Sentences with phrase «from pit bull owners»

Off leash dogs that menace our pets is one of the biggest complaints we hear from pit bull owners.

The old refrain from the pit bull owner is that their gentle dog «never bit before.»

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Although the trailer (and the film's new title) focuses on a theft of this cash, Lehane's original short story is about Hardy's character, Bob, finding an injured pit bull puppy in the trash and resolving to take care of it and protect it from its abusive former owner.

Vehicle: 2001 Dodge Durango Owner: Steve Maxfield, Kanosh, Utah Engine: 5.7 L Hemi V - 8 Transmission: Stock five - speed automatic (four gears plus overdrive planetary) Transfer case: Stock Powerwagon Front axle: Powerwagon AAM 9.25 with 4.56:1 gears and electric lockers Rear axle: Powerwagon AAM 10.5 with 4.56:1 gears and electric lockers Front suspension: Stock Powerwagon five - link welded onto Durango frame, including coil buckets and control arm mounts, 12 - inch - stroke King 2.0 air shocks Rear suspension: Stock Durango leaf spring with spring - over swap, 12 - inch - stroke King 2.0 air shocks Steering: Hydraulic - assist steering ram fed from ported Dodge steering box Tires / wheels: 42 - inch Pit Bull Rockers on 16 1/2 - inch H1 HUMVEE beadlocks Protection: Full belly skidplates made out of 3 / 16 - inch steel, full 2 - inch, 0.120 - wall DOM exoskeleton, custom bumpers, and tire carrier integrated into exoskeleton Other: Warn winch, bumper - mounted LED lightbar, roof - mounted LED lightbar, rock cameras connected to onboard monitor

An eight - year - old pit bull who was adopted from All Breed Canine Rescue in Canada, Scout is gaining notoriety for sitting patiently while his owners balance things like board games and paint cans on his head.

Janie Bordelon was randomly forwarded an email from San Diego Humane Society by a friend one day, and attached to the message was a photo of JJ, a pit bull in need of an owner.

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Zebrowski, a Pit Bull owner, has put forth a bill that will prohibit landlords from targeting specific breeds and banning them from housing units.

This fear came from my own experiences at the local dog run; a few dog fights involving Pit Bulls caused chaos and panic among the other dog owners.

Sadly it is the responsible owners and breeders who are suffering the most from the recent wave of pit bull hysteria.

The reality, though, for way too many dog owners is the sudden, unprovoked, violent and very serious attack from a pit bull.

More ppl are bitten by small dogs than big ones the problem is down to not being reported getting nipped of a small dog happens more but isn't reported larger dogs tend to leave or do more damage But this is the fault of the owner not knowing how to train a big dog u have to break the dog early then they see u as the alpha male then u can bend the dog to our will I've just had two dogs non pit bull taken from me by a copper who hasn't started shaving yet who said they look like pit bulls one was twelve week old the other two yr old they haven't stopped growing yet how the fuck can this nimrod have the ability to tell breeds are one thing or another b4 their full grown this is state sanctioned destruction of life

Michael Armalavage, 44, was arrested after he accidentally slashed another dog owner while trying to protect himself and his Australian shepherd from an attack by another dog, described as a pit bull - Rhodesian ridgeback mix.

«A study by Dr Randall Lockwood of the US Humane Society found that pit bulls are more likely to break restraints to attack someone and that pit bulls are more likely to attack their owners, possibly as a result of owners trying to separate their dogs from victims.»

She acquired a pit bull terrier from owners who could not care for him properly.

We at KCDA keep hearing stories of animals getting confiscated from owners due to inadequate housing (even though Spay / Neuter Kansas City's outreach program has free dog houses available to needy families), animals confiscated from owners because they are not altered under the mandatory spay / neuter ordinance for pit bulls, and others that are confiscated because they can not afford the fine associated with having not licensed their dog.

«I'm a dog owner myself, so seeing pets suffer just breaks my heart,» said Anze Kopitar, center and Stanley Cup MVP as he petted Charles, a six year old adoptable black pit bull mix available for adoption from Best Friends in Mission Hills.

Breed specific legislation affecting Pit Bull dogs ranges from all - out bans to laws that require Pit Bull owners to carry costly insurance policies.

As the conversations developed, I learned that there were some barriers placed in the way of adoption — from policies that prohibited first - time dog owners and families with children from adopting pit bulls to special applications, special hold times, higher adoption fees and even required home visits.

Both Lockwood and Fletcher said the public's best protection against attacks from pit bulls and other potentially dangerous breeds is strong «vicious - dog ordinances» that slap owners with hefty fines and, in some cases, criminal penalties.

Most Pit Bull owners feel although in some cases we may have to keep our love for the breed hidden from society in general due to the discrimination often faced by those ignorant of the breed in today's society.

Officials from the home offices of State Farm, Allstate and Travelers, three of the nation's top providers of homeowners» insurance, say their companies have no national policy excluding coverage for pit - bull owners.

In a letter to shelter officials, an owner of one of the pit bulls explained that the dog was being brought to the shelter not because it posed a threat but because of neighborhood harassment stemming from the attack, Mutter said.

In addition, owners with sensitive or allergy prone pit bulls can find solace in this recipe since it contains NO corn, wheat or soy and is made from natural ingredients.

2) Lennox, the dog, is dead — the power of Channeled Passion — in Belfast, Northern Ireland, a dog named Lennox was seized from his owners for being an illegal American Pit Bull Terrier.

Pit bulls with certain faults or undesirable traits should be disqualified from events to discourage owners from breeding them and passing those traits on.

On July 14, Hank was seized from his family home in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on suspicion of being a pit bull - even though his owners, Collins and Joanne Meadows, maintained he's a cross between a Labrador and a Staffordshire bull terrier.

Also one other fact that is accepted from the Pit Bull community... Pit Bulls tend to be more dog aggressive... so if you have a smaller or larger dog... and both dogs get loose you probably have a higher chance of your dog getting hurt or killed if it ran up against a pit bull (with a good owner) than that of another dPit Bull community... Pit Bulls tend to be more dog aggressive... so if you have a smaller or larger dog... and both dogs get loose you probably have a higher chance of your dog getting hurt or killed if it ran up against a pit bull (with a good owner) than that of another Bull community... Pit Bulls tend to be more dog aggressive... so if you have a smaller or larger dog... and both dogs get loose you probably have a higher chance of your dog getting hurt or killed if it ran up against a pit bull (with a good owner) than that of another dPit Bulls tend to be more dog aggressive... so if you have a smaller or larger dog... and both dogs get loose you probably have a higher chance of your dog getting hurt or killed if it ran up against a pit bull (with a good owner) than that of another dpit bull (with a good owner) than that of another bull (with a good owner) than that of another dog.

With the right care and training from their owners, some pit bulls thrive alongside other dogs.

A pit bull being shown at an adoption event at a PetSmart outside Atlanta on Sunday got loose from her handler, attacked a smaller dog and was repeatedly stabbed by the smaller dog's owner.

Her first dog was a Pit Bull Mix named Foster, who was rescued from irresponsible owners.

As a pit bull owner it is difficult to read the title of this and not start to feel defensive, but I do appreciate that you took the time to mention that responsible ownership will turn out sweet, safe dogs and that many dogs deviate from the «breed standard.»

Personally, I would not buy for a pit bull from a BYB.Do you have ANY idea how many dogs ESPECIALLY pit bulls DIE EVERYDAY in shelters, and at the hands of cruel owners?

If they return and have to write a citation, officers will take the dog from the owner - sometimes forcefully - spay or neuter the animal and return it, unless the pit bull is aggressive or officials believe it is being used in dog fights.

Animal control officers have confiscated 38 pit bulls from owners who refused to comply with the law, Friedman said.

The Australian Veterinary Association did not support mandatory reporting of restricted breeds by Veterinarians, saying it is not possible to definitively identify a pit bull and stated the recommendations could discourage owners from seeking care for their animals leading them to suffer needlessly.

In fact in Denver, Colorado any dog that even remotely has the characteristics of a Pit Bull is taken from the owner and put to sleep almost if not immediately.

From Yorkies to Pit Bulls we believe all dogs that are raised in a loving home, treated with care will provide love, joy and happiness to its owners.

Meanwhile, U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson deliberated for months over what to do with the dogs impounded from Vick: 66 in all, 48 of whom remained in custody after 13 dogs other than pit bulls were rehomed by local humane societies, one dog believed to be a pit bull but later officially called «not a pit bull» was returned to an owner who was not charged in the case, and five pit bulls either died or were euthanized due to dangerous behavior.

«Miami - Dade county has wrongfully taken alleged pit bull dogs away from their owners to kill them without seeking court order or advising the owner that killing of their pet can not be completed without court order. As a result, Miami - Dade County has committed countless acts in violation of this ordinance and has deprived countless residents of their property without due process of law.»

bred for strength and endurance... herd farm animals... A pit bull is a scrappy terrier / bulldog mix... strength from the bulldog, endurance from the scrappy terrier... bred to not tire out, bred to please... unfortunately people took the please ur owner to another level.

Also in effect is San Francisco Health Code Section 44, which requires owners to obtain a permit from Animal Care & Control in order to breed their Pit Bull or Pit Bull mixes.

Bad dogs come from bad owners, yet some breeds, like pit bulls and rottweilers, have been targeted by breed - specific legislation (BSL) that attempts to regulate or ban these dogs in many communities throughout the U.S.. However,... [Read more...]

In 2010 in an appeal from a hearing officer's decision, the Circuit Court for the 11th Judicial Circuit, Miami - Dade County, ruled that the subjective identification of a dog as a «pit bull» by an animal control officer violated the dog's owner's right to due process.

Spread the word to other pit bull owners and be a responsible example others can learn from.

In a jurisdiction with breed - specific regulations, veterinarians can easily be drawn into an official controversy.  When a police officer in Maquoketa, Iowa identified a dog as a pit bull and served notice on the owner that she had to remove it from the town, the owner appealed to the state Office of Citizen's Aide / Ombudsman.

While large numbers of pit bull type dogs in this country live out their lives as cherished family companions, many not so fortunate suffer from man - made shortcomings, including unspeakable cruelties, the socio - economic pressures of under - resourced owners, and the relentless biases and discrimination of an ill - informed public.

The ordinance allows an owner a one time 48 hour period to remove the dog from Yakima if animal control issues a notice that the dog is a pit bull kept in the city in violation of the law.

Please dig deeper; research real - life pit bull rescuers, read their blogs, talk to them personally; research the lives of some of the surviving fight and / or bait dogs, from rescue to where they are today; read social media sites of owners, rescuers, foster families, forever owners.

In all three incidents, the pit bull charged from a distance of approx 50 yards to attack and kill: 2 small fluffy dogs taking a walk on leash, one small mixed breed dog on - leash at the park lying in the sun next to its owner, one small chihuahua sized dog taking a walk on leash in a different park.