Pitbull: Killer or Rapist...this is crazy

[Senusret I]

I personally don't think it's for real.

Side note....does a pit bull have the length to be able to penetrate a rectum?

(I'm a cat person.)

[_Lisa_]

The news video says that the family wants the dog destroyed but I think thats a bit harsh considering I'm with the rest of you on this either not being real, or at least not really happening as its presented.

[Kevin]

My guess is that a family member probably did the deed and the dog gets to be the scapegoat.. er dog.

[Drolefille]

But apparently there's DNA to test from the boy? I know that can be skin cells too, but still. My twisted mind is wondering if this is someone trying to cover up sexual abuse. ETA: Kevin posted faster than I did.

And yes, dog's penises would probably be large enough to penetrate a rectum, particularly a toddlers. They also have a bone in them which could have caused injuries even without actual penetration.

It's the removal of the diaper + mounting that's a hard believer for me. Unless the kid happened to be in a stripping stage. I don't know, I think there's more here than meets the eye, but it's not completely impossible.

I don't think the dog should be destroyed since this wasn't an attack and the boy's injuries were accidental on the dog's part.

[Kevin]

If the dog is being blamed for someone else's abuse, I think the family would be quick to want it destroyed as well if their intent is to cover up the abuse. This story just seems to be too strange to be true. I'm sure the investigators are just as skeptical as I am.

I would think that a forensic analysis should be able to say what went on.

-- perhaps this is a really good example of why woe should spay and neuter our pets? If this dog had been neutered (assuming this "attack" took place), it probably wouldn't have had the urge to hump the kid.

[33girl]

Neutering doesn't always cure that urge - my best friend's poodle is neutered and he's still humping away (pillows, etc). I agree with your earlier post, this is "the dog ate my homework" taken to the next level.

[VandalSquirrel]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Neutering doesn't always cure that urge - my best friend's poodle is neutered and he's still humping away (pillows, etc). I agree with your earlier post, this is "the dog ate my homework" taken to the next level.

It might still hump, but wouldn't the critter be unable to achieve penetration? I swear I remember something from some animal behavior section of a class that mounting/humping has more to do with dominance than sex in a lot of instances.

Regardless this is my WTF story for the day.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by VandalSquirrel

It might still hump, but wouldn't the critter be unable to achieve penetration? I swear I remember something from some animal behavior section of a class that mounting/humping has more to do with dominance than sex in a lot of instances.

Regardless this is my WTF story for the day.

Neutered dogs can still achieve an erection, as a far as penetration I have no idea... That is NOT a Google search I'm going to do at work.

[Munchkin03]

I have a hard time believing this went down as reported.

I'm also having a hard time believing that this didn't happen in Florida.

[ZTAngel]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Neutering doesn't always cure that urge - my best friend's poodle is neutered and he's still humping away (pillows, etc). I agree with your earlier post, this is "the dog ate my homework" taken to the next level.

My dog is a humper and he's neutered. It's a dominance thing rather than a sexual thing. And my dog has never done it to humans or inanimate objects...just some other unlucky dogs.

I just don't see how this dog pulled the diaper off the kid, mounted him and then humped. It doesn't seem plausible to me.

[Kevin]

That's assuming the parents put a diaper on the kid instead of letting it run around nekkit.

Remember -- we're talking about a family who left a toddler unattended with a big dog. Not exactly a Mayberryesque situation.