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Posted: 9:32 PM May 31, 2008
Four Dog Attacks in Less Than A Week
Colorado Springs Four animals attacked people in El Paso County in less than a week. Two of the four incidents involved Colorado Springs Police Officers, one involved a child and the other, a teenage boy.
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If I'm threatened or attacked by someone, I really hope these "gun happy" officers show up. I think there's a huge negative reaction when pit bulls attack people or other animals since they can be very aggressive. In fact, they have a reputation for being trained to be aggressive and fight to the death. But, if they're not handled responsibly, constrained, loved, treated kindly, and have the proper training, there is the chance that one of these animals could lose it, for whatever reason. We just don't know what could set them off. Owners need to be very cautious and aware at all times. Now, would you really fear being attacked by a poodle or a pit bull?? Yes, poodles may have the highest bite rate but... can they rip you apart and kill you? This is the point. The officer did not in my opinion "randomly fire his weapon". I believe he was faced with a very difficult decision and I support his action. Staci, I agree 100%.
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yet again pits are evil little buggers. I'm glad to see one less in colorado springs. I hope the family of that little boy sue the pants off the owner of that pit.
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Dogs are part of families. Of course it is going to be an emotional issue.
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I agree with Cameo And Staci. Gun Happy toting police officerfs who will shoot just about anything b/c they believe it to be dangerous. 5 chiuahua, pitbulls, buffalo's....LOL, whats next maybe when they get home and their child rushes to them to give them a hug and a welcome home. He/She might be dangerous and need to be shot. I don't understand it. at the same time and this is in no terms directed towards these 2 animals, but if an owner fails to give the dogs proper training and raise them as they need to be raised and the dog does become vicious then yes put that dog down regardless of the breed. I say put the owner down.I own 3 pits and have a 2 y/old that lives with me and they love her and protect and take her antics b/c they have been properly trained and loved. I would never replace them with a lab or other breed of dog. Poodles have the highest bite rate in this country then I believ its labs. But as stated it doesn't make thenews b/c it isn't considered news worthy.
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Sounds like some serious emotional issues. Get professional help.
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I really hope everyone payed attention to Saturday's attack. It was not a pit bull. Especially the ones that are against pit bulls. There are dog attacks all the time. Unfortunaltey, they only broadcast the ones involving pit bulls. Very sad. I own one and I am all for the breed.
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Wouldn't you be pretty "Angry" too if a Co. Springs gun happy officer shot your dog without just cause? He was shocked to see the dog, wasn't expecting it and shot it without a reason other than his own belief in "Pitbulls". Please, why don't you post my first comment, I know the dog "Bam" and he is the most gentle dog I've ever come in contact with. He doesn't hurt anyone, he doesn't even protect as a dog can be expected to do. Co. Springs officers have been known for their gun happy tactics in the past and uncoath ways of law enforcement and I for one wouldn't put it past this officer to fall into that category.
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There was a fog loose in the Springs Mobile Home Park by PAFB today and we can never be to careful around stray or any dog now..
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Bam is a gentle dog and did NOT deserve to be shot nor did the owner deserve to be ticketed for a dangerous animal. The officer was gun happy and obviously has issues with pit bulls and shouldn't be allowed to randomly fire his weapon upon a dog PLAYING in a public area such as the apts. The dog was not only supervised but if you line up the gun shot wounds, you can tell he was NOT lunging at the officer. Co. Springs police dept. should be responsible for all charges regarding Bam's injuries and best hope they don't have a healthy law suit against them.
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