Dog attack in Ypsilanti Township spurs increased enforcement of animal control ordinance
Anthony Dargay was walking on Dakota Avenue in Ypsilanti Township the night of Feb. 28 when he turned to find two pit bulls following him.
He yelled at them to “get back” and stomped his foot - a technique that had worked against other dogs in his neighborhood, he said.
But the dogs charged him, setting off a struggle that lasted for several minutes and left the 17-year-old with puncture wounds to his hands and arms.
“They were taking turns jumping for my throat and I would stab them,” said Dargay, who used a folding knife to protect himself.
The dogs ultimately quit, Dargay said, after he stabbed one in the ribs and twisted the knife when it bit his arm and refused to let go. Dargay was knocked to the ground several times and had to have 11 stitches on his left thumb after he was cut when the “locking mechanism” on his knife failed during the fight about 8:50 p.m., he said.
“I was in fear of my life, but I wasn’t about to get killed by some pits,” Dargay said. “I wasn’t gonna die like that. If somebody’s gonna have dangerous dogs, they need to be able to control them.”
Ypsilanti Township officials and Washtenaw County sheriff’s deputies are stepping up enforcement of the township’s animal control ordinance after the attack and other complaints of dogs running loose. The goal is to ensure dogs are licensed and owners are held accountable, officials said.
The pit bulls that attacked Dargay were surrendered by the couple who owned them and euthanized at the Humane Society of Huron Valley. They were not licensed and ran from an unfenced yard after being let out to go to the bathroom, said Derrick Jackson, the Sheriff Department’s director of community engagement.
It wasn’t until the dogs returned home with injuries that the owners realized they had left the property, a Sheriff’s Department incident report said. Humane Society officials said the attack occurred down the street from the home where the dogs lived. Neighbors told them the dogs had previously been allowed to roam. The Washtenaw County Prosecutor's Office continues to review the case.
“It gives us a real life example of how serious and important it is for residents to take responsibility for their own animals,” Jackson said.
Had Dargay not been wearing a thick leather jacket, he may have been more seriously injured, Jackson said.
Of an estimated 8,000 to 10,000 dogs in the township, 750 are licensed, said Michael Radzik, the township’s director of the office of community standards. Unless dogs are licensed, the township does not have evidence they have been vaccinated for rabies, Radzik said.
The owners said the dogs that attacked Dargay were "up to date,” on their shots but did not immediately show deputies the paperwork, the report said.
“In some of these cases, the victim ends up going through the rabies shots unnecessarily,” Radzik said. The dogs' owners could not be reached for comment today.
The ordinance, which was revised in September, requires that dogs that are impounded be licensed before they are released from the Humane Society. It costs $20 to license an impounded dog that is sterilized and $120 to license one that is not.
“A sterilized pit bull is less likely to be aggressive toward humans and less likely to run stray,” Radzik said.
Under the ordinance, having a nuisance dog is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail. A dog may be considered a nuisance for a number of reasons including if it frequently barks, chases a pedestrian or attacks a person or pet.
The Sheriff's Department’s two animal control officers will be the primary people enforcing the ordinance, Radzik said.
Dog licenses are $6 and available at the Township Treasurer’s Office or the Humane Society, Radzik said.
“Keep your dog under control,” he said. “Don’t let your dog run stray.”
Lee Higgins covers crime and courts for AnnArbor.com. He can be reached by phone at (734) 623-2527 and email at leehiggins@annarbor.com.
Comments
Stupid Hick
Sun, Mar 21, 2010 : 9 p.m.
@YpsilantiWoman: I don't know about Ypsi, but I believe in most places dog license fees are what funds the community's animal shelters/services, at least partially. Do you bother to get rabies shots for your dog? I don't know about Ypsi, but in most communities that's required by law too, as a public health measure, and usually a prerequisite for getting a dog license.
pseudo
Sun, Mar 21, 2010 : 10:05 a.m.
I know the standard response to these situations is that the owners are the problem and not the breed. And yet, you don't hear about roaming Golden Retrievers attacking and killing people or the family Old English Sheepdog killing a child. You don't hear about the killer packs of Standard Poodles or a pair of Labrador Retrievers stalking someone out walking. Pit Bulls are bread to fight and kill. Owners are responsible but really the breed is a problem and should viewed as potentially dangerous, even the sweet kind ones that people love. Its just as dangerous as owning a gun and no locking it up.
bartsbabe
Fri, Mar 19, 2010 : 8:20 p.m.
Plain and simple- No matter what the breed, people need to be in control of their dogs and comply with the leash laws. I am a responsible owner of 2 dogs, one of which is part Pit Bull. While walking my dogs (both on leashes), they were actually attacked by a neighbor's loose Pit Bull. During another walk, my dogs were ambushed by a loose Border Collie exhibiting vicious behavior. It is for this reason that I no longer walk my dogs in my neighborhood. For you folks who don't believe in fixing your animals, PLEASE spay or neuter your cats and dogs. There are way too many animals in shelters already. If you can't afford it, contact your local Humane Society. They often have a low cost spay/neuter clinic!
Ricebrnr
Fri, Mar 19, 2010 : 6:55 p.m.
Firstly Taser are not legal for "civilians" in MI (yet), and since they're designed with human physiology in mind I would not consider their use against an animal if I can help it. Secondly you are correct pepper spray is not affective against 100% of assailants. Self defense needs to be considered and layered. It starts with awareness and training. Where it ends depends on you. In my case I do choose a layer approach but cannot discuss it here for instances where less than lethal approaches do not solve the problem.
Ming Bucibei
Fri, Mar 19, 2010 : 6:36 p.m.
Tazers and pepper spray may be useless in a dog attack: http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2010/mar/15/bulldog-mauls-police-car-taser-fails-stop-it/ ANIMAL KINGDOM Bulldog mauls police car Pepper spray & Taser fails to stop canine 2 tires, entire front bumper chewed off patrol vehicle --Associated Press CHATTANOOGA What happened to a Chattanooga police officers car was certainly under the radar. A city police spokeswoman said Sunday that Officer Clayton Holmes had been checking traffic speeds with radar and stopped to fill out a report when he felt his car shaking. He found a bulldog chewing on the tires. After the dog attacked two passing cars and a second police car, officers used pepper spray and a Taser on it, but the animal wasnt deterred. By the time McCamey Animal Center staffers captured that dog and two others, it had chewed two tires and the entire front bumper off Holmes patrol car. Officer Rebecca Royval said the dogs got out of a fence at a nearby welding shop. The owner was cited and the dogs were removed. More details as they develop online and in Tuesdays News Sentinel. 2010, The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.
Woman in Ypsilanti
Fri, Mar 19, 2010 : 6:35 p.m.
I don't bother to get a dog license. Why should I? They cost six bucks a year and the odds that I will get a ticket are near zero because my dog is always under my control. It isn't the money though, it is the bother of getting one. I would have to take time off from work to get one. If a license were required for a vet to treat a dog, I might pay for the license but only if the hassle of changing vet offices were greater than the hassle of getting a license. Requiring a license to buy dog food? That wouldn't work either since people could just go to the next town for their dog food. If the city/township/county is really interested in increasing licensing, they should make it a lot easier to obtain a license. Allowing people to get one online would probably increase the number of people getting them but even then, there would have to be better enforcement. Utility companies often keep records of which customers have dogs and those records could be used to help the animal control people know which houses to visit. Unlike other types of property, canines are especially easy to detect without a search. All one has to do is knock on the door. But I'll admit that I hope it doesn't come to that. The vast majority of dog owners are responsible. The vast majority of even scary breeds like pit bulls are perfectly good dogs. My neighbors have a pit bull and it is the nicest sweetest dog I have ever seen.
Phineas Gage IV
Fri, Mar 19, 2010 : 12:48 p.m.
While this breed is mostly identified as a terrier, some dogs have mastiff in their genes as well. The dog I have has appearance of mastiff and terrier; he has temperament of mastiff. However, if a large dog growls and lashes out, on the leash of course, "T" rises to the occasion. And that is where this breed has advantage over most dogs. Those jaws and the teeth inside can break bones and do a lot of damage to the majority of other dogs. It is important for an owner to understand and recognize this fact. Until an owner really knows their dog, all dog owners, should error on side of caution when socializing their dog with other dogs. Believe it or not my seventy four pound american bulldog has been attacked twice by different yorkies. He is always on the leash. First time he was attacked, the yorkie was in a front yard, not tethered, and the darn thing ran right at my dog barking, growling, and making all sorts of noise. I just lifted T's harness up so the front part of the body is foot and a half up in air. T goes limp while I keep the jaws away from the yorkie, some times a poodle too, while the little dog yaps away at his hind feet. Both times it was elderly lady who had to recue her darn dog. It has always been a woman with the nice little dog--nice until T comes by. Then T becomes the nice dog in my hands because I don't want to see "fluffy" killed while "fluffy" is menacing T. It is not good form to have the family cocker spaniel destroyed while children are present either. I don't know why, but for some reason house dogs, family pets, show bravery towards T that is uncharacteristic according to the owners when T is walking on leash through town. It is important to do your dog a favor and put him in situations where he will always succeed. I am a responsible proud owner of a smarter than usual dog who will always be scrutinized by the public. T interacts very well with children, and since leaving Ypsilanti Township, he interacts better than expected with dogs of all breeds. Oh I forgot to mention. T is not castrated.
wln15
Fri, Mar 19, 2010 : 12:43 p.m.
debling, AMEN! When it comes down to it, I don't care whose fault it is for these vicious attacks. I just want the pit bulls off the sidewalks, away from the parks, and away from my children and me. Parents outside of Ypsilanti worry about their children getting kidnapped. I worry about a stray pit bull coming along and attacking one of my children. It is frustrating and the #1 reason I would like to move.
debling
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 11:20 p.m.
In my opinion vicious dog breeds (Pit bulls, Rottweilers, Presa Canario, American Bulldog, etc) have no place in cities and towns and should be simply banned. Keep them far away from children, sidewalks and people in general. Like it or not, these dogs have been bred to be aggressive and territorial and it is only a matter of time when one bites or attacks someone. For those that say it is the fault of owners not the dogs, you should have no problem supporting a training and licensing program for owners who wish to own such a vicious breed. Every year, the dog should be brought in and tested for tempermant. Only if the animal is certified "tame" and the owners "trained" and "competent", would the owner be allowed to possess such a dog.
adriana
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 7:50 p.m.
"But I see no problem encouraging people to be prepared for anything while you are out walking." Indeed Cindy, we should be prepared for the worst sieges when we are out walking. Maybe that way we'll just stay inside or drive our cushy SUVs so that we never have to see anyone or possibly interact with anyone whom we do not have an immediate acquaintance to. WALKING IS THE MOST DANGEROUS THING THAT CAN EVER HAPPEN TO YOU!!!
Arboriginal
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 4:10 p.m.
I am under the impression that German Shepherds account for the vast majority of dog bites.
Lokalisierung
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 3:49 p.m.
"careless dog owners out there who lack some basic common sense." Disagree with that. PitBulls are not just 'normal' dogs like a black lab that if you're a nice person and raise it it'll be peachy keen. Some dogs need way more training to be socialized and some still can't handle it.
Theresa Taylor
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 3:43 p.m.
This is a reflection on the owners, not on the breed of dog. I carry mace when I walk my dog, just because of the careless dog owners out there who lack some basic common sense.
Lokalisierung
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 3:06 p.m.
"and a variety of terriers..." It's a breed of dog. It has genes of different dogs in it. it doesn't make it "An American bulldog" that's been put in a pit and abused.
Atticus F.
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 3:04 p.m.
Let me remind everbody that all dogs with the word 'bull'in their name have been breed to be aggressive, especially towards other animals... but it sometimes carrys over to aggression towards humans. The reason they have 'bull' in their name is because they were breed for the aggresive violent sport of 'bull baiting'. So please dont act like bulldogs are bread to be sweet kind family pets, because they were not originally bread for this purpose. Here's a link: http://www.diamondpaws.com/sbt/bullbaiting.htm
spm
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 2:56 p.m.
Per Wikipedia: Many breed-specific laws use the term "pit bull" to refer to the modern American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, and Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and dogs with significant mixes of these breeds; however, a few jurisdictions also classify the modern American Bulldog and Bull Terrier as a "pit bull-type dog". All three breeds share similar history, with origins rooted from the bulldog and a variety of terriers...
Lokalisierung
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 2:49 p.m.
A Pit Bull is not an American Bulldog. That's pretty basic.
John
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 2:41 p.m.
"Of an estimated 8,000 to 10,000 dogs in the township, 750 are licensed" That's ridiculous that the township is not enforcing this. Only when a complaint is made then this is enforced. That's why so few people get a $6.00 license. Check out ytown.org dog license lookup and you will see all the people that don't have their 2010 year dog licences. ricebrnr your right, only YOU can be immediately be responsible for YOUR own safety.
Vernice
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 1:22 p.m.
@Lokalisierung- why is that definition wrong?
Griffen
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 1:07 p.m.
It is really too bad that these dogs had to be put down and while I don't advocate any violence against anyone, I do think that the county as a whole needs to crack down on animal registrations and clinics to provide free rabies shots to dogs that belong to owners who comply with the rules. Rabies really needs to be eradicated. As for the 'Pit Bull' breed, they are normally not aggressive, but actually categorized as a working dog breed. As long as people with no common sense buy animals they can't afford to take care of or maintain properly, these type of events will continue. The Michael Vicks of this earth should be put on notice! My neighbors hate me because I yell at everyone whos dog is not on a leash. And I will continue to do so until people get a clue.
nimbus123
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 12:55 p.m.
That's it. I've had it. I'm going to get a concealed carry. Dog-owners, beware. Comply with the law.
Atticus F.
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 12:48 p.m.
swcornell, door to door searches are illegal in this country. I will NOT give up my rights to privacy in my own home because of a few hysterical animal nuts.
Lokalisierung
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 12:43 p.m.
"Pit bull" by definition is american bull dog that has been abused and trained to fight in a pit." I don't know who's definition that is but it's ovbiously wrong.
Phineas Gage IV
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 12:34 p.m.
"Pit bull" by definition is american bull dog that has been abused and trained to fight in a pit. I have an american bull dog, and he is a high maintenance dog. One dog is enough. Two dogs would be equivalent to a part time job. This breed needs to be exercised on a leash for at least a mile of walking in morning and another mile in evening. It sounds as if those dogs were kept indoors and let out on ocassion unsupervised for the purpose of squirting on the dirt then let back in. I'll stick up for the dogs even though they are dead. They were in a less than ideal, in my estimation, abusive, environment. They should never have been unsupervised. Some people steal these dogs to fight them for entertainment. This breed is not for every one. More often than not people want american bulldog for status, fighting, and all the wrong reasons and the dog suffers for it. The dog I have was dropped of at my house by two people I barely knew, and never came back to get him after they said they were going to store for an hour. "Will you watch him for an hour until we come back," the husband of my lady friend said to me. I've taking care of the dog "T" is his name going on five years now. I haven't seen lady friend since she got out of "Hogback Hilton." Her husband and daughter never returned to get the dog. So now I have "T" the dog and no lady friend. "T" is best dog I ever had anything to do with, and every one in Wauwatosa, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin agree. Cheers!
Steve Pepple
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Lisa
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 12:09 p.m.
How very sad for all involved - the young man who was put into a position to defend himself, and the dogs who were failed by an irresponsible owner.
Lokalisierung
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : noon
I don't think mace would open up a pitball's jaw once it's locked onto you? A knife might not even do it as I believe a pitbull can stay locked even after it's dead. Scary stuff though. I wouldn't have any problem at all cutting the thraot of a vicious animal though.
krc
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 11:57 a.m.
Does anyone agree with me that ALL dogs who end up at HSHV be sterilized before they are released to their owners,impounded or not? It has been shown that neutering gentles male dogs. HSHV already requires that animals being adopted be sterilized before they are released. Is there some kind of loophole that says an impounded dog is exempt from this?
swcornell
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 11:57 a.m.
The question is how to target them. Maybe they can't by animal feed w/o showing a license. Or maybe door to door searches!
Ricebrnr
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 11:54 a.m.
@ RayA2, I've been screaming that from the rooftops since this joint openned up. Only YOU can be everywhere YOU are all the time and therefore only YOU can immediately be responsible for YOUR own safety. If more people understood that, I submit we'd have far fewer vitimization articles and many more triumphant ones.
Ricebrnr
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 11:44 a.m.
Will that mean MORE registration or LESS care for animals? I submit that those who aren't registering their animals now would be more likely to neglect their animals under that scheme. How about we suggest laws that target them rather than the animals?
swcornell
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 11:30 a.m.
It's easy to get more dogs registered. Don't allow any vet or dog care person to see or treat an animal unless it's registered. The owners must always be able to prove registration.
RayA2
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 11:24 a.m.
Does anyone realize that, had this event happened on a weekend or an evening in Ann Arbor, there would have been no animal control officer to respond? I once called the police department on a weekend to report a loose dog that was harrassing my young daughter in an Ann Arbor park and was told that there was no animal control officer available on weekends to do anything about it. The leash law in Ann Arbor is not enforced and the Ypsilanti attack should be a wake-up call to Ann Arbor citizens.
Life in Ypsi
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 11:13 a.m.
It's very easy for the people who don't live in Ypsi to defend these dogs. Try living where I live and be fearful of all the loose dogs or dogs barking as you walk by and only a 3 Ft fence separates you. Sure there are some responsible owners, but those are few and far between. I was unable to keep up with my yard work or let my kid's play outside last summer because my neighbor's Pittbull was forever at the fence growling, barking, and running back and forth. The neighbor's before them had two Pittbulls and I had to call the township to complain because they would come sit on my porch and make my family be trapped in our house. I'm sick of people with these dogs!
melissa
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 11:03 a.m.
You shouldn't have to arm yourself because you might get attacked by a dog when going out for a walk! What a ridiculous idea! Dog owners should be responsible, and if not they shouldn't be dog owners. He's lucky he carried a pocket knife for whatever reason he carried it. This isn't the first time a pit bull breed has attacked without warning, and it won't be the last. How many people have to be injured or killed before some reasonable restrictions are placed on owning reputably dangerous dogs?
Atticus F.
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 10:44 a.m.
If you must carry something to protect yourself against a dog attack, I would suggest a can of mace as apposed to a folding knife. All postal carriers carry mace for this reason.
scooter dog
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 10:30 a.m.
There are products on the market that will repell dogs without killing or injuring them Mace Pepper spray wasp/hornet spray The above wasp/hornet spray also is very,very efective when used against someone being attacked like a jogger ect.While they come in large cans they work better than mace or pepper spray. I must say that if you ever get a face full of wasp/hornet spray after seeing it used on tv you'll think twice about attacking someone again
jcj
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 10:24 a.m.
I would not recommend a knife for most people walking. I think a good strong 4' long walking stick would be a better choice to try to keep dogs at bay.
John
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 10:04 a.m.
It's a good thing Anthony had on a thick leather jacket, had a knife and was of an age where he could defend himself. This just as easily could have been a small child where the outcome would have been worse. The outcome for Anthony could have been worse too. Any dog let out of the house that has the ability to roam free away from the owner's property needs to be tied up. This law needs to be changed.
krc
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 9:46 a.m.
$20 to release an impounded sterilized dog and $120 for one that is not? Why not sterilize them all? I don't get that at all. Unless there is proof that the owner is a liscenced breeder all dogs should be sterilized if they end up at HSHV.
wln15
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 9:36 a.m.
You are right. He is very lucky to have survived. When reading the article, I realized had I been the victim, I would probably be dead. I don't carry a pocket knife. Good thing this hasn't happened YET to any children walking to/from school.
Ming Bucibei
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 9:22 a.m.
advocating self defense is not advocating violance this is a story about a young man who had to defend his life against a vicious violent dog attack, with a defective inadaquate knife, which he was lucky to have!! he is lucky to have survived, others have not survived vicious violent dog attacks Ming bucibei
Ricebrnr
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 8:41 a.m.
WOW, censorship of topical responses that comply with the rules. OK then, let's try this. Readers might I suggest that carrying a knife while prudent is not the way to go for this type of situation. You would be better served with a can of pepper spray keeping a predator at bay than to engage in hand to hand combat. I hope that "complies" with the powers that be.
RoboLogic
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 8:15 a.m.
I have never felt the need to carry a weapon of any sort. This incident has me thinking that maybe I should consider carrying a legal folding knife, since I walk secluded pedestrian trails and could be subject to such an attack as this one.
jcj
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 7:57 a.m.
I agree we do not need to advocate violence. But I see no problem encouraging people to be prepared for anything while you are out walking. If this were an article about an attack on a women by some pervert would it be OK to suggest women learn self defense tactics? Or should we teach them to roll over and play dead?
scooter dog
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 7:40 a.m.
According to the male animal control officer,(don't know his name)your dog can roam free as long as it is on your property and if it stays on your property it does not have to be on a leash,I was told that about 6 months ago. Also the series of rabies shots that everyone has been told are very painfull are no problem.I just went thru them and while you get a lot of shots 16 and the amount of ea shot in the first series goes by how much you weigh, overall it was very easy
Ricebrnr
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 7:37 a.m.
No guns are not like dogs. Guns are inanimate objects that can manifest neither intelligence or intent. Unlike animals, you can neglect a gun all you want an it cannot freely roam around and cause harm. Can one propose that same argument about cars? Can a car start itself up in your driveway and run around looking for people to run over? No for guns or cars to cause harm it takes a PERSON willing to use those tools with that intent. The object itself is neither good or evil. Please think about this argument before perpetuating illogical anti gun hysteria.
spm
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 6:55 a.m.
Actually dading, any dog that isn't socialized and/or treated well by their owners can become aggressive dogs. Just as any "aggressive" type breed can be socialized, well mannered and live out their days being one happy pooch. One thing all dogs need is lots of exercise so that way they're too tired to get into trouble. Believe me, I know from personal experience!
dading dont delete me bro
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 5:54 a.m.
i'm waiting for the argument to post that stated labrador retrievers, one of akc's consistantly top breeds, are vicious too.
emu2009
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 5:53 a.m.
Well here you go debling, it does have to do more with owners than the breed. That can be said about other breeds as well who have reputations for being aggressive. There was a time when my opinion was just like yours but I researched the breed and I am now a proud owner of a shepherd/pit bull mix. Pits need to be constantly challenged, exercised and socialized. They require a big commitment from their owners. My dog is very affectionate and loving. He loves to play with all 6 of our kids ages 1 to 12. He loves to play with other dogs. That doesn't mean I will ever let him roam free. He is either in his fenced in yard or on a leash. And yes, he has his dog license. We were fortunate enough to adopt him from the humane society.
Dark Dichotomy
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 1:02 a.m.
I am all for protecting people from vicious dogs, but did that article really just say I can get 90 days in jail for my dog barking frequently? Who decided what frequently is? My dog barks all the time, guess I should turn myself in.
babarossa
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 : 12:26 a.m.
Pitbulls are just loke guns right? They both never mean any harm.
debling
Wed, Mar 17, 2010 : 9:15 p.m.
I'm just waiting for all the pit bull lovers to say that the breed is not bad, just bad owners. Glad the Humane Society moved quickly to put these dogs down so fast. Hope the victim recieves compensation from the owners of these animals.
Sue
Wed, Mar 17, 2010 : 7:48 p.m.
I do not advocate any form of violence, but my son had to resort to it in order to protect himself. A person should be allowed to walk down a street without fear of attack from animals as well as humans. As a lover of animals, it was hard for my son to do what he did.
jcj
Wed, Mar 17, 2010 : 6:16 p.m.
Other post on other subjects have stayed up even though they clearly tried to place blame for a terrible accident. But let someone say something about an animal and it is swept away. I was not advocating violence! I was suggesting how I would DEFEND myself! Remove my post if you must. And it will prove my point!