T.O. woman, 29, facing charges in pit bull attack

CTV.ca News ^ | March 13 2006 | CTV.ca News

[Wristpin]

T.O. woman, 29, facing charges in pit bull attack CTV.ca News

A 29-year-old Toronto woman appeared in court over the weekend to face charges under Ontario's new pit bull laws after her dog was allegedly involved in a vicious February attack.

It is alleged that the woman's pit bull attacked another dog and its owner on February 14, 2006.

The incident happened in the Danforth Road and Midland Avenue area after the accused allegedly was walking her dog without a leash or muzzle, a Toronto Police Service press release said Monday.

Contrary to the release, initial police statements in February suggested the woman did have her pit bull on a leash and muzzle but that the dog broke free from her.

At that time, police said the woman tried to subdue the pit bull but that during the struggle the dog's muzzle came off.

[Wristpin]

Weekly Dog of Pieces mauling.

[LasVegasMac]

All "Pit Bull's must die now" posters....here is another chance to vent.........

please add your opinions.

[umgud]

These are safe, peaceful dogs. These stories we hear about every few days are the exception, not the rule. (yeah, right)

[Skooz]

Smoky Backroom before I wake up tomorrow.

[Wristpin]

I feel bad for the owner of the shih-tzu, having to watch his dog murdered.

[MaryFromMichigan]

OK, anyone click on this just to see what a "T.O. woman" was?
I should have known, being from a border state and all.
Just been a long day, I guess.

[Free ThinkerNY]

"Human meat is fun to eat!"

[LasVegasMac]

Pretty lame so far...........

[seacapn]

I have no problems with properly-raised pit bulls with responsible owners. But the last time a stray pit bull came wandering up into my property, chasing around my geese, I didn't hesitate to shoot it. As far as dogs go, they are very easy to brutalize by sloppy or malicious owners. And sad to say, unlike other breeds of dog, they just don't get the benefit of the doubt when we cross paths. The guy who lived down the road from me (before he was incarcerated) used to breed them for dogfights. When abused, they become dangerous machines. That being said, responsible ownership is certainly possible. I just wish I saw it more often.

[umgud]

Yeah, that's gotta be pretty traumatizing. I see zero use or need for these pits (and a few others).

[LasVegasMac]

A very coherent and thought out statement. Well said.

[Apercu]

Dang!Terrell Owens just can't stay out of trouble.

[LasVegasMac]

Dang!Terrell Owens just can't stay out of trouble.

LOL

T.O. is coming face to face with the Big Tuna.

I know where my money is.

[HuntsvilleTxVeteran]

I clicked on this thread because of T.O.. LOL

[taxcontrol]

T.O. is Canadian shorthand for Toronto, Ontario.

[Wristpin]

Except that it discounts the entire purpose of the breed...Fighting and killing.

[Jorge]

yawn. Boring. Until one mauls you of course.

[dirtydanusa]

"They are safe peaceful dogs???"

Thats funny, so are Labrador retrievers, but you never hear of them ripping poor FiFi to shreads.

[HuntsvilleTxVeteran]

Anybody who does not keep their animals under complete control 24/7 are bad.

[muleskinner]

Pit Bulls have the genes of the White Terrier, which were considered such a public health hazard in England in the 1800's, they were ordered to be rubbed out. Unfortunately, it lives on in Pit Bulls today.

Pit Bulls ought to be relegated to the zoo.