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Dog Rips Child From Mother Arms (Rottweiller Kills Girl)
KABC TV 7, Los Angeles ^ | August 2, 2004

Posted on 08/03/2005 10:19:25 AM PDT by Travis McGee

Dog Rips Child From Mother Arms

GLENDALE — A Rottweiller ripped a toddler out of her mother's arms in Glendale, dragged the child up a driveway and mauled her to death, police said today.

The dog, which belongs to the victim's grandparents, pulled the child from her mother's arms about 7 last night in the 2300 block of Via Saldivar, said Sherri Servillo, a Glendale Police Department spokeswoman.

The infant was taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead, Servillo said.

The woman was housesitting for the child's grandparents, Servillo said, adding authorities received a "hysterical 911 call" after the attack.

The dog is being held by Pasadena Animal Control, she said.

The woman holding the child was also holding a hose and watering a lawn when the 150-pound Rottweiler attacked, said Glendale police Sgt. Tom Lorenz, calling it a "horrific and tragic incident" that has shocked crime scene investigators.

He said the dog dragged the infant several feet down the driveway before mauling her. The mother suffered no major injuries.

After being notified of the attack, Glendale police officers went to the place where the victim's father works in Pasadena and drove him to the hospital where his child was pronounced dead, police said.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; US: California
KEYWORDS: baddogcarl; believethemsm; blitheringidiots; breedofpieces; dogattack; glendale; itwasontv; pasadena; peoplearestupid; poorinnocentchild; rottweiller; shootem; whereisambroseat
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To: RinaseaofDs

When my daughter was 3 years-old, my wife and I took her for a walk in the neighborhood. As we were strolling through our townhouse village, she suddenly shot like a cannonball to a huge Rottweiler being walked by a neighbor. I was panicked, and ran after her.

She reached the dog before I did, and playfully began beating him on the head saying "Puppy! Puppy!"

The Rott's reaction was to blink hard every time she busted him on the head. He stoically took his pounding until I picked her up and carried her away.


441 posted on 08/04/2005 8:53:57 AM PDT by Skooz (Political Correctness is the handmaiden of terrorism)
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To: mad puppy

Combination of big dog and stupid owner are deadly.


442 posted on 08/04/2005 8:56:51 AM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Conservatives are from Earth. Liberals are from Uranus.(c))
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To: mad puppy

Don't you hate it when you see an error just after you've touched post.

Combination of big dog and stupid owner IS deadly.

Sheesh


443 posted on 08/04/2005 8:57:57 AM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Conservatives are from Earth. Liberals are from Uranus.(c))
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To: Owl_Eagle

Many a boyfriend has done exactly that.

Of course they usually wait till the mom is out of the house and they are "babysitting".


444 posted on 08/04/2005 8:59:07 AM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Conservatives are from Earth. Liberals are from Uranus.(c))
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To: It's me

Of course I'm defensive you idiot!

I TOLD YOU I'VE RAISED ROTTWEILERS AND SUPPLIED THE MILITARY, POLICE, SEARCH AND RESCUE AND ASSISTANCE DOGS FOR FORTY YEARS WITH THE FINEST DOGS AND YOU ASSWIPES ARE SCREAMING LIKE LITTLE GIRLS AT A BUG OVER SOMETHING YOU DON'T KNOW A DAMNED THING ABOUT, SO PISS OFF!


445 posted on 08/04/2005 9:01:40 AM PDT by the gillman@blacklagoon.com (Google search CFR North American Community.)
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To: proudofthesouth

Breeds have traits but there are always individual differences.

Owner may put up with a crazy Yorki but if it is 150 lbs, crazy is not allowable.


446 posted on 08/04/2005 9:09:19 AM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Conservatives are from Earth. Liberals are from Uranus.(c))
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To: Syds Dad

Rottweilers, Dobermann Pinschers, German Shepherds, etc. make fine dogs. But they need someone who KNOWS how to train and handle a breed which was developed for attack and guard work.

Unfortunately, too many people who purchase dogs haven't the slightest idea how to train or handle them.

When the dog involved is a setter, sheltie or poodle, you have a nuisance. When its a Rottweiler, etc. you have a tragedy.

Also, the individuals who breed these dogs bear some share of responsibility - not always and probably not in most cases. But when a breed becomes overpopular like the Rottweiler is now, there are individuals who get involved in breeding them for the buck and don't really care about the nature of the creatures they are producing.


447 posted on 08/04/2005 9:11:50 AM PDT by ZULU (Fear the government which fears your guns. God, guts, and guns made America great.)
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To: 4rotts

bookmark.


Been a long time since I wanted to read every post.


448 posted on 08/04/2005 9:12:47 AM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Conservatives are from Earth. Liberals are from Uranus.(c))
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To: the gillman@blacklagoon.com

Gee Whiz! Calm-freaking-down.

They are just dogs!

Apparently you have snapped just like the dogs are prone to doing.

I couldn't care one way or another...
Take a breather.


449 posted on 08/04/2005 9:16:23 AM PDT by It's me
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To: Syds Dad
Rottweiler species should be exterminated off the face of the eart.

I heard that a lot of black males commit violent crimes, and commit more murders of every ethnic group than any other ethnicity. Wanna exterminate them, too?

450 posted on 08/04/2005 9:19:14 AM PDT by Teacher317
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To: TASMANIANRED

"Don't you hate it when you see an error just after you've touched post."

Yes. But of course that has never happened to me... NOT.
Just because FR forces me to hit 'preview' doesn't mean I have to preview.


451 posted on 08/04/2005 9:42:09 AM PDT by mad puppy ( "He's with me!" And I'm with W.)
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To: Teacher317

I think Muslims shoulds be exterminated off the face of the earth.

Muslims and Rottweilers.


452 posted on 08/04/2005 9:53:40 AM PDT by Syds Dad
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To: Syds Dad

And dads of Syds, too.


453 posted on 08/04/2005 9:56:47 AM PDT by the gillman@blacklagoon.com (Google search CFR North American Community.)
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To: kstewskis

I want your dog :)

Why can't people just cuddle up with dogs like that?


454 posted on 08/04/2005 10:02:55 AM PDT by SaintDismas (Jest becuz you put yer boots in the oven, don't make it bread)
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To: N3WBI3
HOw was the mother not injured? I would have been all over that dog..

Most people react to lethal force, or real danger, with panic. 10 to 1 she just stood there screaming, frozen by sheer terror.

99% of the population never considers what they would do if faced with extraordinary circumstances, so they are unable to think when the "unthinkable" happens.

455 posted on 08/04/2005 10:30:29 AM PDT by xsrdx (Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas)
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To: N3WBI3
HOw was the mother not injured? I would have been all over that dog..

Most people react to lethal force, or real danger, with panic. 10 to 1 she just stood there screaming, frozen by sheer terror.

99% of the population never considers what they would do if faced with extraordinary circumstances, so they are unable to think when the "unthinkable" happens.

456 posted on 08/04/2005 10:30:41 AM PDT by xsrdx (Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas)
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To: Westlander
I am quite aware of Labradoodles, Goldendoodles, etc. My wife and I raise them. I just didn't understand your commment about them mauling someone. They are gentle, loving dogs by nature.
457 posted on 08/04/2005 10:52:25 AM PDT by Ignatz (Gravity: It's not just a good idea, it's the law.)
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To: Syds Dad

"I think Muslims shoulds be exterminated off the face of the earth.

Muslims and Rottweilers. "


Anybody else?


458 posted on 08/04/2005 11:06:25 AM PDT by Kokojmudd (Outsource Federal Judiciary and US Senate to India, NOW!)
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To: mad puppy

It'll catch spelling errors but not grammar.


459 posted on 08/04/2005 12:36:33 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Conservatives are from Earth. Liberals are from Uranus.(c))
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To: China Clipper

Dachsund killed a new born here several years ago.


460 posted on 08/04/2005 12:52:15 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Conservatives are from Earth. Liberals are from Uranus.(c))
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