Dogs bite, chase owners, cops kill dogs, owners sue

[Dakota Valkyrie]

The owners of three pit bulls that attacked two sisters said they are considering legal action against police.

The family pets turned on the women Friday afternoon biting and chasing them until police were called.

A man, his 22-year-old wife, her 17-year-old sister and the sister's infant were all living in the same Royal Oak home.

The 22-year-old woman said the dogs became unruly when her sister tripped over one of them. The dog's behavior then and the animals began to attack the sisters.

The man was not home at the time.

The 22-year-old grabbed the infant, ran to a neighbor's house and called 911. The 17-year-old locked herself in a bedroom.

Below is an excerpt of the emergency call.

The 17-year-old caller: "I was just attacked by dogs and so was my sister. A pit bull."
911 operator: "Do you need an ambulance?"
17-year-old caller: "Yes."
911 operator: "Where are the dogs?"
17-year-old caller: "The house. They're in the house!"

Police arrived minutes later and safely removed the young mother from the house.

"They were able to get the 17-year-old out of a window. They went in to snare the other two dogs but they were too vicious they had to be put down in the home," said Lt. Corrigan O'Donahue.

Officers used a Taser on the other dog, who is being housed at the Oakland County Animal Control Office.

Local 4 spoke with a neighbor who did not want to be identified. The woman said she was leery of the dogs for some time. "They were walking them and they would growl. And I would tell them they had to have them on a leash or I'll call animal control."

The sisters were treated at an area hospital. Police said their injuries are serious but not life-threatening. The infant was not hurt.

The 22-year-old woman and her husband said police used excessive force against the dogs and that they are consulting an attorney and animal rights activists.

http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/18167022/detail.html

What did the owners think should be done to dogs that caused serious injuries? Distract them with doggie treats?
Next time they should just save themselves and leave the cops out of it.

[WhatThe]

Next time they should just save themselves and leave the cops out of it.

I think you pretty much summed it up right there, DV. What is WRONG with them???
I believe I have seen that people have strong opinions on the safety of pitbulls. But there also seems to be an obvious difference in owners that have control over them, and owners that don't.

[Eagles Mom]

Maybe I'm misreading the story here.....someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

The dogs attacked their owners or family members to the point the people had to leave the home or hide behind locked doors.

These idiots called the police and yet they're astounded that police had to use such force?

Hello!!! You were afraid of your own dogs and now you're pissed because the police shot them?

Please, just go ahead and take the child away from them too. They're too dumb to be allowed to breed or have pets.

[DarkPrincess]

Ingrates.

[Just my luck sucks]

Someone stole my soap box…otherwise I’d be spoutin’ off about personal responsibility…

[Athena]

These idiots have no chance in hell. Cops shoot dogs they "perceive to be a threat" all the time with no legal consequence whatsoever. We're talking peaceful labs, retrievers and dogs that are leashed in yards...in other words, dogs not typically considered a threat to anyone. A handful of aggressive pit bulls? A no brainer.

Thanks for costing the tax payers money for no good reason, you douchebags. And, hopefully, you've learned a lesson (although I doubt it) - live by the aggressive dog, die by the aggressive dog...unless you're lucky enough for someone to intervene and neutralize the threat.

[Just my luck sucks]

Thanks Athena-- I see you found my soapbox.

[crickett]

I think you pretty much summed it up right there, DV. What is WRONG with them???
I believe I have seen that people have strong opinions on the safety of pitbulls. But there also seems to be an obvious difference in owners that have control over them, and owners that don't.

THESE owners clearly did NOT have control over these dogs. The police came in and SAVED their ungrateful asses! Now, I LOVE dogs (more than humans most of the time) BUT
They could have killed the infant. Thank GOD the 17 year old had a pretty level mind. They severely injured their owners.
Sorry, but they called the police for help. Thy GOT help. They may not like how the help was dished up
I feel bad about the dogs. I have no doubt that the third one will be put down as well. It's tragic
BUT YOU ARE ALL ALIVE! Be thankful. Get better educated and better able to handle dogs before you get any again. And maybe go for a less aggressive dog. And have someone help you train the dog(s) properly and teach you how to handle your dog in all situations.
Most of ALL....Thank God you are alive. Thank God AGAIN that the baby wasn't hurt.
And you don't sue someone who quite possibly saved your life.