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Pit Bulldog Joins Holiday Family Brawl
ap ^ | 12-29-04

Posted on 12/29/2004 10:33:29 PM PST by Dan from Michigan

Pit Bulldog Joins Holiday Family Brawl

Wed Dec 29, 5:47 PM ET Strange News - AP

ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. - A family fight turned uglier when their pet pit bulldog joined the brawl. Christina Lyman told authorities she was trying to break up a Christmas evening altercation between her brother and sister, Nicholas Lyman, 19, and Yvonne Lyman, 22, both of Indianapolis.

That's when the family owned pit bull entered the fray and "turned on all three parties," according to Cpl. Chad Gillenwater of the Hawkins County Sheriff's Department.

Arriving at the home, Gillenwater said he found dents in the siding, a broken storm window and torn screen from the fight, and Yvonne Lyman outside in a "violent and intoxicated state."

The officer found Nicholas Lyman and Christina Lyman inside. Both appeared to have been drinking as well.

All three Lymans were suffering from dog bites and had to be taken to the emergency room for treatment.

Nicholas and Yvonne Lyman were charged with domestic violence assault. Yvonne Lyman also was charged with disorderly conduct. They face a Jan. 12 arraignment in Hawkins County Sessions Court.

No action was taken against the dog.


TOPICS: Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: breedofpeace; goodwithchildren; lovinghome; pitbull; pitbulldog; preciouspet
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One question. What in the hell is a pit bulldog? Pit Bull/Bulldog mix? I also see it referred to as a pit bull?

Or was is Bull@#%t reporting? Or dog@#$t reporting? Or bulldog@#^t reporting? It IS the AP.......

1 posted on 12/29/2004 10:33:29 PM PST by Dan from Michigan
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To: Dan from Michigan

Sounds like the kind of family that definitely should NOT own a pit bull.


2 posted on 12/29/2004 10:35:17 PM PST by clee1 (Islam is a deadly plague; liberalism is the AIDS virus that prevents us from defending ourselves.)
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To: clee1

Sounds like the dog saved them from themselves


3 posted on 12/29/2004 10:35:56 PM PST by Mo1 (Should be called Oil for Fraud and not Oil for Food)
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To: Dan from Michigan

But had the dog been drinking?

Sounds like he was the only one sober at this party...


4 posted on 12/29/2004 10:37:20 PM PST by Mr Rogers
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To: dennisw; Lijahsbubbe; aculeus; dighton; martin_fierro; Tijeras_Slim; Squantos
A family fight turned uglier when their pet pit bulldog joined the brawl.

One big happy family ping. No middle names mentioned.

5 posted on 12/29/2004 10:41:12 PM PST by Thinkin' Gal
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To: Dan from Michigan

The dog had a PETA lawyer and will not be charged.


6 posted on 12/29/2004 10:42:52 PM PST by REDWOOD99
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To: Dan from Michigan

It's in the socialist dictionary right under Assault Rifle......:oP


7 posted on 12/29/2004 10:43:46 PM PST by Squantos (Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet. ©)
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To: Thinkin' Gal

Hmmmmm dent in the siding....dare I suggest a "trailer" ?


8 posted on 12/29/2004 10:44:37 PM PST by Squantos (Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet. ©)
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To: Dan from Michigan

LOL


9 posted on 12/29/2004 10:45:14 PM PST by Drango (A liberal's compassion is limited only by the size of someone else's wallet.)
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To: Mr Rogers

My point entirely.


10 posted on 12/29/2004 10:45:44 PM PST by clee1 (Islam is a deadly plague; liberalism is the AIDS virus that prevents us from defending ourselves.)
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To: Dan from Michigan

I remember when my newfie was a 90 lb puppy attempting to get in between me and my brother when I was 18 and my brother 16. We were just screwing around and I double legged him down and Duke decided he had had enough.

It was interesting for a couple of minutes. He wasnt really attempting to bite me or him, just break it up.


11 posted on 12/29/2004 10:46:34 PM PST by MikefromOhio (11 days until I can leave Iraq and stop selling hot dogs in Baghdad....and boycotting boycotts)
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No action was taken against the dog.

This is the first time I've ever read that a Pit was found innocent. At least the dog kept those morons from killing each other, although the dog may not be there to save them from themselves the next time.

12 posted on 12/29/2004 10:46:41 PM PST by xJones
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To: Dan from Michigan

Where's a $100 bill when you need one?


13 posted on 12/29/2004 10:47:41 PM PST by Old Professer (When the fear of dying no longer obtains no act is unimaginable.)
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To: Dan from Michigan
What in the hell is a pit bulldog? Pit Bull/Bulldog mix? I also see it referred to as a pit bull?

I think it's Pit Bull Terrier Dog, dog.

14 posted on 12/29/2004 10:48:37 PM PST by Larry Lucido
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To: Dan from Michigan

The dog is the smartest member of the family.
It was the only sober one there, and tried to break up the fighting.


15 posted on 12/29/2004 10:50:25 PM PST by Manic_Episode (OUT OF ORDER)
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To: Squantos
Hmmmmm dent in the siding....dare I suggest a "trailer" ?

Are you suggesting that this might not have happened in an upscale neighborhood?

`:-D

16 posted on 12/29/2004 10:51:04 PM PST by Thinkin' Gal
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To: Old Professer

I'm guessing these folks would go for well under $100...heck, a pint of Thunderbird would suffice!


17 posted on 12/29/2004 10:55:50 PM PST by Mr Rogers
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To: Dan from Michigan
What's with you and dogs tonight, anyway?
18 posted on 12/29/2004 10:56:14 PM PST by Larry Lucido
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To: Thinkin' Gal

The only thing missin is the mention of a jug of thunderbird and it's a lock !


19 posted on 12/29/2004 10:58:10 PM PST by Squantos (Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet. ©)
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To: Squantos

I'm glad I've switched over to FRs late-night gig. Either the West Coast Freepers are a real fun lot, or the East Coasters are sauced up big time, LOL.


20 posted on 12/29/2004 11:03:29 PM PST by Thinkin' Gal
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