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Police Respond to Vicious Dog in Baltimore City
Here at Mk9, we receive a lot of emails and messages about Pit Bull and Pit Bull type dogs. News reports and stories from all over. From both sides of the spectrum as well. The good, and the bad. When we find the ones we believe will do good to help further the education of the general public, we "Share" them with hopes that people will be influenced, and motivated to see Pit Bulls and their owners for what they are, and not what the Media would make them out to be.

Today, we received a rather interesting story from a gentleman in Baltimore. It was a story about a Vicious Dog call, and the Police Officer who answered it. The interesting part is, the gentleman who sent the story IS that Officer who answered the call. So here is the account, from the source;


Hey,

I'm a Police Officer in Baltimore City. I am originally from Wilkes-Barre, and I am a fan of your organization and Pit Bulls. Today I received a call while on duty about a vicious dog chasing kids. When I came on the scene, I noticed people yelling out their windows at the dog. I followed the dog into an ally to see how it was acting. Going on my own approach, being a dog lover, I got out of my car and called the "vicious dog" over to me. The dog came over with it's tail between it's legs and panting. I grabbed my water bottle and the dog sat down next to me and began licking my pants. I started giving the dog water. I brought the dog over and waited for the pound to show up. My partner was not a fan of dogs and was startled by my approach. I suggested to him that this dog cannot be put down, and should be taken to a shelter. We took it upon ourselves to take the dog to the shelter, and transported it in the back seat in the back of our patrol car. Then I decided that I wanted to keep the dog, and spoke to the shelter about the steps to take to adopt it. The dog was originally kept outside and was filthy, and now it just might have a new home. I know you like positive pictures so I have attached a few. Have a great day and keep up the good work!

Officer Dan Waskiewicz
Baltimore City Police



A picture post-adoption, in Officer Dan's Home

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I strongly believe HALF or more of the times people claim a dog is vicious, attacking, etc, that it is exaggerated or simply their perception or maybe even created or provoked by the person claiming the dog is vicious.

If this story is true, then that is my point. The kids or adults were probably provoking the dog, and the dog was probably the one who was under attack by vicious people, not vice versa.

Message edited 7/17/2012 12:01:47 PM.

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Posted by Goobster


I strongly believe HALF or more of the times people claim a dog is vicious, attacking, etc, that it is exaggerated or simply their perception or maybe even created or provoked by the person claiming the dog is vicious.

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That is awesome!!

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ITA- people see the breed and not the dog. And if adults and kids are shouting and chasing at the dog, no wonder he was seemingly aggressive!

That dog is lucky he was found by that officer!

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that is wonderful!!!!

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Love the pictures!

I trust my dog's instinct sometimes more than mine. Maybe he just didn't vibe with the people and wanted them to leave him alone!