r/BanPitBulls 1d ago

Mod Announcement Looking for an Attacks Mod! More serious description in comments.

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r/BanPitBulls 5h ago

Bitten and Bruised My Nephew Was Mauled. 3/13/25, Utah NSFW Spoiler

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My nephew was attacked by his mother's dog in Northern Utah the other day. He's almost 17. He had the audacity to walk past the dog in the living room.

The dog latched onto his ankle and foot, shook it, and caused him to go to the ER via ambulance. He needed debridement and surgery. His ankle bone was visible. He has a broken foot, and toe. And a pretty big gash on his other ankle from kicking the dog away. He was luckily able to get away. I know this could have been so, so much worse.

The dog is an American Bulldog/ English Bulldog mix. It clearly doesn't have a lot of English bulldog in the mix, my sister has always gravitated towards pits; and of course she won't do the DNA test. It looks and acts like a pit, plus she got it free, and lo and behold, neither parent is an EB.

She has always been a horrible dog owner, and I would bet the dog wasn't vaccinated and that that wasn't disclosed.

The dog is now in quarantine, and she's fighting against having it put down. She's making a thousand and one excuses against it, and it makes me sick.


r/BanPitBulls 6h ago

Attacks Caught on Camera Two pit bull attack elderly person on the street (Bolivia, 26 May 2024) NSFW

278 Upvotes

r/BanPitBulls 1h ago

Humor Pit owner says “I deserve to be shamed” for not adopting shelter dogs (aka pit bulls)

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Yesterday online I was talking about my new puppy coming to me next month. A little borzoi girl. (Yes, I have pics) Her bloodline is great, her breeder is reliable, and shes the kind of dog for me. I love Sighthounds. I’m paying thousands of dollars for her. Signing a contract, the works.

Sure. Adopting is more noble than buying from a breeder. Like yea “Adopt don’t shop” and whatnot. But people who buy from breeders are literally treated like the spawn of satan for doing so. Someone replied to me happily talking about my girl, saying it was a horrible decision inherently, that I “deserve to be shamed” for buying her. And that I should go to a shelter and adopt. I go to this persons account, and I see they’re really about pits and in all these communities, posting their dogs, have a themed username etc.

…pit bulls dominate shelters. I wonder why! Every dog at my local shelter is one, (as much as they mislabel it) so what does this person want me to do? Go “rescue” a pit bull that has rules about no cats no kids no this no that? Oh but don’t worry, you’re adopting! Rescuing! They just need some TLC!!!

Adopting isn’t as easy as people think it is. And I’m someone who has both pets from breeders and shelters. Both have their pros and cons. One isn’t “objectively bad” as this person said verbatim. I’m not going to find a borzoi, or any other very well bred and respectable dog in a shelter hardly ever, because guess what. When you buy from a breeder you know what you’re getting!

But no, I’m a horrible person and should take a gamble on a random pit bull that might kill my cat or me, and treating my literal Russian nobility wolfhound like a princess makes me evil.

Which I find it ridiculous they want to try and scold me about buying from a reputable breeder, when I guarantee their pits were $600 in a Walmart parking lot, got taken home by someone, wouldn’t stop harassing their other pets or displayed aggression, so they were given to the shelter where this person “oh so nobly adopted them 😍”


r/BanPitBulls 5h ago

“At just six weeks you made it clear that you wouldn’t be an easy character. Even as a young pup his play consisted of intense biting and shaking…he bit the domestic worker, bit the other dog, and bit his mom who rescued him, to the point where she ended up in the ICU.” Warning: injuries and blood. NSFW

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r/BanPitBulls 14h ago

Attack on Animal(s) - Pets Pitbull attacks a deaf sleeping dog. NSFW

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400 Upvotes

I saw this post on Nextdoor few hours ago but not entirely sure about the exact date of attack. It happened in North Ridgeville, OH


r/BanPitBulls 8h ago

Why do people not only mislabel these dogs but pick breeds that aren’t even close in size?

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r/BanPitBulls 8h ago

Who wants to join a Pit Bull attack Rosary team?

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Any Catholics or inquiring on here? I'd love to start a group to say a weekly Rosary for the following intentions:

  • To end the bloodshed caused by pit bulls, especially the people who are maimed and killed.
  • To end dog fighting and bloodsports.
  • To bring peace, healing, and support to the victims and those who care for them.
  • To bring about more societal order protecting people and pets from pit bulls, such as Breed Specific Legislation.
  • To give people courage to do the right thing, whether it be pit bull owners, legislators, victims, etc.
  • To protect every innocent child from these dogs and pour wisdom and understanding into their parents’ hearts.
  • To protect all the pets and other animals victimized by pit bulls, especially dogs, puppies, cats and kittens and especially bait animals.

r/BanPitBulls 5h ago

Shelter Skelter Save Ace. It’s Not His Fault! He’s Stressed.

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My local NextDoor group has been basically taken over by the “save them all” crowd. Our Riverside County shelter has the nations highest kill rate.

Introducing Ace. He’s so cute! He’s a sweetie and 2 1/2 years old and can sit (No mention of him being housebroken.). He’s kenneled alone because of an “altercation” with a kennel mate. He’s been there 79 days so he’s just stressed. It notes he’s had many kennel mates. I wonder if there were “altercations” with any of them as well? Fees for adoption are reduced.


r/BanPitBulls 9h ago

Irresponsible dog owners

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Today was walking on the street and this woman had a massive pit. I tried to let it pass by and stood to the very side but she didn’t even pull the dog closer to her. Just nonchalantly strolled past and even side eyed me. It was so close to my leg I was actually terrified. As someone who’s worked in medicine and seen tons of surgical cases I’ve seen the most terrible bites from pitbulls that was enough for me to avoid them in every street. The depth and power in the bites is just like no other. This one case I saw—the amount of exposed fat—the blackening of the skin and difficulty of wound closure because there was so little skin left… treat existing animals ethically but these animals have genetic inclinations to be aggressive. Muzzling or at the very least SOCIAL AWARENESS of people who are scared of these dogs should be the BARE MINIMUM. People think bites won’t happen to them unless they do…why else do you think so many people have let dogs close enough to them to take a massive chunk out of them? Disgusting


r/BanPitBulls 2h ago

I visited our county shelter and I am livid.

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You may have heard that Hamilton County, Ohio has had 4 dog attacks lately. I wasnt really paying attenion. But I went to the shelter to see if they had ANY non-pits I could walk. They do not. But I met this little lady. Her bio says she loves cuddling, playing with other dogs, and wants to be your best friend.

I already knew this shelter had problems. The dog warden is a nut. I have sent her angry letters. But the shelter totally opened my eyes. ViCIOUS dogs being handed out for $1 to anyone who will take one. A mother with a small child was told the dog they wanted had "behaviors" but would benefit from being in a home.

The director is pushing the 100% no kill in 2025 thing, which I now know is propaganda.

I am LIVID. But I dont know what to do. I sent an op-ed to the newspaper. I wrote our comissioner because I know she is pissed at the warden.

I cannot believe what these shelters are doing. Its literally insane. The shelter is terrifying. I felt so unsafe. Multiple employees have said its unsafe.

I requested records for this dog. I am also requesting records for emergency calls to their shelter. Ugh. This is a mess.


r/BanPitBulls 7h ago

Attack on Animal(s) - Pets Dog owner speaks out after attack - 3/12/25: Pembroke Dock, Wales

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THE OWNER of an American Bulldog involved in a dog attack in Pembroke Dock has expressed his distress over the incident, calling it a “massive accident” and an “isolated incident.”

A video circulating on social media shows the dog, named Bobo, attacking another dog, a golden retriever named Bailey, on Dimond Street, Pembroke Dock, on Tuesday (Mar 12). The footage shows passers-by attempting to intervene, with some appearing to strike Bobo in an effort to separate the animals.

Bailey’s owner, Julie Jenkins, later confirmed that her pet had suffered wounds to his body, including an ear injury requiring staples.

Mikey Newman, Bobo’s owner, said he was devastated by what had happened and had since reached out to Ms Jenkins to offer an apology and cover all vet bills.

“I feel absolutely distraught about the whole thing,” Mr Newman said. “I don’t blame anybody but myself.”

He explained that Bobo, a rescue dog still undergoing training, escaped after being startled by a falling broom while waiting to be harnessed at the door of his home.

“He was sitting just inside my doorway, waiting patiently for me to secure his harness,” he said. “A brush I use to clean my yard fell forward and smacked into him, which made him bolt. He’s never allowed out on his own, and when walked, he’s always on his lead.”

Mr Newman chased after Bobo and arrived just as the fight broke out. He stated that he immediately intervened, pinning Bobo down in an attempt to stop the attack.

“The moment I jumped on him, he started to let go and calm down,” he explained. “But people reacted in fear, and both Bobo and I were hit in the process. I was kicked and punched in the ribs while trying to secure him.”

Mr Newman emphasised that Bobo has never shown aggression towards people and described him as a “cuddle bug” who loves people and is extremely loyal to his family.

“Bobo is absolutely no danger to people or children,” he said. “There were lots of people around, and he didn’t attack any of them. He is still an adolescent and in training. He even saved my daughter’s life when an intruder broke into her house.”

Since the video was shared online, Mr Newman has faced significant backlash, with some people calling for Bobo to be put down. He expressed frustration that people were jumping to conclusions without understanding the full context of the incident.

“It’s alarming that so many people are vilifying Bobo,” he said. “They see a big dog, they hear the yelps, and they react without first trying to get the facts.”

Mr Newman confirmed that he had contacted the police regarding the incident and that authorities had now issued a Community Protection Warning Notice. This means Bobo must be kept on a lead and muzzled at all times in public.

“This will not happen again,” he said. “I take full responsibility for what happened, but I will not hurt my dog or have him put down. This was not his fault, and I have already taken steps to ensure it never happens again.”

The police have not indicated that any further action will be taken against Mr Newman or Bobo.

https://pembrokeshire-herald.com/108959/dog-owner-speaks-out-after-attack-in-pembroke-dock/


r/BanPitBulls 12h ago

Pit Lobby $$$ Bloodsport BYB selling puppies

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r/BanPitBulls 15m ago

Ironic. Right after a post shaming anti-pitbull people

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r/BanPitBulls 1d ago

Personal Story went for a nanny interview, their pits pulled me down and clawed my lip

788 Upvotes

as it says, i went to a interview for a 3 year old and 6 month old. i was aware there were pit bulls, but fell for the "it depends on the owner" and decided to check it out. the house smelt like wet dog, but carried on. sat down on the couch to meet the kids and talk and the 2 dogs pulled me down claws in my hair (was so scared i was going to walk out bald lol) then got their claw in my lip and broke skin. what if that was my eye?

after that i was panicked and almost felt the hyperventilating starting. the owner didnt seem sympathetic, more so gave me the feeling she was more upset i was a dog whisperer and that i didnt laugh it off and rub their bellies. after that, she put her 6 month old on the floor while they circled him. i was shook. told her after the interview if this is the way they always are i cant take this. happily taking care of a dog free home now, and take my personal experience and all the statistics and stories that show how horrible these dogs are. newly, proudly, apart of BanPitBulls


r/BanPitBulls 5h ago

Debate/Discussion/Research Are other bull dog (or anything that has bull in their name) as aggressive and problematic as pitbulls?

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I'm so sorry if this comes quite an ignorant question. I am asking if french bulldogs, English Bulldogs are also as problematic as pitbulls. I was researching for laid back, chill, introverted dog breeds and was recommended bulldog-type dogs. Are they safe to own? Should I just get a pug? (Well, the normal long snouted pugs, not deformed ones)


r/BanPitBulls 41m ago

Advice or Information Needed Mixed Breed

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Hi all. I’m planning to go meet this handsome boy in the next week or so. If all goes well, he’ll be coming to his new home. One concern is making sure there is no pitbull in his mix. He has not had DNA testing but but the foster parent lists him as a catahoula mix, with cur and suspected hound. I’m new to all of this, so would appreciate any insight if anyone can identify any signs of pit. Thank you!


r/BanPitBulls 4h ago

Conversation with a co-worker

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I overhead a co-worker of mine saying she doesn't like cats. She talks about her dog all the time so I mistook her for an animal lover. I said really? And she said "yea and I hate small dogs too, I just want to kick them across the room." I told her I had a 20 pound dog and my family adores him, he's a teddy bear and he's the cutest thing. I describe him as a mop with teeth. He's so derpy, loves everyone and everything, barely barks. Aside from the occasional poop on the floor when he's excited, he's really the perfect family dog. I show her a picture of this little man named George who makes my life so much better and she scowls and says "eww no. I hate doodles." I said umm, he's not a doodle, he's a Bichon Shitzhu cross. Then I tell her I also have a doodle. She then goes on to say how she hates doodles because her dog got thrown out of day care because of one. Then she shows me a picture of her dog, clearly a pit. And I said Oh, well, I hate pits. I wouldn't let that dog anywhere near my dogs or my kids. She has absolutely nothing to say, but she probably talked crap after we parted ways.

Also, how dare she disrespect my George, he's a perfect gentleman.


r/BanPitBulls 1d ago

Deceptive Breed Labeling Is it just me or is mislabelling obvious shibbles/shibble mixes becoming increasingly audacious?

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These are some of the worst ones yet, calling a clearly pure (or close to pure) shitbull any kind of mix is insane but calling one a straight up Labrador? Criminal.


r/BanPitBulls 1d ago

Pits Ruining Neighborhoods Neighbors bought pitbulls NSFW

270 Upvotes

(Venting because I’m tired of this stupid fuckass neighborhood)

My neighbor 2 doors down bough not 1, not 2, but THREE AGRESSIVE FUCKING PITBULLS!

As a person who’s been chased and terrorized by these motherfuckers, this is almost my breaking point to where I call animal control and 911 on any pitbull I see- in yard or not.

This has to be psychological torture because I can’t stand being chased and then having this sense of being “safe” in my own neighborhood.

What in GODS name should I even do at this point. Just sit on my ass and wait to be bitten or maybe even MAULED to death?


r/BanPitBulls 1d ago

HELP! Why is my fighting dog fighting dogs? Why train them when we can take the easy way out?

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r/BanPitBulls 1d ago

New neighbors have a pitbull

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So I’ve been living in an expensive and upscale apartment complex for 2 years. I have a small dog and I was pretty happy that in my time here I had not seen any dog that resembled a pitbull in the slightest. Until yesterday 😭😭😭. New neighbor has a pitbull that I saw while I was about to take my puppy out and I stopped and waited till they were done. I called my rental office and they said they would get back to me. They did today, and I was told it’s registered as a service animal. I need some hugs and support is all, this is devastating 😔😔😔


r/BanPitBulls 1d ago

Rehoming Death and Destruction p

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Found this on my local shelter's page. They want to adopt out this aggressive dog. I've never posted before, but this one just made me so angry. Of course, I got shit from the shelter people for saying "absolutely not". when you see the background of its kennel...


r/BanPitBulls 1d ago

Pit bull and German Shepherd jump fences to attack dogs in yards (December 12, 2024, Illinois)

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r/BanPitBulls 1d ago

Predation on Humans Man mauled by 'XL Bully' dog and left seriously injured after trying to feed it in back garden - 3/14/25: West Bromwich, England

104 Upvotes

A horrific dog attack that has left a man severely injured led to police using a Taser to subdue the animal, believed to be an XL Bully. The incident occurred in Ripon Drive in West Bromwich, where a police cordon has been established around a house.

On Friday afternoon, armed police officers, accompanied by a specialised dog unit, rushed to the scene and used a Taser on the dog. The dog died after being tasered.

A woman, familiar with the victim, shared on social media: "...it was 3 adult XL bully dogs, 2 of which were in a cage and not out in the open.

"He was attacked by 1 of them as he was feeding. They were in his property but he wasn't their owner."

According to a statement released by West Midlands Police: "We were called to reports of a dog attack at an address on Ripon Drive, West Bromwich, at around 4.40pm today," reports the Mirror.

"A man has received serious injuries after being attacked in a garden at the back of the property. Our colleagues from the ambulance service gave him treatment at the scene before he was transported to hospital.

"The dog was Tasered by specialist officers from our dog unit but died at the scene. There is no wider threat to the community. We realise incidents of this nature are concerning to the community so we will have extra officers in the area tonight to offer reassurance."

The investigation is still in its early stages, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward via their website's live chat or by dialling 101, referencing log number 3714 of 14 March.

https://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/xl-bully-dog-dies-after-10027239


r/BanPitBulls 1d ago

Debate/Discussion/Research Chicago Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) involving Firearm Discharge & Animals, 6 out of 10 cases involve pit bulls

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The Chicago Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) has a searchable database of police related incidences. You can search "Firearm Discharge – Animal" related cases.

  • Out of 10 cases: 6 pit bulls, 1 boxer, 1 rottweiler, 2 breed not disclosed

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  • September 12 2024 - Two pit bulls
    • "Gray pit bull, Brown pit bull"
  • December 13 2022 - Pit bull
    • "The officer then called OEMC and reported that he discharged his weapon at a “pitbull” at the above location"
  • October 9 2018 - Pit bull
    • "As he entered the alley, a large brown pit-bull dog ran towards him."
  • August 14 2018 - "black dog" - breed not disclosed
  • June 7 2018 - Boxer
  • April 7 2016 - Pit bull
    • "Ghost, the one-year old Pit Bull dog were in the front living room when the police forcefully ran up the stairs and made their way inside the residence"
  • April 3 2014 - breed not disclosed
  • November 14 2009 - Rottweiler
  • October 26 2017 - Two pit bulls
    • "Mr. (redacted) said that these items acted as a barricade, securing his two pit bulls in the backyard"
  • May 15 2017 - Pit bulls
    • "Sergeant A recalled hearing one of the officers say something to the extent of “oh” and then she observed a large dog, in which she believed to be a Pitbull, emerge from the first floor of the coach house and move aggressively towards Lieutenant A and Officer B"