[Amy Lyn]

This controversy is so sad. I have nothing against the pitbull breed itself. I think pitbulls can possess some loving qualities. However, naturally or manmade, this breed has negative qualities that cannot be ignored. Do I think a pit can live an entire life free from aggression? Yes, I do, but it takes a very responsible owner to have that. The irony of this is that man has created something that now it is trying to destroy. We need stricter laws on who can breed and who can buy. Tougher laws on the owners of these dogs who attack.

As to what someone said above about her parents buying a pit from a shelter who later had to be returned. It's easy to blame the humane society for allowing this dog to be adopted out, but please remember, the people working at these shelters are usually volunteers. It is impossible for everyone to know every breed of dog out there, as well as mixes and every breed's personality. If you're going to the shelter to pick up a dog, you take certain risks. You are not going to a breeder who is an expert on her breed and can place you with the appropriate dog or advise you that this may not be the breed for you. You are adopting a dog whom's history usually is a blank sheet to you as well as the volunteers. Do I think that volunteers should and could be more educated about animals in their care, YES. However, that won't happen until the humane society is turned from a non-profit organization to a business organization. Most non-profit's don't have the funding or enough donations to run well as it is, let alone employ experts on every breed. However, I am very sorry that this experience happened to your folks. We had the same situation happen to us with a dog that we adopted from the shelter. I'm not trying to upset anyone either. Just wanted to express my opinion.