Meth-Contaminated Homes Destroyed
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Posted: 8:09 AM Jul 25, 2008
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Friday night, police and fire officials burned four homes involved in a meth investigation in Jackson County.

The investigation unfolded after a dog attack in led police to the discovery of drug activity on Thursday night.

It happened on Yellow Dog Road in McKee, that's in Jackson County.

Four-year-old pit bull "Ox" is now in quarantine in Estill County. His owner, Stephanie Bishop, says her dog was trying to get attention from Robert Fields, but he took it the wrong way. She says Fields got a hammer out of his truck and swung it at the dog. She says at that point, Ox started attacking Fields.

Bishop says she, along with her brother, Randy Spurlock, rushed to pull Ox off of Fields. They were both bitten in the process.

Spurlock suffered the most serious injuries. He was bitten on the neck, head, arms and legs. He was airlifted to UK Hospital. Bishop and Fields were both taken to a hospital in Berea. All three victims have since been released.

Police say when the arrived to investigate the dog attack they found five working meth labs in four homes. Police say all those homes belong to members of one family. Police say they also found pills and marijuana plants in some of the homes.

We're told the homes were so contaminated by the meth chemicals, the fire department will burn them down on Friday night.

Meanwhile, Stephanie Bishop says she's determined to bring her dog, Ox, back home.

Late Friday afternoon, Stephanie Bishop was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and endangering the welfare of a minor. Police say she had an 11-year-old staying with her in the home.

The police chief says he has three more warrants to serve in regard to the case.
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Posted by: Angry Location: KY on Jul 29, 2008 at 09:00 AM
Listen to yourselves here. "Kill the pitbulls" or "let them die off" or whatever other stupid commment you make, come on people. For every pitbull that is killed or that we let die off, we will do the same to one of you idiot humans. There is nothing wrongs with this breed of dogs except the morons who breed and raise them to fight. Let's make it an eye for an eye these days, thats fair, right?
Posted by: Rick Location: Georgetown on Jul 29, 2008 at 08:52 AM
I find it hard to believe that someone{missy} is actually defending illegal drugs. Remember the guy that shot Randy Lacy in the back of the head? Drugs involved. Missy, these "people" are using money to buy drugs instead of things for their children . Kids do without food so the parents can buy drugs. There are jobs out there Missy. They have to be looked for. Not all of them pay high wages right off the bat. Even flipping burgers is a lot better than selling your soul to drugs.
Posted by: albert on Jul 29, 2008 at 08:00 AM
missy these people need a real job no making drugs
Posted by: Nate Location: Mt. Sterling on Jul 29, 2008 at 01:27 AM
It's amazing to me how many people are talking about the dog. If you all are such animal lovers than why don't you go down to your local animal shelter and adopt one. You people are insane. A child was found within the same vicinity as a meth lab; and you all are discussing dog breeds and thier aggressiveness. Oh and Missy; the comment you made about drugs and it being the only way to make a living, that really started to get me goin and then I saw that you were from Powell County so I cut you some slack. Hey at least you caught on that the drugs are the main topic in the story and not the dog bite. You need help and if you have children than I'm sure they do too.
Posted by: Bender Location: Lexington on Jul 28, 2008 at 05:41 PM
Missy.. I would like to buy you a few L's and D's and maybe some punctuation. Put it on my tab.
Posted by: VEIWER on Jul 27, 2008 at 11:59 PM
pit bulls are not dumb you can make any dog mean there is not bad dogs just bad owners
Posted by: Mom Location: KY on Jul 27, 2008 at 08:11 PM
Missy- ever heard of living within your means? Ever heard of Goodwill?
Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 27, 2008 at 08:10 PM
There have been many news reports about deaths caused by dogs in the USA. The attention given to the homicides has put the spotlight on pit bulls and Rottweilers. There is a very good reason for focusing on these two breeds: in recent years, they have usually been the number one and number two canine killers of humans. (See below, The breeds most likely to kill.) It therefore is correct to single out those two breeds when talking about canine homicides, because those two breeds lately have caused half or more of the deaths -- a disgraceful statistic whether it is regarded as the fault of the dogs, their breeders, their owners, or all three. In recent years, the dogs responsible for the bulk of the homicides are pit bulls and Rottweilers: "Studies indicate that pit bull-type dogs were involved in approximately a third of human DBRF (i.e., dog bite related fatalities) reported during the 12-year period from 1981 through1992, and Rottweilers were responsible for about half of human D
Posted by: b on Jul 27, 2008 at 08:00 PM
some facts According to the Clifton study, pit bulls, Rottweilers, Presa Canarios and their mixes are responsible for 74% of attacks that were included in the study, 68% of the attacks upon children, 82% of the attacks upon adults, 65% of the deaths, and 68% of the maimings. In more than two-thirds of the cases included in the study, the life-threatening or fatal attack was apparently the first known dangerous behavior by the animal in question. Clifton states: If almost any other dog has a bad moment, someone may get bitten, but will not be maimed for life or killed, and the actuarial risk is accordingly reasonable. If a pit bull terrier or a Rottweiler has a bad moment, often someone is maimed or killed--and that has now created off-the-chart actuarial risk, for which the dogs as well as their victims are paying the price.
Posted by: Mildred Location: Richmond on Jul 27, 2008 at 05:38 PM
For once the dogs bit person who deserved it. It does not usually happen that way. The landowner did the right thing burning the house down. There should be a state law that requires homes for sale to be inspected for meth. It would not hurt for rental property to also be inspected. This is serious business. Often dangerous dogs are kept as weapons by drug dealers.
Posted by: MISSY Location: POWELL COUNTY on Jul 27, 2008 at 01:43 PM
I BELIEVE DRUGS IS THE ONLY WAY PEOPLE CAN MAKE LIVING ANYMORE BECAUSE EVERTHING IS SO EXPENSIVE WE CAN'T MAKE IT ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE CHILREN,AN IF YOU DON'T HAVE A GOOD JOB ITS HARD TO BUY EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR YOUR CHI
Posted by: anon Location: fleming on Jul 27, 2008 at 11:26 AM
we were thinking about buying apartments to rent out - what if someone rented 1 apartment and put a meth lab in? We would lose everything - there goes my idea of owning a business.
Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 26, 2008 at 11:02 PM
Boy, and I thought the things people posted about pit bulls and meth labs were dumb when they weren't part of the same story. Combine the two into one news story and the geniuses really come out of the woodwork to post their comments! You know Rodney, if there were a law calling for the killing of all pit bulls I think we would probably have to ban guns too, since in the hands of a stupid person they are also dangerous. Why is no one worked up over the fact that there was an 11 year old involved in all this? You're too worried about the breed of dog to notice.
Posted by: Hooray Location: Lexington on Jul 26, 2008 at 09:53 PM
Hip-hip hooray for the police and fire people present for making them burn those houses down! I wish we could pass a state law that says if you have a meth lab in your home, they will set your home on fire and burn it down instead of risking people's lives trying to decontaminate it. After burning some of these manufacturers and dealers out of town, I bet the drug scourge would slow down significantly.
Posted by: A Location: L on Jul 26, 2008 at 09:34 PM
@Rodney Woolums Location: Georgetown Those "dumb dogs" as you put it are actually some of the smartest dogs. They are very easy to train and have a high play/ work drive. Thats why they are abused so commonly. My 3yrold pit knows about 15 differant verbal commands (including knowing which vehicle I want him to get into) and half as many hand motions. He knows the differance between me playing with him and my 2yrold great neice. He also remembers people for life that hes met only once and responds accordingly to how I do. Did I mention hes a house dog that loves my cats? Matter of fact the oldest cat puts him in check when he gets on her nerves. That little bit alone makes him smarter than most people. You can talk to human workers all day and still not get anything through to them.
Posted by: abby Location: ky on Jul 26, 2008 at 08:31 PM
C in Lexington the Mr.Fields was the property owner not the drug dealer.
Posted by: The Wizard Location: Trailer Holler Road on Jul 26, 2008 at 07:12 PM
If the dog had meth mouth like the rest of Jackson County these folks would be alright. You idiots and you're pit bulls both need to be put under. How about a little fire Mr. Scarecrow
Posted by: Rodney Woolums Location: Georgetown on Jul 26, 2008 at 06:53 PM
A law should be instituded calling for the immediate killings of all pit bulls. These dumb dogs make the news almost daily and they're usually killing some kid or something. Better yet, all pit bulls should be apprehended and taken to Iraq and turned loose on the insurgents.
Posted by: Zeke Location: Olin on Jul 26, 2008 at 06:52 PM
I wonder how long the local police have let these people operate and how much longer it would have gone on if the dog hadn`t gotten fed up and stopped it? Look around, this is not the only place this is going on. Just stop and think, if the police get rid of all of the Meth labs, they wont be needed {as in no job).
Posted by: B Location: Lexington on Jul 26, 2008 at 03:17 PM
Hear, hear, "Enough!" I agree completely! Check out the website Jason mentioned - PitBullLovers.com, any of you - get some real, factual information on the breed before you try to judge it. The dog may have well been affected by the meth fumes, but I will still maintain that he would not have attacked if not provoked. And Ralph, for your information, not all pits are "bred to fight and kill". The very idea is ludicrous. You need to open your eyes and educate yourself about the topic before you speak. And "Shame on the media", tell me when and where, and I'll band with you to support this loving, gentle breed.
Posted by: Scarlet Location: Pennsylvania on Jul 26, 2008 at 12:52 PM
Wow, now i remember why i left! Yes, dogs will bite if provoked. duh. burning the homes, now thats a nice touch.... i like that idea, but it wont solve nothing..
Posted by: Unite Fan Location: London on Jul 26, 2008 at 12:43 PM
Way to go, David, my sentiments exactly. I don't care for Pit Bulls, but that's just my preference. In this case, I'm glad their temperment ended up helping get rid of more drug pushers - that alone makes me like the breed (the Pit Bulls, not the pushers) more than I did before. For all I know, Pit Bulls may be the saints of dogdome, but I have noticed that pushers and users seem to prefer this breed above all others for some reason. I find myself thinking when I see one in someone's yard, or on a leash, what do you suppose they're so heavily protetcting or hiding. Stereotypical? I guess, but its' the way it is.
Posted by: Bender Location: Lexington on Jul 26, 2008 at 12:30 PM
They need to send that dog to rehab after doing all that meth. No wonder he's biting arms, legs, heads, and necks, he's all cranked up! By the way did anyone else think that Stephanie Bishop seemed to care more about "Hannibal OX" the pit bull than the 11 year old in the house?
Posted by: Shame on The Media! on Jul 26, 2008 at 12:02 PM
To say that people who have pits have low mentalities shows just how low your own is Ralph. I myself have a pit, and in truth, I am willing to put money on the fact that I'm more educated, and have a much higher I.Q. than you. If you have children, I hope that you aren't left alone to educate them as you will only spread more fear and ignorance to a new generation. I only wish the news channels were more responsible in their reporting habits and were forced to report on EVERY single dog attack, then all of you would see which breeds are really the most violent. Remember the jack russel that killed that baby? Of course not, because it didn't get nearly as much coverage as they give to Pits. It would be fitting for all owners of Pits to come together and file a suit against the media in order TO force a change in the reporting process so that our people get a thorough education as to what REALLY goes on in the world of pet owners.
Posted by: PEGGY Location: LONDON on Jul 26, 2008 at 11:50 AM
LETS USE COMMON SENSE HERE. REGARDLESS OF WHOM THE METH LABS BELONGED TO, THEY'RE HISTORY NOW AND THAT'S A GOOD THING. NOW ABOUT THE DOG. I'VE KNOWN PEOPLE WITH PIT BULLS AND SOME OF THEM HAVE BEEN NICE DOGS AND SOME HAVE BEEN VICIOUS. ALL THE DOGS WERE TREATED WELL BY THEIR OWNERS. EVERY ANIMAL HAS ITS OWN PERSONALITY JUST LIKE PEOPLE DO. AND IF THIS DOG HAD BREATHED METH FUMES FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME I WOULD THINK THAT PLAYED A BIG PART IN THE ATTACK. NOW I'M NOT PARTICULARILY DEFENDING THE DOG EITHER BECAUSE I'M TERRIFIED OF PIT BULLS, CHOWS, ROTWEILLERS, ETC. I GATHER FROM THE STORY THAT THE FIRST MAN ATTACKED WAS A STRANGER TO THE DOG AND HAD JUST PURCHASED THE PROPERTY. IF TRAINED TO PROTECT THE AREA, THE DOG ATTACKED. HOWEVER, IF I WERE BEING BITTEN I'D USE A HAMMER TOO! SO THERE IS GOOD AND BAD HERE. LET LAW ENFORCEMENT SORT IT OUT.
Posted by: Enough With the Ignorance! Location: Richmond on Jul 26, 2008 at 11:43 AM
Once again folks, here we go. Yes, pits have a bad name, and why? Because the news people are the ones who choose what you see on the news, what you read in the papers. They tell you the stories of Pit attacks to scare people, to sell their stories! They don't tell you about the poodles that attack and seriously injure. They don't speak of the Shar Pei who maul children. When will you people start thinking for yourselves?! As for only trailer parks, criminals, and minorities having Pits. Stop being living in ignorance. I am a white, educated woman. I've never lived in a trailer my entire life not that theres anything wrong in it. And guess what? I own a pit myself and she's alot sweeter than my poodle. NOT all pits are bred and raised for fighting! Only those who have fallen into the hands of cruel and heartless owners!! And do all of you who are saying these things know how silly and racists you sound when you talk about things you know nothing about? Educate yourselves, please!
Posted by: Jack Location: Pike County on Jul 26, 2008 at 10:38 AM
Yes, any dog will bite if provoked. But, not all dogs were bred to fight and/or kill as the pit was, and yes this is a different breed than what it started out as, most asuredly different than the "Little Rascals" pit. More important than the dog attack is the fact that four homes were involved in meth production within one family, and if the photo is of one of the homes, what a shame to have to destroy what could have been a truly nice "home".
Posted by: AmazingGrace Location: McKee on Jul 26, 2008 at 09:55 AM
Here is my comment on this...I have a hound and if provoked (i.e. threat with a hammer, for crying out loud), he would tear you apart. I think that all dogs have this nature inherently. Please, give the poor animal a break. If the owners are on meth, think of the abuse the creature endured.
Posted by: Goebel Location: Lexington on Jul 26, 2008 at 09:55 AM
If you start it the pit bull will finish it.
Posted by: Ronnie Location: Winchester on Jul 26, 2008 at 09:07 AM
First of all to all the ignorant people stating that these violent dogs need to be faded out in the next 15-20yrs think about what your saying. Man has always been way more violent than any animal, should we take out mankind and kill everyone too.(oh yeah we are doing a good job of it right now)And for your stats on dog attacks. The most reported attack is a poodle, should we take them out too. All you hear is a pit attacking probaly not pure breed. Why not wonder who we have living next door not what kind of dog. Adults with meth labs and children around, sounds like the dog saved some lives to me. Second of all to the uneducated people stating minorities and criminals own pits you need jesus. Who are you to judge? Second of all I use to work in Law Enforcement and I raise pits and they are the most loving and loyal dogs I have ever had.
Posted by: Bill on Jul 26, 2008 at 08:51 AM
Now they are burnning homes? What next.Our goverment has gone over the line._=freedom=.we are going to have faind a way to get our leg. to stop these over zelious fools from destoying our Freedoms and bring back the constittution.Hitlers SS wasn't this bad.
Posted by: old resident Location: london, ky on Jul 26, 2008 at 08:26 AM
Seems that our neighbors over in Jackson County is being known not only for meth labs but for their dogs. How long has it been since they had a bunch to starve and to die. I think that was on HWY 89 to.
Posted by: david Location: somerset on Jul 26, 2008 at 07:34 AM
i could care less for a pit bull, trailer park dogs is what they are.Any way the real story is they caught some meth heads.keep up the good work
Posted by: Ralph D. Location: Lexington on Jul 26, 2008 at 06:28 AM
I think that anyone that keeps a Pit Bull has a seriously low mentality level, and some of the comments I have read here contain the same thing.
Posted by: Anon Location: Mt. Sterling on Jul 26, 2008 at 02:45 AM
So they burn the houses so all the poison will get in the air we breath. Very wise!
Posted by: Brian K beckett Location: Maysville Kentucky on Jul 26, 2008 at 01:46 AM
Ok i have been listening to this comparison to thourobreads for a while. The reason that thourobreads are the only breed of horse in the ky Derby is because that is the only breed allowed to run in the derby. Even quarter horses and appaloosas have been known to out run thourobreads. Where did you get this information? What web site? please e mail me with a link to the site. www.lewisburgvfd.com
Posted by: HaHa! Location: Richmond on Jul 26, 2008 at 12:20 AM
I think the bigger issue here isn't about the dog, but the fact that these people were making and most likely selling meth, the moron was a freaking dealer, he got what he deserved! Besides, would anyone be griping if this dog had been ohh, say, a German Shep? Which can and does tend to do just as much damage as a Pit. I think not.
Posted by: just shocked Location: Lexington on Jul 25, 2008 at 11:54 PM
I find it amazing that the focal point of the comments are about the pit bull and not the fact that a child was endangered by living in a meth lab. Come on people get a clue!
Posted by: Lolly Location: Jackson County on Jul 25, 2008 at 11:32 PM
I know a lot of people think that the guy deserved it because he swung a hammer at it, but I happen to know the guy who got bit, and he didn't swing the hammer until the dog bit him. He swung a hammer at it to get it off him. This guy loves dogs, and actually owns several dogs, and does not mistreat them. He was checking out the property he just bought there. It's not his fault the dog had been around drugs and was psychotic. He was looking at the property and the next thing he knew the dog was running after him and bit him. The dog owner said the dog was trying to play, but I seriously doubt it. Does it not matter that it took at least 3 tranquilizers to calm this dog down and make it stop attacking people? Getting bit was not this guys fault, he was just defending himself against a crazy strung out vicious dog.
Posted by: Mickey Location: Artemus on Jul 25, 2008 at 11:11 PM
It's all in how you raise the dogs, I had a bull dog from a pup and he wouldn't hurt a soul, we gave him to a guy that had a bigger yard and everything, but he was just like a baby, wouldn't hurt anyone. If you treat them like they should be treated they want hurt anyone.
Posted by: Brian Location: Nelson Co. on Jul 25, 2008 at 10:55 PM
I posted earlier today because I thought people were "hating" on the dog and how it was raised to be mean. I wasn't there, but the story seems to say that the dog wanted to play with the man. Either the dog really was mean or the guy was a... ("bad word of your choice"). Even though I still don't know WHO had the lab(s), the dog was attacked with a hammer. Probably the guy, based on his actions. It really doesn't make much sense to think: "Hey, these folks make Meth and have a scary dog... Therefore, I should go over and beat it with a hammer." I have never had one (a Pit Bull) but I know that this would not be news if it hadn't been.
Posted by: Jason Location: Lexington on Jul 25, 2008 at 10:12 PM
Joey in Lex, and anyone else who thinks only criminals own these dogs needs to wise up. I am a professional dog trainer, and I also own PitBullLovers.com. The breed of dog I have in my house are American Pit Bull Terriers. I guess that makes me a criminal like Joey in Lex says. Profile much? Do you think all Arabs are Terrorists, all African American men are rapist, all middle class and poor whites are red-necks, all Latino's are in gangs? Ridiculous comments. To those people who wonder why only Pit Bull attacks are on the news, well, think about it, you're watching their program and reading their papers now aren't you? To sell their rags and news programs is why you only see these attacks. And I have to give credit to WKYT for not using "pit bull" in the headlines. This story sounds like a case of the dog being in the wrong hands and idiots who swing hammers at them should get bitten. Unless you have experience with American Pit Bull Terriers you are talking out your rear.
Posted by: karen Location: pikeville on Jul 25, 2008 at 09:41 PM
Hey, Joey from Lex. I have pitt bulls and I'm not a trouble maker and i don't steal or do drugs and for that fact i am not scared of no one either, and probably the reason why it attacks its owner it was still scared from the other dude,but I'm glad the police found the meth labs but hey lay off the dog you would have attacked back if someone took a hammer to you to or would you.hmmmmm.....
Posted by: B Location: Lexington on Jul 25, 2008 at 07:12 PM
Joey, you are WRONG. I am a professional person, with a full time job, and have absolutely no desire to cause trouble, nor do drugs...talk about ignorance! I am the proud owner of one of the bully breeds; an AmStaff, which is one of the breeds caled a pit bull. I don't "own" him, we adopted him, and he is a wonderful, gentle dog, who loves people. You want a dog more prone to biting people? Try a poodle, or perhaps a chihuahua. Oh, and if you swing a hammer at ANY dog, you are asking to be bitten. I repeat, yay for the dog!
Posted by: J Location: KY on Jul 25, 2008 at 07:10 PM
People, you are arguing about the dog, when the most important thing should be this woman had a child in this house, and from what I could gather from this choppy story, the house and others are in such bad shape from the chemicals for the drugs, they are going to burn it down!! Should you maybe be more worried about the child than the dog? I don't guess the woman will bringing the dog "home" anytime soon if her house is one to be burned and the fact she was just arrested !!! I just don't understand the current state of mind when people worry more about a dog than the welfare of a child!
Posted by: fnord Location: Lexington on Jul 25, 2008 at 06:53 PM
so the dog is actually a hero and bit the drug producers which resulted in police action to shut down four drug houses. Wow...the dog should be given a medal!
Posted by: jammie Location: all over on Jul 25, 2008 at 06:12 PM
kill the pits kill the meth makers
Posted by: Jessica Location: Richmond on Jul 25, 2008 at 05:34 PM
Brenda...let someone swing a hammer at you and let's see how you react!?! Pit bulls are good, loveable dogs as long as they are brought up right, just like any other dog. And YES pit bulls are very protective dogs.
Posted by: Krystal Location: Hazard, KY on Jul 25, 2008 at 05:24 PM
It's not the breed that is dangerous, it's the people that raise these pups, anonymous. Don't blame the dog for its vicious actions when the owners are making them this way. It seems as if everyone is doing nothing but poking fingers at this one breed of animal, when there's so many more breeds that are even more dangerous.
Posted by: mike Location: jackson co. on Jul 25, 2008 at 05:23 PM
Is any one concerned about the meth labs? people making drugs are much more dangerous than any pit bull. It isn't really the dog's fault it's the trainers.
Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 25, 2008 at 04:46 PM
drugs drugs drugs
Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 25, 2008 at 04:34 PM
I never hear dog attack stories unless it's a pit bull. Do you think only pitbulls are mistreated and this is the excuse? These dogs are unstable. Thoroughbreds are bred for racing, pit bulls for meaness.
Posted by: C Location: Lexingotn on Jul 25, 2008 at 04:15 PM
@all the people that need to be put down because they cant see that a dog is a dog and your kids are way more dangerous than any dog. "She says Fields got a hammer out of his truck and swung it at the dog. She says at that point, Ox started attacking Fields." Point and case. People like you that are racist towards animals have to be the same towards people. Maybe we should start genocide on people that think such a thing is the right thing to do. The meth head man tryed to hit the large animal with a hammer. Doesnt take a college education to figure out which is the danger to society.
Posted by: Kelly Location: KY on Jul 25, 2008 at 03:50 PM
Did some people on here miss the fact that the guy swung a hammer at the dog first? Idiot got what he deserved.
Posted by: brenda Location: manchester on Jul 25, 2008 at 03:42 PM
I think they had the the dog on meth
Posted by: karen Location: pikeville on Jul 25, 2008 at 03:29 PM
I say "Yay For The Dog" the dog was just defending itself just like any other animal just because the pit was trying to get attention didn't mean it was going to attack the person. I also have pit bulls and they sometimes jump on you wanting to play all pit bulls are not trained to fight mine aren't and never will be they have very good humor about them most people label they has a big threat to society because they are a pit bull they are no dangerous than a chow dog or a rotwieller, german police dog, i wish everyone will just keep quiet about these dogs and leave them alone.......
Posted by: someone Location: south on Jul 25, 2008 at 03:19 PM
i think all dogs can be dangous to an extent exspely if the owner is mean to them or are trained to attach but its pretty stupid call the law for a dog bite and you doin drugs hello not bright idea also chows,pits,any dog if not trained to fight can be nice dogs if treated right and not mistreated but any dog if provocked even small dogs can bite although they might just bite your ankle but theyd still bite if provoked no mater the dog so realy if you think about it any dog can be mean no mater the dog
Posted by: blah blah blah Location: eastern ky on Jul 25, 2008 at 03:15 PM
Sorry the neighbor got bit! BUT as for the meth heads give the dog a ham bone it was worth its wait in gold for doing that!I have 3 pits now ive raised them for over 20yrs!For you all that dont know the dogs find something else to whine over a beagle poodle or any other dog is just as bad.Dont blame the dog blame the idiots that train the dogs to act that way.By the way i hope it comes up for adoption ill be the first to try to get it!
Posted by: Pitbull Lover Location: mt sterling on Jul 25, 2008 at 03:13 PM
This pitbull was probably raised to be mean in order to protect the drug dealers. I have 2 pitbulls and they are big babies but no one believes it because of all these horror stories always about pitbulls. But really it's all how you raise them. I also have 2 babies and they both have been raised around these pitbulls and they protect the babies. They are very good protectors and only mean when taught to be. If every dog attack was on the news that would go to show you that even the little bitty dogs are mean too.
Posted by: Early Cuyler Location: Squidville on Jul 25, 2008 at 02:56 PM
Amazing how so many idiots on here want to kill this breed out because of what they have "heard" about Pitts being vicious. Hmmmmm......Humans do far worse than this to each other every day and I don't hear any of you wanting to exterminate the whole Human Race! Get a life you fools.
Posted by: Me! Location: Ky on Jul 25, 2008 at 02:50 PM
Anon. in Richmond. I am neither a minority nor a criminal. I have a Pitt because I choose to. That is my right.Not all Pitt's owners are unlikeable people. Not all Pitts are mean dogs. It is just like my first comment on this story. The dog WAS provoked and had apparently been raised to be mean. Judging from the home it lived in.Becca thank you and all the others that made thoughtful and educated comments concerning Pitts. These poor dogs have gotten the shaft just because of others ignorance.Sure they have the jaws to crush, much worse than other breeds. But if raised PROPERLY they are very good pets! As for your comment Jake, yes anyone with a dog needs to watch them closely. That is part of being a good pet owner.I have been bitten by all other breeds several times. Pitts...not once!!!
Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 25, 2008 at 02:43 PM
Everyone cries about how these dogs are not violent, yet almost every story on the news involding a dog attack is about a pit bull. I would like to know the percentage of all dog attacks that are attributed to pit bulls.
Posted by: Rita Location: KY on Jul 25, 2008 at 02:25 PM
I have the joy of owning several dogs, Two of them are pit bulls. While they are more hyper than the rest I trust them with my child and my elderly parents. The older dog is my fathers companion. However I do not put all my dogs out to play at once because of the tendencies that ALL of the bully breeds have to fight. BESIDES if this animal has been near a meth lab that alone could cause the bad behavior. And I would get mad if someone swung a hammer at me. . . I do not know the whole story.
Posted by: Betty Joe Location: jackson on Jul 25, 2008 at 02:19 PM
well i have been a neighbor of the pitt for years and it was always friendly even around children. It was always tied up or in the house but sometimes would get loose, and even then it never acted aggressive, more like a big baby. i never seen them mistreat the dog, they always treated it like a child.. i couldnt believe the story when i heard it, im not saying the dog didnt turn im just saying what if the owner was telling the truth about the dog being provoked. On the other hand it freaks me out about the meth labs found, i am so thankful that they found them and are being destroyed. Personally i hope everyone that has anything to do with meth gets locked up!!! god works in mysterious ways
Posted by: Joey Location: Lex on Jul 25, 2008 at 02:09 PM
Have you ever noticed what type of people own Pit Bulls? Normally those who cause trouble to other people whether it be selling drugs, stealing or starting fights for no reason; in short...A-holes own Pit Bulls. People have them because it makes them feel like a tough guy and nobody will mess with them but they can inflict harm on anyone else and the dog will protect them. Guess those thoughts have been proven wrong since this dog attacked its owners who were scum themselves. Go ahead, tell me I'm wrong but deep down, you know I'm right.
Posted by: Kevin Location: Kentucky on Jul 25, 2008 at 02:04 PM
Ironic that their dogs led to their lab being found when they were there to protect it. hehehe I am not for killing the dogs that exist but I do think this breed is dangerous and should be allowed to die out in next 15 years.
Posted by: YeahRight on Jul 25, 2008 at 02:01 PM
This is your PitBull, this is your PitBull on Meth.
Posted by: Brian Location: Bardstown on Jul 25, 2008 at 01:56 PM
This is not about dangerous dogs. The dog in question wanted to play. The man responded with a HAMMER. If I was the dog, whether I was pit bull, poodle or mutt, I would attack someone that came after me with a hammer. Was it even the dog's (or the man with the hammer's) Meth lab?
Posted by: Becca Location: Lexington on Jul 25, 2008 at 01:08 PM
Good point, "Me!" Society needs to be educated on the facts (and sometimes the statistics) on situations involving animal behavior. If we don't, we're breeding stupidity!!! On another note, ever wonder "why" something happened - this story tells us why...obviously to catch LOSERS making meth. Lock 'em up!
Posted by: B Location: Lexington on Jul 25, 2008 at 01:05 PM
Pit bulls are NOT agressive toward humans unless they are taught to be, or are defending themselves, as this one was. Yay for the dog!
Posted by: TP Location: LEX on Jul 25, 2008 at 12:47 PM
HMMM! Imagine that. I guess there was more to the story.
Posted by: nancy Location: lexington on Jul 25, 2008 at 12:34 PM
I bet there is more to this story; it is not a case of a bad dog but a dog treated badly; there are numerous dog attacks that happen - however, the pit bull attacks seem to be the only ones to make the news ?????
Posted by: anonymous Location: ky on Jul 25, 2008 at 12:30 PM
If it had been you or your child attack would you still feel bad for this dog? These kind of dog's need to be kept tied or in a cage.And they surely don't need to be around kid's.Get rid of Pit Bull's.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Richmond on Jul 25, 2008 at 12:27 PM
Minorities or criminals keep these dogs look at the statistics.
Posted by: Me! Location: Ky on Jul 25, 2008 at 11:43 AM
but,but,but nothing.These dogs have been around for many years. It has only gotten in the past 15 or 20 years that these dogs have been "marked" as vicious.Reason,idiots raising them to fight other dogs. Point is you can take a Rotwieller,German Police or a Pitt and when trained to do so will be vicious or sweet and gentle.Same goes for people.Take a person that is pushed and provoked and pretty soon they will fight back or die.You sound like a poodle hugger and any other dog on earth should be exterminated.I love my Pitt and she is a loyal, kind and playful companion that I wouldn't take anything for. I have a Jack Russell that beats her up all the time. Given she could hurt the smaller dog. But she don't. She carries a kitten around acting like it is her baby. That sure don't describe the characteristics you portray of a killer dog now does it?
Posted by: JAKE Location: RICHMOND on Jul 25, 2008 at 11:40 AM
yes these dogs need to be outlawed as well as all violent breeds; if you can't see this you should try substituting golden retriever or english setter for pit bull and see if you would see headline different. there are good pit bulls i am sure but why in the world take a chance
Posted by: Jane on Jul 25, 2008 at 11:17 AM
You feel bad for the dogs, are you crazy!!! All these dogs needs to be taken out and killed. It should be aginst the law to have them. These dogs are dangerous animals point blank. My aunt had one of these dogs she raised like a child, ( because she could not have children ). She treated this dog better than alot of people are treated . And the dog turned on her without warning or cause.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Kentucky on Jul 25, 2008 at 09:34 AM
Here we go again!! I'm sure there is more to the situation. I feel so bad for these dogs. Not the breed's fault, man has created the problem!!!!
Posted by: ben Location: lex on Jul 25, 2008 at 08:56 AM
but..but..but.. it HAS to be the way the dog was raised.. Yea right. I'm sure it has nothing to do with the fact they have been bred to kill. There's a reason you only see Throughbreads in the Derby. And it's not because how they were raised.
Posted by: B Location: Lexington on Jul 25, 2008 at 08:39 AM
OK, and what did the owners do to provoke the dog? And had the dog had any kind of obedience training? There are no bad or iherently vicious dogs, just bad or negligent owners.
Posted by: Me! Location: Ky cont on Jul 25, 2008 at 08:36 AM
Why don't the story give ALL the details? Not just enough to fuel the reader's opinion of these dogs? Nearly any dog can inflict damage to humans when pushed.If the owners were being cruel to this animal......I don't blame the dog. Sounds like they got what they deserved if they were being cruel to it.I would love to see the entire story posted on here.
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