Pibble

You might try listing her on this site or searching for her in case she`s been found by someone already. http://www.fidofinder.com/

Good luck finding her

[quote]Pit Bulls are a problem, and have been a problem. We can have the silly debate all day long about chihuahuas being more aggressive but the difference is a Pit Bull can kill you.[/quote]

Really? Unlike these dogs?

http://nationalcanineresearchcouncil....

[quote]Injury comparison

Do pit bulls inflict injuries unlike other dogs?

No breed or type of dog has a particular method of attack or inflicts an exclusive type of injury. Claims that one breed of dog inflicts injuries unlike other breeds have no merit.**

Note: Graphic descriptions of dog bite injuries.

Below are causes of death listed on the autopsy reports of fifteen individuals who died from injuries associated by an attack by a single dog.

Fifteen different dogs, of fifteen different breeds/types, inflicted the fatal injuries.

On what basis could we associate one of the breeds/types listed below with one of these specific injury descriptions?

Fatal wounds as depicted by autopsy results:

1. Multiple penetrating wounds to abdomen 2. Collapsed lungs, multiple wounds to chest, partial devourment 3. Multiple bite wounds, dismemberment 4. Massive head and neck injuries 5. Severe head injuries 6. Extensive scalp and neck injuries 7. Severe scalp, facial wounds, laceration of jugular 8. Severe bite wounds to the head 9. Severe bites, broken facial and neck bones, massive bleeding 10. Severe bite wounds to the head 11. Exsanguination from multiple bite wounds 12. Massive bites to lower extremities, dismemberment 13. Severe, multiple penetrating injuries to head and neck 14. Multiple penetrating wounds to back and chest 15. Skull fracture and bites to upper back and face

The breeds/types of dogs were:

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  Chow chow
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  Mixed breed (no discernable breed)
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  Labrador Retriever
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  Malamute
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  Dachshund
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  Rottweiler
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  St. Bernard
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  Sheepdog mix
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  German Shepherd
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  Pit bull
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  Chesapeake Bay Retriever
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  Siberian husky
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  Coonhound
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  Akita
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  Wolf dog

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Can you identify an APBT(One of the 3 'Pit Bull' Breeds?

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

It`s very easy to make a statement as if its fact,its another matter to back it up.

http://nationalcanineresearchcouncil....

[quote]“[The study] does not identify specific breeds that are most likely to bite or kill, and thus is not appropriate for policy-making decisions related to the topic… There is currently no accurate way to identify the number of dogs of a particular breed, and consequently no measure to determine which breeds are more likely to bite or kill.” - Centers for Disease Control Statement “In contrast to what has been reported in the news media, the data....CANNOT be used to infer any breed-specific risk for dog bite fatalities…” - AVMA Statement

Why debate what the experts have already concluded?

THERE IS NO SCIENTIFICALLY VALID EVIDENCE AND NO REASONABLE ARGUMENT TO SUPPORT BREED SPECIFIC LEGISLATION. For a better alternative to breed-specific policies, the CDC recommends “a community approach to dog bite prevention” from the American Veterinary Medical Association. (AVMA) Task Force on Canine Aggression and Human-Canine Interactions (http://www.avma.org/public_health/dog...)

Julie Gilchrist/MD, Centers for Disease Control Co-Author, JAVMA Special Report[/quote] [/quote]

Denying dogs an opportunity to socialize simply results in more un-socialized dogs.

http://btoellner.typepad.com/my_weblo...

Calgary,Alberta,Canada has [quote]Calgary has over 140 dedicated off-leash parks for dogs (KCMO has 1)[/quote]

Calgary Alberta Canada has NO BSL

Calgary Alberta Canada has the stats to prove their way works

http://www.calgaryherald.com/Life/Cal...

Are you going to ban Standard Poodles? http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/featu...

Its very easy to post a personal opinion as fact. There are individual dogs of ALL Breeds that probably shouldnt be in dog parks.

Pit Bull owners would get blamed NO matter what happened,that would be the only concern I would have for those owners who would want to go to your Park.

I dont own a 'Pit Bull' or even a mutt that looks like one. I wouldnt take my dog to a Park that promotes hype and hysteria about 'Pit Bulls'

I would suggest reading Pit Bull Placebo:The Media,Myths and Politics of Canine Aggression.

http://nationalcanineresearchcouncil....

German Shepherds were once the "demon" dogs in previous Witch Hunts. 'Pit Bulls' are simply the dog de jour.

Dog Bites and the Media http://nationalcanineresearchcouncil....

Don`t believe everything you read in the Media.

Top Notch Facilities DONT promote hysteria. They judge dogs and owners on an individual basis. Hope a dog aggressive Standard Poodle doesnt kill another dog.

Any idea how many dogs kill cats?

It`s prey drive NOT aggression

http://www.diamondsintheruff.com/catc...

There are NO meaningful stats about 'pit bulls' or any other dogs.

http://www.nationalcanineresearchcoun... [quote]

"A CDC study on fatal dog bites lists the breeds involved in fatal attacks over 20 years (Breeds of dogs involved in fatal human attacks in the United States between 1979 and 1998). It does not identify specific breeds that are most likely to bite or kill, and thus is not appropriate for policy-making decisions related to the topic. Each year, 4.7 million Americans are bitten by dogs. These bites result in approximately 16 fatalities; about 0.0002 percent of the total number of people bitten. These relatively few fatalities offer the only available information about breeds involved in dog bites.

* There is currently no accurate way to identify the number of dogs of a particular breed, and consequently no measure to determine which breeds are more likely to bite or kill."*

http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/duip/bitepre...

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) released statement on the erroneous use and conclusions of the CDC study:[/quote]

"Pit Bulls" is a slang term used for 3 recognized Breeds.

Staffordshire Bull Terriers

American Staffordshire Terriers

APBT

Learn about "Pit Bulls"

http://www.animalfarmfoundation.org/s...

"Pit Bulls" outscore the ALL Breed Avg year after year in Temperament testing

http://www.animalfarmfoundation.org/t...

Most dogs being reported by the Media are mutts.

Pick out the APBT from these 20+ Pure Breeds.

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

Babies and small Children should not be left ALONE with ANY dogs of ANY Breed/type.

Serious Bites are NOT Breed Specific and neither are the VERY rare fatalities.

"Pits" do NOT cause injuries unlike other dogs.

Match the fatal injuries to the 15 Breeds. http://www.nationalcanineresearchcoun...

[quote]Below is a list of 15 different victims of a dog attack along with the description of the fatal wounds as listed on the autopsy report. Each victim was attacked and killed by a single dog. Each victim was killed by a different breed of dog (for a total of 15 different breeds*). Only one victim was killed by a Pit bull (or any type of bully breed).

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  Victim 1: Multiple penetrating wounds to the abdomen
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  Victim 2: Collapsed lungs, multiple wounds to the chest, partial devourment
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  Victim 3: Massive head and neck injuries
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  Victim 4: Multiple bite wounds, dismemberment
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  Victim 5: Extensive scalp and neck injuries
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  Victim 6: Multiple lacerations of scalp and neck, depressed skull fracture
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  Victim 7: Exsanguination from multiple bite wounds
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  Victim 8: Skull fracture and severe bites to upper back and face
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  Victim 9: Multiple penetrating wounds to back and chest
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  Victim 10: Severe bite wounds to the head
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  Victim 11: Severe bites, massive bleeding, broken facial & neck bones
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  Victim 12: Massive head injuries
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  Victim 13: Severe, multiple penetrating injuries to head and neck
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  Victim 14: Massive bite injuries to lower extremities, dismemberment
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  Victim 15: Severe scalp, facial wounds, laceration of jugular

Fifteen different breeds inflicted the fatal wounds listed above. The breeds were:

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  Siberian husky
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  Coonhound
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  Dachshund
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  Chow chow
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  Pit bull
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  Sheepdog-type dog
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  Malamute
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  Labrador Retriever
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  Chesapeake Bay Retriever
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  St. Bernard
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  German Shepherd dog
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  Wolfdog
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  Golden Retriever
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  Mixed breed (no discernible breed visible)
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  Rottweiler

It is virtually impossible for anyone to match the breed of dog with the fatal injuries listed above - as such -

claims that one breed of dog inflicts injuries unlike other breeds have no merit.**

(Fatal wounds / breed matches can be obtained upon request).

• Breeds were chosen for this sample only if the breed has been involved in more than one human fatality (i.e., Airedale Terrier, Pomeranian, Jack Russell Terrier, et.al, were not used as only one human fatality has been attributed to each of these breeds in the United States).[/quote]

BSL does NOT work and is rejected by EVERY credible Canine Expert and Organization http://www.animalfarmfoundation.org/t...

Netherlands just lifted 15 Yr Ban

Read Pit Bull Placebo by Karen Delise for Factual Info

http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/09721...

The Media is not exactly a reliable source of information on Dog Attacks.

http://www.nationalcanineresearchcoun...

Time to start listening to the REAL Experts

http://www.nationalcanineresearchcoun...

Community Approach to Dog Bite Prevention

http://www.avma.org/public_health/dog...

Texas http://www.nationalcanineresearchcoun...

[quote]Texas

Are Dogs A Real Danger?

A National Canine Research Council Perspective Report

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

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

The victims were: 17 adults and 41 children.

All the fatal attacks in Texas involved intact dogs (not spayed or neutered). Besides being intact, a significant number of dogs involved in fatal attacks in Texas were irresponsibly and actively being used for breeding:

In 1990, an 18-month-old girl was killed when she approached one of her father's chained breeding dogs. The father claimed he had bred "hundreds of dogs over the past 10 years." He also claimed he could not understand why the intact male dog would have attacked the girl since the child used to "ride the dog like a horse." (It is not known how an 18-month-old riding a chained dog "like a horse" would lead the father to expect the dog to exhibit future amicable behavior towards the child -- NCRC comment)

Other incidents involved chained dogs that were approached by young, unsupervised children:

In 2006, a two-year-old child was attacked and killed after she wandered over to a neighbor's dog. There was no shade afforded to the dog from the hot summer sun, other than that from the doghouse to which he was chained. (El Paso)

Fatal dog attacks in Texas encompassed a variety of different scenarios and risks factors ranging from low levels of negligence to extremely reckless or dangerous behavior; a number of which resulted in criminal convictions for the parent/owner:

In 1983, B. Rognaldsen received a 1-year sentence for criminal negligence after her 1-month-old daughter was attacked and killed by her dog. The dog had a detailed history of aggressive behavior and had "gnawed" on the baby's crib previous to the fatal attack. The night before the incident it was tesitifed that the mother was "very intoxicated and acted as though she was also on drugs." The infant was found mauled to death in the morning when the mother awoke. (Dallas)

In 1984, J. Traxler received a 5-year sentence for reckless injury to child when his 4-year-old stepson wandered out to his dog chained to a utility pole. His comment, "that boy knew better than to get near that dog" undoubtedly helped to convict him. He was allowed to serve this sentence concurrently with a 10-year-sentence for drug possession. (Conroe)

In spite of a significant number of reckless and dangerous dog owners in Texas, dogs still pose an incredibly low risk for causing a fatality:

Fatal Dog Attacks in Texas as Compared to Other Selected Risks:

Snapshot of Texas: Year 2005

Persons killed by dogs: 3 Child hyperthermia deaths (left in hot cars): 4 Persons killed by lightning: 5 Death from contact w/bees, hornets, wasps: 12 Child < 5 yrs. old drowned in tub or swimming pool: 26 Older children & adults drowned in swimming pool: 33 ATV-related fatalites: 51 Bicycle-related fatalities: 61 Alcohol-related traffic fatalities: 1,672 Total traffic (alcohol & non) fatalities: 3,536 Tobacco-related deaths: 24,200

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 of ALL children killed by dogs in Texas over the past 43 years.**

Note: Texas experienced an increase in the number of fatal dog attacks the last 2 years (2006, 2007), with 14 fatal attacks within these two years. It is difficult, and perhaps premature, to attempt to draw any conclusions from this data since the number of dog attacks per year in any given state fluctuates from year to year. For example: Texas had five (5) fatal dog attacks over two years (1999, 2000) and then only one (1) fatal attack during the following three years, (2001, 2002, 2003).

So, are dogs a danger? Fact is, people in Texas routinely accept far greater dangers from ATVs, swimming pools and bicycles than any that are associated with companion animals.[/quote]

Texas has much bigger problems than dogs chasing and killing cats!

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]

[quote]As sweet as they could be at times, don’t think for one second that those dogs can’t or won’t turn on you or anyone else in a heartbeat.[/quote]

You sound like a fabulous parent but you have made a gross sweeping unfounded generalization based on your husband`s dogs. Absolutely nothing supports the statement you have made. http://www.animalfarmfoundation.org/p...

One of the problems these dogs("Pit Bulls") are facing is the fact that the media and the public make unfounded statements like you have made. Millions of these dogs around the world live with children and other animals in good homes. They dont fight,turn on people or animals or injure anyone. All Dogs of all Breeds/types can get into fights. Many things can trigger fights. Many people get injured when attempting to break up dog fights....All Breeds/types. Responsible owners know that and know how to manage multiple dogs in a household. Its humans that set dogs up for circumstances that lead to fighting. Not neutering. Same sex pairings. Unsupervised playing which escalates. Resource guarding(Food/toys) Not knowing anything about your husband or his dogs it is impossible to comment on that specific incident but I assure you,it would have more to do with his behaviour than the dogs.

It would be the equivalent of saying ALL teenagers are a problem. Theyre all capable of being a problem but most arent.

Just some of the innocent dogs and owners that are maligned by gross sweeping generalizations made by the Public and the Media. I hope people will remember this when they say something unfounded about the dogs known as "Pit Bulls" http://server.inalbum.com/show/jodipr...

Politicians react to those statements and these are the families that suffer and the innocent dogs that are being slaughtered around the world because of BSL.

I wonder if they would have shot a Golden Retriever or a Collie? http://www.animalfarmfoundation.org/t...

[quote]2007 American Temperament Test Results Outscoring the Golden Retriever and the Collie... Pit Bulls are often victims of prejudice and discrimination. Responsible Pit Bull owners and their dogs will help restore the image of the breed.

In 2007 at the American Temperament Test, "pit bull" dogs achieved a combined passing score of 85.5%.

American Pit Bull Terrier: 586 tested 84.3% passed

American Staffordshire Terrier:548 tested 83.4% passed

Staffordshire Bull Terrier: 80 tested 88.8% passed

Total 1214 tested 85.5% passed

To put this in perspective, consider:

All Breeds: 28,010 tested 81.6% passed

Collie: 824 tested 79.4% passed

Golden Retriever: 703 tested 84.2% passed [/quote]

Find the Pit Bull http://www.understand-a-bull.com/Find...

Perhaps more Police Dep`ts should start using Pit Bulls rather than shooting them for barking or for being allegedly aggressive. http://www.lawdogsusa.org/lawdogs.html

Was the teenager that much of a threat? Could Animal Control have been called to contain the dog prior to weapons being used?

I hope the young man and the dog are ok but "Pit Bulls" prefer not to be involved in shoot em ups. They prefer playing disc The one below is actually the 2007 Purina IDC National Champion. http://wallacethepitbull.com/ http://ca.youtube.com/wallacethepitbull

or doing Therapy work http://www.ourpack.org/ http://www.forpitssake.org/therapy.html

or SAR http://www.forpitssake.org/sar.html

or just working on Self Improvement http://www.badrap.org/rescue/hall_of_...

Interested in learning more about these great dogs? http://www.animalfarmfoundation.org/s...