogs like they are rose bushes. " Marrah_G Dec 2012 #67

The local shelter is filled with dogs CountAllVotes Dec 2012 #79

Pit bulls are the majority in shelters here also Marrah_G Dec 2012 #120

I was attacked twice by pit bulls dogs. texanwitch Dec 2012 #65

Get some bear spray cliffordu Dec 2012 #71

Spray... Bigmack Dec 2012 #80

Stealing. nt msanthrope Dec 2012 #88

I cannot believe the owners allowed three unleashed Pitbulls Rex Dec 2012 #78

2 days ago a friend told me that her son's pitbull got out of its kennel Zorra Dec 2012 #81

Pitbull owners rush to the defense of the attacking dogs in 3...2...1... Aristus Dec 2012 #83

Glad you and your dog survived! MynameisBlarney Dec 2012 #85

I should do that CountAllVotes Dec 2012 #94

Indeed. MynameisBlarney Dec 2012 #110

Yep it is a hunting knife CountAllVotes Dec 2012 #119

The clip knife I have MynameisBlarney Dec 2012 #141

I tried to find an image MynameisBlarney Dec 2012 #145

You'd do better with a can of pepper spray and a stout stick TorchTheWitch Dec 2012 #243

I believe the day will come soon when this breed will be banned. The Link Dec 2012 #91

You are not alone CountAllVotes Dec 2012 #95

Wow, what a story, I am sick & shaking......... kooljerk666 Dec 2012 #93

Can this collapsable baton serve as a walking cane? CountAllVotes Dec 2012 #98

I do not think so but a HD real heavy duty cane or walking stick is even better........ kooljerk666 Dec 2012 #108

I've used a 7' piece of oak handrail... MynameisBlarney Dec 2012 #126

the taser cane looks like an option CountAllVotes Dec 2012 #127

So glad you and Milo Carolina Dec 2012 #96

Many years ago ... CountAllVotes Dec 2012 #112

so true, but almost all my dogs have been Carolina Dec 2012 #131

well this dog CountAllVotes Dec 2012 #138

people are often the problem with dogs Carolina Dec 2012 #177

Carry bear spray. mzmolly Dec 2012 #102

Pit bulls are dangerous animals michigandem58 Dec 2012 #106

Carry pepper spray lbrtbell Dec 2012 #113

Yep , if the OP doesn't want to carry a handgun spray is the next best thing. former-republican Dec 2012 #251

I worked for a trainer whose yankeepants Dec 2012 #117

One thing is for sure Mangoman Dec 2012 #153

Please accept my heartfelt wishes for you and for you dog.....this is terrible Swede Atlanta Dec 2012 #123

even so, I would much rather fend off a dachshund brokechris Dec 2012 #144

Ever dealt with an angry dachshund? TrogL Dec 2012 #234

I've dealt with a lot of dogs. n/t brokechris Dec 2012 #236

So happy to read Sekhmets Daughter Dec 2012 #125

So glad you and Milo are ok. n/t TDale313 Dec 2012 #129

I am so sorry to hear about the attack on Milo. avebury Dec 2012 #137

omg. Liberal_in_LA Dec 2012 #140

SMH Mr Dixon Dec 2012 #142

Three dogs is a pack. n/t lumberjack_jeff Dec 2012 #150

My 20lb dashchund mix NOLALady Dec 2012 #152

They won't stay indoors. Plan on seeing them again. nt Bigmack Dec 2012 #167

Get the most barracuda lawyer you can find! nt raccoon Dec 2012 #154

So what did your dog do to deserve the attack? Lionessa Dec 2012 #160

I would have gladly sprayed to both dogs Mangoman Dec 2012 #166

A knife is a really bad and useless choice, truly, Lionessa Dec 2012 #168

((((Milo)))) Helen Reddy Dec 2012 #161

Stranger jumps out of bushes, stabs woman walking dog in chest several times, jtuck004 Dec 2012 #170

My 30 lb dog teenagebambam Dec 2012 #171

If the dog is off the leash it is a "bad owner" - period Jersey Devil Dec 2012 #174

Our dog is off the leash tama Dec 2012 #200

Sure, off in the woods somewhere is fine but Jersey Devil Dec 2012 #203

Understood tama Dec 2012 #218

So sorry to hear this. Hope Milo will be ok. War Horse Dec 2012 #181

Well the sheriff called Mangoman Dec 2012 #183

sounds more like they gave a false address TorchTheWitch Dec 2012 #245

I'm terribly sorry. Lefta Dissenter Dec 2012 #186

How terrible for you..... AnneD Dec 2012 #193

Sorry to hear that, hope your dog makes a full recovery. muse03 Dec 2012 #196

I won't do pit bashing War Horse Dec 2012 #207

Where is the NRA when we really need them? Ernesto Dec 2012 #199

Not Really Applicable in this thread. Remmah2 Dec 2012 #237

2 things hollysmom Dec 2012 #201

Sending positive thought and many many hugs Raine Dec 2012 #202

Pet Pitt bull = penis extension. crazyjoe Dec 2012 #204

I once saw a pack of three disassemble a cat quaker bill Dec 2012 #206

Sounds odd but.. dooner Dec 2012 #213

I was desperate and would've preferred Mangoman Dec 2012 #222

Welcome to DU, but I have to ask HOW you knew that they were Pit Bulls. NashvilleLefty Dec 2012 #215

Pick out the PITBULL...... kooljerk666 Dec 2012 #226

Good post Ligyron Dec 2012 #231

dogs 5, 15, and 25 look powerful! Look at those muscles. Liberal_in_LA Dec 2012 #244

I disagree Mangoman Dec 2012 #232

I'm looking forward to you proving up your claim. n/t flvegan Dec 2012 #217

Lol Mangoman Dec 2012 #221

Good for you. Proves nothing. next? flvegan Dec 2012 #262

The details seemed very believable to me. pnwmom Dec 2012 #246

a far better idea is pepper spray and a stout walking stick TorchTheWitch Dec 2012 #250

Thank you! n/t pnwmom Dec 2012 #254

you're very welcome TorchTheWitch Dec 2012 #256

Thanks for your opinion. n/t flvegan Dec 2012 #263

When will people learn . . . markpkessinger Dec 2012 #249

Bf and I saved a neighbor's dog from a pit mix several weeks ago. beam me up scottie Dec 2012 #253

my little guy was attacked by a pit a couple years ago... KG Dec 2012 #259

I'm sorry, but your story simply doesn't seem believable, MadHound Dec 2012 #268