I agree that the Pitbull's owner should be in violation of the leash law. Do they ticket drivers in NY for not having their seatbelt fastened, or do they let the drive off because "he was just about to fasten it"?
The owner of the Pitbull needs to be hit in the pocketbook real hard.
You're assuming the owner isn't a judgment proof welfare bum who owes child support to several baby mamas.