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The pit bull that lives at 86 Sherland charged the stroller in which my two kids, ages four and two, were riding. I was taking them home from the Friends Center for Children when I turned the corner from East Grand onto Sherland. The dog was loping across the lawn on the corner lot, then, when it saw us, charged the stroller, barking and growling. I confronted the dog and it turned away when it was about ten feet from us. My daughter was terrified. This happened several times. The father of the family who owns the dog came out to help, but could not gain control of his pet. Then he tasked his five year old daughter to bait the animal back into its chain link enclosure ,with her mother, apparently, calling down instructions from the second floor window. I was a bit shocked by the lack of urgency.
This is a serious issue. My own dog, a small breed, was attacked and nearly killed by a "friendly" pit bull while on his very own front steps. I was bitten a few months ago by another "friendly" pitty while strapping my 2 year old into his stroller at Lewis Street park. So i don't take chances with my little ones when these dogs are on the loose. I hope the police/animal control officer will pay this family a visit
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CCS (Registered User)
Roman (Registered User)
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Jewl (Guest)
Roman, I don't think these other good people doubt your report. And thank you, Roman, for not blaming the dog. The responsibility is the dog's owner/guardian. The dog is just being a dog, and should NOT be loose for any reason.
I am sorry you had this and other frightening experiences with dogs, Roman. I am an advocate and dog lover. I understand and would not want you, your children or anyone to come to harm from other people or dogs. I am sorry for the dog, too, because he or she is not being handled right and not being taught or kept safe from harm from other dogs or people. By leaving the dog loose, they are taking a very risky chance nothing will happen to the dog, or that the dog will not cause a problem or hurt someone. The dog, like any child, should not be put into such a position where their very life could depend upon the outcome.
People, PLEASE take good care of your animals. If you are having financial or other trouble that makes that too difficult or impossible, please BE SURE to surrender your dog to a NO-KILL facility or shelter. The term "shelter" as in "animal shelter" does NOT mean no-kill. So please be certain.
Closed City of New Haven (Registered User)