Destroy the reputation, not the dog: News in Muncie

Destroy the reputation, not the dog

I started this blog due to recent events in Denver, Colorado in regards to the Pit Bull ban. I would like to educate others as to what Denver is doing to these dogs and families. I would like to inform Denver as to why this law is unjust. I would like others to know that Denver isn’t the only place. Many of us face this issue in various areas. I hope provide some good information to other Pit Bull owners, enthusiasts and lovers (as well as those who aren’t educated about the breed).

Wednesday, September 14, 2005

News in Muncie

2/11/2005 - Article: "Dog Found Dead in Muncie; Apparent "Bait" for Dog Fight Training" by WishTV 8

"A Muncie Animal Shelter investigator found the pit bull dead in a trash can behind an old closed down restaurant with a rope around its neck, and its snout duct-taped shut. Investigators say this dog was used for training purposes, as bait, by dog fighters. Investigator Bob Patterson says it was bound in a way that it couldn't get away. "Basically it was defenseless, whether it was hanged from the ceiling or tied to a post in that nature."

"About 50 feet of rope was tied around the dog's neck. Investigators say the bite wounds weren't enough to kill the dog, rather, it was strangled by the rope, trying to get away."

"It's sickening. It's absolutely sickening." That's how Jami Brown of the Muncie Police Department describes this crime. "I have 2 of them myself and it bothers me. It bothers me a lot."

"The Muncie Police Department says with numerous teeth marks on its belly and legs, it appears the dog simply laid on its back while other dogs bit it."

"If you know anything about this case, call the Muncie Animal Shelter or the Muncie Police Department."

I have now come to the conclusion that pit bulls may very well be one of the most commonly abused breeds.

<3 Kitty