I saw this story on TV and of course it was very disturbing to me as all
dog attacks are.

I certainly don't have the answer other than they were dog aggressive
dogs bent on killing the JRT. How that transgressed to attacking a
woman in her bed I have no idea. I think to say the least poor breeding
is to blame, failure to contain the dogs, and lack of training.

I believe I saw the story on Headline News/CNN? They also had a
spokesperson from the ASPCA. The newsperson inquired of the ASPCA
should there be a breed ban on Pit Bulls? She said no, of course not,
but she did advocate spaying and neutering all dogs that are not in the
show ring. All breeds.

They then showed a flawed report IMO of deaths caused by dogs. It must
have been over a long period of time because at least one of the deaths
caused by a (Doberman) was in 1982. The following numbers are from
memory so.....
Dobermans 3
GSD's 7
Pit Bulls 98
Those were numbers put up by the TV anchor. She did not quote the
source, if she did I missed it. Uhhhh, by the way whatever happened to
Chows, Rotts, etc. why weren't they on the list? No offense to owners
of those breeds.

The ASPCA rep attempted to say that the numbers were flawed and one of
the reasons PBT's and PBT mixes ranked so highly is because they are so
popular today. The rep indicated that PBT's are wonderful dogs if raised
correctly. I would like to have heard that genetically they can be
damaged due to bad breeding for all the wrong reasons. It was only a
few minute interview so I assume the ASPCA rep just did her best.

The newswoman announced that there was a poll posted on their website
and we could vote on whether we believe there should be a breed ban. I
believe I was watching Headline News which is in the CNN family? I have
not looked for the poll yet, but if anyone comes across it before I do.
Please share as I would like to vote. I would also like to be advised
of the results in case I miss it.

The ASPCA rep said that 98 percent of dog attacks are by intact dogs. I
was really surprised by that. I do not know if she meant fatalaties or
dog bites, either way it certainly does make a good case for spaying and
neutering your dog. Even if the numbers are not correct.



Be Free.....Judy