2 pit bulls maul Minneapolis mail carrier

Minneapols Star and Sickle ^ | July 29, 2010 | Abby Simons

[grey_whiskers]

Mail carrier Bryan Bloomquist survived a harrowing attack by two pit bulls, with help from neighbors and police who killed the dogs.

The adversarial relationship between mail carriers and dogs is well-known.

But as two pit bulls tore relentlessly into Bryan Bloomquist's arms and legs outside a north Minneapolis house Tuesday, the mail carrier didn't think about clichés. He thought about dying.

"I had no fight left in me at that point," said Bloomquist, a 6-foot 3-inch, 300-pound Iraq war veteran said from his hospital bed Wednesday. "I thought it was over."

[KDD]

Sometimes s#*t happens.

[allmendream]

My dog (a Bull Mastiff) was staying with my brother, and her sweet natured mother.

The postman carries dog treats and mom-dog was always happy to see him, take a treat and a pat on the head. When the postman saw TWO dogs, he gave them both treats, gave Val a pat on the head, and pulled back his arm in terror from my dog. Treat or no, no arms allowed within the fence-line!

The problem with many pit bull owners is that, in response to the sometimes irrational fear and hatred of their preferred breed of dog; they often form their own irrational opinion of the likelihood and potential from harm from their dog; i.e. they dismiss the possibility.

I know that my breed of dog is more likely to be aggressive, and MUCH more dangerous when engaged in aggression; than most other breeds of dog. As such I take precautions that someone who has deluded themselves minimizing the danger would not.

[LongElegantLegs]

I suppose I’ve whined at you enough for one night. :-)

I like daschunds.

[onona]

Ha ha, that is a good one. I forgot all about the history. Thanks for my laugh of the day !

[NucSubs]

Actually, considering how rare it is compared to pit bulls, yeah, it is more newsworthy.

[NucSubs]

I’m not interested in opinions. I deal in facts.

[SgtBob]

I am! ;-)>