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Stray Pit Bull Saves Woman, Child From Attacker
DogFiles ^ | 02/03/2011 | Pet Pulse

Posted on 02/04/2011 9:27:57 AM PST by rottndog

The wandering 65-pound Pit Bull mix might have seemed menacing to some passerby, but one woman will always remember him as her “guardian angel.”

The dog, which authorities think is lost and not a stray, successfully thwarted a robbery attack on a mother and her 2-year-old son, who were held at knifepoint Monday afternoon.

The Florida woman, who has been identified by authorities simply as “Angela,” was leaving a playground with her toddler son in Port Charlotte when a man approached her in the parking lot with a knife and told her not to make any noise or sudden movements.

Angela didn’t have to do either to protect herself and her child — a dog mysteriously ran to the scene and charged the man, who quickly fled.

“I don’t think the dog physically attacked the man, but he went at him and was showing signs of aggression, just baring his teeth and growling and barking. It was clear he was trying to defend this woman,” Animal Control Lt. Brian Jones told Pet Pulse.

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To: TheOldLady
It was clear he was trying to defend this woman,” Animal Control Lt. Brian Jones told Pet Pulse.

I think that says it all. I didn't see any other info.
61 posted on 02/04/2011 1:20:39 PM PST by rottndog (Be Prepared for what's coming AFTER America....)
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To: TheOldLady

Heh heh. Lol.


62 posted on 02/04/2011 1:29:54 PM PST by DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis (Want to make $$$? It's easy! Use FR to pimp your blog!!!)
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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis

What does that have to do with pit bulls? I assumed it was his constant posting of PBT stuff.


63 posted on 02/04/2011 1:58:08 PM PST by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Technological progress cannot be legislated.)
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To: EBH

bookmark


64 posted on 02/04/2011 2:02:49 PM PST by manic4organic (We won. Get over it.)
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To: rottndog; 11johara28; Chet 99

Thank you. I think that 11johara28 was trying to make a joke or something. A little gallows humor is okay sometimes, I guess, but we have to watch out for the Chet99 types.


65 posted on 02/04/2011 2:37:18 PM PST by TheOldLady ("20 Years Ago Desert Storm began...where were you...?" "I believe I was hitting it." - Lazamataz)
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To: rednek

WE NEED A PIC OF THE SWEETIE!!!


66 posted on 02/04/2011 4:26:08 PM PST by Recovering Ex-hippie
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To: peeps36

“... that’s half Pit Bull, quarter Rottweiler and quarter Great Pyrenees...”

I am trying to imagine what your doggie looks like... either the most handsome dog in the world or, uh, one that only a mommy could love.


67 posted on 02/04/2011 4:38:01 PM PST by momtothree
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To: the OlLine Rebel

Nothing. He wasn’t zotted over pit bulls. But his zot sure did make all the pit bull owners happy.... ;-)


68 posted on 02/04/2011 5:24:34 PM PST by DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis (Want to make $$$? It's easy! Use FR to pimp your blog!!!)
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To: rottndog
The breed does matter to some extent, otherwise I could hunt ducks over a Chow.* Border collies inherently want to herd things. Labradors want to carry things around in their mouths. And Goldens want to cling to you and shed all over you . . . .

Since Pits were originally a baiting and fighting breed, there's some aggression in the bloodlines - animal not people aggression because the handlers were in the pit with the dogs. BUT a well bred dog from good lines that is properly socialized and trained is not a problem.

*I almost said poodle, but you can hunt ducks over a poodle. See here: Up Close Photo.

69 posted on 02/04/2011 6:42:37 PM PST by AnAmericanMother (Ministrix of ye Chasse, TTGC Ladies' Auxiliary (recess appointment))
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To: momtothree
He looks like an over sized Golden Retriever with a big head and large jaw muscles. He's big and gentle. His best friend is a one year old cat who sleeps on top of him. I never planned on getting a mixed breed but I'm glad my kids talked me into it.
70 posted on 02/04/2011 8:29:21 PM PST by peeps36 (America is being destroyed by filthy traitors in the political establishment)
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To: EBH

Excellent. Thanks for sharing.


71 posted on 02/04/2011 8:31:35 PM PST by manic4organic (We won. Get over it.)
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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis

Well, sorry to see someone get the boot, but he sure got on my nerves a few times with the Pit Bull stuff.


72 posted on 02/04/2011 8:34:36 PM PST by mom4melody
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To: rottndog

Angels get to pick their form.


73 posted on 02/04/2011 10:34:48 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (Liberals are educated above their level of intelligence.. Thanks Sr. Angelica)
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To: TheOldLady

Sorry. Meant to be humorous. Wife says I have no sense of humor. I think she just doesn’t understand me. Will try to put that little sarcasm thingy next time.


74 posted on 02/06/2011 6:46:28 AM PST by 11johara28
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To: 11johara28

‘S okay. I’ve done it myself, and gotten juice-oozing flamed for it too.


75 posted on 02/06/2011 6:48:14 AM PST by TheOldLady ("20 Years Ago Desert Storm began...where were you...?" "I believe I was hitting it." - Lazamataz)
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