Posted on 12/27/2014 4:07:24 PM PST by Behind Liberal Lines
An Indiana man was mauled to death by his pet pit bull on Christmas Day, Portage police say.
Edward L. Cahill, 40, was discovered on the living room floor by his girlfriend when she returned from visiting relatives for the holiday. Cahill was unresponsive, NBC Chicago reports.
Authorities were called to a home in the 5500 block of Tulip Avenue at about 8:14 p.m. Cahill was found dead on the floor covered in blood and with multiple lacerations on his face and arms, the Portage police report. A county coroner pronounced Cahill dead at the scene and determined his cause of death was from a dog mauling.
According to Fox Chicago, Cahill's pet pit bull, "Fat Boy," was at fault. Police say the dog was aggressively barking, growling and lunging at officers. A stun gun and an animal control pole was used to get "Fat Boy" under control.
NBC Chicago says the couple raised their dogs since they were puppies, however "Fat Boy" has consistently been aggressive. The dog bit Cahill and his girlfriend's son in the past, the police report adds.
Smart vet.
I think some breeds are obviously higher risk for developing aggression problems, but I agree no breed is all bad. Some pit bulls are lovable and even gentle family pets. I am not an expert, but I have read experts who agree with that. I am sure we can all find an expert to fit our own bias. Just seems like commonsense to me.
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