I spent Mar till July recovering from an encounter with a pit bull. I was walking my Great Dane when we encountered a Pit Bull off the leash. I was able to keep the dogs apart (my Dane was on a leash) but I wound up severing all four tendons in my right hand from the stress place on the hand. Most painful and lengthy recovery I’ve ever had including two neck fusions and a shoulder repair. As my surgeon said, I’ve lived an active life.
We’ve given up on walking our dogs since no one seems to follow the leash laws.
2nd degree murder?
That would imply he intentionally “sicked” the dog on her, though it was not premeditated.
Personally, I’m all for first degree manslaughter in a case like this.
Euthanize all Pit Bulls.
Murder?
I think the couple in San Francisco, a few years back, were convicted of manslaughter.
Murder is intent.
Manslaughter is negligence...
I think pit bulls should be bred out of existence. There are too many of these tragedies.
I’m sad for the poor lady,but heartened by the fact that the”BLAME” for this tragedy was fixedd Properly on the dog’s Owner!!!
This case begs the question what is considered reasonable restraint when it comes to dogs in general?
Is having a fence with a beware of dog sign enough?
Would an invisible fence count?
How high must the fence be to be considered reasonable? Must dogs be on a chain if outside in their yard?
Must dogs be kept inside a kennel?
Containment, aka Control, is a basic principle of responsible dog ownership.
While the principle applies to all dogs, it must be tailored to suit the specific dog.
As this case shows it is not the fact of having a fence that is important,
it is having a fence high enough to contain your specific dog.
Your right to own a dog does not extend to the line where it deprives others
of their right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
If you deprive others of their rights,
whether you’re a ne’er-do-well or a ‘good’ person,
whether you do so on purpose or through ignorance,
you will be, and should be, punished in a manner
that reflects the seriousness of your actions.
A careless, self-centered idiot who ruined so many lives.
Prayers for them all.