Black Bear Mauls Pit Bull

[RPM]

Something strangely ironic about this story:

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06262/723112-100.stm

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. -- A man let his family's dog outside to play, where it was attacked by a black bear.

Jay Thompson said the 2-year-old pit bull, Aleah, had a shattered left femur and a dislocated hip from the recent attack. The dog was being treated at Ebensburg Animal Hospital.

Mr. Thompson said he knew something was wrong when he let the dog out and she ran across the street, barking and growling. He said he has seen the bear in his neighborhood before and is grateful that no children were outside at the time.

Tina Taylor, with Habitat for Hounds, said the group has pledged $100 toward Aleah's medical bills, which could cost as much as $1,000.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

1. This is definitely a weird story.

Most black bears are scared of dogs. I'm not too surprised the bear beat the pit though. Most pit bulls are just big babies with a bad rap. Hell, I fostered one that was scared of my cat. It was pretty justified actually, but it hardly fits in with the "killer" breed profile idiots give them.

[LostinVA]

38. God, you're soooooo gay....

[flvegan]

2. Not ironic, just stupid.

"...when he let the dog out and she ran across the street..."

Hey, shitferbrains, howsabout not letting your dog run loose. Put her on a leash and walk her, or keep her in your friggin' yard.

Hi, I'm Jay Thompson, but you can call me Johnny Toofuckingstupidforwords. I'm grateful that no children were out when I let my dog loose in the neighborhood. That makes me pretty damn cool, huh?

Dipshit.

[Redstone]

8. If you get any arguments from anyone, send them to me.

I'll straighten them out.

Your credentials regarding animals, including dogs, are impeccable. Therefore your opinion counts, and anyone who says otherwise is welcome to come to me for corrective action.

Redstone

[flvegan]

16. That's a tall order, considering.

I've got 10 feet tall and bulletproof standing behind me, it appears.

Thank you, sir.

[Redstone]

22. Nah, I only LOOK like 10 feet tall. It's my willingness to fight dirty and

use Mace that creates the perception.

Redstone

[flvegan]

23. Nonsense.

I understand you're quite the cleaner with a pool cue.

[Redstone]

26. Well, there is that, but that was just reflex. Some old habits die hard.

Redstone

[LeftyMom]

3. How many posts until somebody blames the evil dog?

::cues up Jeapordy! theme::

[ScreamingMeemie]

4. Well...she was asking for it...going outside and all...

:sarcasm:

[GOPisEvil]

5. When dumbass dog owners attack.

Is there not a leash law in that town?

[RPM]

6. I dont think they have laws in that part of PA

it's pretty wooly up there.

:hide:

[GOPisEvil]

7. Is that in the "Pennsyltucky" part?

:hide:

[Redstone]

9. Pretty much, yes. About 70% of PA is such. It's a big state.

Redstone

[GOPisEvil]

10. I've only been in the southeastern corner.

Big state, you say? Mexico is closer to me than any other state. ;)

Of course some smart-ass Alaskan will be in here any minute...

[Redstone]

13. It's further from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh than it is from

Philadelphia to Boston. Big state, that makes PA.

Where is southeastern PA were you? My background: the city, Norristown, Conshohocken, Skippack, Plymouth Meeting.

Any of those sound familiar to you?

Redstone

[GOPisEvil]

15. I've done business with an inusrance guy in Conshohocken.

I've visited West Chester and a few other Philly 'burbs and Philly itself.

If you're ever on I-10 heading east from LA to San Antonio and you see the "Welcome to Texas" sign, you're half-way there.

[Redstone]

18. Been there. Rather not do so again. Unless on the way to have a beer with

another DUer. That's worth driving for.

Redstone

[GOPisEvil]

20. I can understand that.

I made that drive there and back. I'm glad I did it, but next time, I'm flying.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

11. Unfortunately, Pennsyltucky seems to start at Hackettstown, NJ.

I fucking hate PA.

[GOPisEvil]

12. Far be it for me to criticize another's state...

I'll just take your word for it. ;)

[Redstone]

14. But, but, there's Pudge's in Whitpain and West Norriton!

You have to make allowances for good cheesesteak hoagies, after all.

Redstone

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

17. I'm a pescarian, so I make no allowances for cheesesteak hoagies. nt

[Redstone]

19. But allowances MUST be made for some things. Yes?

Redstone

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

21. Yeah, that's why I'm a pescarian.

I'm a sushi fanatic. Otherwise, I'd be vegetarian.

[Redstone]

24. OK, I think Pudge's makes some kind of fish sandwich. And I know they

have salads. You can eat whatever you want, as long as you don't comment on my Cheesesteak Hoagie.

And I'm buying, remember?

So do we have a deal, or what?

Redstone

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

28. Okay, it's a deal.

I'm not annoying about what other people eat. I may comment about it on DU, but I'm fine with people eating steaks and crap around me. As long as they don't hassle me about my tofu, I won't hassle them about their steak.

[Redstone]

31. I'll tell you a funny tofu story when we have lunch. Not anything negative

about tofu; just a funny and true story that involves it as a character.

Redstone

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

35. Okay.

I'm definitely curious about the story now, since it involves tofu as a character.

[dropkickpa]

25. How 'bout pierogies?

Pittsburgh has 'em everywhere. What's not to love about pierogies? Potatoes, cheese, pasta, onions, and butter!!! mmmmmmmmmmm

[ScreamingMeemie]

27. Some sour cream and I'm there!

:thumbsup: You can get some excellent pierogies in Hamtramck. :hi:

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

29. Pierogies are fine.

Pittsburgh sucks though.

[RPM]

40. why's that?

I'm curious....

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

41. Um...they don't contain meat.

I figured that'd be obvious. Although, personally, I don't really like them with butter. I prefer that they be cooked up with olive oil.

[RPM]

45. uh, no - the pittsburgh part

(thought that might be clear b/c of my avatar - but i guess not.)

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

46. Oh, I just don't like Pittsburgh.

I lived there for six weeks while doing theatre stuff at CMU and I was totally not a fan of the city. I found it very boring.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

48. Haha...I just realized why I didn't realize the Pittsburgh part.

I only looked at the subject line of the post you were responding to. I forgot I bitched about Pittsburgh in the actual message.

[bridgit]

30. great, now drug dealers are going to want to start raising black bears...

x(

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

32. Hey now...not all drug dealers are like that...

I know one with a chiuahua, some rescued alley cats and a tortoise.

[bridgit]

33. what do they deal? black market Advil?

:rofl:

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

34. It's way more energizing than Advil. nt

[bridgit]

39. fluffy pink bunnys with drums & flop ears...

:shrug: :rofl:

[RetroLounge]

36. That's It, that breed needs to be BANNED!

We should ban Black Bears, dammit!

RL

[NorthernSpy]

37. the dog owner is to blame for this confrontation

Mr. Thompson said he knew something was wrong when he let the dog out and she ran across the street, barking and growling.

On the basis of this, I doubt the bear did the "attacking".

The pit bull was just behaving like a pit bull (proactively attacking a perceived threat), and the bear was just behaving like a bear (defending itself with fang and claw).

The villain of this story is the fool who owns the dog. He lets a pit bull run loose -- endangering wildlife, the public, and the dog herself. This guy either does not understand pit bulls at all, or he's aware of the breed's propensity for serious aggression and simply couldn't care less about other people's safety. The result of this boneheadedness is that a wild animal was harassed, and a pet was seriously injured.

Didn't have to happen.

:dunce:

[KamaAina]

42. Orange Tabby Trees Black Bear

declawed, no less!



http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/5067912.stm

A black bear got more than it bargained for after straying into a family garden in the US state of New Jersey.
The unwelcome intruder was forced up a tree - twice - by the family pet, a tabby cat called Jack.

The terrified bear was only able to make its escape when owner Donna Dickey called the hissing cat into the house.

So what we have here is sort of like rock, paper, scissors (known out here as jan ken po): Pit bull crushes tabby, lack bear mauls pit bull, and tabby trees black bear.

[RPM]

43. if tabby > bear and bear > pit bull does that mean tabby > pit bull?

purely hypothetical...

wouldnt want to see the results.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

44. Well, it depends on the cat and the pit pull.

I've seen a cat win out.

[BeautifulLoser]

47. Ban black bears!

For the Pit Bulls