A Chihuahua, Penny, was brutally attacked by two pit bulls in Manhattan, leading to calls for stronger accountability for dog owners. This incident sparked outrage as similar previous attacks went unpunished due to insufficient legal frameworks. City officials are proposing new measures to hold negligent owners criminally liable, including penalizing those who flee the scene post-attack. The article also discusses the practicality of banning certain dog breeds and emphasizes the need for responsible pet ownership to prevent violent incidents. The issue is presented not just as a breed problem but as a societal safety concern.
Two massive pitties viciously mauled 16-pound Chihuahua Penny in an unprovoked attack, only letting go when the victim's owner pried open one dog's jaws with a cane.
City Councilwoman Gale Brewster and Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar are working on bills to hold negligent owners criminally responsible when their dogs attack; Rajkumar's measure would also make it a crime to flee the scene.
Some dogs are simply more likely to cause serious harm; that's why the City Housing Authority bans full- or -mixed breed Doberman Pinchers, pit bulls and Rottweilers from its properties.
When pets become a menace, it's the people who need to be held accountable.
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