Yesterday was the worst day in my life-(warning disturbing)

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My best friend had called me in a deep panic and was crying for me to get over to her house ASAP. The background noise was so loud that it was the only part I heard. I live 2 blocks from her and ran over in a panic.
She has 3 dogs and 1 cat. The oldest dog is 14 and is a husky and the she has 2 pitbulls that she raised from puppies. They are 6 and 3. She came home after shopping and let the dogs out. The oldest husky and the younger pitbull came back right away. She fed the 2 and then the other pitbull came back. Lil which is the 6 year old went over to the older huskies food dish while my friend was pouring her own and tried to eat some of her food. Her dish was now full and only 10 inches away. The husky let out a little warning bark and the Lil went right for her neck and started biting and killing her.
My freind and her 5 year old son were standing right there and she called me for help while yelling at the dogs. I got over there and it was not a pretty site.
The youngest pitbull now jumped in and all 3 dogs were fighting. I tried to jump in the middle because I had some obediance training but the youngest pitbull tried to take a chunk out of my arm.
The husky was then near death and I was yeling at the top of my lungs for them to stop. My friend in the mean time called the vet and he had arrived.
He tranquilised the 2 pit bulls so they would not attack anymore and we ended up euthanizing all 3 dogs. It was the hardest thing but it had to be done. I am still traumatized by this. I have babysat these dogs since they were kids and never saw them get aggressive like this. They loved each other. Her cat was luckily sleeping on the other side of the house
I am taking her to the shelter tonight to get her a another cat. She really needs a good pet right now and I think the cat would be perfect. Then she would have 2 cats as buddies and safe friends.
I just had to share this incident. It was the hardest thing I have ever had to face in my life.
 

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Oh what a tragic end to the story, especially since there was no indication that they would end up getting into such a row.

Maybe, though, it would be a good idea to wait just a bit before bringing home another pet. She may need some time to distance herself from this tragedy before she will be able to fully love another animal. I dunno, just my opinion. But I do hope healing comes for you, your friend, and her son
 

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Wow, perhaps this lends more to the nature vs. nurture theory when it comes to Pit Bulls. Pit Bulls have actually been banned here in Ontario, due to a great number of attacks on people and other dogs.

At any rate, sorry to hear about yours and your friends experience. It's a very sad situation, but perhaps euthanization was for the best.
 

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That must have been just terrible to experience. I'm senting prayers for comfort for you and your friend.
 

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I'm sorry.

I hope you and your friend are ok - My thoughts are with you.
 

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I am sorry to hear your story, I hope that you are feeling better today?
 

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What a terrible thing to have happened!
I'm sorry you had to go through that, and I'm sorry your friend had to lose her babies.
 

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I'm sorry to hear that. I know that it must have been tramatic for everyone involved, but on the other hand it may be a blessing in disguise. What if it had been her son who had reached into the food dish?

My BIL had a pitbull and he claimed that it wouldn't hurt anyone. Well, I didn't care what he said, as long as she had it my son was not allowed to go there without me. And when we were there, he was not allowed to go into the yard either. I know it's horrible to say, but I'm glad that pittbull passed a few years ago, I don't have to watch it like a hawk and carry a weapon any more. (I always kept a baseball bat near me when there b/c he thought it was funny one day to let it out one time when I was there.)
 

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What a hard thing to have to face. I bet your friend is heartbroken. I hope that a new kitty will add some joy to both her, her cat, and you. My heart goes out to all of you!
 

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How awful.
I am very sad for you and your friend. How lucky, though, that her son did not get involved, or the kitty.

We used to have 2 female Akitas. When they got together they would fight, and I have heard that they will fight to the death. Luckily, they never got seriously injured, but we did have to send one away (to live with Grandma and Grandpa) to prevent fights. Once I was pulling one dog (by her leash) away from the other (on a chain). The chained dog had the tail, and wouldn't let go, as I was pulling the leash.

As much as I adore Misty, the akita we kept, I will never own another. She is wonderful with the kids and cats and family, but not trustworthy with other dogs. She has gone to the neighbors and fought with their dog before. She has never attacked a smaller dog, or hurt another dog in a fight, but it is always a risk. It is sad, but if it is in their breeding, it is just their nature.

I am just very sad for that family. I will pray for them and for you. Make sure the 5 y/o gets to spend time with other dogs, so he doesn't end up scared of dogs after witnessing something so traumatic.
 

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What a terrible thing to happen, and to witness. It does argue rather strongly that it is nature, not nurture, that determines the aggressive tendencies of these dogs. My thoughts are with you and your friend.
 

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Very sad. I wish you, your friend and her son never had to go through such a thing.
 

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how awful!

your poor friends losing three beloved pets in one day. pitbulls are banned here too. when they bite they just wont let go.

what a sad story. i hope your all feeling better today.
 

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huskies are the only dogs i like appart from pomeranians.
thats sad how they all had to die, but kitties do make better pets..
 

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what i terribly sad story
, i feel very sorry for you having to witness that
 
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