"A Rottweiler: whose child might it attack? Yours?"
The papers from Queensland today carry two stories of dog attacks on children. Such events are not uncommon.
In the first, a two year old was mauled by a Bull Mastiff at a relative's house and had to be taken to hospital. His bottom lip had been torn off. The dog's owner asked that the animal be put down. This is tantamount to locking the door after the horse has bolted.
How much longer are savage breeds of dogs going to be allowed to be kept by irresponsible, psychologically-disturbed humans (why would any sane human being want to keep a killer dog)? When are the owners of such dogs going to be jailed for the damage their ugly 'pets' cause?
We should go further. Such dogs are no longer necessary in any modern society. Let's get rid of them and protect our children!
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4 comments:
What an interesting account, Worried. It raises all kinds of vexed issues.
Her dog saved your grand daughter from rape (shame about her husband) while other dogs are attacking, severely injuring and, in some cases, killing other children.
Nothing is ever clear cut, is it? Problem is that dogs are only semi-domesticated. Their instincts take over very easily!
well, the problem isn't the dogs, is it? it's the humans. we keep animals as 'pets' these days. in the beginning, we had a more 'helpful' relationship. now, the need isn't there. the dogs- and other 'dangerous' animals- are following instinct. we are the ones with the capacity for abstract thought. this isn't a problem that will ever go away because if you ban- the black market will pick up. that isn't to say i don't believe it should be difficult or impossible for people to have these 'pets'- but humans always work around the system don't they? i am cynical enough to believe that the people who are not law abiding- will give no thought to breaking any.
I have been in so many debates over this. My argument is that while any dog is capable of attacking and inflicting horrendous injuries, it does seem to be certain breeds that attack more often and with worse results.
The mantra 'blame the owner not the dog' is true but i would add on 'but keep an extra sharp eye on those who top the most likely to attack breed'.
Hey, Betmo, if you forced people who kept killer dog breeds to keep them in large, fully wire-enclosed cages similar to those for lions at the zoo, then their number would dramatically decrease. Large fines and jail time would apply if the dog 'got out'.
Lucy, people who need to keep killer dog breeds should have a rigorous psychological assessment. Let them learn martial arts if they fear attack.
Cheers.
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