tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post1075649243997505163..comments2024-03-05T06:52:06.523-05:00Comments on Mainely Write: Friday is Donna Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738281869266957726noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-39020793155832753382016-06-19T22:11:31.473-04:002016-06-19T22:11:31.473-04:00What an unusual perspective, to see the attack as ...What an unusual perspective, to see the attack as a blessing in disguise - but when you look at it like you did, it certainly is. Your poem is short and snappy - but not as snappy as a pit bull! Glad that your brother was not more seriously injured!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-29326193185621851312016-06-19T10:14:51.082-04:002016-06-19T10:14:51.082-04:00I am finding your blog for the first time on the S...I am finding your blog for the first time on the Summer Road Trip. I like the incentive to keep finding new bloggers. I live with a couple of pit bulls behind us that should be taken away from their owners. They too seem dangerous after neglect in a pen that leaves them alone and unhappy. It makes me furious that the authorities say they can't do anything as long as there is shelter and water. It isn't right that this breed continues to be a danger to people. I sympathize with all of you. On a happier note....this June I have been writing a series of posts about summertimes when I was growing up to help remind others what summer was once about. Let me know what you think if you have time to drive by.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-76880770745057751792016-06-18T14:57:39.575-04:002016-06-18T14:57:39.575-04:00Oh dear, how scary for your brother! Your poem sou...Oh dear, how scary for your brother! Your poem sounds the warning so well and in a non-accusatory way, non-confrontational way. Violet N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16586574800230604652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-64780002028995719822016-06-18T00:35:25.734-04:002016-06-18T00:35:25.734-04:00I'm so sorry, and glad your brother was strong...I'm so sorry, and glad your brother was strong enough to finally get to safety, Donna. As Carol wrote, pit bulls are banned here, but I think all dogs should be watched around small children for sure. They are, as you wrote so well, dogs with instincts we may not understand, but there. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-55969798087516036842016-06-17T21:46:09.233-04:002016-06-17T21:46:09.233-04:00Pit bulls are great, usually, with their families....Pit bulls are great, usually, with their families. But totally untrustworthy around anyone else. There are too many "but they've never done that before!" excuses.Donna Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738281869266957726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-48794720024741962092016-06-17T21:43:42.869-04:002016-06-17T21:43:42.869-04:00No chance with a pit bull and I've seen plenty...No chance with a pit bull and I've seen plenty of scars on children from other breeds of dogs in my years as a teacher. Their faces are at just the right level.Donna Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738281869266957726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-77033166635858829602016-06-17T21:42:15.398-04:002016-06-17T21:42:15.398-04:00You just never know what they will see as a threat...You just never know what they will see as a threat to themselves or their "pack" of humans.Donna Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738281869266957726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-56073293738377402082016-06-17T21:37:19.281-04:002016-06-17T21:37:19.281-04:00This is so, so scary. Pit bulls are banned in Denv...This is so, so scary. Pit bulls are banned in Denver, although I have friends who swear that they are really sweet dogs, when they are raised right. I'm glad your brother will be ok.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294455230627182656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-2038408967591790362016-06-17T21:15:28.987-04:002016-06-17T21:15:28.987-04:00That is scary. I'm glad your brother is okay. ...That is scary. I'm glad your brother is okay. A child has no chance with a pit bull.Brenda at FriendlyFairyTaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13368709489341876324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-44348096713021395232016-06-17T19:03:04.541-04:002016-06-17T19:03:04.541-04:00So glad your brother will recover. And, I"m s...So glad your brother will recover. And, I"m sorry to see this.<br />I thought I didn't have a contribution to Poetry Friday today as it was my last day of school for the year as a Teacher Librarian. But, waving good bye to the kids on the busses gave me a poem that I posted. Poetry is life....is....poetry.<br />Well done, you...especially the "thoughts nobody knows"Linda Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833034575304594924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-30687299771465533892016-06-17T17:31:34.535-04:002016-06-17T17:31:34.535-04:00We had one of our own dogs put down years ago when...We had one of our own dogs put down years ago when it attempted an attack on our then 5 year old son. A growl and a lunge at our son was all it took. It was the last time that dog was seen. The vet congratulated us on our quick decision. A dog doesn't get a second chance.Donna Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738281869266957726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-25943679985248031382016-06-17T17:26:26.931-04:002016-06-17T17:26:26.931-04:00He was fortunate to be in very good shape, and tha...He was fortunate to be in very good shape, and that he could give some thought as to what he should do to save himself. He is so thankful that the dog hadn't chosen to attack his wife.<br />Donna Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738281869266957726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-43927373698426704692016-06-17T15:46:06.221-04:002016-06-17T15:46:06.221-04:00Your poor brother! How awful. That's outrageou...Your poor brother! How awful. That's outrageous that the family didn't look after the dog better after it had attacked someone six weeks prior! Tabathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367572663591077922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-18633556099846182482016-06-17T15:11:48.330-04:002016-06-17T15:11:48.330-04:00That is a terrifying experience. I'm so sorry ...That is a terrifying experience. I'm so sorry that happened to your brother. I hope he heals quickly!<br /><br />I second the need for responsible dog owners. I remember one day when I was out jogging with my dog, and we were charged by four dogs who were not listening to their human. Fortunately, neither I nor my dog was injured, but it was certainly scary, and my pup's been wary of dogs coming at her ever since.M.J. Fifieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15626475963328519693noreply@blogger.com