Man Strangles Rabid Pit Bull

AP ^ | September 5, 2003

[Shermy]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Will Stewart says he didn't have a choice in strangling a 6-month-old pit bull-mix puppy.

The puppy that wasn't known to be aggressive suddenly turned violent last week. The dog bit or scratched four adults and two children in an Indian Trail neighborhood and was later found to be rabid.

Stewart says the dog, Jake, went crazy. He says after the dog bit the children and his wife, he had to act.

He called the dog, which he thinks weighed between 50 and 60 pounds, and pinned him to the ground. Stewart says he couldn't wait for animal control to arrive, so he strangled the dog as he and the dog's owner held him down.

The Stewarts, the couple who owned Jake and their two children -- all of whom Jake bit or scratched -- have begun the painful and expensive treatment for rabies. Stewart says his first treatment involved seven shots, and he has four more appointments for additional shots.

[MineralMan]

"What would you recommend to someone who has never fired a weapon, but needs to eliminate a badger?"

Hi, sorry to be so late in answering. Badgers can be very dangerous. If this one is a genuine problem, you're best off with professional help. As an alternative, find a friend or relative who does have firearms experience. Do not attempt to take on this critter on your own.

[ffusco]

Sorry to hear that. Thanks.

[Protagoras]

But, it's a free country. (I think.)

No it's not. But this isn't the issue to judge it by. Putting your neighbors in danger isn't a freedom.

[Protagoras]

What a surprise, you have dangerous animal. Maybe you can train him to nuke a few million people.

Got any more macho tendencies?

[Protagoras]

I will accept the responsibility and consequences.

Consequences should be the same as the victim. Dead child, dead dog owner.

[Snowy]

Pit bulls are no worse than many other breeds. In fact, it is the indoor breeds that are most likely to bite.

Any breed can and will bite, but only some breeds are capable of mauling.

[Snowy]

Below is a link to the American Rottweiler Club. It is very interesting reading. Among the topics covered are "HOW TO RESPOND TO A DOG BITE INCIDENT IN YOUR COMMUNITY" and "What you can do before an incident occurs." They also include press release forms where you just have to fill in a few blanks.

http://www.amrottclub.org/dogbite.htm

[Snowy]

Sorry to hear about your cat. :( We had to put ours down over a year ago and I still get moist eyes thinking about her.

[Doctor Stochastic]

For Reference

[ModernDayCato]

Wow..how profound. Can you sew it on a pillow, or perhaps tatoo it on your @ss?

[ModernDayCato]

We have 5 puppies coming to our home for fostering tonite. They are chocolate lab/staffordshire terrier mixes. I just put a new kennel together in the basement. Should be a lot of fun.

[Protagoras]

So I guess that means you aren't willing to take the consequences of your dangerous animals actions? I guess you were just kidding.

The only thing on your ass is a target.

[Protagoras]

Should be a lot of fun.

What's for dinner? Neighbor children?

[ffusco]

"What a surprise, you have dangerous animal. Maybe you can train him to nuke a few million people."- Protagoras wrote

My dog, Betty, prefers to lie on the sofa all day.

As for "macho" tendencies: Sure, I love Mom, apple pie, the USA, restoring muscle cars, riding motorcycles, shooting guns, fireworks, the US Armed Forces, restoring my victorian home, BBQ, long-haired women, animals, and hanging with my friends, in no particular order.

How about you, Nancy?

[Protagoras]

How about you,

I enjoy watching boys with a small organ complexes try to make up for it by acting macho.

[ffusco]

Aw, now you've hurt my feelings.

[ffusco]

You remind me of an old flame named Jill, we debated constantly (even choosing a movie became a great moral dilemma) I was crazy about her.

You are a girl, right?

[ffusco]

I think you are right about Rotties. They originated from Rottweil, Germany and were originally bred by the Romans.

[Protagoras]

No son, I'm just a guy old enough to be your father who has seen what the tough guys look like when the chips are down.

But I'm glad you are crazy about me.

[ffusco]

"I enjoy watching boys with a small organ complexes try to make up for it by acting macho."- Protagoras wrote

Oh the shame of having a tiny Pancreas!