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Pit Bulls Saved from Ohio Dogfighting Breeder
11 pit bulls are safe and sound after being rescued in Preble County, Ohio last weekend. The pit bulls were taken from the backyard of a guy who is a drug and alcohol counselor for the county Health Department by day, and animal abuser by night apparently.
Amazing that a guy who tries to help humans can be such a viscous person in his spare time.
The dogs had scarring and injuries but they will not be put down. Some of them came into the County Resource Center vomiting blood and foaming at the mouth, the poor things.
The owner is being investigated and so is the scope of the dogfighting operation since the owner of the property is also a breeder. The name of his kennel says it all if you ask me — Drive or Die Kennel. His website boasts of premier breeding lines and shows pictures of the animals chained to concrete floors.
The Ohio Director of the U.S. Humane Society, Dean Vickers, said the county is a hot area for dogfighting and that he wants to present a solid case to a grand jury. No charges have been filed but it is expected that federal dogfighting charges will be filed before the end of the month.
Ohio is a state that classifies American Pit Bull Terriers as viscous dogs. Owners are required to leash and contain their dogs at all times. I am so glad the state carries a federal penalty for pit dogfighting – which in my opinion classifies the human as viscous – but don’t understand why the breed is considered dangerous.
The danger a dog poses is dictated by its upbringing I think. Anyone can raise any breed to be viscous. If you wanted to make a German Shepherd viscous, then raise him to be mean. The media doesn’t help either. There are tons of dog attacks across the country on a daily basis but the media only report the pit attacks.
Pit bulls are widely known for their sweet demeanors. We have one in the family and he is sweet as sugar. He loves to play, he is a huge cuddler, and he loves the kitten of the family. There is no way he is a viscous dog yet he has to be on a leash in his own backyard (which he never is by the way).
When will Ohio get with it and repeal the law already? Numerous campaigns have emerged to advocate for just that, namely the Stop the Pit Bull Ban petition, online here.
As for rallying against pit dogfighting? Well the 11 pit bulls mentioned in this article were saved because of an anonymous tip to the state attorney general’s anti-dogfighting hotline, so people are very aware of the terrible circumstances that surround dogfighting. And the Ohio Valley Dog Owners, Inc. has formed a task force to draft new legislation to help control it, legislation which targets owners mostly.
See more sweet pit bull pictures like the one above…and tell me what you think about state laws that classify pit bulls as viscous dogs.
Sick people! Some of my friends are pitbulls, and they are NOT vicious. Dog fighting, harumph. These humans should be ashamed of themselves.
Poor dogs! Some humans are so aweful! It’s not the pits that are the problem, it’s that a lot of their owners are just bad. You know what they say… there’s no such thing as a bad dog only bad owners.
There used to be a pit across the street from us. Mom called him “the smiling dog” because everytime he got out and came over he was always smiling. Mom thought he was cute.
Mom can’t understand people who like to watch animals fight. She hates cockfighting too.
Dog fighters should be shot
that is very sad!!!!!
this is terrible!!!! i cant believe people would ever fight dogs…i love both of my pits to pieces ad couldnt imagine doing this
hi my name is isaiah.I think that dog fights and cock fights are wrong! Why would peopel do that stuff to animals that didn’t do anything to them.And I think the goverment should stop it thank you for your time.
Always super content, everybody should use you as a coach
The tips you have given me have been invaluable!
Always super content, everybody should use you as a coach
The tips you have given me have been invaluable!
dog fighters and people like michael vick and puppy mill people should all be euthanized! The only people that could find enjoyment from making dogs hurt each other are sick and twisted and should be mauled by bears and pitbulls until they are dead.
chip in to save a dog that was used as a bait dog!
http://savesprout.chipin.com/save-sprout
Are you aware of this man ( and I use the term loosely)in your area that has this Facebook page…https://www.facebook.com/pages/Help-Ban-Pit-Bulls-to-protect-our-children/225691650807501.