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Posted: 12/11/2013 2:30:39 PM EDT
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2521254/Leeds-woman-killed-dogs-home.html
Boyfriend, 33, arrested after mother-of-four who was believed to be pregnant is killed by two banned American pitbull terriers
I heard rumours there was a vicious dog attack after someone had broken into a home but it turned out it was Emma who got attacked by her own dog. 'We'd heard that a few weeks back the pitbull started getting really nasty with her because she is epileptic. 'If she had a seizure and she was on her own he didn't like it. 'I think she has had a fit and the pitbull's got hold of her - that's the only thing I can think of. 'Apparently it wanted to go for her whenever she was having a fit.' A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said last night: 'Two dogs were seized following the incident and police inquiries remain ongoing this evening. 'Officers would like to speak to anybody who has information about the incident and the dogs involved in it.' Armed police said they were called to 'a woman in distress with serious dog bite injuries'. It is believed the victim was home alone when she was mauled. One of her dogs fled the property when police arrived but was contained by officers in an adjacent street, while another dog was safely removed from the property. Both animals are still alive and being cared for by police. Ms Bennett was taken to Leeds General Infirmary for treatment but police confirmed she died last night. Police did not shoot the dogs. |
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So this woman allowed her boyfriend to keep a dog that would go after her whenever she had a fit? Why did she not take the dog to the pound GB does have animal control right?
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Blue line would say "we only know one side of the story" if it was a cop.
So the same applies. "May have been......." |
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What a loving animal. View Quote I'm not a huge fan of pit bulls, but this is a perfectly predictable thing. Dogs and cats, all dogs and cats, operate pretty much all the time about a gnat's ass beyond primal instinct. And primal instinct is to kill sick members of the pack. Its been selected for. Ask any veterinarian what happens in homes with a group of dogs or cats when one becomes seriously ill -- in many cases, the alpha in the case of dogs, or the females in the case of cats, will wind up attacking the ailing pet, often viciously. In fact, I think I've read of pets attacking their humans during epileptic fits in the past. Pit bulls are more aggressive and when aggression manifests, reliably more deadly. I'm not a fan of the breed. But this was not a purely pitbull issue. |
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So why did they arrest the boyfriend?
ETA- Dangerous Dog Act
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2521254/Leeds-woman-killed-dogs-home.html Boyfriend, 33, arrested after mother-of-four who was believed to be pregnant is killed by two banned American pitbull terriers
I heard rumours there was a vicious dog attack after someone had broken into a home but it turned out it was Emma who got attacked by her own dog. 'We'd heard that a few weeks back the pitbull started getting really nasty with her because she is epileptic. 'If she had a seizure and she was on her own he didn't like it. 'I think she has had a fit and the pitbull's got hold of her - that's the only thing I can think of. 'Apparently it wanted to go for her whenever she was having a fit.' A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said last night: 'Two dogs were seized following the incident and police inquiries remain ongoing this evening. 'Officers would like to speak to anybody who has information about the incident and the dogs involved in it.' Armed police said they were called to 'a woman in distress with serious dog bite injuries'. It is believed the victim was home alone when she was mauled. One of her dogs fled the property when police arrived but was contained by officers in an adjacent street, while another dog was safely removed from the property. Both animals are still alive and being cared for by police. Ms Bennett was taken to Leeds General Infirmary for treatment but police confirmed she died last night. Police did not shoot the dogs. View Quote Wow, that's a pretty marked difference from American law enforcement! |
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I've heard of similar stuff happening with other dogs. IIRC, there was a guy on this board whose dog jumped him after he sprained his ankle while playing in the yard. Apparently it was just waiting for a chance to seize control of the pack.
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Owning one of these animals in this day and age carries such a liability it is beyond retarded. Word here is homeowners insurance is starting to drop people who own them, and I simply can't fault them for it. Your loving pit Lassie gets lose, takes some kid's arm off in your front yard and suddenly you and your insurance company are named in a 5 million dollar suit. Game on.
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Quoted: I'm not a huge fan of pit bulls, but this is a perfectly predictable thing. Dogs and cats, all dogs and cats, operate pretty much all the time about a gnat's ass beyond primal instinct. And primal instinct is to kill sick members of the pack. Its been selected for. Ask any veterinarian what happens in homes with a group of dogs or cats when one becomes seriously ill -- in many cases, the alpha in the case of dogs, or the females in the case of cats, will wind up attacking the ailing pet, often viciously. In fact, I think I've read of pets attacking their humans during epileptic fits in the past. Pit bulls are more aggressive and when aggression manifests, reliably more deadly. I'm not a fan of the breed. But this was not a purely pitbull issue. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: What a loving animal. I'm not a huge fan of pit bulls, but this is a perfectly predictable thing. Dogs and cats, all dogs and cats, operate pretty much all the time about a gnat's ass beyond primal instinct. And primal instinct is to kill sick members of the pack. Its been selected for. Ask any veterinarian what happens in homes with a group of dogs or cats when one becomes seriously ill -- in many cases, the alpha in the case of dogs, or the females in the case of cats, will wind up attacking the ailing pet, often viciously. In fact, I think I've read of pets attacking their humans during epileptic fits in the past. Pit bulls are more aggressive and when aggression manifests, reliably more deadly. I'm not a fan of the breed. But this was not a purely pitbull issue. I'm going to have to agree and I hate pitbulls. I think they are ugly dangerous animals. BUT I had a GSP that was the sweetest dog in the world come after me when I was having an asthma attack. Nothing like fighting for air and having to fight off a crazy dog. Now I know dogs and I know she felt threatened but it took zero ounces of care from me when I took her in to be put down. She just wasn't an animal that could be trusted. |
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Wow, that's a pretty marked difference from American law enforcement! View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Police did not shoot the dogs. Wow, that's a pretty marked difference from American law enforcement! Only because the limey coppers don't have guns. |
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I'm not a huge fan of pit bulls, but this is a perfectly predictable thing. Dogs and cats, all dogs and cats, operate pretty much all the time about a gnat's ass beyond primal instinct. And primal instinct is to kill sick members of the pack. Its been selected for. Ask any veterinarian what happens in homes with a group of dogs or cats when one becomes seriously ill -- in many cases, the alpha in the case of dogs, or the females in the case of cats, will wind up attacking the ailing pet, often viciously. In fact, I think I've read of pets attacking their humans during epileptic fits in the past. Pit bulls are more aggressive and when aggression manifests, reliably more deadly. I'm not a fan of the breed. But this was not a purely pitbull issue. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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What a loving animal. I'm not a huge fan of pit bulls, but this is a perfectly predictable thing. Dogs and cats, all dogs and cats, operate pretty much all the time about a gnat's ass beyond primal instinct. And primal instinct is to kill sick members of the pack. Its been selected for. Ask any veterinarian what happens in homes with a group of dogs or cats when one becomes seriously ill -- in many cases, the alpha in the case of dogs, or the females in the case of cats, will wind up attacking the ailing pet, often viciously. In fact, I think I've read of pets attacking their humans during epileptic fits in the past. Pit bulls are more aggressive and when aggression manifests, reliably more deadly. I'm not a fan of the breed. But this was not a purely pitbull issue. I'm not a vet, but I've witnessed this a number of times. |
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What a insane sentiment. Please Google canine behavior before acting like you just dusted off your PhD in animal studies.
Your claim bares no resemblance to the hundreds, if not thousands, of documented anecdotes of canines "caring" for sick or dying family members. Nor does it align with the thousands of people who utilize service dogs therapeutically for issues such as seizures, autism, and anxiety. Compound that with the stories of dogs caring for one another when another dog is sick or injured (YouTube: dog drags his friend from Highway). We had a family over a couple of months ago with an epileptic daughter. When she seized, her parents laid her down and my 6 year old labrador retriever laid at her feet. My dog had never been in that situation before, but she reacted as she has been bred and trained to do. She didn't look at her like she was dinner or a chew toy. Explain away overtly vicious and aggressive behavior however you want, but thousands of years of breeding does not just "go away". |
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-Harley's with loud pipes -chili with beans? -best AR - 1911 vs Glock - EOTech vs Aimpoint |
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So this woman allowed her boyfriend to keep a dog that would go after her whenever she had a fit? Why did she not take the dog to the pound GB does have animal control right? View Quote Yes we do - It sounds to me like the boyfriend was a numpty though. Also the dog is a banned breed - if they had taken it to the dog;s home then they would have had to give records of the dog's history and previous residence - this would bring the Po-Po's knocking and I dare say they numpty boy is involved in a bit more than having a banned land-shark. Helluva cost whichever what you look at it. Poor lass. |
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Only because the limey coppers don't have guns. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Police did not shoot the dogs. Wow, that's a pretty marked difference from American law enforcement! Only because the limey coppers don't have guns. Guns are icky, mate. |
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Quoted: Yes we do - It sounds to me like the boyfriend was a numpty though. Also the dog is a banned breed - if they had taken it to the dog;s home then they would have had to give records of the dog's history and previous residence - this would bring the Po-Po's knocking and I dare say they numpty boy is involved in a bit more than having a banned land-shark. Helluva cost whichever what you look at it. Poor lass. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: So this woman allowed her boyfriend to keep a dog that would go after her whenever she had a fit? Why did she not take the dog to the pound GB does have animal control right? Yes we do - It sounds to me like the boyfriend was a numpty though. Also the dog is a banned breed - if they had taken it to the dog;s home then they would have had to give records of the dog's history and previous residence - this would bring the Po-Po's knocking and I dare say they numpty boy is involved in a bit more than having a banned land-shark. Helluva cost whichever what you look at it. Poor lass. |
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'We'd heard that a few weeks back the pitbull started getting really nasty with her because she is epileptic. View Quote So... basically this was entirely foreseeable and preventable? |
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Wow, that's a pretty marked difference from American law enforcement! View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2521254/Leeds-woman-killed-dogs-home.html Boyfriend, 33, arrested after mother-of-four who was believed to be pregnant is killed by two banned American pitbull terriers
I heard rumours there was a vicious dog attack after someone had broken into a home but it turned out it was Emma who got attacked by her own dog. 'We'd heard that a few weeks back the pitbull started getting really nasty with her because she is epileptic. 'If she had a seizure and she was on her own he didn't like it. 'I think she has had a fit and the pitbull's got hold of her - that's the only thing I can think of. 'Apparently it wanted to go for her whenever she was having a fit.' A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said last night: 'Two dogs were seized following the incident and police inquiries remain ongoing this evening. 'Officers would like to speak to anybody who has information about the incident and the dogs involved in it.' Armed police said they were called to 'a woman in distress with serious dog bite injuries'. It is believed the victim was home alone when she was mauled. One of her dogs fled the property when police arrived but was contained by officers in an adjacent street, while another dog was safely removed from the property. Both animals are still alive and being cared for by police. Ms Bennett was taken to Leeds General Infirmary for treatment but police confirmed she died last night. Police did not shoot the dogs. Wow, that's a pretty marked difference from American law enforcement! Limey cops dont carry guns! Well most dont at least. |
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So this woman allowed her boyfriend to keep a dog that would go after her whenever she had a fit? Why did she not take the dog to the pound GB does have animal control right? Yes we do - It sounds to me like the boyfriend was a numpty though. Also the dog is a banned breed - if they had taken it to the dog;s home then they would have had to give records of the dog's history and previous residence - this would bring the Po-Po's knocking and I dare say they numpty boy is involved in a bit more than having a banned land-shark. Helluva cost whichever what you look at it. Poor lass. Sorry numpty Numpty first surfaced on the terraces of west of Scotland football grounds, many many years ago. A player who couldn't hit a cow's arse with a shovel would be a fucking numpty. "Awww Jimmy you fucking numpty!! You couldnae score wi' ma' sister!" |
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Yes we do - It sounds to me like the boyfriend was a numpty though. Also the dog is a banned breed - if they had taken it to the dog;s home then they would have had to give records of the dog's history and previous residence - this would bring the Po-Po's knocking and I dare say they numpty boy is involved in a bit more than having a banned land-shark. Helluva cost whichever what you look at it. Poor lass. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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So this woman allowed her boyfriend to keep a dog that would go after her whenever she had a fit? Why did she not take the dog to the pound GB does have animal control right? Yes we do - It sounds to me like the boyfriend was a numpty though. Also the dog is a banned breed - if they had taken it to the dog;s home then they would have had to give records of the dog's history and previous residence - this would bring the Po-Po's knocking and I dare say they numpty boy is involved in a bit more than having a banned land-shark. Helluva cost whichever what you look at it. Poor lass. So just shoot it, bag it up, and put it in your neighbor's trash bin. 20 cents, tops. What? |
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A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said last night....
would have been better off with a Yorkshire terrier |
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for OP's next post: -Harley's with loud pipes - Gay -chili with beans? Hell no -best AR - Mine - 1911 vs Glock 1911 - anyday - EOTech vs Aimpoint - Aimpoint Easy peasy - Serious question, does chili have much of a following in England? Or is it more for people that know/associate with Americans that are hip to it? |
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I think I've read of pets attacking their humans during epileptic fits in the past.
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Serious question, does chili have much of a following in England? Or is it more for people that know/associate with Americans that are hip to it? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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for OP's next post: -Harley's with loud pipes - Gay -chili with beans? Hell no -best AR - Mine - 1911 vs Glock 1911 - anyday - EOTech vs Aimpoint - Aimpoint Easy peasy - Serious question, does chili have much of a following in England? Or is it more for people that know/associate with Americans that are hip to it? I've been eating Chilli with and without beans since I was a kid. As I understand it it's a fairly common dish and has been for decades. We were taught to cook it at school when we were 11 years old and home-ec was compulsory as a subject. In terms of following? Can't say I know many people who don't like it. |
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That's a bull terrier. They are rare, but also have somewhat of poor rep. |
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