Maybe the dogs' owner should also be in custody for endangering the public.

Hey, if you don't like my pit bulls, if you, your family and your pets don't want to be mauled by my good gamebred dogs, move someplace else! If you don't want to be attacked on the street, or walking to your car, stay indoors!

I have my rights! I have the right to breed, sell and promote THE bully dog, the dog specifically designed to:
attack off territory, without reason, while not guarding a resource, without first trying to avoid a fight, THE dog created to immediately do damage
not stop mauling even if the other submits/ yelps/ says uncle/ is down. I have my right to buy and own the dog that adores ME, but endangers the community. I actually get a rush when I envision pits mauling. I have to admit, I think pits look magnificent when attacking and fighting!

The disproportionate suffering and death that pits both suffer from and cause is irrelevant to me. Neighbor pets, even inside their own homes and yards being shredded before their family's eyes? Pits breeding and dying like flies, probably a million pits/pit mixes this year? No problem. Pits dying before, during and after dog fights? Hey, that's OK too. You see, I'm a pit BULLY person, so I don't care about anything other than myself and my ability to breed and own the dog of my choice. Nothing else matters to me. I will prove this every day by refusing to offer or accept any breed specific solutions to the pit bull breed specific crisis.

At Debbie...you have issues!

It's satire, silly. Good job, Debbie.

debbie,
Was that supposed to be funny? Your cute way of injecting some emotion into your stubborn opinion of a breed of dogs? Lame.
Ever watch Cesar Millan, "The dog whisperer"? He knows a lot more about dogs than you or any of us. He TOTALLY disagrees with your opinion about these dogs.
I will agree that some humans are a-holes, like you.

Nothing wrong with the breed, I have a pitbull and he's more likely to lick you to death the problem lies with some of these owners.

Any breed can be vicious, even the smallestof breeds. It's so sad that this happened to these poor men, but its just a public mess because of the supposed breed.

A new way for bennies to act like a$$es, BENNIES STAY THE HELL AWAY, Snookie was enough of the sewerage that polluted the shore

when i was growing up, i was maybe 6, my neighbor was walking their dog, a little maltese poodle not sure what it was, she was a little thing. Stopped at my house to talk to my parents who were working in the front yard. I asked if I could pet it, they said yes. I bent down, arm stretched, damn thing leaped at me and bit me in the ear. Wasn't so bad just a few stitches. I think I like the bigger dogs, lol.

You people make me sick with the crap you are writing!! I live in the neighborhood were this attack happened. We are not talking about a dog that bit someone, we are talking about two men who were out for their morning walk/jog and got MAULED by two pitbulls!!!! They did NOTHING to provoke it, they were simply going about their morning!! I had to deal with frightened children on their way to school this morning because they were afraid of it happening to them, they kept looking behind them and jumping at the sound of a dog bark!! I am pissed off that everyone is making light of the situation, these men were hurt badly and now children are scared to be outside!!! I can't believe anyone would defend what happened, the owner of these dogs should be held accountable, just as much as the dogs should surely be put down!!!!

I'd like to know what happened to the men. The article said lacerations , it didn't even say bites. BTW 2 LOST, scared dogs may feel anyone is a threat. I live in the neighborhood where these dogs lived. NO ONE there was afraid of them. I am shocked that this happened. They were beautiful sweet tempered dogs. Something is very very wrong with this story.

So sorry for the two men to go through that, must have been terrifying. I speak as one who has a pit bull and it's a shame that this happened not only to the men but a mark on the breed. I've had dogs all my life, all different breeds. I've seen aggressive behavior before, not in the pit. People have to be careful with any dog to keep them under control. Please don't judge the entire breed.

mom, I didn't see anyone here defend the owner or these 2 dogs. He should be charged and I'd shed no tears if the dogs were destroyed. But it is wrong to condemn the whole breed. And Debbie is still not well.

retro you think it is awful they were put down? i think it is awful for the neighborhood to hear two men screaming for help, or for the little girl who had to see her father hurt. they were not family pets they claim one was being fostered. all pitbulls are nice till they attack. then the only defense we ever hear is, it was how they were raised/trained. please, what pitbull owner ever says yes i raised a mean vicious dog. no they all say they were nice i dont know what happened.

you want them to leave their neighborhood because your dogs mauled them? Why not put responsibility where it lies...you did not protect your neighbors..your dogs got out and look what happened...how can you blame the public from being on public property and it was your dogs that attacked. Sorry...they should be put down..they attacked someone and there are children in your neighborhood. THink about them. You should have done more to keep your dogs locked up...this type of accident kills way too many people.
Enough of my dog never bit...it did and once a bitter and attacker....always a bitter and attacker. Sorry the breed has gotten the wrong name but look around at who is getting attacked by what breed. I have a friend who owns a great pit bull but it is a pit bull...sorry...just my opinion....
Protect the people; children...cage your dogs if they are dangerous...oh yeah..they are gentle, loving pets who never showed aggression...or bit..that is what every single attack owner has said. Enough...

and I live the neighborhood where these dogs -- now DEAD --- lived. they were NOT vicious, not barkers, not growlers, never ran away before, Never bit anyone EVER before and were not feared by ANY of their neighbors.I am not a dog lover. I was scared when I found out they were pit bulls but they were gentle and well behaved. What happened ( and I'm not yet certain WHAT really happened) happened because they were terrified. They had been lost for 8 hours wound up on route 37. I would like to know the extent of the injuries and HOW these dogs could be destroyed without so much as a hearing taking place. I understand the fear of the breed but something is wrong with this story. I KNOW --- sorry KNEW these dogs.

I happen to know one of the men who were ATTACKED by these two dogs. He ran out of his home to aid an individual screaming for help. Upon his calls to the individual to offer assistance, the dogs ran to him unexpectedly and literally mauled him. Both of these men could have been mauled to death! This was not merely an attack by fearful dogs...their intent was clearly to kill. For reasons only the owner will know, the dogs were on attack mode and once they had the taste of blood, continued on their rampage. Both were unprovoked attacks. The injuries sustained were not minor dog bites. Both individuals suffered lacerations over their entire bodies requiring many stitches. Had it not been for the intervention of other concerned neighbors one of these men could have been dead today. Do you really believe the dogs lives are of greater value or concern than the lives of either of these men??

I can't even take my kids to Cattus Island to walk around anymore. There is a guy w/ 3 dogs that I believe are pit bulls. He limps around while these dogs run wild. My kids r petrified of them. He says "Don't worry they r friendly". They r called animals for a reason

Pitbulls are some of the best breeds of dogs known to man. I love pits to death. People have the wrong perception of them. Any type of dog could attack someone. But if it's a pit people automatically assume the worst and think the dog should be banned and put down

I want to start off by saying how sorry I am for these men, as well as the neighborhood that was involved. I wish them a quick and full recovery and let them know that not all Pitbull owners are careless, nor are we raising our family pets to terrorize anyone...to those of you Pitbull Haters...have you ever met one??!! And if you have did this type of situation occur when you did??!!?? I'm opting to say NO, and I'm also asking you to stop pretending that your little "lap dogs" are harmless...I've been bitten by dogs before...they all weighed under 20lbs, and they're jaws, although not "locking" did not let go...I'm with Retro...there are a few things that seem sketchy...and @I have spoken...thanks to ignorant owners, there ARE insurance regulations as far as Pitbulls, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Dobermans, Boxers, Bulldogs, and other dogs listed on the Dangerous Breed List...kinda funny how they are the breeds that are most intelligent and loyal, and used by our military & law enforcement regularly...believe what you want, but a miniature poodle, or a maltese, or maybe even a Dachshaund are more likely to bite than the breeds that have been "Black Listed" by the Court of Public Opinion.

Retro I am not looking to change your way of thinking, just like you surely will not change mine. But I have seen ALOT of lost dogs in my lifetime and have NEVER been mauled by any of them!!!

How come owners of vicious dogs like pit bulls are almost always white trash or some punk in the "hood"? I think it gives people like that a sense of power to walk around with their mean dogs while everyone else has to fear for their lives.

and I live the neighborhood where these dogs -- now DEAD --- lived. they were NOT vicious, not barkers, not growlers, never ran away before, Never bit anyone EVER before and were not feared by ANY of their neighbors.I am not a dog lover. I was scared when I found out they were pit bulls but they were gentle and well behaved. What happened ( and I'm not yet certain WHAT really happened) happened because they were terrified. They had been lost for 8 hours wound up on route 37. I don't really understand the extent of the injuries and feel just terrible that these men were attacked. But I would also like to know how these dogs could be destroyed without so much as a hearing taking place. I never thought I would defend a pitbull in my life. This was a terrible event. The storm door where they were staying was damaged in the storm, It didn't close tight. The dog owner was carrying out wallboard. One dog tan out the other followed, he tried to retrieve them and called it in to Tom's River. This happened 9 hours later. I just think there should have been a hearing and perhaps a chance to show that the dogs could be contained by fencing and chaining etc. This is the LAW in NJ. But it was not followed. They were destroyed the next day. AGAIN - I understand the fear of the breed but something is wrong with this story. I KNEW these dogs and I'm just shocked. I wish both men a speedy and full recovery. The whole scenario is just awful.

I own several dogs one being a pit, Its a shame that this accident happened but as a jogger I have been bit several times and 2 of the times was by a Golden Retriever. ANY dog will attack a person if there are scared or threatened. No bands are needed against breeds just dog owner classes and that should be mandatory if you own a dog that is considered a "Bully Breed" Pits are know for their dedication to their owners and years ago were called nanny dogs. They got a bad rep when drug dealers started using them because of their love and dedication to protect them. Before you open your mouth to bash the breed do a little research before you form an opinion about what you see in the newspaper, Newspapers and TV News dramatize the news to make it sell and if you don't research info before you form your opinion then who's the fool!

I cannot believe there is a question concerning what type of 'injuries' these men indured. Physically...multiple puncture wounds over their bodies, fractured bone, severe lacerations...sutures. What else do you want to know? Have you thought about the emotional issues? Trying to protect your throat and face with your hands since the pit bulls will attempt to rip your throat open...realilzing you may die on a sidewalk if they get to the right vein or artery...feeling their teeth crunching into your legs...WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW??? Had a weaker person, a child been present, we'd be talking fatality. Unfortunately, putting these dogs down was the only alternative. Responsibilty is primary in dog ownership...no matter what the breed. These men are dog lovers, have dogs....this is not anit-dog. Those dogs could never be trusted again. It will take a long time for all of us to heal...these are good, kind men and it should not have happened. They have been beyond stoic and understanding about this. I wish them peace.

I love dogs, have one of my own, but would never own a Pitbull. They were bred to do what they do. It's not a matter of nice dog/bad dog. It is a breed thing. Yeah, you can have the sweetest Pitbull in the world, but the number of attacks by Pitbulls should tell you something.

I was popping wheelies on me 10-speeder bike earlier today on Cranmoor, drinking Bud-Lights like they were cherry colas, I'm maced up mates.

The American Pit Bull Terrier was the most popular family dog at the beginning of the 20th century. Pit Bulls were considered American Heroes and went to war with our troops specifically WWI. Sergeant Stubby, The most decorated American war hero dog, died in 1926, at the (approximate) age of ten. Nowadays his preserved remains are featured with its own exhibit at the Smithsonian's Museum of American History. Petey from the Little Rascals was a Pit he looked dangerous running with all those kids. Helen Keller's trusted lifelong companions were Pits. It is not the breed that is bad it is the back yard breeder and/or the owner looking for that vicious outcome. Any dog can attack in a stressful situation. But the only ones you hear about in the press are Pit Bulls it makes good headlines. There were once the All American Dog represented us for the world. If we stop the dog fighting and bad people associated with Pit Bulls they can be that again but it will take time. To judge them all on the unfortunate incidents would be wrong. In the right hands with the right training they can be lovely friendly animals. But they must be raised with routine and discipline because they are large strong animals. Like anything they take time and work. I am not a Pit owner but I have friends that are and advocate for them. The people I know are hardworking good people. I am sorry for all that were involved in this situation it was and unfortunate event.

Fear, fear and Fear is the problem. I have 2 pits and a Mastiff they sleep in my daughters room and I do not need ADT to protect my home those wires can be clipped and no one is breaking into my house with my dogs protecting us from intruders thats what I fear with all the break ins in this town. Pits are especially great pets since if you have a gun for protection you get charges for shooting intruders. Everyone is afraid of something so lets not encourage the government take away freedom of having a certain breed of dog and a gun for protection laws do not keep us safe anymore its just another way to disarms us of protecting ourselves since we have turned into a fear based society beacause criminals usually have unregistered mistreated pitbulls and unregistered guns that is the problem. Pit bulls were called the nanny dogs in the 1800's and were the army mascot before they changed it to a bulldog. I have never been bitten by a pitbull I have been bitten by small breed dogs ( a miniture pincher and a maltese ) ALL DOGS CAN BITE they are animals lets not discriminate breeds or people. I read the comments of people saying white trash people own them and that is just slander and discrimination. I love all dogs even the little dogs that nipped me. We already have had enough freedoms taken away from us by laws created out of fear lets just stop it already it isn't helping america!

Yes, all dogs can bit. But when your pit snaps (it is animal and one day it will) hopefully your daughter will be able to escape with her life. I dont want to take away your freedom to be irresponsible but I want to protect my freedom to walk in your neighborhood with fearing for my life if your dog happens to escape. And yes, the majority of pit bull owners are WT and thugs.

Google pit bull attacks and you will see hundred of articles just like this. The sad thing is the one common theme you read is exactly what all of the idiot pit bull owners posting here say "I've never had any problem with my pit..he was so friendly" They are all friendly until they maul someone to death.

GRIFFIN, GA (CBS ATLANTA) -
A 5-year-old girl is being treated for severe facial trauma after being attacked by her family's pit bull at their home in Spalding County.

Neighbors told CBS Atlanta News that the attack happened when the girl was trying to break up a fight among three dogs.

When they arrived, they saw that the girl was covered in blood.

"All three of the dogs were on her," said neighbor Nicholas White. "I had a pipe in my hand. Griffin police have identified the girl as Lilly Goodson, 5.

White said Lilly's grandmother jumped on top of her granddaughter to try to shield her from the most viscous dog, but it bit the grandmother, too, they said.

Cpl. Stan Phillips attempted to pull the dog off Lilly, but he was unsuccessful, police said. Phillips was forced to shoot and kill the dog to prevent further injuries.

Lilly was taken by helicopter to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston for treatment. Griffin police said Lily is in critical condition in the pediatric critical care unit.

Neighbors said the pit bull weighed approximately 70 pounds. They had never heard of any problems with the pets.

I bet this family pit bull was also the most loveable dog ever too. Hey JV8778 you may want to reconsider those sleeping arrangements.

A 60-year-old woman was killed Wednesday by a pit bull terrier owned by her family in Oklahoma City, police said.

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Officers with the Oklahoma City Police Department said Nellie Davis’ granddaughter found her body in her home at about 11:30 p.m. The granddaughter had returned to the apartment and discovered that her grandmother had been attacked by one of the family’s two large pit bulls, according to police.

Earlier this week, police in Burleson, Texas, said a 3-month-old baby boy died after being mauled by the family’s pit bull. The infant apparently was attacked while lying asleep on a bed; he was pronounced dead at a hospital.

This reminds me of when we lived in fear of Dr. Manhimers monkey's brekaing from thier cages and attacking us. I am sure the owner of the dog is a "good guy"

I just googled pit bull attacks and guess what? Another poor helpless person was just mauled by two of these wonderful loveable pets. Looks like several people each week are killed or almost mauled to death. Where are the put bull defenders out there? Maybe post some articles backing your claim that other breeds are just as dangerous. Time to put down all pit bulls so the breed can go extinct!

URUPA VALLEY, Calif. (KABC) -- An 82-year-old woman is recovering after being mauled by two pit bulls while walking to check the mail in Jurupa Valley.

Riverside County Department of Animal Services official Frank Corvino said the pit bull attack was unprovoked.

"Apparently, she had just stepped out of her house to walk across the street to a community mailbox and that's when the dogs attacked," Corvino said. "It's not like they were protecting their litter or anything like that. Just two dogs, two dangerous dogs that got out, were not contained properly, got out and for whatever reason attacked this person."

I can't help myself. A 7 year old girl was mauled today by a pit bull and guess what the owner said...."the dog was never violent before" If you own a pit bull you are irresponsible and are putting your family in harms way.

GREENWOOD, S.C. --
If it was not for a foot wrapped in bandages, you might not know six year old Kaylynne Byrd had the scare of her life this week. "We were just riding bikes," her father, Justin, remembers. "This man came walking down the street with the dog on a leash." Byrd says his daughter was still riding her bike further down the street when he stopped and greeted the man. "I asked him, does the dog bite? And he says, only if I tell it too.

Within seconds, the Byrd's say the pit bull pounced on the child while she was still on her bike. Kaylynne remembers the attack. "He bit my ear and my daddy put me back on the bicycle and started going but then the dog got me again and got ahold of my foot."

Byrd was able to pry the pit off his daughter, then rushed back to the family home where they called an ambulance. Kaylynne now has a bad gash in her foot with 8 stitches. Doctors say the dog also took a small piece of her ear off. "I just cried when I saw it," her mom Erica says. "You could see part of it gone, and I just thought, she shouldn't have to go through that," she says tearfully.

Seven on your Side questioned the dog's owner, off camera, who said the dog had never been violent before.

Darius Tillman
15-days old | Kalamazoo, MI
Darius Tillman, 15-days old, was mauled to death by the family pit bull as he lay sleeping. At the time of the incident, the victim's mother, his 2-year old sibling and two pet pit bulls were at the home. Police reported that the mother laid her infant down for a nap in a bassinette and fell asleep in another room. One of the pit bulls pushed open the bedroom door and mauled the baby to death. Animal control euthanized the young male dog after the incident. It's unknown what became of the second household pit bull. Jeff Hadley, Kalamazoo Public Safety Chief, called the incident a "tragic accident," echoing the same distortion voiced by pro-pit bull groups. About four months later, and after the Kalamazoo Gazette gained the final incident report under the state Freedom of Information Act, it was learned that detectives sought charges of involuntary manslaughter against the child's mother, Mallory Wildig, but the Kalamazoo County Prosecutor’s Office declined to pursue. [source citations]

Darla Napora, 32-years old, was mauled to death by one of her two pet pit bulls inside her Pacifica home. At the time attack, Darla was in her sixth month of pregnancy. Her husband, Greg Napora, returned from work that day at lunchtime and discovered her body on the floor with the couple's 2-year old male pit bull hovering over it. According to Greg, Darla was an avid fan of Bay Area Doglovers Responsible About Pit Bulls (Bad Rap). Greg did not explain why the couple had not neutered "Gunner," as strongly recommended by the group. The pair's other pit bull was a spayed female and was not involved in the attack. Twenty-four hours after her death, Greg delivered intolerable statements to the media including: 1.) "He doesn't blame the dog," 2.) It's "not the breed's fault," 3.) "[Pit bulls] are the most loving animals I have ever had in my life," and 4.) He "plans to bury his spouse, Darla, with their pet's cremated remains in her casket." His last statement, in particular, horrified citizens across the United States.[source citations]

I'd just like to comment to all you pit bull haters. What you see, hear, and have been led to believe about "pit bull viciousness" is a LIE. You have been influenced by a biased and frenzied media; a media who doesn't like to share the fact that America's favorite dog breed, the Golden Retriever, is responsible for the more dog bites than pits every year. I owned 3 dogs, up until a horrific groundhog attack took my toy poodle out of the picture the day after this Christmas. The other two are a West Highland Terrier and a pitty mix. I own my own home and my own business. I am well educated, well bathed, and I maintain my property well. I am ANYTHING but white trash. I could post hundreds of pictures and write an entire dissertion that would show you just what a sweet loving dog my pitty mix is, but it would do no good in convincing you ignorant people of the truth. In 39 years I've been bitten by only two dogs. One was a bassett hound and the other was a Lhapsa Apso.

Pitties, and EVERY dog, are ONLY a reflection of their owners. Are you aware that Petey the Puppy from the Little Rascals was a Pit? Betty Boop's cartoon dog companion was a pit. "According to the UKC,"This breed is eager to please and brimming over with enthusiasm. APBTs make excellent family companions and have always been noted for their love of children."" The Pit Bull was so respected in the early 1900's that the US Military chose an image of a Pit Bull to represent our country on war posters." Buster Brown's dog was also a pit. The Pit Bull is the only breed that has ever had the honor of making the cover of LifeMagazine three times. Hey, guess who else loved and relied on a pit bull...Helen Keller! Truth is You are brainwashed. Ban uneducated people and thugs from owning dogs. Stop going on some medieval witch hunt, when in the end, you will realized how misguided it is. The Pit Bull is NOT the problem. People are. I hope you all educate yourselves and God save the innocent dogs from your hysteria!

That 60 year old man shouldn't have kicked bebe in the head. Dash was protecting his sister. I have known these dogs for a while and they wouldnt hurt a fly. This story is a cover up and the toms river police officer who shot these two beautiful dogs should be persecuted. Didn't hear that part now did ya????

To blame is breed is to be racist. Most of you responding and calling Pitbull owners trash, YOU are the trash. Get off your high horse, and pull your heads out of your butts. You don't like Pitbulls because you think they're all dangerous, and typically, not though your own experience, but through stereotype and what media wants to feed you. I won't even waste my thoughts and knowledge of dog breeds and behavior on people such as yourselves. If you really want to judge this breed, go and buy yourself one as a puppy, raise it, train it, and be a RESPONSIBLE dog owner instead of an ignorant, arrogant, example of why the world has gone to crap, and than see how you really feel about these awesomely intelligent, loyal creatures . Than, research what breeds really bite most frequently and do the most damage.

i am francine seragusa's (above) daughter in law and as she has said in earlier comments we have two pitbulls, a girl and a boy, also 3 shitzu poodles. rachett ,my boyfriend and i pit, is 2 years old and is still very hyper but loves when our friends come over, especially girls. rachett gets mad when people leave the house so he barks at them either walking out of the gate or out the front door. the other day he pulled our comforter into his crate and shredded it because he was pissed we weren't home yet lol. simba our brothers girl pit is the complete opposite of rachett, she jumps at the sound of rachy running into the backdoor cause he wants to come in and hides upstairs if someone in the house raises their voices about something. simba is our angel. and now for the 3 little shitz, they all have there own personality as well but buddy the youngest is by far the most aggressive dog in the house. he has a bad temper most of the time and almost knocks me over when i walk in the house by his little claws digging into my skin. hes kinda like dr. jeckyl and mr. hyde. buddy and rachett do not get along as you can come to understand by reading a little about them so we keep them separated.
what im trying to get you to understand is that all dogs like humans have their faults some worse then others.do i think killing all of the pitbulls is going to solve anything, NO. just like taking all the guns away isn't going to stop people from killing. its the owners not the breed

Not for nothing but i wonder if the location of the attack had anything to do with the decision to euthenize?

I felt the need to comment re: Mrs. Retro's plea that I not 'fabricate' a story concerning the severity of these men's injuries. Believe me, there is no fabrication. You are not privvy to the complete police report. The PD does not have to detail the entire incident and chose not to release the names of the victims. As for one man's laceration requiring stictches and their not knowing if the dogs bit the other man....the 'other' man was the first victim and his screams for help as he lay on the ground with TWO pit bulls biting him brought the other man out of his home. The first victim...big guy, much younger...suffered numerous puncture wounds on his body...teeth penetrated his clothing and skin. He was knocked to the ground as the dogs lunged at him...fractured hand. When the other man heard the screams, he ran from his house with a shovel and the dogs attacked him. He did require sutures for a severe laceration. The puncture wounds, while extremely painful are left to heal from the inside out with the help of daily antibiotics. Both men have kept a low profile and seemed more concerned about the number of children who would have been walking to their bus stop shortly. The emotional trauma from this is palpable for these men as well as for those who know them. They are good, kind decent men. I am a relative of the initial victim...he has been stoic and keeps a low profile. We want to move on but the healing will take time. No fabrication here...just facts.

Please...if they didn't report they were pitbulls this conversation wouldn't be going this far. My brother has a pitbull and it's the calmest dog ever. It's been attacked by other dogs and was abused. The dog won't do anything. I have a lab and if she felt threatened she would bite your before the pitbull would. So sad that you people are so ignorant as to the good the breed does. Sit at home and listen to the stories and judge. If you actually spent time around pitbulls you would all shut the hell up.