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Oct 19th, 2009 at 8:20am
 

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THE RSPCA's Victorian president has renewed calls for American pit bull terriers to be bred out of Australia after a vicious attack in Melbourne left a man in hospital and two dogs dead.

Dr Hugh Wirth said the dogs were a menace and not suitable as pets for anyone.
In the latest attack, police and paramedics were called to Arundel Ave in Reservoir, in Melbourne's north, where a roaming pit bull attacked a man walking his two small dogs about 7.20pm (AEDT) yesterday.

The pit bull killed one of the smaller dogs and injured the other, then clamped down on the man's hand when he tried to intervene.

The dog's jaw remained locked on the man's hand for more than 20 minutes.

The dog wasn't shot but paramedics had to use "their resources'' to put it down.

Dr Wirth said that pit bull terriers should never have been introduced on to Australian shores.

"They are time bombs waiting for the right circumstances,'' Dr Wirth said.

"The American pit bull terrier is lethal because it was a breed that was developed purely for dog fighting, in other words killing the opposition.

"They should never have been allowed into the country. They are an absolute menace.

"What that dog did to that gentleman is no surprise.

"There is no reason at all for the dog in the country.

"They are not suitable pets for anybody.''
Dr Wirth said local councils were not doing enough to enforce strict laws on pit bull terriers.

Restrictions for owners include confining the dogs to their property, ensuring the property is escape-proof, while a signpost warning of the dog's existence must be displayed outside the property.

The dog must also be desexed, with the RSPCA hopeful this will eventually wipe out the breed.

"While the dog breed is allowed to remain in the country, unless the law is strictly enforced, we are going to see more and more and more of these attacks,'' Dr Wirth said.

The latest attack comes after a toddler was scarred for life when she was attacked by a pit bull in Melbourne's west earlier this year.





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Reply #1 - Oct 19th, 2009 at 10:15am
 




"They should never have been allowed into the country. They are an absolute menace.




Err, he's talking about devout moslems, right???




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Reply #2 - Oct 19th, 2009 at 10:35am
 
I agree with the views of the RSPCA. It isn't really the dog's fault, but they have to stop being bred. Who can understand why people get these beasts as pets? There have been too many vicious incidents now to make any more excuses for them, although often the owners have a similar mentality (or worse) than the dog.
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Reply #3 - Oct 19th, 2009 at 10:47am
 

mantra - agreed 100%
apparently insecure people own big dogs.

pit bulls are not "big", but they make up for it in their "thick-as-a-brick" nature.
i am sure they do not register pain.
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COUNCILS will be able to kill unregistered dangerous dogs found roaming the streets, without owners having the right to appeal under a new law flagged by the Victorian Government.

Following an attack by an American pit bull at the weekend, Premier John Brumby said new legislation will be introduced into Parliament in 2010.

Under the proposed changes, owners of restricted breeds, which include pit bull terrier breeds, Dogo Argentino and Fila Brasileiro, will lose their right to appeal to the courts if their dog is unregistered and seized by a local council.

"If there is a dangerous dog breed, if there is a restricted dog and it's running along the street, you know, with no collar and not muzzled, that dog will be taken in by council and it will be put down," Mr Brumby said.

"This is a stronger policy, it's a tougher policy, there will be appeal rights that will be removed so the power will be in the hands of councils to make sure they can deal with dangerous dogs that reoffend or restricted breeds that are not complying with the terms of their registration."

Fines will also increase for owners who do not register their restricted breeds of dogs or who breach the terms of the registration.

"We will put a little bit more on that again to make sure that the community understands loudly and clearly the responsibilities that go with owning a dangerous dog or a restricted breed dog."

An American pit bull killed a small dog and injured a man in an attack in Melbourne's north last night.



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Reply #5 - Oct 21st, 2009 at 3:52pm
 
Sprintcyclist wrote on Oct 19th, 2009 at 3:23pm:
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COUNCILS will be able to kill unregistered dangerous dogs found roaming the streets, without owners having the right to appeal under a new law flagged by the Victorian Government.

Following an attack by an American pit bull at the weekend, Premier John Brumby said new legislation will be introduced into Parliament in 2010.

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I just hope that dog doesn't attack me before council catches it.
Also councils seem to work 9 - 5 weekdays, so really not much coverage and they are not going to roam the streets to catch dogs, they will most probably act on somebody's report.

Anyway, move in good direction.
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Reply #6 - Oct 26th, 2009 at 9:20pm
 
I think there's an opportunity here to regulate dog ownership better and create some employment and business opportunities along with some extra government income.
All owners of dogs, no excuses ( including farmers, breeders and indigenous groups), should have to complete a nationwide ( in reality probably a state wide ) dog owner competency course along with at least one ( for the multiple owners) obedience class passed dog up to an approved level.
There will be licensed and approved course providers and employees spread throughout the county (state) who will pay a licensing fee to the government to be used for enforcement. Penalties will be as simple as losing the right to have a dog.
All wild unaccounted for dogs will be re-homed or live trade exported for consumption in other countries. (sic)
The ill treatment of dogs by total muppets will cease and the harmfull affect on society inflicted by the idiots with no idea will also if not cease altogether then at least be greatly diminished.
It's an industry waiting to happen.
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Anyway, move in good direction.


yes, should shoot all roaming dogs
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Reply #8 - Oct 26th, 2009 at 10:24pm
 
goosecat wrote on Oct 26th, 2009 at 9:20pm:
All owners of dogs, no excuses ( including farmers, breeders and indigenous groups), should have to complete a nationwide ( in reality probably a state wide ) dog owner competency course along with at least one ( for the multiple owners) obedience class passed dog up to an approved level.


All dog owners? I'll do the obedience test for Paris and her, er, chiuaua when they next visit.



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Reply #9 - Oct 27th, 2009 at 10:48am
 
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yes, should shoot all roaming dogs


That's probably a bit drastic. What about little dogs like maltese terriers - they're always escaping.

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Reply #10 - Oct 27th, 2009 at 11:02am
 

shoot 'em
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Reply #11 - Oct 30th, 2009 at 7:31pm
 
mantra wrote on Oct 27th, 2009 at 10:48am:
Sprintcyclist wrote on Oct 26th, 2009 at 9:44pm:
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Anyway, move in good direction.


yes, should shoot all roaming dogs


That's probably a bit drastic. What about little dogs like maltese terriers - they're always escaping.



Aparently they are on the list of vicious attacker. Luckily for their size they don't do much damage, but attack same as Russel Jack Terriers
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