Life on Florida’s West Coast

Pit Bulls Kill Owner in Florida

I know there has been a lot of talk about certain breeds of dogs lately, in light of the Michael Vick incident. There has been raging debate about pit bulls, in particular. Some day the dogs are only aggressive and deadly if they are bred to be that way. Others say that that the breed is dangerous by nature.

I’m not entirely sure of my stance on the issue. I have never owned a pit bull. I’m a little wary of them, I will admit. Here is a story, though, that might sway me to the side of believing the dogs are dangerous by nature.

Tina Marie Canterbury of Middleburg, Florida was killed by two redbone pit bull terriers she had raised since their births. Apparently, she was walking to her back yard when the dogs attacked her. Her son tried to intervene, but the dogs also attacked him.

One dog was subsequently shot by a neighbor. The other ran away, but was recovered and killed by authorities.

Police say there is no sign of abuse or dog fighting in the home.

Granted, there is very little in the way of details for this story, but it still spooks me. I have only ever owned a Maltese and a Greyhound and they were both docile and submissive. Even if they had attacked, I would have been able to overpower either of them. I would be reluctant to share my home with more powerful animals.

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Comment by Flo Subscribed to comments via email
2007-10-03 11:33:34

I started to leave a lengthy comment here and decided to just make it a post on my blog.

 
Comment by Tina Silva Subscribed to comments via email
2007-10-03 19:48:39

That’s why it’s great owning a small dog who obviously can’t overpower you.

 
Comment by Tiffany Subscribed to comments via email
2007-11-15 03:28:06

Ok so I would leave a long message about how I own small dogs, but I also own 2 pitbulls, and my baby pit bull doesnt even know she is a dog. Also, if you were to come into my home, I would be much more concerned about the little dogs I have as I have to lock them up when strangers come into my home as they are very nervous and much more inclined to bite someone.
I love my dogs, and when someone poisoned and killed my pet 6 month old pit bull, my children were hurt and heart broken.
Yes the nature of the animal is more dangerous. But we have raised my older pit for 12 years and she cant hardly get around but she doesnt attack people, but people have attacked her.
Lets for a change address the dogs in question not the breed.

 
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