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Pit bulls kill miniature horse given to child with cancer
Associated Press ^ | Oct. 24, 2007 | Associated Press

Posted on 10/24/2007 6:51:47 PM PDT by Dubya

AMARILLO — A miniature horse given to a boy with brain cancer by the Make-A-Wish Foundation was killed by a pair of pit bulls who were found roaming in his yard, authorities said.

The 31-inch tall horse, Anniversary, was donated by the foundation to 3-year-old Christian Vasquez in late August.

Christian, who was diagnosed in January with a malignant form of brain cancer, received a pull cart, a blanket, a halter and a bridle set from the foundation on Saturday, said Jelaine Workman, executive director for the foundation's Amarillo chapter.

Two days later, Anniversary was found dead on his property in Pampa by Christian's father, Raul Vasquez. The father was nearly attacked by the dogs but managed to climb a tree and call 911 on his cell phone.

One of the dogs was captured by authorities and remains in custody at the Pampa animal pound, while the other escaped and remained on the loose, Gray County Sheriff Don Copeland said.

"I was scared to death," said Raul Vasquez, 41. "They killed Anniversary, and I thought they would kill me too."

It was unclear how the dogs entered the property, which is surrounded by a 4 1/2 -foot-high fence.

Workman said the foundation won't be able to supply a second horse but was getting calls from residents who wanted to donate money for a new one. Anniversary cost $1,300, and the foundation included free feed, training and veterinary care for a year in its gift.

"This horse was beautiful," Workman said. "It just makes me angry that people allow their dogs to run on the loose."


TOPICS: Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: evilbreed; evildogs; ghettodogs; nomorepitbulls; pitbull; pitbulls
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To: MEG33

I want to think the same, but I’d bet the owner won’t do that.


21 posted on 10/25/2007 6:20:14 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (DC scandals. Republicans address them, Democrats reelect them. (Tom De Lay 8/30/07))
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Cute horse. What a terrible thing to happen to this family.

22 posted on 10/25/2007 6:24:45 AM PDT by RMDupree (I'm not really here.)
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To: org.whodat

Most Pitt bull owners are just sick people!
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They allow students at Pitt now to own bulls?


23 posted on 10/25/2007 7:45:36 AM PDT by dmz
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To: sarasmom

Shoot the damned dogs, and make the owner pay for another minature horse.


24 posted on 10/25/2007 8:00:56 AM PDT by Northern Yankee (Freedom Needs A Soldier)
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To: Max in Utah

“My son in law just gave my daughter a puppy— half bulldog, half pit bull. They have two small boys and another on the way. I think he needs his head examined.”

He should. That is neglent parenting. These dogs have a higher potential for violence than most and can be ferocious.


25 posted on 10/25/2007 2:16:01 PM PDT by SmoothTalker
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To: sarasmom

Right on!


26 posted on 10/26/2007 11:55:47 AM PDT by darthyorktown (Support the President and our Troops!)
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To: HuntsvilleTxVeteran
But, But they are good dogs, whiner countdown ...

Yup, and probably love horse meat (incidentally, it is the major component in many dogfood brands).

27 posted on 10/26/2007 12:16:44 PM PDT by meandog (I'm one of the FEW and the BRAVE FReepers still supporting John McCain)
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