SMU LB on the mend after surgery

[alyssa]

Wow that's a scary close call. That many pit bulls could have killed him quickly. The right bite and he could have bled out fast.
I've dealt with the same problems while out training, having to climb a few trees and jump a few fences etc. to escape. Pit bulls and little ankle biting dogs have been the worst in my personal experiences. Nearly every time if the dog owner is there they will say that the dog doesn't bite but it does bite.
There are many dangers when out running. While out on foot I've run into local wildlife. A nasty hairless coyote ran by my leg a few years back. I see bobcats. I have stepped on snakes before. I've seen panthers 2 times in Collin County from about 2008 - 2010. I was told that the county has 5 dominant male panthers so I wonder how many panthers are really here. I've seen wild hogs. I stopped running those trails. Men can be dangerous while running making threats and offers. It's important to not wear headphones and really pay attention. Sometimes I have training partners with me on bike or foot while training just for safety. I'm glad I have some private facilities where I do a lot of my training now.
An experience like Pope had interferes with his life. He and others can't feel safe even going outdoors to exercise. These dogs and owners problems wind me up.

[Junior]

Wrong. When raised right, they are beautiful, family-friendly, loving dogs. Sadly that doesn't seem to be the case here. I'm just glad Pope can run!

Agreed.

[malonish]

My brother is a police man and an Aryan nation guy sicked his pit bulls on him. He shot them and thought he had shot his own leg but no it was just a tooth puncture.

[ebrooks11]

Yeah it's all about how they are raised. Any day they are going to bust an illegal poodle fighting operation.

[mathman]

Yeah it's all about how they are raised. Any day they are going to bust an illegal poodle fighting operation.

I'm not putting Blue down. He is their "gardner".

[malonish]

Poodbull, the most terrifying breed ever.

[birddogger]

Glad to know that Kevin is okay. I wonder if he ran a PB while being pursued? I have never ridden a bicycle so fast as when I had one after me. I could've beaten anyone in the Tour de France in a sprint that day!

[LakeHighlandsPony]

Get your conceal carry and drop that pooch next time.

[PoconoPony]

The dog days of summer.

[Alaric]

[quote="alyssa"]A nasty hairless coyote ran by my leg a few years back. [quote]

Not a coyote - that's the legendary chupacabra

[couch 'em]

Get your conceal carry and drop that pooch next time.

He that's dogslaughter!

[Dark Horse]

So glad Pope had the speed and awareness to get away.