Woman bites pit bull to save her dog

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Will the PitBull have to be checked for rabies as well? HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~

It seems a bit surreal to me. I just couldn't do it.

Now I'm laughing Margaret...why? I'm getting a visual of you kicking a dog in the you know whats

am so sorry but that really is the idea of the water. to get them to release the hold . Oh I bet they are hard to take!

No, me neither...eew! I reckon a fast, hard jet of water might do it. A hard smack on the nose works too if you are brave enough (or silly enough) to get that close.

I've since found out Lakota that Pickles does not like water so using a hose would have made his situation even worse. The scream of a terrified goat is really awful to hear.

These dogs are formerly hunting dogs I believe. They are now trained by some owners as fighting dogs. They are bred to strengthen these characteristics. It's just disgusting in my opinion. Apparently, these dogs grab hold and their jaw locks on. The way to make them let go is to hit them sharply on the nose. This woman inadvertantly, I think, did the right thing. I would never try to kill any animal but I would do what I could to protect my own.

To Slickcut: PIT BULLS ARE HEROES! You want good news about them? Continue reading... Many people are not aware of pit bulls and falsely believe they are dangerous, this is your case. You obviously don't know much about the dog breed nor do you care. Pit bulls have a bad reputation because of mean people and the media. Pit bulls are very popular in the United States and they always have been. They make great family dogs - I should know. They are very loyal and listen. They are stable, intellegent and excellent companions. Believe it or not, pit bulls serve as therapy dogs. Hellen Keller had a pit bull as a helper and companion. Was that dog bad? Nope. Are the pits that assist the Sheriffs office in finding missing children bad? Nope. What about helping find escaped prisoners? Nope. What about Petey, the pit on the Little Rascals, was he bad? Nope. There are TONS of pit bulls out there that are PERFECT dogs, people like you tend to not realize this. You see what the media shows you and the media always shows bad things. If the media started showing all of the good deeds this breed has done, then it would out number those bad ones. The Crocodile Hunter, Linda Blair, Rosie Perez, Usher, Vin Diesel, Alicia Silverstone and Bernadete Peters are only a few celebrity pit bull owners and they are all good dogs. Believe it or not pit bulls are our heroes. America's first war dog was a pit bull names Stubby. During WW1 he earned several different medals and was honored in the White House. The Ken-L-Ration dog in 1993 was a Pit Bull named Weela.She saved 30 people, 29 dogs, 13 horses and a cat in a flood in Southern California. A Pit Bull named Bogart saved a 4 year old child from drowning in a swimming pool in Flordia. Dixie, in Georgia, saved some children from a Cotton Mouth and was introduced into the Georgia Animal Hall of Fame. The national Canine Temperment Testing Association tested 122 breeds and Pit Bulls placed the 4th highest with a 95% passing rate. NOW, you go and say there are more bad ones than good ones....maybe one day a pit bull will save YOUR life.

Plunketear - I'm glad you liked my post, yes all the information in the post is true, so you can safely assume. :-) I have tons of pit bull books and I read about them a lot. That is some stuff that many people do not know about pits, they just automatically assume they are bad dogs. Honestly, they are some of the most fun loving animals I have ever seen. I appologize for not responding sooner, I didn't realize anyone had commented. :-) Take care, Melanie

I think if it had been your little doggy that we would be hearing a different story as I don't think a small dog would survive one of these attacks. Pets to some people are like children...even still if a defenceless creature is attacked by another there will always be a large element of fear and horror. There would be for me anyway. I'm glad Ella survived and I'm sure she is well and happy today.

If it had been my little doggie (she is like a child to me because my husband and I decided not to have kids.) I would have done something even if she probably wouldn't have survived. I just couldn't see not trying to do something. I am also glad that dog survived. I can't imagine how that women must have felt.

You're the only person that has mentioned instinct and i believe you've hit the nail on the head...we act instinctively when our loved ones are threatened. Welcome to myLot...hope your time hear is happy.

I know it was 8 months ago but I just want to thank you for marking me as the best response,... Thank you,..

Yes Sweetie I think so to it happens that Dogs escape Gissi did it the other Night but she did not have to be so rude

What a harrowing experience mate. Poor Gissi. Sounds to me that the bulldog had a bullmistress for an owner. Some People should have to have a licence to own an animal.

Yes, you did and it was response #23 on this page...no problem though, you can respond as many times as you like. I agree and she probably does too in hindsight. She must've just reacted without thinking. Wec all do that sometimes.

Me too. I think I would have to do something if my animals were being harmed. Especially if no-one else was around.

I think we would all do something Mo. Not one of us would stand by and watch it happen. Ann Rice may have been brave but I think she was silly too. That animal could have turned on her.

I guess she was working on adrenaline and people don't always think about the danger they may be putting themselves under when the adrenaline is pumping around the system! xxx

Yuck, imagine biting the creature and drawing blood...I just couldn't do it and if I did I would be as sick as a dog...hugs. xxx

I've heard that as well...but apparently a good hard, sharp smack right on the nose makes them let go. I've also heard that pulling a dog away from another dog by it's tail works but I'd be scared it would twist around and bite me. I don't know if this works for those dogs that lock their jaws on their prey. Hope I never have to find out.

I don't think I could do anything terribly brutal but I would try and get it off my dog. I'd hit it but I would hate to mame or kill an animal, even if it was hurting my own. Pickles is doing really well. He's back to being ok again and his jaw is much stronger now. He is being a bit of a bully to his little girl goat Tulip though.

It would be very scary...actually, I know for sure it IS very scary.

Who knows what trauma the poor little doggy will suffer. it was pretty gutsy of the lady though. *shudder*

I don't reckon I could bite anything, no matter what. I sure hope that lady is okay. I think I would be sick to do that...especially if I drew blood....yucky.

I think if it was one of your children being attacked you would do whatever was necessary. My children are grown and my animals are my kids now. I love them very much and would do all in my power to protect them. They are in a very secure large yard. I have 2 goats, 2 dogs and a cat and they are all happy together. I so agree wirh you about the training. it's the owners at fault, not necessarily the dog.

What a thoughtful and kind response. My Pickles is doing very well, thankyou. It amazes me how people come to th rescue of their animals/pets. It's auch a shame that the owners of the attacking animal can not see the benefit of an animal that loves and is a companion.