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Pack of stray chihuahuas harass Phoenix residents
upi ^ | Feb. 18, 2014

Posted on 02/19/2014 7:05:49 AM PST by JoeProBono

PHOENIX, Residents of a Phoenix neighborhood said a pack of Chihuahuas have been wandering the streets for the past year and harassing residents.

Ray Rios of the Maryvale neighborhood said he has often seen the dogs wandering the area and chasing after children, KSAZ-TV, Phoenix, reported Tuesday.

"Yeah a lot of them, they are out here chasing kids or going yard to yard... anywhere in groups of eight to 12 just running around," Rios said.

Frank Garcia said the Chihuahuas seem to have friends.

"Well the last time I seen six or seven Chihuahuas ... and big dogs running with the Chihuahua's in a pack running every single day," he said.

Maricopa County Animal Control spokeswoman Melissa Gable said Maryvale received 6,000 calls for service last year, twice as many as in nearby Glendale.

"Obviously you have the deal with feces and is unsanitary and all these strays everyone is at risk for dog bites," Gable said. PHOENIX, Feb. 18 (UPI) -- Residents of a Phoenix neighborhood said a pack of Chihuahuas have been wandering the streets for the past year and harassing residents.

Ray Rios of the Maryvale neighborhood said he has often seen the dogs wandering the area and chasing after children, KSAZ-TV, Phoenix, reported Tuesday.

"Yeah a lot of them, they are out here chasing kids or going yard to yard... anywhere in groups of eight to 12 just running around," Rios said.

Frank Garcia said the Chihuahuas seem to have friends.

"Well the last time I seen six or seven Chihuahuas ... and big dogs running with the Chihuahua's in a pack running every single day," he said.

Maricopa County Animal Control spokeswoman Melissa Gable said Maryvale received 6,000 calls for service last year, twice as many as in nearby Glendale.

"Obviously you have the deal with feces and is unsanitary and all these strays everyone is at risk for dog bites," Gable said. Topics: Maricopa County


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To: Fido969
barking rats

Funny and true. Plus, in addition to the other threats roaming packs of those rats cause, that bark can flat damage your hearing.

41 posted on 02/19/2014 8:58:14 AM PST by LouAvul (In a state of disbelief as to how liberals destroyed America in a mere 40 years.)
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To: catnipman

I agree. Trying to drop-kick one could put a person at risk of getting bit by a potential rabies source.


42 posted on 02/19/2014 9:01:57 AM PST by Pecos (The Chicago Way: Kill the Constitution, one step at a time.)
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To: JoeProBono

It’s “Los Chimichangos”!

Call SkippyJohn Jones!


43 posted on 02/19/2014 9:04:10 AM PST by MrB (The difference between a Humanist and a Satanist - the latter admits whom he's working for)
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To: Georgia Girl 2


44 posted on 02/19/2014 9:07:07 AM PST by JoeProBono (SOME IMAGES MAY BE DISTURBING VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED;-{)
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To: Georgia Girl 2

LOL!


46 posted on 02/19/2014 9:25:04 AM PST by jocon307
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To: A CA Guy

Yes, I’m rather afraid of dogs but the only one who ever harmed me was a little fuzzy mop who lept up and nipped my leg. Tore my pants but didn’t break my skin thank goodness.

And the little old lady that owned the dog? She didn’t even apologize; she said I had brought it on myself by walking around behind her as she blocked the sidewalk gabbing with her friend.

A wonderful NYC moment to be sure. I was so flabbergasted I was speechless, for the one and only time in my life.


47 posted on 02/19/2014 9:37:01 AM PST by jocon307
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To: jocon307

You should have punted the dog into the road.


48 posted on 02/19/2014 9:39:37 AM PST by longfellow (Bill Maher, the 21st hijacker.)
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To: JoeProBono
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49 posted on 02/19/2014 9:52:58 AM PST by ontap
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To: crz

We have two Chihuahuas and neither are like that....most bad dogs are due to bad owners. They are hyper for sure but you would be hard pressed to get either of them to bite short of hurting them!!!!! No one can sneak up on our house!!!


50 posted on 02/19/2014 9:58:23 AM PST by ontap
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To: ontap

Miloh the Chipit (50% Pitbull and 50% Chihuahua) as a puppy at 9 weeks and 8 lbs.


51 posted on 02/19/2014 9:58:30 AM PST by JoeProBono (SOME IMAGES MAY BE DISTURBING VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED;-{)
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To: Travis McGee

With BB Caps the only sound you hear is the firing pin hitting the rim. Shorter barrels ensure the bullet clears the muzzle.

52 posted on 02/19/2014 10:26:09 AM PST by kitchen (Even the walls have ears.)
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To: crz

My ex said her family had one when she was a kid. It was such a nasty creature that they had to wear heavy gloves just to hold it when giving it a bath.


53 posted on 02/19/2014 10:30:26 AM PST by BenLurkin (This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both.)
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To: longfellow

“You should have punted the dog into the road.”

Or his mistress.


54 posted on 02/19/2014 10:44:08 AM PST by jocon307
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55 posted on 02/19/2014 10:46:46 AM PST by Joe 6-pack (Qui me amat, amat et canem meum.)
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To: JoeProBono

It could be worse. They could have a stampeding herd of Japanese rabbits:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK70Gw74VP4


56 posted on 02/19/2014 11:38:33 AM PST by lonevoice (We can evade reality, but we cannot evade the consequences of evading reality)
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To: lonevoice

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqfd6pB2mus


57 posted on 02/19/2014 12:04:57 PM PST by JoeProBono (SOME IMAGES MAY BE DISTURBING VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED;-{)
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To: crz

See, I was thinking tennis racket.


58 posted on 02/19/2014 12:13:26 PM PST by william clark (Ecclesiastes 10:2)
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To: jocon307
Chihuahuas have sharp teeth as do Papions. I own one of each and they are cute but I don't let people near them unsupervised unless they are family.

Had a Yorkshire terrior and their teeth are a little more blunt and make better pets for the purpose of nips.

Smartest dog by far is the Papion. They seem to be brilliant for dogs.

59 posted on 02/19/2014 3:41:30 PM PST by A CA Guy ( God Bless America, God Bless and keep safe our fighting men and women.)
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To: A CA Guy

“Smartest dog by far is the Papion. They seem to be brilliant for dogs.”

They are so cute! I think terriers are pretty smart too. Hubby’s aunt had one and he said the dog was smarter than him. It would always convince hubby (by telepathy I suppose) to let him off the leash....then....off he’d go!

And I saw a little terrier waiting outside a deli once, I don’t know why but that doggie just looked like he was very smart. I said to myself I bet that dog is smarter than all the people in the store. He just looked so cute and alert.


60 posted on 02/19/2014 4:41:08 PM PST by jocon307
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