Posted by It appears as though pitbull that attacked Steelers’ linebacker James Harrison’s son will not be put to death. According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the new owner is, “is a woman who specializes in rehabilitating pit bulls.”
Pitbulls are not easy dogs to own and are too often adopted by folks who just want to look tough and have no idea what it takes to do right by them. Still others adopt these loveable animals in order to use them in dog fighting.
I’ve “worked” with a number of Pitbulls at the Animal Rescue League. They’re exceptionally strong animals with high energy and it takes a physically and mentally strong person to handle them. James Harrison may be physically and mentall strong but I still doubt James Harrison knew what he was getting into when he got Patron.
It’s worth nothing that all but two of the dogs seized from Michael Vick’s property have been rehabbed and placed in new homes. Some are in homes with children. Others are Canine Good Citizens, which means they visit hospitals and retirement homes to help cheer up the sick and elderly.
So, I’m especially happy this situation looks to have a happy ending. The dog gets a second chance and hopefully James Harrison will get a dog more suitable to his dog-handling ability. Perhaps a Caniche.
