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Sorry to hear of this sad situation. It is ashame that you can have you pets safe in your own yard. I would look into the laws in you area to see if something could be done to control the other dog.
62459I'm so sorry. We have all lost pets that were very much part of our family, and can certainly understand.
158553Shadoe I am so very sorry to hear of your tragic loss. It is bad enough losing a beloved 4 legged child, but losing one to a PitBull is extremely traumatic. I lost a cat to a Bull Terrier, we were boarding, that had been raised very badly.
As an ex-breeder of Bull Terriers I have to defend them as they (truthfully) are not all like this but, the wrong people always seem to get hold of them and delight in the fact that they have a powerful dog, "capable" of killing, and so they raise them to be savage.
I understand that "PIT" bulls are cross bred dogs that have been purposely bred for their savageness, hence the import of these dogs (into Australia) was banned.
We are fortunate here that most local Councils have regulations banning all dogs from running free in the streets. All dogs out in public must be on a lead and certain breeds must also be muzzled.
I know that none of this helps you, but it is only through vocal and persistent action, taken by people such as yourself, that City Councils bend to pressure and bring into effect, local laws to help protect people and animals from, the vicious owners of these badly raised dogs. So maybe you could/should take up this cause for change.
But for now dear one, please accept my deepest and most heartfelt sympathy.
It may help you to visit the following beautiful memorial links.
hugs n roses, Meganne
by shadoe
17 Mar 2009
Dear Meganne I've been keeping up with you through cuties.I am so impressed with your courage and spunk.I to am a B.C. suryivor 8 yrs.now.But I didn't handle near as well as you are,Keep the spirit up you'll win.I've tried writing and just as I click to send I get cut out.So I'll try again.I don't blame the dog I blame the owner.For what ever reason some need this kind of dog for power and I guess they feel machoo.For what ever reason.This dog had more complaints then the law allows.Nothing was done until my complaint to late for me.We do have a lease law but I guess its not enforced.Animal control knew the owner seems he had more rights then I do.He'll just get another one easy come easy go.Just a dog very sad.Thanks for the shove but i do want to get involved in some kind of cause for my baby Sammie.Thanks for the web sites I've tried to get on them but cant i'll try later.Take good care of yourselp.Thanks,Shadoe-Jane
by meganne
18 Mar 2009
Jane, Thank you for your kind words. I was lucky to have a Dad, who was crippled through Polio, & who taught me to always turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones and never to feel sorry for myself.
But there have been times when I have wallowed in misery, not over myself but when I have lost loved ones, and pets that i love equally as much.
You wouldn't want to be here if my Mishka has not come inside by sunset. I'm a pitiful sight to behold as I wring my hands and walk the block calling him and the later it gets the closer to total lack of control I get and then the tears start.
Christmas 2007, I lost the whole of Christmas day as I printed out brochures and walked the streets doing a letterbox drop for my missing 14 year old Tidgy. (Yes we found her)
And when I was in hospital, Mishka failed to come home until 3AM one night. Ray had to tell me and of course the next night I was calling him every 15 minutes to see if he had come home. At 11 PM I packed up everything I had with me in the hospital and was ready to sign myself out and catch a cab home if he hadn't shown up by 11:30PM.
11:15 you would have found me sobbing my heart out with relief, after Ray's phone call.
Yes I may be strong for me, but when it comes to my family, my friends and my animals, I'm the biggest emotional wreck you would ever meet.
So you see, I truly know how you are suffering, but I want you to please take heart, there are some really wonderful pet owners who also have these dogs, for all their 'best' traits, and these owners do the right thing by the dogs, they raise them properly, because they can see the other, more attractive, side of their natures.
The pity is that the only time we ever hear about these type of dogs, and German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Dobermans, etc., on the news, it's always for the wrong reasons.
The sad thing is that it is only bad news that SELLS.
I would love to show you some photo's of some of my Beautiful Bullies if you feel you could look at them.
I know they aren't PitBulls, but Bull Terriers have been tarred with the same brush.
I hope my messages have been of some comfort to you. Love n hugs and constant thoughts, Meganne
122864Oh I am so sorry for you. I can relate to your love of Sammie and can only imagine how terrible you feel. I will say a prayer for you that you can find peace at this time.
48168oh dear,that's awful, so sorry to hear this.I can imagine your broken-heart. The lost of an animal is always heavy, but to loose it this way is a tragedy.hope after the tears you can look back at the happy times you shared. And please don't blame yourself, the only ones to blame are the ownersof the pit bull.But you cannot turn it back what happend.with you strength, hugs ***
by shadoe
17 Mar 2009
Thanks so much but it's not easy not blaming yourself.I know she must have been scared to death.I just hope it was quick for my baby.I do and I will rememberall the special joys she gave us. But I wish their could have been many more.But thanks for being here for me.
Shadoe
740174Oh Shadoe, I am soooooo sorry to hear this! I have a black lab, Rosie, and can only imagine what you must be going through. Don't blame yourself though... you cannot hit "rewind" and then "play" - it's not your fault that another animal attacked your precious baby. Treasure the time you had with her... I will pray peace for you... I'm just so sorry to hear this devastating news. :-(
by shadoe
17 Mar 2009
Thanks so much My son had 3 black labs.Oh were they ever sweet hearts not a mean bone in their body.Thanks I need peace.
Shadoe
33574How sad. My heart is breaking thinkng of the pain you are going through. I have 5 yorkies and I would just die if something happened to any of them.
I would find out who owed the pit and call the plice on it. If it jumped a fence for a dog, what would it do to a kid?
My prayers are with you.
by shadoe
17 Mar 2009
I had 3 & Sammie was a twin and I have her twin and a brother from same mom and dad.Just differant litters.This dog had many complaints and we do have a leash law but .But animal control I guess did nothing until he killed mine.I guess the laws are just for a few.They knew who owned the dog but they got the protection not my dog.So my hands are tied.Thanks for caring-Shadoe
2746How sad. Our pets are family members and we feel their pain and we mourn when we loose them. How terrible for Sammie. I hope you find the owners of this pitbull and sue them. In the meantime forgive yourself because you did nothing wrong. I hope you can find peace. Hugs. Angie
by shadoe
16 Mar 2009
Thanks the owners never claimed him.But animal control knew who the owner was they had many conplaints on this dog and another pitt bull.But seems thet had all the rights.Thanks Shadoe
109762Oh shadoe, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know exactly how you feel. Many years ago I had a toy poodle who met the same fate in the jaws of a German Shepard. He was the first pet I actually purchased for myself. I didn't have another pet til I married, and DH talked me into it.Have not been without a dog for the past 37 years. It took a long time to get over the loss of that first one. You are not CRAZY. Your feelings just prove that you are a caring person. I pray you will find the comfort needed to deal with this terrible loss.
by shadoe
16 Mar 2009
Thanks so much for your kind words.Sammie wasn't a pet or adog. She was our baby.And only 4 yrs.old. just not long enough for us.She will live forever in my heart. Thanks Shadoe
6832Thinking of you. I'm sure that you made her as happy in her life as she did in yours. Remember the memories.
by shadoe
16 Mar 2009
Thanks for being so sweet.But I think Sammie gave more.I will always remember her sweet ways.(THANKS bunches)Shadoe
11500I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your precious pet. Pets are a members of families and I feel your loss. Please remember the good times that she brought to you, don't dwell on the "if's". My prayers are with you and your precious yorkie.
by shadoe
16 Mar 2009
Thanks for your prayers.She was truly a special member of our family.Never to be forgotten.Thanks so much for your special words.-Shadoe
46153Try Petfinders online. That is where I found Patty and I fell in love with her the minute I saw her! She is a real sweetie now and it did not take long. As soon as she found out that she was loved she calmed down. Linda
24961I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My two little Female Pekingese, Bebe and Patty, are as much family as any other member. Miss Bebe and I have been through some really trying times together over the years and she has made things alot easier for me to bear, just being there and loving me. She is 13 and I have had her since she was born. My Patty will be 4 next month and I adopted her in Oct of 2007. I went to Tn. to get her. She was a handful when I brought her home. She was a biter and scared of just about everything. She is a sweetheart now. She is 100% a Mommy's girl. Bebe was raised around my grown son and she adores him and his new wife also. I never make a step without both of them right with me. I lost Bebe's Uncle to old age right before I got so sick and had to have surgery about 5 yrs. ago. He was 16. I thought I was going to die! He was that one in a million! Gizzy was rather shy but loved everyone! I never had to put him on a leash in his life. He always walked just next to my right foot. He went everywhere I went except to work. When Bebe was born to his sister, he watched her better than her Mama. Her Daddy was a rescued snow white registered Peke that had been abused. My Vet called me and wanted to know if I would take him. I did rescue for years until I got where I could not take care of any more than I have now. My Girls are my heart! My whole life is planned around them. I can not begin to imagin how you feel right now. It has to be just like losing a family member. Go out and rescue a new baby that needs a good loving home. Chances are that it would be put to sleep if you don't. You sound like you would make a good and loving adopting doggie parent! There are so many that do not have homes! Linda in Ga.
by shadoe
16 Mar 2009
You certainly sound like a very special lady.I am atrue animal love and we did get a very special little guy from the humane society.He was precious he died in my arms.Thanks for caring. Shadoe
24961So sorry.
by shadoe
16 Mar 2009
Thank you so much.I never thought that I'd get so much support I figured you all would think I was a nut case. Thanks for caring.
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46645There are tears in my eyes..I wish I had the power to change things fof you
by shadoe
16 Mar 2009
I wish you did to, I wish I could go back and change that whole horrible morning.But thanks a million for caring for my little angel girl and me.
Shadoe
20582Sorry to hear about your loss, blessings for you and I as hard as it might be I know your heart will heal and it will just be the good memories of Sammie to remember. *2U
by shadoe
16 Mar 2009
I know I'll get through all this.And her memories will always be wonderful but just not enough of them.But thank you so much for caring. Shadoe
34304I am so very sorry to hear about your sad news, I have 2 dogs and I don't know what I would do if that happened to me, maybe hunt the other dog down!! And the fact that your little dog was in your fenced in yard makes it worse, that is if it can worse. You will have your lovely memories of her.
by shadoe
16 Mar 2009
Well I can tell you this It would break your heart I couldn't eat I didn't want to get out of bed.We had the dog picked up.But I don't blame the dog I blame the owner.Thanks Shadoe
15218I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have a Yorkie also so I know how wonderful they are. I know the what if's are natural, but try not to dwell on that. Remember Sammie in the good time. Again, I am so sorry.
by shadoe
16 Mar 2009
I have Sammie's twin they were the only two in that litter.Two very differant personality's and a barrell of fun to watch.Sassie misses her sister very much hardly eating.Poor baby.Thanks,Shadoe
5329Dear Shadoe, yesterday my son went back to Japan, this already broke my heart greatly. An hour after the plane's took off, our little dog, Koro, died. I still can't believe I had such a sad day like that...I was looking through my son and her pictures when the picture of the Angel(I posted it here earlier) came up. It was not coincidence. God wanted to remind me that He is there for me, no matter what. I know will take a while to mend a broken heart, just lets not forget He is holding our hands in our hours of need. Love&blessings, Yoriko
by shadoe
16 Mar 2009
Thank you so much Yoriko.I know your heart is breaking to. So very sorry to hear of your loss of your pet Bless you you got hit twice with heart break.Thanks for being their for me.Shadoe)Jane
88650I am so sorry for your loss, I hope you had that Pit Bull removed from society? It needed to be.
92391I'm so glad you shared your story..it is part of healing..:)
by shadoe
16 Mar 2009
Thank you I hurt bad.But I know time will help.Thanks for being a friend who cares.Shadoe
31942Oh my dear... what a awful thing to have happened.. I worry all the time when I let my little dogs in the yard.. you just never know when another dog can be in the area and jump a fence for what ever reason.. I will say a prayer for your little Sammie.. I know how precious he was for you and yours..
70767So sorry to hear about Sammie. Our pets are precious to us. They comfort us, make us laugh, they sit with us for as long as we want them there. Loosing a pet is as hard as losing a family member, they are a famiy member. If dogs could talk! They are mans best friend. Take it one day at a time and best of luck. Hugs and a * for you
by shadoe
16 Mar 2009
Their your very best friend they except you under any condition.All they give is love & ask for so little in return.
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2765I sure know I would be broken hearted too if anything happened to my furbaby. I hope you were able to identify who the pit belonged to so you can make them pay for the loss of your baby. Many places ban pit bulls and I agree that if one is a threat it should be put down. I know dogs can get loose but when your dog is in your yard and another jumps the fence it is time to get rid of the hostile dog.
Bless your heart I hope you can get another Sammie soon.
by shadoe
16 Mar 2009
I would love to see that breed outlawed.She was all i ever wanted for years and finally got one and a very special one at that.All the money in the world never buy another Sammie-Shadoe
by auntie
17 Mar 2009
I am so sorry for your loss and in such a tragic way. I am also sorry that you feel the breed needs to be outlawed. Animals will always be animals. Whether they are pets or not. I know we tend to think differently about "our" pets, but they are still animals, UNPREDICTABLE". I own a pitbull and she is a sweetheart. I would personally like to see all the little "yipe-yipe" lap dogs be outlawed and banned from ownership. Owners have messed up the hierarchy in the animal world. The owners never correct the thinking that the small dog has that it is just as big as my pitbull. Instinct tells my "baby" that she is bigger and the constant yapping from the small dog is disrespectful to my dog. So I can clearly see how the situation has occurred, even though it is totally wrong! Never should have been allowed to happen. I wish we as society could stop blaming the breed. They are individuals and react as such. Just within the last month in my local area, a grandmother walked back into the livingroom to find the family lapdog firmly attached to the 2 week old baby's neck. Baby died, no outcry from society to outlaw and ban all lapdogs because this one killed the baby. Always the double standard. I do hope you are able to feel better soon. I'm so sorry for your pain. Auntie
by shadoe
17 Mar 2009
Well to get this straight I don't blame the dog.I do blame owners That have a dog for a trophy & for what ever reason machoo.My baby was in her own fenced in yard @ the dog jumped my fence.I like a yippy dog she was a dream for me.I also like big dogg but not killer dog.Sorry I ruffled your feathers and my yippy dog annoys your dog.I keep mine home we do't bother.Please don't forget my dog was killed ahorrible way.And oh my gosh you still have.Anybody that left a 2 week old baby down unattended with a dog not knowing how the dog would except the new baby.Well what can I say I let my baby dog out to potty in her own fenced in yard and look what happened.What can I say I hate ypour uncaring attitude.Please don't write me again.You are one cutie that I can do without.Shadoe
by auntie
17 Mar 2009
I apologize to you that you have taken my reply the wrong way. My first sentiment to you was I was sorry this happened to you and your Sammie. So senseless of an act. My last words to you were, I hope you are able to feel better soon, and again, I was sorry for your pain. I did feel bad and still do feel bad for you.
I'm not sure how you feel I am uncaring.
Somewhere my point was missed. ALL dogs, no matter the size, are ANIMALS. Their reaction and behavior cannot be predicted. The majority of pet owners LOVE their pets and are responsible. A few are not. Breed or size doesn't matter, if responsibility isn't taken by the human.
As far as your personal statement to me to not write you again, I never wrote to you, I posted a comment in public like everyone else. I find it IRONIC that Meganne said basically what I was saying and I did not see your rudeness in your reply to her. So if my defense of pitbulls causes you to hate me, you should also hate her. Auntie
by meganne
17 Mar 2009
Now Ladies please don't let upset and misunderstanding spoil a possible friendship.
As a breeder of many types of animals, including horses, cats, English Bull Terriers and Great Danes, I can tell you wholeheartedly that the fault does lie with Owners and yes, sometimes with irresponsible, greedy (BackYard) breeders, who know there will always be that element in our society who will pay big money for ownership of a "Potentially" savage dog.
So, unlike RESPONSIBLE breeders who breed animals not only for type & conformation but also for character, great disposition and amenability, these backyard breeders deliberately try to breed only for strength, power and potential for savagery.
Having said that, even the gentlest, most docile animal can be turned vicious and savage, through upbringing, cruelty and deliberate training AS WELL AS those who through mishandling, pampering and spoiling can turn savage through jealousy.
Not every human understands, or even tries to understand the mentallity of their dogs, and this is a major cause of problems, always has been.
Thankfully now we have shows like the Dog Whisperer who can help educate owners to understand their dogs better.
Now please dear friends, all this is way too big a problem for you to solve here.... and I hate to see you both so upset over things we have no real power over.
Please mend the break between you. It upsets me so when I read hurt & misunderstanding between our Cute family members.
hugs and love to you both, Meganne
by auntie
17 Mar 2009
Thank you Meganne for your concern over my feelings. I am not upset about any of this except the loss of Shadoe's Sammie. This tragedy should never have happened. I feel so sorry for her and the pain she is feeling. I have taken her words to me with a grain of salt, allowing for the obvious raw emotion she is feeling. I hold no ill will towards her. I am to blame for speaking up so soon after her loss. I should have paid closer attention to the time of her posting. I hope in time her assessment of my attitude changes. No worries here! Auntie
4436How sad! No wonder you are broken-hearted. Such cruelty. You have a lot of shoulders here to cry on and support you, because losing a dear pet can be very hard. Hugs and a * for you.
by shadoe
17 Mar 2009
Thanks for understanding glad you all don't think I'm crazy.(HA)Maybe just a little.It is just so wonderful to know I have all your support.Thanks so much.
Shadoe
6982Thanks for sharing, what a terrible thing to happen to you. Our animals are part of our families and their loss is tough to bear.
by shadoe
16 Mar 2009
Yes I've lost several in my years through oid age and sickness and thats hard to take.But this was horrible.But thanks for being their for me.Shadoe
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