i think you posted to the wrong thread ;)
It's weird because I was reading to my daughter about that horrible pitbull incident, had that thread open.
Oh well. Thanks and hope to see you on a cheerier thread. I told my daughter she ought to think about defending herself if she gets attacked when she's out in parks walking. The best thing I came up with for myself since I don't carry was to go for their eyes with something, even claw with my fingers. May not get that chance though. Should be pretty deadly though.