My 30 pound dog was attacked by three unleashed pit bulls

[Carolina]

96. So glad you and Milo

are okay. As I read your terrifying post, I couldn't help thinking of what might have happened had a small child been with you.

General ownership of these kinds of dogs should be banned; but until then, people who do choose to own them should be fined and or imprisoned if they fail to train them and keep them restrained at all times.

I adopted a terrior who proved to have a bit of an agressive streak, but rather than abandon him (as had likely happened before), I chose to work with him by going to obedience classes. In the class was a couple who owned a pit bull. The trainer was masterful while the owners (the couple) not only had no control over the animal, but were also remiss in trying to implement/practice the training lessons. For the safety of the other dogs and their owners, the trainer dismissed this couple from the class. I admired his bravado when he also warned them that the dog was a ticking time bomb and one day they would pay in fines and jail time for their irresponsibility. Aware of names and addresses from the enrollment and proof of vaccination forms, he told the rest of us that he was going to alert animal control and the county sheriff (he helps train police dogs) about them.

Anyway, sending good wishes for Milo's recovery.