Re: [PyrNet-L] Non-pyr: pit fightnig

["Timothy M. Parks" <timparks@pacbell.net>]

There was a interesting news item on the TV last nite here 
in Sacramento. Pit bull fighting is very much alive and well 
in this area, and in this state that is illegal. The homes 
where these dogs are housed and trained are raided by the 
authorities and the dogs are taken. Excuses like they are 
being bred and trained to fight elsewhere in places that 
allow it doesn't work here. Recently a place was raided 
and 18 Pit bulls were taken by the state. Yesterday, 
it was reported that there was an "organized attempt by 
other pit bull fighting groups" to retrieve the dogs. It was 
stated that they were "highly valuable because of their 
training in the pit." There was a burglary where all 18 
pit bulls were taken last nite. As a coincidence, a driver 
was reported driving erratically down the highway and 
was stopped by the highway patrol. This was only a 
hour after the burglary. The driver was found with all 
18 pit bulls. There will be a criminal trial, where afterwards, 
the dogs will most likely be put down. This post in not 
meant to be a slam on pit bulls. Although I believe the breed 
has been bred for aggression and personally would not trust 
a pit bull to any degree, the ultimate reflection is on those 
who have the mentality to pursue this "sport".


Tim Parks