Bogus Half-Truths make Headlines

Headline Maker
Bogus headlines! Notice how the headlines of the dog attack on the boy say Rottweiler, yet as you read the article in the CTV.ca news, it says a Rottweiler Labrador cross?
I’m not trying to take away from the attack. I feel awful for the boy and hope he heals quickly and without trauma. It’s just with all the hoopla on the pit bulls; it was bound to happen to another breed. Meaning, the media is out in full colours, not only writing about the attack done to the boy, but still commenting about the pit bull ban.
It’s what all of us responsible owners were asking for in the first place. Responsible ownership and a bill that didn’t include a specific breed, in the dangerous dog act. Our voices were ignored. Do owners of other breeds think it’s all right to let their dogs at large? Isn’t there a by-law that says all dogs must be leashed and that’s why we have designated leash free parks? That’s the way it is in my city and I’m sure we aren’t the only one. I’m positive Toronto has the same bylaw. Instead, we have Bill 132 , which refers to pit bulls and pit bull look a likes. Will there become a new bill now banning Rottweilers and Rottweiler look a likes? Then which breed will come next on the hit list?
This attack should NOT have happened! And, as repeating myself from my other posts, where was the owner of this dog? Another issue involved here is why are parents not teaching their children about staying away from strange dogs? I was always taught, and taught my children and now my grandchildren that you never go up to a strange dog. Not even one that someone has on a leash unless you ask the owner for permission first. Parents need to take responsibility to educate their children as well as the owners, but it seems as if the responsibility lies only on the owners. Those that abide to their responsibilities that is. More than likely, the family pet is used to sharing toys, balls, etc. but a strange dog…you don’t know how it will react. It may not even be accustomed to playing with kids. Common sense is the issue here and once people understand that, the less attacks we will see. Come on people! You were given a brain…why not put it to use!