[jh214]

Carry pepper spray to start. If your dog is attacked, I would suggest suing the dog owner. Dogs cannot be running loose. Next time it could be a child attacked.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy

This story is so vague. Why was the dog off leash? Does the Pit's owner live in The Villages, or a neighboring property. Never heard of weight restrictions for dogs, in The Villages. The fact is that particular Pit is a vicious dog and should be destroyed. The Pit's owner is 100% responsible for any and all vet bills and I would get a lawyer and sue for allowing the dog to be out and off leash. I had a Pit try to kill one of my dogs, the owner was horrified, paid all the vet bills etc..... it was traumatizing for involved. Advise your neighbor to call the police and a lawyer.

It is my opinion that the original post had incorrect information. Pets must be leashed in The Villages. If someone was on another's property than the local law enforcement could be called. I have never heard of a weight limit on dogs here.

I agree with Airstream Gypsy the original post was very vague. Where did this happen? Who allegedly did the OP speak to from "The Villages".

Sometimes people who are anonymous deliberately post misinformation to make others upset. I have to wonder; did this happen at all?

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by Fore!

I have to agree with you that it’s not always the size of the dog. We rescued a Pekingese. He bit a friend, my husband, small minor bites, however the third time he literally attacked my arm. He bit me in several places. He was friendly with other dogs, however one never knew when he would “turn” on us, so unfortunately after about $2000 in expenses of supplies, special food, vet bills, training and my Urgent Care visit, we retuned him to the rescue shelter. They adopted him out again to a lady with a young ( appears about 8) child! I did report it to the appropriate people.

A rescue dog, is sort of like a used car. They are all perfect but someone decided to trade it in, often for a valid reason. Forgive me, but you should have put that dog down.
My sister, has adopted 3-4 dogs over many years. One was bad news. Genetics, previous owner she never knew. The dog would see totally normal and then attack with no warning at all. It was far larger than your Pekingese. She was advised by a vet to put it down.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Buzzerbaby

I have a pit bull, she’s a fantastic dog. Personally, I would not let her off leash in an uncontrolled environment. Btw, I’ve been bitten more often from little dogs like chihuahuas then larger breeds. In fact I’d venture to say that little dogs do bite more then larger dogs, you just don’t hear about it as often because they don’t do the damage that larger breeds can. To ban a certain breed is ludicrous, kind of like banning someone of a different color or ethnicity beacause they supposedly are more (insert whatever reason you want here) then others. Just like people, dogs are products of their environment and owners/parents. Flame away ������

But the don’t kill or clamp down and not let go. Just cause you’re pit bull not killer don’t mean other are not or you’re might flip switch. Pit bulls that are aggressive hard hard control on leash, some can break free form the owner. In this case the d—- dog wasn’t even lashed.

So, don’t defend irresponsible owner or aggressive dog that can kill.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by scottiesrgreat@gmail.com

As a dog owner - my dog is on a leash AT ALL times - I also take precautions to keep my distance when walking near anyone else with a dog. What I THINK the traits and threat associated w/ a breed is - is IRRELEVANT- Any dog can bite. A bite from a fuzzy, cute, wiggly mutt - is just as serious as a bite from a dog - all you dog ‘experts’ out there label as ‘Pit Bull’.

Please —- keep in mind —- it is irrelevant and irresponsible to think that only one size or one “breed” can be any more dangerous than any other — please - never take your guard down - it is YOUR responsibility - even if your dog or another dog has always been (or appears to be) - cute, fuzzy, and wiggly - your dog (or someone else’s dog) still has the potential to bite and do injury - given the right circumstances! Be responsible dog & cat owners! Dogs need their owners/handlers to make the right choices. Don’t expect others to be responsible - in any scenario!!!!

The little mutts don’t crush bones or tear chunks of flesh or clamps down and won’t let go, so there no comparison to dogs that can kill other dogs and humans. It’s not just large terriers and large dog that been bread to protect.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

It is my opinion that the original post had incorrect information. Pets must be leashed in The Villages. If someone was on another's property than the local law enforcement could be called. I have never heard of a weight limit on dogs here.

I agree with Airstream Gypsy the original post was very vague. Where did this happen? Who allegedly did the OP speak to from "The Villages".

Sometimes people who are anonymous deliberately post misinformation to make others upset. I have to wonder; did this happen at all?

Only limit on two pets, but, lots don’t follow rules.

[Malsua]

Originally Posted by Larry chappel

Using a baton on a pitbull or other attacking dog would probably result in the dog turning on you. The gun seems like it would result in a better ending. I'm just not sure a dog attacking another dog and not a person would fall into the justification to discharge a firearm in a populated area ordinance.

If a dog is mauling my Bichon, I am defending his life. I'll take my chances with a jury if it comes to it. It won't because FL has laws on the books, see below.

In NJ, the other place I live, if a bear or other wild animal is attacking your pet or livestock, you can kill it as well. I'm not sure if it applies to aggressive dogs, but probably .

The 2020 Florida Statutes
Title XLV
TORTS
Chapter 767
DAMAGE BY DOGS; DANGEROUS DOGS
View Entire Chapter
767.03 Good defense for killing dog.—In any action for damages or of a criminal prosecution against any person for killing or injuring a dog, satisfactory proof that said dog had been or was killing any animal included in the definitions of “domestic animal” and “livestock” as provided by s. 585.01 shall constitute a good defense to either of such actions.
History.—s. 1, ch. 4978, 1901; GS 3144; RGS 4959; CGL 7046; s. 1, ch. 79-315; s. 2, ch. 94-339.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Velvet

In district 6 this is the deed restriction:

Really friendly nanny goat free to a good home.

[SteveT]

Originally Posted by Joe V.

How many cases makes just one "ton?"

In a recent 15-year period from 2005 to 2019, pit bulls killed 346 Americans, about one citizen every 16 days. 15 By 2024, the pit bull death toll is projected to reach 512 Americans since 1998, the year the CDC stopped tracking fatal dog attacks by breed, and over 590 Americans since 1980.
Remember these cases are DEATHS, thousands of people have their flesh ripped off by pitbulls each year. Many of them are scarred for life, and many of them are innocent children and senior citizens.

[jmcica@aol.com]

I would NOT want to live in a neighborhood where there is a pitbull- my opinion- please dont criticize me.

[jimjamuser]

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.

Pit Bulls should be illegal to own in the entire US.

[Taltarzac725]

Pit bull - Wikipedia

Others have brought this up. There are various different dog breeds and mixes put into this emotion charged label.

Worth a look-- Daddy (dog - Wikipedia)

[pmken2]

I believe that Sumter has leash laws. I would contact them.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

Pit bull - Wikipedia

Others have brought this up. There are various different dog breeds and mixes put into this emotion charged label.

Naturally emotional charged when you’re pet get killed or you’re mate. Does anybody remember the lady coming out of her apartment and lady dog owner with two pit bulls mulled and killed her right in front of her door. When people see that they get emotional charged. Anytime I have to get in close approximation of large dog I’m on my guard, especially when the dog weights about as much as the owner

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

Pit Bulls should be illegal to own in the entire US.

Well, I’m not that radical, but majority of pit bull mix owners should own them.

If anybody lives near villages/ church property, souliere, or Phillips villa’s off CR42 be very careful people let the large dogs run off leach in open fields (including Staffordshire bull terriers and maybe bullmastiffs mixes)