[Debra Freeman]

And the stats are: Breed
Deaths % of Total
Pit bull 284 65.6%
Rottweiler 45 10.4%
German shepherd 20 4.6%
Mixed-breed 17 3.9%
American bulldog 15 3.5%
Mastiff/Bullmastiff 14 3.2%
Husky 13 3.0%
Unknown/unreleased 11 2.5%
Labrador retriever 9 2.1%
Boxer 7 1.6%

[bill.noltecpa@gmail.com]

The owner of the injured dog should contact the sheriff and make a report. If there were vet bill the other owner should pay if they don’t get an attorney. The attorney will notify the the attacking dog owners home owners insurance, you will be surprised the homeowners insurance will cancel the insurance on the home and getting another company when you have an aggressive dog is impossible. If is one of the requirements when you buy or maintain at renewal that you report you purchase a dog, the size, and breed.

[DaleDivine]

The owner of the small dog that was attacked needs to go on "Judge Judy", she hates "pit bull" varieties of dogs.

[merrymini]

Good luck. My dog, a yorkie, was attacked by a pit bull and the police officer acted like it was no big deal. She got a ticket for not having her two pit bulls licensed which cost her a hundred bucks but it cost me $2000 in vet fees. My husband did not want to sue. Dogs are considered property and not given weight, however, I would hate to see a dog like this pull a baby from someone’s arms the way my small dog was pulled from mine. The villages does not do a good job enforcing its rules.

[Skunky1]

Call the police and file a report. Then call a lawyer and sue the owner.

[Skunky1]

If Villages fails to enforce the rules you can sue them as well. The publicity alone will get you a bunch of dollars! Then maybe the villages will be proactive in enforcing the rules.

[Rosie1950]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

Unhinged people can kill, if they choose to. And yet we allow people here. Crazy how that works isn't it?

And small white crosses have NEVER walked off their property to attack something, but the Villages seems to hold to the standard that they must be removed!! Any yard art that someone complains about MUST be removed.
How about a new standard PEOPLE WHO LET THEIR PETS OFF LEASH MUST BE REMOVED!!!

[Malsua]

Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan

That’s why I carry my Bodyguard .380 and my expandable baton when I walk my pups. I love animals but won’t hesitate one moment to permanently stop an attack.

I don't have a baton, but I have the same S&W. I should probably get a baton.

I love dogs. In fact, I love my Bichon Frise so much that anyone or anything that attempts him harm will have to get through me.

One minor exception. You can see that here: Skunk encounter - YouTube

I'll do my best, but at some point, he's on his own! hehe.

[maggie1]

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI

If they know the owner of the aggressive dog they need to contact the appropriate animal control office and report the attack. Most cities/counties have ordinances for this kind of problem. If the small dog required veterinary care they should consult with an attorney about a possible suit for damages. They need to pursue this as it could be a visiting grandchild or an adult that is attacked next.

Extremely good advice!

[BoatRatKat]

Several years ago my tiny yorkie was mauled horribly as he was being walked on a leash. A Golden Lab who was off leash came up from behind and took him. It was beyond horrific. My husband was able to pry the lab's jaws open but not before major damage was done. Our little pup spent 2 weeks in the hospital and underwent two surgeries. Then I spent another month at home with him nursing him back. The lab's owner's did not seem to care until I called Animal Control. Long story, they had to remove the dog from the neighborhood unless they built a 6 ft fence and HOA prohibited them from doing so. They also were given the 3600.00 vet bill that their home owner's insurance paid. I'm always on the lookout anytime I see someone walking a large dog when I'm walking my little one. I absolutely adore big dogs...all dogs, but I see too many older folks walking dogs that I doubt they'd be able to control if the dog got something into it's sights that it had to have. Particularly of late I see so many more large breeds, I think people are getting them for protection with the world in such an unstable way. People should not let it go when this happens to a dog, the dog will do it again. Call Animal Control and ask what can be done. BTW, this did not happen in TV.

[Curtisbwp]

TV and where you come from has laws and penalties. If it is that bad, go to (what ever town you live in) and file a complaint with tdog catcher. The villages is Not a police state.

[jbrown132]

Originally Posted by Piedmonter

A small (10 lb.) dog was attacked in our neighborhood the other night by an a large pit bull off leash. The small dog was very badly injured and only saved by his owner being willing to wrestle with the pit bull. The covenant restrictions of the Villages clearly do not allow dogs over 40 lbs. I am not necessarily in favor of that since there are many very nice, friendly labs, goldens etc. However, I do think that action should be taken when a larger dog shows itself to be dangerously aggressive. The Villages says that they cannot enforce the covenant. All they can do is send the owner of the pit bull a letter that when the dog passes away not to get another one like it. I am now very nervous when I walk my small dog at night. Perhaps the developer should consider amending the covenants to prohibit specific breeds known to be aggressive. For example, many campgrounds prohibit pit bulls and rotweillers.

A similar thing happened to a friend of mine. The only difference was the dog was an Akita, their know as Japanese attack dogs. He hired a lawyer and the end result was the owner of the dog was given two choices. Loose everything he had or put the dog down. The dog went. Once a dog does something like this they will do it again and again and it doesn’t matter the breed of dog.

[sallyg]

So awful! Please report this to animal control in your county. Perhaps there have been previous attacks and the owner may get fined. You can be sure the Villages won't do anything about it. Whereabouts is the pitbull located so others can avoid. You don't have to give the exact address, the street snd Village would be helpful.

[MollyJo]

Originally Posted by JohnN

get some pepper spray - if there's trouble, then spray the dog - and then the dog's owner

The dog most definitely s/b on a leash. Spray the dogs anus with the pepper spray.
That will give him something to go after-LOL

[MIskra]

I watch a lot of Judge Judy too. The OP does not say if the little dog was on a leash (or on it's owners property). A judge might rule both parties at fault if both dogs were off leash. Being a small dog owner, I don't trust any big dog to play with my toy-breed. Even the friendliest golden retriever could go into a natural prey-drive when play-chasing a tiny dog (that mimics a squirrel) at an off-leash park.