Women Warn of Short Hills Dog Attacks
Two dogs were attacked on the same day by dogs that have attacked before; court date set in February.
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Until a few weeks ago, neighbors Allison Katz and Beth Silverberg didn’t know each other. They may have passed each other on the streets of their Short Hills neighborhood while walking their dogs, but can’t really be sure.
But then one recent Friday, they both experienced traumatic events with their dogs, and their paths crossed at the Millburn Veterinary Hospital.
On Jan. 6 both woman had walked their dogs on Deer Path in Short Hills when out of nowhere came a large brown dog that attacked their little "toy" dogs.
“It was horrific,” said Katz, whose dog Maggie, a 8-month-old Havanese puppy, was bitten so severely that she suffered a punctured lung and had to have emergency surgery.
Katz said she was just a couple of houses away from home on their walk when out of nowhere two dogs came charging toward them. “I thought there must be an invisible fence but nothing stopped them.”
Katz herself suffered bruises and a bite wound, although she doesn’t remember getting bitten as she frantically kicked the dogs away from Maggie and then scooped her up, went home, got her daughter and they took the dog to the vet.
“The entire way there the dog was crying and screaming; she was in so much pain,” she said.
At the hospital, the staff said it was the second attacked dog they’d had that afternoon.
In fact, Beth Silverberg was still at the vet with her dog, Bentley. She had lived through a similarly harrowing experience about an hour earlier.
The vet examined Maggie and sent Katz to an emergency veterinary hospital in Bloomfield that could handle such a trauma.
Because her daughter had to be elsewhere, she called her mother to come pick her up. She would stay at the vet’s while Katz took Maggie to Bloomfield.
“I didn’t even know Beth but she said she’d stay with Lauren until my mom got there,” she said.
Beth Silverberg was still shaken from her own incident with her Maltese but had had time to calm down, and said she could tell Katz needed to know that her daughter would be looked after while she waited.
Silverberg recalled her incident as “harrowing” but because only one of the dogs attacked her dog and because she was with a friend, they were able to get the dog pulled off her little Maltese a little more quickly.
“He looked friendly, and he came over slowly. Then all of sudden he leapt at Bentley and just attacked him,” she said.
Since then, both women, who used to walk their dogs everyday are nervous to take their dogs out for a walk in their own neighborhood.
“I will not go out without a weapon,” Silverberg said.
They both filled out police reports and filed charges and are now working to get some laws in Millburn changed. They’ve been told there’s not much that can be done until after the case goes to court and a judge has decides what remedy there will be for the situation and the dogs.
The dogs belong to another neighbor that she has gotten to know for the first time as well and who was charged by police with allowing her dogs to "run at large." Katz said the prosecutor told her he might also charge her with keeping a vicious dog.
“She was very sorry, and she’s been very nice,” Katz said, adding that the owner sent her a check to cover veterinary costs, which were about $2,400. “But that doesn’t make me feel better about her dogs. She said her invisible fence had been broken since the [snow] storm. But these dogs apparently have a reputation. Animal Control was familiar with them.
“I don’t know why Animal Control can’t seem to do anything.The family should send them the to a farm or something. If not, I want them muzzled. I want the fence fixed. I want them kept inside. I am scared to go out.” She said.
Meanwhile, there’s a court case set for Feb. 21.
Millburn Police Chief Greg Weber said that the Animal Control officer is periodically driving by the dog owner’s house to see what is happening with the dogs.
Katz said the Animal Control Officer told her that the pet door is now blocked and there doesn’t appear to be any problems with the back fence anymore. Weber said there are flags up in the yard, but he's not sure if the invisible fence is fixed.
Chief Weber said dogs in question have lived in Short Hills for nine years and he knows of only one other incident involving them.
“They’ve not been a persistent problem,” said Weber, adding that one of the dogs is a pit bull the other is a mix.
As for impounding or muzzling the dogs or making the owner do anything else, the court makes those rulings, Weber said.
Katz and Silverberg said they have had to take the initiative to find out anything about the case, including that there was even a case and that there was a court date. Had the women not called the police repeatedly, they would not have even known there was a court case and a date.
“We’re the victims. We’re the witnesses,” Silverberg said. “Wouldn’t you think that they’d want our testimony? Shouldn’t we be able to tell the judge what a terrifying experience this was?”
While Silverberg’s dog has recently taken walks again, he is timid while he’s out and she refuses to go near the street were the attack took place.
Maggie is healing, but still unable to go out and Katz is not going to take her out until she knows for certain those dogs can't get out.
“She’s lucky she’s alive,” she said. “She's a tough little thing. Thank goodness we’re OK. I keep thinking, what if it had been my daughter who was out walking her? It’s so frightening.”
Susan1
7:05 am on Friday, January 27, 2012
How scary! I hope these ladies and their pets recover from all the injury and emotional trauma. People should know that an invisible fence is not a guarantee; some dogs will break through. People need to be more vigilant when they own a dangerous dog; a pit bull can kill. A powerful dog should only be owned by a very disciplined dog owner who knows how to train and control the dog. Personally, with all the fantastic breeds out there, I will never understand why anyone would choose a potentially lethal dog as a pet.
paula
9:47 pm on Sunday, January 29, 2012
Any dog can kill. Pit bulls are only lethal if trained to be lethal, just like any other dog!
Joanne Smythe
11:03 pm on Sunday, January 29, 2012
Not true Paula, pit bulls have been bred for centuries to be killers. Their temperament is such that they can "snap" without warning, and their bite is so strong, it requires an adult using a "break stick" to open a pit bull's locked jaws.
By the time the frenzy is over, a child (or adult) will be lying dead in a pool of blood.
I don't understand the owners, or defenders, of these dangerous dogs. Pit bulls are NOT "just like any other dog."
lucy
1:06 pm on Monday, January 30, 2012
Actually, Joanne, Pits were historically one of the most loyal dogs. They were considered noble to own due to their allegiance to their masters. One of the reasons they began to be trained for fighting is because they are extremely eager to please and therefore do almost anything their master asks - even if it means losing their life. They are on a long list of bully breeds, which also includes doxens. Pits are even tempered and are publicly chastised because of the bad rep they got when they became the main attackers in dog fighting. Any dog has the ability to turn vicious and kill, despite breed. You should take some time and volunteer at an animal shelter and get some experience with pits first hand before you jump to conclusions based on breed. Besides, then you will be doing something productive for the society that doesn't involve publicly throwing out ignorant accusations.
Joanne Smythe
11:06 pm on Monday, January 30, 2012
Loyalty is not the concern Lucy, but rather, dogs that maim and kill people, such as pit bulls.
Tami DErrico
2:48 pm on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Joanne, pitbulls were never bred to harm people. They were bred to fight other dogs, but any fighting dog that bit the handlers would instantly be put down. As a result, pitbulls have much more control over their aggression than most other breeds do. Pitbulls were also bred to be fantastic human companions and loyal family dogs. Their loyalty and devotion is the characteristic that unsavory human types take unfair advantage of when they train them for aggression/attacking. But note all along it is HUMANS that have created these dogs; HUMANS who have abused them for their own selfish, inhumane purposes. Yes, I am a pitbull owner & advocate, but I am also an elementary school teacher who cares greatly for the safety and well being of children. At the same time, I cannot condone - nor teach - the stereotyping and prejudice associated with all the pitbull media hype & hysteria. My TDI certified therapy pit, LuLu, accompanies me to school in the hopes that our next human generation will grow up and not be so quick to judge - dogs or people. Life is all about choices, and I choose not to live in ignorance or fear. Yes, it is a tragedy what happened to these two little dogs - but I do not blame the bigger dogs, I blame the humans who should have never left them alone outside in the first place.
anonymous
7:01 pm on Friday, January 27, 2012
These dogs have no business living on a street amongst young children and small sweet-natured dogs. How do we know these dogs won't attack our children as they play outside or wait for the bus????
lucy
1:12 pm on Monday, January 30, 2012
How do you know your next door neighbor isn't a sexual predator? How do you know that there isn't a junkie teen living in your neighborhood who is going to rob you for drugs? How do you know that your neighbor's golden retriever hasn't been abused and is prone to aggression? Living in fear of one assumption leaves you blind to the real dangers. How do you know that your dog won't snap one day - you don't.
KLF
11:30 am on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
But these dogs DID attack.
Leslie
1:03 am on Saturday, January 28, 2012
So what street is it? Why is it not mentioned?
Elwood Dowd
9:46 am on Saturday, January 28, 2012
"...On Jan. 6 both woman had walked their dogs on Deer Path in Short Hills..."
Did you not read the article? It's Deer Path.
paula
9:42 pm on Sunday, January 29, 2012
Once again it is the Pit bull that gets blamed for everything. I have seen no comments on how irresponsible the dog owners were by not fixing their electric fence when they knew that it was broken and they let their dogs out unattended. It is a shame that the "small sweet natured dogs" got hurt but it could have all been prevented! Pit bulls are not born to be vicious dogs, it is the ignorant human that trains them to be vicious! I have been a Pit bull owner for over seven years and I have NEVER had a problem with my dog, even when she was attacked by a "small sweet natured dog"! My Pit didn't even fight back. It is very dissapointing that people can pass judgment and make such ignorant comments about a breed of dog without even educating themselves on that particular breed. Pit bulls are very loyal, dedicated and loving dogs, not the vicious killers that the media make them out to be. My Pit bull sleeps with my 6 and 4 year old daughters, watches them go off to school, waits by the door when they come home tail wagging and wanting to give kisses, and she would give her life to protect me and my girls (as many Pit bulls have). Pit bulls were even used in WWI to help protect this country, but you would know that if you did your homework. If you met my beautiful Pit on the street the only thing you would have to worry about is her licking you to death!
Susan1
10:21 pm on Sunday, January 29, 2012
While your pit bull may indeed be very sweet, pit bulls have been problematic as a breed. This is not just people being "ignorant." Even in the hands of a responsible owner, pit bulls can be unpredictable. I understand that you love your dog, but fear of pit bulls is not entirely without merit. A quick google search will show you some really vicious attacks. There are places where they are banned. I know I won't be walking my dog on Deer Path anytime soon....
Joanne Smythe
11:04 pm on Sunday, January 29, 2012
The stats don't lie:
http://www.dogsbite.org/dog-bite-statistics-fatalities-2011.php
Joanne Smythe
11:06 pm on Sunday, January 29, 2012
2011 fatal attacks by breed:
71% Pit bull
13% Rotweiller
3% All other breeds combined
lucy
1:16 pm on Monday, January 30, 2012
Hi Joanne, again. Once again you are incorrect about bite records. Did you know that people are more likely to report a bite from a notorious bully breed rather than a lab? Did you know that many dog attacks aren't reported UNLESS there has been a bully breed involved? Did you also know that people's ignorance, such as yours, is the reason that 58% of dogs euthanized in shelters are pits? If you have a second, and a heart, I recommend you watch this video and try to be a little open-minded.
http://cynography.blogspot.com/2011/07/lack-of-any-useful-purpose.html
Joanne Smythe
11:11 pm on Monday, January 30, 2012
Lucy, your falsely stating those dog killing statistics are "incorrect" does not make it so. I provided statistics to back up my statements, you did not; provide some statistics of your own, or admit you're wrong.
Here is a video of a pit bull biting the arm of its owner (WARNING GRAPHIC) and it refuses to let go as the man bleeds profusely. The dog is actually wagging its tail, and will not release the man's wrist:
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=69f_1327285704
KLF
11:46 am on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Dog bites are reported by the doctors who treat the humans victims and by veterinarians. In addition, the Humane Society and the CDC keep statistics. I'm not thinking that these sources pick and choose which bites to report.
paula
11:41 pm on Sunday, January 29, 2012
Joanne I would invite you to meet me and my pit bull, and the many other pit bulls that my family and friends own. I am sorry that you feel this way, but not all pits been bred to kill and their jaws do NOT lock. That is a myth and I am really sorry that you have not done the right research. I would love to see the websites you got that info from. You can not just go by the media. I am so happy that you looked at the first website you googled and those are the stats you want me to look at. Why dont you continue down the list of your google search and look at some of that info. A lot of these attacks are not even by pit bulls. Maybe you should look up the statistics on how many humans have tortured and abused and killed pit bulls.
Susan1
7:51 am on Monday, January 30, 2012
Sorry Paula, but you are mistaken. Pit bulls were bred to fight (as in fighting PITS.) All breeds have a natural tendency to do what they were bred to do. You have to know that about any dog. I have a terrier that was bred to hunt rats and other small animals. I do not rely on an invisible fence because although my dog is sweet toward people, dogs, and cats, he would chase a squirrel or rodent till he caught it and killed it. I know this and accept that he might break through an invisible fence. I suspect that a pit bull might break through one as well, if he felt threatened. There is a reason that most airlines won't allow pit bulls even in cargo.
Susan1
7:57 am on Monday, January 30, 2012
BTW, I think we are defining "bred" differently. I think what you mean is your dog and other pits were not "trained" to attack.
lucy
1:16 pm on Monday, January 30, 2012
http://cynography.blogspot.com/2011/07/lack-of-any-useful-purpose.html
Michael Katz
1:18 pm on Monday, January 30, 2012
The issue is not specifically related to pit bulls as a breed. Since this story has been published, we have learned of at least 3 other dog's in the area who have been attacked by these very dogs in the past 1-2 years. This is obviously not an isolated incident. Whether it is due to the breed, the nature of these specific dogs, or the owner's negligence, these vicious dogs need to be euthanized or sent away before they cause even more serious injury to other dogs or people.
megan
1:48 pm on Monday, January 30, 2012
As Michael mentioned, the dogs have a history of attacking -- if your dog, of any breed, has a history of attacking and it continues to happen, it is fair to say the owner is being irresponsible. A responsible owner with a dog who is not dog-friendly would not allow said dog around other dogs or access to other dogs via a broken fence. The dog owner's fence was broken and she still allowed the dogs outside -- again, it's fair to say the dog owner is irresponsible and she is at fault.
Also, folks, keep in mind that one of these dogs was listed as a pit bull mix -- the other dog was not defined this way, and the "pit bull type dog" mentioned is a MIX, so you can't possibly turn this article into a pit bull haters club, considering than not even one half of the dogs involved at pit bulls. In fact, this article proves just the opposite, that various other breeds can also be responsible for injuries to other dogs.
And JoAnne, the links your posting about dog bites are false -- the studies done to collect those results are not accurate and the methodology used to collect said information is not appropriate. If those stats were correct, Pit Bulls would be banned everywhere, but because anyone with a brain knows that website is full of garbage, that is not the case. Please feel free to run your own study with reproducable, scientific results, if you'd like to present numbers on dog bites.
Susan1
3:52 pm on Monday, January 30, 2012
Pit bulls are banned in a number of places, including certain buildings and airlines. Obviously, there's some evidence to support these actions. People didn't just start hating a certain breed because they felt like it. I agree that almost any dog can be badly trained or abused, but certain breeds are more dangerous than others and should be monitored around people and other dogs.
paula
4:14 pm on Monday, January 30, 2012
http://rachelpawluk.wordpress.com/2011/11/08/pit-bulls-banned-on-some-airlines/
they are banning pit bulls for one case back in 2002. ONE case! come on.
Joanne Smythe
11:18 pm on Monday, January 30, 2012
Meghan, your claim that the dog bite fatalities cited are "false" does not make it so.
Here is yet another report from the pit bull haters at the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association:
http://www.dogsbite.org/pdf/1979-1998-breeds-dogs-involved-in-fatal-human-attacks-us.pdf
Note the chart on the second page, clearly illustrating that pit bulls account for the overwhelming majority of people killed by dogs.
megan
9:15 pm on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Joanne, the problem with the link you posted is that it is grouping "Pit bull-type" dogs together -- that typically accounts for a variety of breeds, including but absolutely not limited to American Pit Bull Terriers, American Bulldogs, English Bull Dogs, Bull Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, and various other breeds derived from mastiff/terrier mixes, etc., including Boxers, Cane Corso, Dogue De Bordeaux, Dogo Argentino, Presa Canario, or mixes thereof. It's a bit unfair to group multiple breeds together, count the number of bites they've been involved it, and then compare that number to single-breed bites and attacks. In addition to that, so many dogs are misidentified as "Pit bull-type" dogs when they actually have no pit bull in them whatsoever, yet they are typically included in the "Pit bull-type" category because of the way they look.
There has not been one good or reliable study that can be cited to discuss dog bites -- and the reality of that is because dog breeds are so often misidentified, so many mixed breed dogs resemble "Pit bull-type" dogs even when they have no pit bull in them, and because so many bites and attacks are not reported unless they are by a specific breed. In fact, there are a number of surveys done where people freely admit that they would NOT report a Lab or Chi biting them, but would report it if the dog was a "Pit bull-type" dog. So please, get off your high horse and try again next time.
Michelle
9:56 pm on Monday, January 30, 2012
I own a pit bull and i have been involved in animal rescue for many years. I can tell you that i have never been hurt by a pit bull but i have been snapped at by other breeds. Pit bulls were considered Nanny dogs back in the day because they were so good with children. Look at Petey on the Little Rascals. The breed as a whole should not be vilified. I am not saying that some of the tragedies that have happened are not awful but the irresponsible owners should be held accountable. There are many wonderful, responsible people in this world who will do anything and everything to make sure their pit bulls are well behaved and trained properly so that they are a good ambassador for
the breed. In the right hands, these dogs make excellent, loving and loyal pets.
Catherine Ann McCauley
10:29 pm on Monday, January 30, 2012
Is that how it really happened?...What "PROVOKED" the dog to do this?....All the pitbulls I know ,live w/ families w/ small children and are happy, loving, docile dogs. People make the animal vicious...I am against Millburn banning Pitbulls,
Susan1
10:32 pm on Monday, January 30, 2012
Blaming the victim is a reprehensible tactic.
megan
9:16 pm on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Susan, she didn't blame the victim, she blamed the dog's owner -- which is where the responsibility lies.
Dawn Tarr
10:48 am on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
its NEVER the breed of dog that is the issue, its ALWAYS the owners. The zoo can have friggin Tigers and Lions and they arent all about the streets eating children and pets.. if the owner cannot be held accountable for the pets they have, they dont need to have them, period. To Ban a breed of animal is rediculous and the motives of Hitler. Those dogs need different owners , or at least a lesson in being more responsible.
Hedley
10:57 am on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
The Tigers and Lions aren't eating children because they are in a cage and can't get out. Would you be fine with Tigers and Lions roaming the streets? How about if your neighbor kept a tiger in their backyard. As long as they are nice neighbors that would be fine? While many dog owners are certainly the issue, there are clearly breeds of dogs that are far more likely to be aggressive than others. Enjoy your rottweiler. I'm sure the neighborhood kids would love it. Oh, and next time you are at the zoo, open the cage and let your children go play with the animals. I'm sure it will be fine.
megan
9:16 pm on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Hedley, you are comparing dogs that have been domesticated for thousands of years to animals who have never been domesticated. Apples to oranges -- that makes you wrong!
Dawn Tarr
11:01 am on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
did you not read the post? i said, OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY.. if the dogs are prone to attacking, sounds to me like they need a KENNEL.. my kennel goes all the way around my house.. room to run, and they arent running LOOSE.. why are these dogs loose to begin with? isnt someone afraid they will be it by a car? ITS IRRESPONSIBLE PET OWNERS!
Dawn Tarr
11:02 am on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
in addition, i have a pit mix and prior to her i had a full blooded male pit bull, and BOTH dogs love children.. they play ball with them, sleep with them, and are the most loving pets. This breed has a bad rap thanks to idiot owners and they way they USE them. These dogs never wanted to be fighters .. they are born like every other living thing.. innocent.. its thanks to HUMANS and the way they handle things that they are the way they are.. and this thread is JUST LIKE THAT.. .. open your eyes and deal with the problem like adults. If you allow the ban of animals, whats next? Pets should only be allowed to RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE.. if those same people had CHILDREN, they would be throwing firecrackers at your dog ..
paula
12:34 pm on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
http://www.ywgrossman.com/photoblog/?p=604
paula
12:39 pm on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
http://www.news9.com/global/story.asp?s=9494086
heres some more, bet this family is happy they owned a pit
paula
12:40 pm on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
http://www.denverpost.com/search/ci_4095627
this family too
paula
12:41 pm on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
http://saveabull.com/2011/pit-bull-hero-pitbull-saves-family-in-fire/
paula
12:46 pm on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
http://whatapittie.org/proud-history-pitbull.html
they were good enough to help protect our country.
paula
12:51 pm on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
http://pitbullregistry.com/PitBull%20History.htm
paula
12:55 pm on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
http://www.badrap.org/monster-myths
Michelle
1:45 pm on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
These are great sites Paula. Thanks for posting.
paula
1:51 pm on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
http://www.animallaw.info/articles/arus56depaullrev1285.htm
Dawn Tarr
3:52 pm on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Bravo Paula
Susan1
4:03 pm on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
I should add that I agree with most of the posters here that good owners make for good dogs and bad ones make for poorly behaved/dangerous ones. But there are clearly breeds that are more likely to be dangerous than others and they should only be owned by people who are equipped and willing to deal with that increased responsibility.
paula
7:09 pm on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
thank you to all of the pittie supporters! ohio and miami-dade county are over turning their ban on pit bulls!!!!! yay
educate....dont discriminate!
megan
9:17 pm on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Isn't it wonderful what a community of advocates can do, against a minority of folks who know nothing about dogs and breeds?
Michelle
7:23 pm on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Such wonderful news Paula!!You know why they are being overturned? Because its been proven time and time again, that they DON'T work!! Thanks for posting the GREAT news!!
BETH SILVERBERG
2:20 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012
YOU ARE ALL MISSING THE POINT HERE!!!
THIS DOG WAS NOT PROVOKED BY ANY THING, OR ANYONE WHAT SO EVER!!!
THE DOG CAME WALKING DOWN THE STREE WITH NO LEASE OR OWNER IN SIGHT, WALKED UP TO THE FIRST SMALL DOG ON A LEASH AND ATTACKED
WHICH BY THE WAY TOOK TWO WOMAN QUITE SOME TIME TO GET IT TO LET GO OF THE SMALL DOG
HOURS LATER THE FIRST DOG ALONG WITH ANOTHER DOG OFF ITS LEASH ONCE AGAIN WITH NO OWNER CHARGED DOWN THE STREET AND ATTACKED THE SECOND SMALL DOG AND ITS OWNER!! THIS IS NOT ABOUT A CERTAIN BREED OF DOG AT ALL, ITS ABOUT THE OWNERS OF ANY DOGS TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR PETS . MAKING SURE THEY ARE KEPT INSIDE A GATE OR FENCE WHEN THEY ARE UNABLE TO WALK THEM OR JUST KEPT INSIDE, BUT CERTAINLY NOT ALLOWED TO WALK THE STREETS UNACCOMPANIED AND ALONE!!! WE ARE SIMPLY TRYING TO PROTECT OUR NEIGHBORHOODS SO THEY ARE SAFE TO ENJOY NOTHING MORE NOTHING LESS!!!!!
paula
2:51 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012
Thank you Beth for putting the blame where it belongs, on the dog owners! NOT the breed! It is a shame what happened to you and your dog and of course to your neighbor and her dog as well! I am glad to hear that you are recovering well! It could all have been prevented if the other dog owners were more RESPONSIBLE. As a responsible Pit owner it makes me feel good that you, as the victim, don't blame the breed. Thank you.
chokhi
9:37 am on Friday, February 17, 2012
Ten Commandments of Pit Bull Ownership
1.
Thou shalt NEVER trust thy Pit Bull not to fight
2.
Thou shalt contain thy Pit Bull securely when not supervised by an adult
3.
Thou shalt NEVER leave thy adult Pit Bull alone and unsupervised with another dog
4.
Thou SHALT attend obedience classes most faithfully with thy Pit Bull
5.
Thou SHALT keep thy Pit Bull socialized with ALL KINDS of people
6.
Thy Pit Bull wilt NEVER be allowed off-leash in a public place
7.
Thy Pit Bull wilt NEVER be allowed to roam free in thy neighborhood, EVER!
8.
Thou SHALT take thy well trained Pit Bull out in public and show him/her off - on leash for good breed PR!
9.
Thy Pit Bull shalt go forth into the world as an ambassador of the pit bull breed
10.
THOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY WRONG DONE BY THY DOGS!