More Problems with Pit Bulls — And Their Owners
Remembering the encounter we had last December in Fort Greene Park with a pit bull, a reader sent in this harrowing tale: “A guy was walking down my block the other night with his pit bull–and the dog (while on the leash) attacked a cat that lives across the street and tore it to pieces…
Remembering the encounter we had last December in Fort Greene Park with a pit bull, a reader sent in this harrowing tale: “A guy was walking down my block the other night with his pit bull–and the dog (while on the leash) attacked a cat that lives across the street and tore it to pieces in front of several witnesses,” she writes. “The police were called–arrived and did…nothing. They said unless it was a person nothing could be done.” That’s what we were told at the time as well. Seems crazy. What would someone be charged with for shooting a cat with a gun? Same thing, ain’t it?
Last two times I experienced a pit bull attack,the first was dumb white chick owner, the second dumb black guy owner.
The common denominator here is lack of IQ, not race or gender.
Hey Nokilissa, I’m glad.
there are of course, white guys that fight pit bulls too, but those guys tend not to live in fort greene.
ugh. this AGAIN!?
*rob*
Why yes, iz. I, however have decided to change tactics and instead of owning a protective animal, have taken into my home several ungrateful but vicious attack cats.
Joking aside, I’m not sure why pit bulls seems to be involved in such a high percentage of attacks- whether its poor training or a genetic issue. The Norwich terriers also have the locking jaws and although adorable, as they get older they get more irritable it seems. My neighbor’s dog, a pit bull-who I sometimes let out when they come home late, is a sweetheart and a rescued dog. He’s uber-exuberant and the most vicious thing he’s ever done to me is accidentally crack my jaw in an effort to kiss me.
I’m wondering, however, how was it that the schmuck of an owner either did not or could not control the dog. It was on a leash- seems to me they intentionally let the dog rip the cat to shreds out of some sadistic sick idea of fun.
The swine flu outbreak is also black people’s fault. Or white people’s fault. Or black and white pigs’ fault.
“Sorry, What. We didn’t mention–nor do we even know, as the emailer didn’t mention–the race of the owner. Call it “Irresponsibility Warfare” if you like.”
Oh No Brownstoner! There is no benefit to this story just a Covert Allegory Claptrap!
Your previous story ‘Remembering the encounter we had last December in Fort Greene Park with a pit bull” was tinged with Covert Race/Class Bullshit and now this???!!!
Come on Brownstoner knock this shit off! Remember you have to live with the “Pitbull owners” after the collapse of the Mutant Asset Bubble.
The What
Someday this war is gonna end…
Dave, please see my second comment, anticipating your response. Lord Baby Jesus, why do you NEVER listen to me?
Iz, you just made my day.
Pit bulls aren’t the problem and they surely aren’t a “menace”. People who don’t know how to train their dogs properly are the problem.
As a side note, and please don’t accuse me of blaming the victim because I’m not – I have two cats myself and would hate to see one torn up by a dog – but it’s a good idea to keep cats indoors. They live statistically much longer, healthier lives than outdoor cats.