Originally posted by jackiesdaisy1935
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According to Animal control there is nothing they can do, when Daisy and Perry were attacked, the dog had to have at least 3 or 4 attacks of other dogs before they could do anything. In the meantime my dogs were in the hospital Perry with his fur ripped open and collapsed lungs and Daisy's shoulder ripped open, bone showing and needing surgery. My life has changed forever, I never feel my dogs are safe anymore, I worry constantly, I have to escort them outside, because I'm afraid they will get attacked again. Is this fair?
They returned the dogs to the owners on the very same day with a ticket. This happened in my own fenced backyard...
OMG Jackie, I'm so sorry to hear about this!!!! It's absolutely horrible! Was this something that happened recently?
This may sound a little harsh, but I think officials need to take attacks like these more seriously and punish the people who can't responsibly own a "guardian" breed of dog. I think it's rediculous that they want people to wait until a dangerous dog attacks 3 or 4 times before anyone does anything? 1 attack is enough for me...and if it were on my property...I can't even imagine. I'm fuming at that thought.
This is rediculous!!!! If I'm living in a neighborhood where irresponsible people have vicious dogs...I wouldn't stand by and let them get away with it. I would expect people to take care of their animals and take responsibility of their animal's actions as I would with mine. It isn't fair that anyone should feel afraid for themselves and/or their pets and children in their own neighborhoods. Gini, I too hope you get that petition going. Actions like this need to be addressed before anyone or anything is seriously injured or killed. We will not stand for irresponsible ownership!!! Those people need to be punished!

I agree, it's not directly the dog's fault...but in fact it IS the owners that make a dog bad. It is sad that most "guardian" breeds of dog get a bad rap for it, but it is a fact that certain breeds are chosen by certain people because of their ability to be viscious. However, it's the owners that should be punished and not the dog.