Duncanville will attempt to get legislation passed banning pit bulls

Pibble, says:

Why would you attempt to do something that does not reduce dog bites?

Every major Canine Organization and Professional involved with Canine/Human Interaction is opposed to BSL. http://www.animalfarmfoundation.org/t...

[quote] The Experts agree breed specific legislation will not result in a successful approach to community dog-bite prevention.[/quote]

Here are the Stats for Texas http://www.nationalcanineresearchcoun...

[quote]Over the past 43 years (1965 - 2007) there have been 58 fatal dog attacks in Texas, or an average of one to two fatal attacks per year.

Texas is the second most populous state in the country, yet Texas has the same amount of dog attack fatalities as California (most populous state in the country).

At least 17 different breeds/types of dogs have been identified as participating in a fatal attack in Texas.[/quote]

[quote]Furthermore, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:

In 2005, one hundred and ninety-seven (197) Texas children died as a result of maltreatment (abuse or neglect).

In a SINGLE YEAR, 2005, nearly FIVE TIMES as many Texas children died from maltreatment (abuse or neglect) than the TOTAL from ALL dog attacks in Texas over the past 43 years. [/quote]

Mayor Burton, I think there is a bigger problem than dogs,ANY dogs!

Why not enforce existing laws..(leash/license) and prosecute ALL dog owners who don`t comply.

Target irresponsible owners of ALL dogs and leave responsible owners of ALL dogs alone.

I think you`ll have trouble identifying the "Pit Bulls"

Find the "Pit Bull" in this test. http://www.understand-a-bull.com/Find...

Why take the difficult costly approach that doesn`t work? Responsible owners will fight you in the courts to protect their innocent dogs and rightly so.

They`re getting very tired of this non working knee-jerk reaction by politicians.

Please take the time to educate yourselves on the dogs known as "Pit Bulls" http://www.animalfarmfoundation.org/s...

Listen to the experts. http://www.animalfarmfoundation.org/p... BSL does not work to reduce dog bites.

and learn from the mistakes of others.

The Netherlands has just removed a 15 Yr Ban on the dogs known as "pit bulls" because it did not reduce dog bites. http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/0...

xdavidwattsx, says:

All pit bulls should be shot dead on sight.

Right, Pibble?

hellofromfw, says:

I hope this passes. Maybe other North Texas cities will follow. Those dogs are awful and so are their dunderhead owners.

Kay, says:

Before I can respond to any specific post I gotta say this: "PIT BULL" IS NOT A BREED! Write it on the blackboard 100 times....."Pit Bull" is NOT a BREED!

Kay, says:

Scott Doyle..... :o)

Kay, says:

Pavel,

Yes, the "breed" was long-ago bred to be a killer.....but not of HUMANS.

http://www.understand-a-bull.com/

Kay, says:

Pibble,

What an excellent informative post!!!

I no longer have the patience to provide so much information, I'm awfully glad you do/did.

Here's another great link for everyone, if they are interested in legit "doggie info" about this bad rap:

http://www.badrap.org/rescue/myths.cfm

Kay

Kay, says:

hellofromfw,

....speaking of dunderheads...

Kay, says:

'PIT BULL' FACTS vs LEGENDs/MYTHs

http://www.austinlostpets.com/kidskor...

xdavidwattsx, says:

When's the last time a poodle ever mauled someone to death?

I'm just sayin.

Kay, says:

david...

Is this book at your library? SUGGESTED READING:

"The Pit Bull Placebo" http://www.fataldogattacks.com/

Kay, says:

Jason,

:)

Can't say any longer that I'm a "Yellow Dog Democrat" but I would vote for ANY DOG over 99.9% of today's politicians!

Kay, says:

Hello Duncanville.....can you say "Farmers Branch"??

From the internet: "MYTH: Pit bulls bite more people than any other breed. FACT: It is hard to pin down, as accurate records by breed are seldom kept. Those records available show what a myth this is. Farmers Branch, Texas, a suburb of Dallas, has kept accurate records since 1980. During a 7 year period from 1980 through 1987, this is what was recorded. Total bites: 1,593. Pit bulls: 30 bites, or 1.89% of the total. Other studies tend to show the same results and because of so many mongrels that have similar features to the American Pit Bull Terrier, it seems reasonable to assume that the figures are actually much lower."

Kay, says:

Chris, Yes, 'tis interesting the politician's/politicians' selective memory/memories, I agree.

Kay, says:

Scott Doyle

Kay's offspring had nothing to do with it. :)

Signed: The Little Red Hen

Kay, says:

Scott Doyle,

Not to worry.... actually not that many issues will get me on the soapbox (or snorting, pawing the dirt and charging the red cape) thesedays.

DC, says:

So with 7 bites in half of the year on people or animals, it looks like humans or animals are about as likely to get bitten by a dog that might or might not be a pit bull as they are to get raped in Duncanville.

http://www.cityrating.com/citycrime.a...

Hey, Duncanville: leave the dogs alone and start doing something about the raping out there!

Kay, says:

DC

Yes!!!

Kay, says:

Scott Doyle...It's a good thing you included a link to the bald guy, I had no idea what you were talking about. Never heard of him BTW. Don't watch much TV since my antenna starting dropping parts off itself. Reception wasn't that great before that, but now it's worse than when TV first began in my area back in the early 1950s....(Black and white, mostly "snow"). Sometimes a picture, sometimes audio and on a really good day both fade in and out along with the color.

Kay, says:

Scott Doyle, I know... ;o) BTW I have grandchildren in their 20's.

You wanna talk r-e-a-l-l-y "old times", my great-grandmother & great-grandfather traveled with their oldest kids (of 10 eventually) in a COVERED-WAGON from Tennessee.

Me, I just remember in the '40s when we only had RADIO.. and then in the 50s came TV but only in B/W and only had shows at night. The rest of the time there was just a "test pattern" on the screen. ;o)

All cars were "stick-shift" when I learned to drive. I then drove 50 long years without having an accident. (Then only because some r-e-a-l-l-y o-l-d lady turned right smack dab in front of me on a green light).

But I digress.....sorry 'bout that.

Pibble, says:

Standard Poodle kills puppy.... Picked up by one local Paper

http://www.stowsentry.com/news/articl...

Media Bias http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/08... [quote]National Canine Research Council Examines the Pit Bull Paparazzi: Fear vs. Fact

A study by the National Canine Research Council reveals biased reporting by the media, its devastating consequences for dogs and the toll it takes on public safety.

Slanesville, WV (PRWEB) August 25, 2007 -- A study by the National Canine Research Council reveals biased reporting by the media, its devastating consequences for dogs and the toll it takes on public safety.

Consider how the media reported four incidents that happened between August 18th and August 21st:

Clearly a fatal attack by an unremarkable breed is not nearly as newsworthy as a non-fatal attack by a Pit bull August 18, 2007 - A Labrador mix attacked a 70-year-old man sending him to the hospital in critical condition. Police officers arrived at the scene and the dog was shot after charging the officers.

This incident was reported in ONE (1) article and only in the local paper.

August 19, 2007 - A 16-month old child received fatal head and neck injuries after being attacked by a mixed breed dog.

This attack was reported TWO (2) times by the local paper only.

August 20, 2007 - A 6-year-old boy is hospitalized after having his ear torn off and receiving severe bites to the head by a medium-sized mixed breed dog.

This attack was reported in ONE (1) article and only in the local paper.

August 21, 2007 - A 59-year-old woman was attacked in her home by two Pit bulls and was hospitalized with severe injuries.

This attack was reported in over two hundred and thirty (230) articles in national and international newspapers, as well as major television news networks, including CNN, MSNBC and FOX.

"Clearly a fatal attack by an unremarkable breed is not nearly as newsworthy as a non-fatal attack by a Pit bull," says Karen Delise, researcher for the National Canine Research Council.

The National Canine Research Council reports that people routinely cite media coverage as "proof" that pit bulls are more dangerous than other dogs. Delise says costly and ineffective public policy decisions are being made on the basis of such "proof". While this biased reporting is not only lethal to an entire population of dogs; sensationalized media coverage endangers the public by misleading them about the real factors in canine aggression.

About The National Canine Research Council The National Canine Research Council investigates all reported cases of fatal dog attacks in the United States. Serious analysis and discussion of canine aggression cannot be conducted from information acquired from media sources.

For accurate and in depth information on verified cases of fatal dog attacks and the circumstances contributing to these incidents, please go to the National Canine Research Council at: www.nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com [/quote]

Kay, says:

Jason,

Thanks ever so much, but honestly, I'm not frothing... (maybe I dribbled some tapioca pudding on my chin?)

You know, you brought up an interesting thing...Since the doggies/kitties don't get that phone call upon booking, the pound should HAVE to list each and every pickup ONLINE before the close of the day! Everyday!

No doubt about it, this world awareness stuff keeps me taking my blood pressure meds!

And that vice....I have one already... it's Tapioca Pudding! ;)

xdavidwattsx, says:

People who are obsessed with pit bulls are really boring.

Snooze.

And I repeat, when's the last time a poodle ever mauled someone to death? Let's get a little perspective here.

jtmbls, says:

Oh! So the police actually do shoot other breeds when being charged by them??? Amazing! So perhaps this assumed bias isn't a bias after all. Charging dog = dead dog. And perhaps an injured thug as a bonus. These dog owners have fianlly learned how to play "the breed card" like the "race card" as well as the "not my child" card.

As soon as we figure out how to keep all the stupid people on the planet from procreating and owning pets, all will be right with the world. Please wake me when all the morons are gone.

Kay, says:

Rawlins,

I'm so glad you decided not to avoid this. Sometimes saying nothing is read as consent/no objection. Perhaps folks just haven't been vocal enough in the past to news like this. Of course it could be we just don't hear of it...

It may be a fairly well documented fact that animal abusers are the ones that sooner or later abuse people. (Before anyone asks: No, I don't have the documentation, and no I'm not gonna look it up for you.) I'd have a hard time classifying this group as "good people", but I do understand what you mean.

Interesting about Honey, Rawlins. She sounds delightful. All my doggies are part White German Shepherd-Red Chow Mix. I used to think the (now) oldest one was part coyote too. I didn't take myself seriously, tho, but the thought did cross my mind many times. She's the right color, and her eyes are closer-set than the others - maybe it's because she is built slimmer?

BTW, If I'm ever in your neighborhood, I'm gonna knock on your door too, to see if Honey can come out and play. :o)

DC, says:

So that rape line holds pretty steady:

http://duncanville.areaconnect.com/cr...

12 rapes in 2006 BUT 10 SUPPOSED PIT BULL ATTACKS in 2007??!<@ OMFGG CALL THE INTERNETZ!!!

Exactly, let's get some perspective here.

Kay, says:

David,

If you'd READ the comments and check out the links instead of just complaining you wouldn't have to keep repeating yourself. But if you're sooooooooo bored you should ask yourself why are you on this thread at all???

Kay, says:

Pibble,

Even tho this person is in Canada, it's obviously the same everywhere...

(They said:) The media picks and chooses its stories, not because they contain facts vital to the public, but for their ability to attract readers/viewers/listeners which, in turn, allows them to claim higher ratings, and charge more for advertising space. It's business. Plain and simple. We've been told outright, "If it doesn't involve a 'pit bull', it's not 'news'." After Denver, Colorado, recently re-enacted its ban on 'pit bulls', we decided to research dog bite stories in the Denver media. Despite the fact that 'pit bulls' make up just 2.6% of reported bites, nearly 100% of dog biting incidents reported in the Denver media involved 'pit bulls'. Again...we doubt this is any honest or intelligent person's idea of fair and impartial reporting. In reality, non-'pit bull' dogs are responsible for 90-100% of bites, attacks, and fatalities in Canada. ...But you'll never hear that on the evening news.

I've seen where little dogs like Poms, Jack Russells and even Shih Tzu mixes have mauled and killed infants, but you don't see them listed in data reports.

jtmbls, says:

Oh for God's sake - Government - If you're watching...and somebody knows you are...Please put the meds back into our drinking water!!! Someone is really going over the edge.

Kay, says:

Awwwww....look at this picture!!!! GREAT GREAT NEWS!! ! http://news.mobile.msn.com/en-us/arti...

DC, says:

There's hope somewhere.