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In reply to the discussion: Pit bull bites off N.Y. 5-year-old's genitals [View all]LordGlenconner
(1,348 posts)41. I'll let you be in charge of that
Sounds kind of hard.
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The most important thing in a case like this is never ever ever blame the pit bull
Orrex
Nov 2013
#3
She blamed the now neutered child -- "boy's movements likely made the dog feel threatened."
KurtNYC
Nov 2013
#7
The dog was just a patsy. Notice how in stories like this the dog always gets killed.
JVS
Nov 2013
#18
I'm around animals 24/7 as a pro in the business and have not experienced anything like that
riderinthestorm
Nov 2013
#62
I grew up around dogs, horses, cats you name it and never went through anything
Katashi_itto
Nov 2013
#89
But remember... Pit bulls are just as gentle as every other breed... we're told over and over!
scheming daemons
Nov 2013
#6
Yes, really. But the risk is not exclusive to pits. I never meant to exclude other breeds.
NYC_SKP
Nov 2013
#67
My dog is not allowed to eat a treat unless the person offering it says it is OK
hollysmom
Nov 2013
#72
It is a challenge for me to strike the balance there. Food is Love in our culture.
KurtNYC
Nov 2013
#78
"as far as "breeds" go, you know what breed sends the most to the hospital? Chihuahuas"
EX500rider
Nov 2013
#23
You could stuff a rampaging chihuahua in a shoebox and seal it with a piece of scotch tape
Orrex
Nov 2013
#31
comfortable, safe, no signs of danger = boys fault. that is one way of putting it
seabeyond
Nov 2013
#15
good - glad to see appropriate action being taken with these negligent owners - aren't you?
DrDan
Nov 2013
#75
After giving this some thought, how the hell did the pit bull bite off the boy's genitals?
Vashta Nerada
Nov 2013
#69