Cue the Pit Bull sympathizers.....

Pure ignorance. It's not the dog it's the owners. Any untrained dog can bite. There are more bites by Golden Retrievers than Pits each year and most people can't tell the difference between a pit bill, American bull dog, and a boxer.

Really? I understand the owner part of it. But, I can't remember the last time I saw a reported dog attack and have it be any other breed than a Pit.

Stats don't lie. Who's ignorant now?

http://images.bimedia.net/documents/Dog+attack+stats+with+breed+2012.pdf

Pit bulls should be aced...period.

And just because most people are moronic lemmings that can't tell the difference between different slobbering breeds of canines, which most are, doesn't mean that breed is not a dangerous ticking time bomb. Idiot...

Those stats even say "Close Pit Mixes" They aren't even truly identified as a Pit. I doubt they went through and did DNA test on each of those dogs. Everyone fears what they don't understand. Each decade picks a new breed to hate, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Chows, it's just this decade is Pit Bulls.

Makes my blood boil to read some of these comments. Have you ever even spent time with a a true pit bull? Or do you just believe everything you hear on a news? Of course other dog bites don't make the news because unless it is a Pit Bull it isn't news worthy.

And here are more studies showing your odds of being bit by a Golden are higher than a Pit Bull http://www.beyondthemythmovie.com/wp-content/uploads/DowdAPBTtemperamenttest.pdf

Luckily Deval Patrick signed a bill a few months back that makes makes breed specific legislation illegal.

http://www.malegislature.gov/Bills/BillHtml/116590?generalCourtId=1

Jaclyn, you're just a typical shameless Pit Bull apologist.

Wave your pity flag somewhere else lady. A close friend who had a pitbull, and treated him with nothing but kindness, had to have it put down because it tore someone's leg apart. For no reason whatsoever. And yes genius, other dogs bite. But a Shitzu isn't going to get headlines for biting off a 2 year olds head, because it can't do that. A pitbull can. Maybe someone will get a pet grizzly bear and move next door to you. You gonna like that? Yeah, that what I thought. You gonna defend being able to purchase assault rifles next? Clown.

To the owner on Kenwood with half eaten food, maybe it's a squirrel or another animal on your deck?

Hopefully some other citizens in Wilmington share the same views as I or I worry for your kids growing up so closed minded and grouping everything into stereotypical categories. As for some of these comparisons I find them interesting! A lemmings Eh? One who follows the crowd? I seem to be the minority in this case. I sure am in this comment section. I'll continue my rooting for the underdogs.

I believe without the underdogs we'd still have slavery, segregation, witch hunts, and much more. You know all those other times where that was "the norm" and everyone agreed so why change it. Its what most believe so it must be fact! The world must still be flat as well.

Your a real groundbreaker. And I would like to thank you "underdogs" for all you have done for humanity, like freeing the slaves and all the other things you just took credit for. Lol! This closed minded person will keep putting the safety and wellbeing of actual people over that of an animal. I don't want to see animals suffer needlessly, but humans come first every time. I know this may be a different view than you and your "underdog"...pun intended...world saving folks, but that's what's great about living here. You can express the proper, right position on an issue...and people like you can speak as well. This sure is the same type of subject as segregation (not!). Thanks for saving the world. You are my hero...

Keep your damn dog off my street!

Patch-n-Batch, buddy, you're a really angry person aren't you? I can just tell you woke up today and you decided "Today is the day I take a stand. Maybe by using rhetoric and anonymity together I can finally turn the tide on this awful march toward the grave." Congratulations! You're doing great! While you're at it, maybe you would like to start a campaign for deforestation. Forests are dangerous you know, you can sprain your ankle, scrape your knee, and maybe even get eaten by a bear! Better not have those around, because of course fear and discomfort are to be avoided at all costs. Just stay in your home, it's snowing today and I wouldn't want you to slip and try to outlaw stairs.

No dog is inherently mean, just as no person is inherently ignorant. Fear, ignorance, and hate are taught, and that holds true for all animals, both dogs and humans. If a pitbull BROKE A LEASH to try and kill a shitzu, that is a freakishly strong dog, or perhaps a faulty leash, also if the wound was so horrible, maybe he should have been treated? It sounds like the owner of the pitbull got the dog under control pretty quickly. Either way; we don't know. It's a police log. SOME DUDE IS EATING FOOD ON A RANDOM BACK PORCH MAYBE, that's way more significant, in my opinion, than a dog attack, but hey, whatever you wanna get mad about is your prerogative. I'm sorry that you've chosen to live this way.

Patch and Steve are clearly just here to push their personal (uneducated) opinions on others, while personally attacking those of a different mindset. Jaclyn has made several educated statements, citing sources and all the meanwhile being polite. Grow up, guys. If you disagree, back your argument up instead of being foolish little children. That's ok if you're afraid of pit bulls. You have a right to be. You also have a right to shut your ignorant mouths if you can't be civil. Real tough when you're anonymous online.

Lol! Another voice from the "animals before people" lobby. I love how easy it is to rile up all the idiots in the community on such stupid topics. The only thing I am really angry about is that fact that there are so many stupid people in the world. Actually, not angry...more like a feeling of pity. Just the fact that you felt the need to comment means that I win. I am loving the snow, the football, and the fact that you are all fired up. Regardless of the reason (strong dog, bad leash, etc.) for these incidents, the bottom line is that it is the result of a negligent owner. The dog is not an intelligent enough creature, much like many who post here, to know right from wrong. I don't blame the animal for having an owner that isn't responsible enough to proper care for it and the well being of the people around it. If you can't handle an animal like that, don't own one. Doing so is negligence. Period. No sane person can oppose that position. So why don't you "Skip Fantastic" yourself to the couch and watch some tv. And stop leaving food on people's porches...it's disrespectful.

I agree with Jaclyn S. Growing up we had a pit bull. We treated it like one of the family. It was a friendly loving dog and it never attacked people. It's ignorant to stereotype breeds. I'll always have fond memories of Chopper. Putting it down after it maimed our neighbors child broke my heart.

Exactly.

Where did I say that animals were more important than people? So, you're a troll? Which is great, I mean, good for you, hows your bridge?

Your original comment was "All pit bulls should be aced...period." So, in light of criticism you've amended your position to "Dog attacks are the result of a negligent owner." I think if you read really carefully and take your time with the bigger words (www.dictionary.com if you get confused!) you'll see that Jaclyn S. was indeed arguing THE VERY SAME point before you began attacking her, that being said, I do believe by swaying you to her side, she has infact "won" the original argument.

Yay! I'm glad we made progress today, and here I thought you were too ignorant to see the other side.

Sorry, misquoted; "pit bulls should be aced.. period."

You got me. You won. ROTFLMAO! You truly have an accurate moniker, as you are "Fantastic"...

The only thing that we've accomplished here today is the discovery that there are people on this earth that will support these man-eating dogs probably up until the point when they themselves are mauled to death.

There's a lot to be ashamed of in this thread. Specifically Steve & Patch. They have shown their true ignorance about canines. As a veterinarian I see dogs come and go everyday. They are loving loyal creatures by nature and when one acts out its usually due to owner abuse or neglect. That being said, when a purebreed pit bull eats the occasional human it's the owners who should be to blame. Let's take some responsibility for the way we treat our animals here and foster loving environments for them.

Wow! So would it be safe to say that summing up these aggressive and angry opinions are that pit bulls should be aced because they are aggressive and angry? I was bit by a beautiful Collie when I was 7. I still like dogs and loved Lassie. I am cautious around any dog that I don't know.

That Collie should've been aced!!!

This sounds so much like the gun control debate, both sides are right and wrong, and crazy. These are FACTS my friends, the pit bull does not even break top 20 when it is comes to a dog that is likely to attack. Dogs with more pronounced anger issues include beagles, cocker Spaniels, Dalmatians, dachshund, chow chow, Chihuahua, lasha apso, ect. Pit bulls do not crack top 20. However when it comes to ability to inflict damage, it is tough to compete with the abilities of the pit, they are #1 in that category. Put down the offending animal, arrest the owner, but no one has the right to hold contempt for a whole breed because of isolated incidences. If that were the case many many other breeds should be forced down with them, including most of those annoyingly aggressive rat lap dogs. Remember that there are also more instances of larger stronger breeds protecting and serving people, including pits.

Hey Jack, you joined the Patch today just to say that? Your ambiguous comment is pointless. That's a "fact". And everyone has the right to hold in contempt whomever or whatever they wish. Another "fact". One child with its face torn off is too many. They should not be allowed to be pets. Can I have a Lion as a pet? Why not? Oh yeah...it's a deadly beast, just like a pitbull.

Jack just got served.

I will also join the Patch today just to back up the voices of reason here. Steve and Patch, you are completely off-base with your attacks and utterly wrong in your prejudice. Any dog can be trained to be a vicious killer. Put the blame on the trainer, not the dog.

For the record, I don't really care for dogs in general, but I despise misinformation and blind hate.

Dan, I am sorry that you think improperly.

A pit bull can seem very tame and friendly then turn on anyone its just in there dna

There is nothing "latent" about the crazies on this site.

This again is a sad display of immaturity and ignorance on the part of Steve & Patch. I hope i never meet these individuals in person. I don't know how two people can be so angry and misinformed at the same time. In my vet practice I see the good the bad and the ugly as far as owners go. These two are certainly "the bad" and i can only assume "the ugly". Maybe (almost certainly according to statistics) they will be mauled some day by a local Pitbull and justice will be served. Dan, Jaclyn, and others, don't let the immaturity of a few individuals get to you.

Dog lover, I respect that you are entitled to your opinion...even though it is dead wrong. Please refrain from engaging in conversations you couldn't possible comprehend. Steve, don't let the man get you down! Keep fighting the fine fight, and one day it will be safe to walk the streets of Wilmington once again.

Dog lover, how much do you charge to put a rabid beast down? Just curious...

Jaclyn, wrong again. A responsible person would not own a dangerous animal. Thanks for your thoughts though...

Jaclyn, how many innocent souls need to perish in order to successfully quench your thirst for the equality and freedom of these K-9 manslayers? It is truly mind blowing to see how much contempt you have for the well being of the men, women, and children of this town.

Wow. This really got out of hand.

I have had my fair share of run ins with these ferocious killers. If I never see another pit bull again, it will be too soon. I say let the dogs fight it out.

You know, when ever somebody disagrees with me, the first thing that I like to do is insult their intelligence. I feel it really helps change their opinion, and come over to my side.

I don't think anyone here is accusing you of being intelligent.