'Like a chainsaw going wild': Tucson man recounts vicious pit bull attack (Tuscon, Dogs of Peace)

jrn.com ^ | Dec. 20, 2013 | Marcelino Benito

[ransomnote]

I watched the video at the link WARNING pools of blood in the kitchen...

The pit bull's owner faces misdemeanor charges: 2 counts of no dog license, 2 counts of no proof of vaccination and 2 counts of biting animal

Really hard to believe ripping his scalp down over one eye, "ripping the bicep off down to the bone" and almost killing him (if the dogs hadn't been distracted by a neighbor) results in misdemeanor charges. I am glad OTHER areas are beginning to bring heftier charges against people whose dogs do this kind of mayhem.

[ViLaLuz]

He will definitely be able to file civil suit.

[Gamecock]

Must be a bit like what the North Korean Dear Leader’s uncle went through a few weeks ago.

[vpintheak]

I am a dog lover and I don’t give a rats-behind what pit-bull lovers tell me. These dogs can and will snap at any second. I’ve seen it.

[RoosterRedux]

I live in a really nice small town neighborhood. But the old lady across the street died and left the house to her granddaughter and her ex-con husband who have a pit bull chained in the backyard.

I always scan the horizon before going into the yard now and always carry (at least a 9mm Glock).

I have reported it to Animal Control but they say there is nothing they can do until there is a first bite.

I have cats. It will be tit for cat.;-)

For every dead cat...one chained up neighbor. I wouldn't dream of killing them.

That's too quick.

And BTW, for those of you who know me to be a devout Christian. Please help me before I...;-)

I have turned my other cheek 3 times so far.

This dog has chased my neighbor's kids such that they moved. He confronted me at my mail box (and I informed the owners), and he has chased another neighbor back to his house.

[varmintman]

There is no possible excuse for keeping pit bulls in an urban or suburban area.

[varmintman]

There is no possible excuse for keeping pit bulls in an urban or suburban area.

[cripplecreek]

The problem is that they’re terriers. My Jack Russell is just as vicious as any pit bull when the kill instinct kicks in but he only weighs 10 or 12 lbs.

We had a serious 2 round fight in the living room last night between the Jack Russell and the Corgi mix and he was going for the kill.

[MeshugeMikey]

Dogs of Peace) GOTTA LOVE IT!

[Secret Agent Man]

i would shoot the g-damn neighbor until the gun wouldn’t cycle.

[NonValueAdded]

Could have been worse; there could have been 120 of them.

[Dagnabitt]

But these were good dogs, with promising rap careers.

[fwdude]

Dog of peace ping

[USNBandit]

"It was like trying to grab a chainsaw that was going wild,"

Well, that's the problem right there. Grabbing a chainsaw going wild is pretty dumb.

[Jeff Chandler]

IBTPBL
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In Before The Pit Bull Lovers

[Jack Hydrazine]

Pitbull attacks animal control officer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBSUSF0qBJ8

[gura]

I weigh 220lbs, any dog weighing less than that is going down. When it gets tough, be the apex predator.

[theneanderthal]

Push comes to shove, feed it your forearm then unscrew its neck like a mason jar. Been there done that. Dang glad I was wearing layers.

[expat1000]

I didn’t know they are terriers, but you’ve hit the nail on the head. They problem isn’t that a Pit Bull can snap. Chihuahuas can snap and draw blood - seen it happen. Also I’ve had some nasty bites breaking up fights between 10 lb mutts.

The problem with a Pit Bull, Presa Canario or like breeds, if you don’t have a gun on your hip there is no way to stop them before they maim or kill people.

[The_Media_never_lie]

I weigh 220lbs, any dog weighing less than that is going down. When it gets tough, be the apex predator.

A pit bull would have no fear of you, even as big as you are. Your strategy is probably the best, though. I don't doubt you'd win against one pit bull, but you would incur some damage.