Anacortes Police Blotter, May 18 - 25, 2012

Police and paramedics responded to the report of a man on the ground being attacked by two pit-bull dogs in the 5500 block of Sugarloaf Street on Tuesday evening. The man yelled for help and neighbors came to his aid by using shovels in an attempt to drive off the attacking dogs. The dogs had fled when police arrived. The victim and witnesses reported that the two pit-bulls had been running loose in the neighborhood when they began to attack the victim’s poodle that was tethered in its own yard. When the victim went to try and help his dog, the pit-bulls attacked him.
The victim man was severely bitten on his arm and suffered numerous puncture wounds. He was transported to the emergency room. The victim poodle also suffered severe injuries and had large areas of exposed muscle from where its fur and skin had been torn off. It was taken to a local animal hospital for treatment and is expected to survive. The attacking dog’s owner, a 35-year-old man who lived on Rosario Way, retrieved his pit-bulls and he told police that they had escaped their yard through a faulty fence. The pit-bull owner appeared to be intoxicated and he was belligerent and insulting towards the police officers and said that his dogs “wouldn’t bite anybody.” The pit-bulls were transported to the pound where they were placed into quarantine. The pit-bull owner faces criminal charges of his dogs running loose and the incident is under further investigation by the Animal Control Officer.

Manchester dog fight illustrates problem with invisible fences

http://www.unionleader.com/article/20120526/NEWHAMPSHIRE02/705279950&source=RSS

Now I agree that invisible fences are worthless. HOWEVER, in this case the attacking dogs owner was not able to control her dog and the dog went on the victim's property so in this case the attacking dogs owner is at fault. If you know you have a dog that is easily threatened, it is you responsibility to contain/control it. Also, on the flip side, we all know of dogs that, even with a physical fence, will still find a way to get over or under the fence to attack another animal.

Queens disabled veteran is first in borough to graduate with assistance dog

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/queens/queens-disabled-veteran-borough-graduate-assistance-dog-article-1.1084804?localLinksEnabled=false

Dog/Horse: predator meets prey

http://www.horseaccidents.org.uk/Advice_and_Prevention/Dog_Attacks.aspx

 "it is important that they have their dogs under ‘close control’. This means the handler is capable of instantly controlling their dog, no matter what the circumstances."

                                                                        

DOG ATTACKS: It is fighting breed's nature to be aggressive

http://www.nst.com.my/nation/politics/dog-attacks-it-is-fighting-breed-s-nature-to-be-aggressive-1.88127

Dog owner prepares for court after alleged attack

http://www.wcnc.com/news/local/Pit-Bull-owner-my-dog-is-not-dangerous-prepares-for-court-154556135.html

Pit Bulls Still Hot Issue in Washington

http://www.dailyworld.com/article/20120527/NEWS01/205270326/-1/rss

New Orleans-based Villalobos, the largest pit bull rescue shelter in the nation, had plans to visit Washington and help others reunite with their dogs, but never showed. Other rescue organizations had offered to help, but the enthusiasm has died down, Guillory said.
"When it was going strong and a lot of publicity, there was a lot," Guillory said. "Then, we called them back and they don't return our phone calls