Pit Bull Attacks and Dogfighting in Illinois: Yorkie

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Mar 07, 2017 Brookport Pit Bull Killed a Neighbor's Two Dogs

Brookport - This is another unreported pit bull attack found on facebook.

Jan 17, 2017 Hanover Park Pit Bull Killed a Yorkie

Hanover Park - This attack was never reported in the news. In comments, the owner said that the neighbors who were nice people and who loved their pets left the gate to their privacy fence open and the pit bulls got out. They invaded Buddy's yard and killed him.
The owner believes that Illinois should make attacks by dogs on peoples' pets a crime and said she had an appointment to talk to her state senator.

RIP Buddy

Nov 27, 2016 Chicago Pit Bull Killed Senior's Service Dog Yorkie

Chicago - Another attack that wasn't covered in the news. A Senior citizen living in a gated retirement community lost her beloved service dog, a Yorkshire terrier named Prince.

Jul 26, 2015 Chicago Pit Bulls Kill Yorkie At Park
May 18, 2015 Chicago Pit Bull Kills Two Little Dogs in Lakeview
Apr 06, 2013 Pit Bull Kills Yorkie Near UIC

Oct 19, 2016 Chicago Pit Bull Killed Yorkie; City Does Nothing

Chicago - While on a walk with his owner, a loose pit bull attacked and killed Oliver, an 8 year old, 8 pound Yorkshire terrier. Oliver was the light of his owner’s life. He did everything and went everywhere with Ashley Dombrow.

RIP Oliver

Ashley fought hard to pry the pit bull’s jaws open. Then she tried to push Oliver’s intestines back inside his body as she rushed him to the vet, but he passed away.

She sought medical attention because she had bites from trying to get the pit bull to release Olver.

She wrote a long and heartbreaking testament to the love that she had for Oliver and to what a delightful little being Oliver was.

Ashley Dombrow
on Sunday
I am incredibly sad to tell you all that today was one of the most horrific days of my life. As I was taking Oliver out for a walk this afternoon, Oliver and I were viciously attacked by a pittbull. I am devastated to tell you all that Oliver did not make it and died as a result of the attack. It was truly one of the most horrific things I have ever experienced.
I was also bitten by the dog and I went to the urgent care hospital but I am fine - I got some shots and antibiotics. The dog that attacked us was not current on his shots, so animal control will have to test the dog for rabies and I may have to get some more treatment for that, but overall, Im physically okay.
As everyone knows, Oliver was the light of my life and that is probably an understatement. He was not just like any other dog, but he was incredibly special and not only special to me, but lit up the lives of everyone that knew him. He was there for me for everything in my life - the good and the bad - he was my baby, my world.
Every morning Oliver and I would wake up, get in the car and go to starbucks. I would get my drink and the people at starbucks would give him a little pup cup with some whip cream. Afterwards we would go on our morning walk and then start the day. Often Oliver would come with me to work or to the container store to design closets, would ride in the car with me everywhere and made friends with everyone he met. Every night we would lay in bed and I would give him a paw massage with his Burts Bee's doggie paw lotion and then he would curl up under my arm and we would go to bed.
Many of you know and love Oliver, and loved getting to spend time with him because he was such a joy to everyone he ever came in contact with. He wasn't really a dog - he was more like a little person. Many of you loved him as if he was your own. He was so special, so wonderful, there truly is no other dog out there like Oliver. He was absolutely the most amazing dog in the world.
I am so devastated I cannot begin to even start to move forward, even though I know I have to. When something terrible like this happens, you see people for who they truly are, and what I learned today was incredible. I have incredible neighbors, who rallied together during the attack to help me in every way possible. They called the police and filed police reports for me, they drove me and Oliver to the hospital, they cried, they hugged, they gathered all my mail (which was all over the place because I had it in my hand during the attack), they brought me flowers, they came to check on me. The people in my community are wonderful. But not only that, my best friend and sister, Anna Paris and my father, Tony Dombrow were there for me in a way I cannot even begin to describe. They were there at the hospital, they supported me, they got me medicine at the drug store, they got me food and water, they held my hand while I was getting shots, they cleaned up the blood I was covered in, they cried, they hugged, and they stayed with me so I wouldn't have to be alone. The words "Thank You" are just not enough. These two people saved my life last summer and they are here to my rescue again. I am incredibly fortunate to have Anna and my Dad.
Also I want to thank the most amazing friends and family, I would never have gotten through today without all of your amazing support. Seriously - I am so lucky to have you. Thank you Lindsey Newett, Samantha G Taylor, Gina Howe (Oliver's other mom and my Mama Gina), Sean Nearey and my Aunt Chris.
Oliver - I miss you and I love you and I know that you are in a better place right now, and that you are with my mom. I will never forget you, you will be with me every day. You were the light of my life and I love you in the most incredible way. There will never be another dog like you, and I am so sorry that you were taken from me this way. I am just so glad that you are not suffering.

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Jul 26, 2015 Chicago Pit Bulls Kill Yorkie At Park

May 18, 2015 Chicago Pit Bull Kills Two Little Dogs in Lakeview
Apr 06, 2013 Pit Bull Kills Yorkie Near UIC

Feb 13, 2016 Roodhouse Bullmastiff Kills Small Dog in His Own Yard

ROODHOUSE — Nancy Edwards was horrified by what she saw last Saturday outside her back door.

She said she watched helplessly as her 3-year-old Yorkshire terrier/dachshund mix dog was attacked and killed by a bullmastiff dog police said got away from its owner.

Fighting back tears, Edwards said she wants a small-breed puppy to replace her dog, Pokey, and made a plea to owners of big dogs that may be aggressive to be more careful.

“Anyone who has a … dog should know how fast they can harm a person or another animal,” Edwards said.

Edwards had let Pokey out about 6:30 p.m. Saturday to “do his business.”

“He was on his chain, which was about 8 feet long, when I heard him bark,” Edwards said. “He barked when it was time to come in. I went to the back door and a bullmastiff dog was [on top of] Pokey.”

Two men and two women tried to get the larger dog off Pokey, who weighed about 10 pounds.

“One of the women came over and pulled on the big dog’s collar to try and get him off Pokey, but he wouldn’t let go,” she said. “He had Pokey in his mouth and was shaking him.”

Despite the efforts, the big dog ran off with Pokey in its mouth. A Roodhouse police officer later found Edwards’ dog dead.

“I got Pokey when he was about 6 to 8 weeks old,” Edwards said. “He was just a happy dog. He slept with me every night. He was very protective of me.”

The bullmastiff’s owner has been cited on a charge of running a dog at large, according to police.

“The dog was wearing a harness,” Roodhouse Police Chief Kyle Robison said. “However, according to the owner of the dog, the dog got out of the house by accident.”

Robison said pet owners in Roodhouse are required to keep all dogs on a leash or in a kennel at all times. He said the bullmastiff is scheduled to be euthanized.

“This is unfortunate for both parties involved,” Robison said. “However, it is especially unfortunate for the Edwards family, who lost their family dog.”

He said the owners of the larger dog were remorseful and were cooperative throughout the process.

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Sep 13, 2015 Defining Provocation - A Chicago Bullmastiff Attack

May 06, 2015 Wood River Boy Seriously Mauled by Family's Bullmastiff.

Jul 29, 2013 Zion teen receives $1.125 million after bullmastiff attack

Nov 11, 2012 Kane County Health Dept. Confirms That First Responder Dawn Brown Killed By Bullmastiff

Apr 28, 2011 Pit Bull Allegedly Attacks, Kills Neighbor's Dog

Feb 22, 1912 Carrollton Bulldog Case Soon Tried

Aug 01, 2015 Lincolnwood Pit Bull Kills Yorkie in Front of Children Walking Their Pet

Lincolnwood - NBC news reported on a pit bull attack on air and got right to the point. However, their online story has careful wording the headline and calls the pit bull "a large breed dog" until the very end of the article to placate pit bull advocates who control media in Illinois. Watch the video.

An owned pit bull launched a "vicious" and "horrifying" attack on a beloved yorkshire terrier named Fifi. Fifi was being walked by her 11 year-old owner and her friends in a park at the time. The pit bull came out of nowhere to launch an unprovoked, off property, predatory attack on Fifi. Eleven year old Klaudia Zarebski heroically tried to save Fifi when she saw the pit bull coming for her, but the pit bull literally ripped Fifi out of Klaudia's arms to shake Fifi as if she were nothing but a toy.

Fifi at the vet, paralyzed by the pit bull

The owner got nothing but a slap on the wrist - a ticket for having a dog off a leash. Nothing for allowing his dog to kill.

Fifi was paralyzed and had to be put down at the vet. No word on how much the vet made off of this pit bull's attack. We hope that if the veterinarian is pro-pit bull and anti-BSL that s/he has a strict policy to only receive compensation for her work by the pit bull owner and do this pro bono if the victims have to pay so it doesn't seem as if s/he's taking a position that will benefit her/him financially at the expense of many victims and their families.

Family says good bye to Fifi before she is put to sleep

The family should dig into the past of the dog and not count on authorities to find past attacks by this pit bull and owner. If there are past attacks, more can be done to get rid of the menace to the neighborhood if the owner is unwilling to do the right thing.

This 11 year old girl and her friends also watched a pit bull attack
her beloved Daisy in Villa Park exactly 3 years ago.

See related posts for other attacks on yorkies and attacks that children are forced to witness fighting dogs killing their pets and on forcing authorities to do their job.

Read more:
NBC Chicago

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6 other fatal attacks on Illinois Yorkshire terriers
Villa Park Pit bull kills small beloved dog in front of her 11 year old owner and her friends
Pit bull attack victim's owner does her own research and sets precedent in getting pit bull owner convicted.

Jul 26, 2015 Chicago Pit Bulls Kill Yorkie At Park

Chicago - An owner wants everyone to be aware and to be responsible and leash their pets after two pit bulls killed his little yorkie named Jim.

RIP Sweet Jim

The pit bulls’ owner left without leaving his contact information and the owner was bitten by the pit bulls when he tried to save his pup.

Read more:
Everyblock Chicago

Related posts:
Aug 01, 2015 Lincolnwood Pit Bull Kills Yorkie in Front of Children Walking Their Pet
Jul 21, 2015 Woodstock Pit Bulls Launch Serial Attacks on Dogs

Jul 16, 2015 Midlothian Pit Bull Kills Yorkie Mix

Jun 01, 2015 Arthur Pit Bulls Invade Yard to Kill Small Beloved Maltese, Fluffy May 18, 2015 Chicago Pit Bull Kills Two Little Dogs in Lakeview

Apr 16, 2015 Wataga Pit Bull Killed Small Dog

Apr 03, 2015 Chicago: Leashed Pit Bull Kills Leashed Pekingese

Apr 01, 2015 Chicago: Leashed Out of Control Pit Bull Attacks Small Dog

Jul 16, 2015 Midlothian Pit Bull Kills Yorkie Mix

Midlothian - A resident told police she was forced to euthanize her small dog, a Yorkie mix, after it was attacked by a pit bill while she walking the dog July 16 in the 14800 block of Pulaski Road. The pit bull's owner was arrested on a Robbins warrant and ticketed for having a dog at large without a rabies vaccine or license.

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Daily Southtown

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7 or more attacks on Yorkshire Terriers by pit bulls in Illinois

May 15, 2013 Macomb city leaders attempt to control pit bull attacks with dangerous dog laws.

Macomb - The city has had 5 dog attacks on people and dogs in the last 6 months including a fatal mauling of a dog by a pit bull that broke through a fence for the express purpose of killing little yorkie being walked on a leash in front of his terrified and traumatized owner.

RIP Hardy

The mayor has said he wants to prevent the kind of fatal mauling attack that happened to Ryan Maxwell. Though, the proposed ordinance has some good elements, it will do nothing to prevent a first attack:

Increased fines for owners of dogs who repeatedly violate city ordinances.

Muzzling and maybe euthanizing a dog that's been deemed dangerous.

And a creation of a vicious dog registry.

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Apr 06, 2013 Pit Bull Kills Yorkie Near UIC

Chicago - Winnie, a 6 pound yorkshire terrier, was mauled to death by a pit bull that raced up behind her and the man walking her with no warning. Winnie's owner tearfully spoke about how much she loved gentle Winnie whom she thought of as family.

RIP sweet Winnie and condolences to her heartbroken owner

A heartbroken and devastated Victoria Griffin watched the "the life leave from Winnie's eyes."

Griffin would like to see a community initiative to help ensure no other small, gentle dog is ripped to shreds in a foul and disgusting and completely needless death.

Commenter Tony Solesky sums up the problem:

Tony Solesky · Top Commenter · Perry Hall High School
The first step in taking owner responsibility is by what type of dog you choose. You cannot own a Pit bull no matter how skilled you are and call yourself a responsible owner. It is like not having your child in a carseat or buckled up because you are a well trained driver. Such a foolish concept - it is all in how you raise them. I guess it is all in how you drive then. Good dog breeds are good dog breeds no matter who owns them and safe cars are safe cars no matter who drives them. A good dog breed and a good owner are the only responsible combination. It even appears that this young women had a different view before she had a dose of reality. Now is not the time to kiss up to Pit bull owners. You just lost your beloved pet to a loose Pit bull. I never owned a dog that when it got loose it mauled or killed anything much less a child that found their way into my yard to retrieve a ball or someone elses loose dog. If you have to worry that if your dog gets loose or if a kid comes in your yard someone may die, something is wrong with you and your dog in that order.

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Mar 23, 2013 Luciano: Peoria Pit bull kills yorkshire terrier
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Sep 25, 2012 Dekalb pit bull kills dog - woman seeks stronger laws for dogs that attack pets
Sep 28, 2012 Pit bull Kills elderly miniature poodle; euthanized
Sep 13, 2012 Berwyn pit bulls attack woman, police officer and kill small dog

Sep 06, 2012 Dog Owner: 'Neighbor's Pit Bull Killed My Dog'

Aug 13, 2012 Family tries to recover after fatal attack on pet

Jul 10, 2012 Waukegan woman’s canine companion killed by pit bull

Mar 27, 2012 Family Looking For Owner Of Pit Bull That Killed Their Pet

Oct 12, 2011 Ottawa: Man and dog attacked, pit bull shot

Mar 23, 2013 Luciano: Peoria Pit bull kills yorkshire terrier

Peoria - A pit bull escapes its yard, charges a 70 year old woman walking her leashed yorkshire terrier and kills it. The 6 pound yorkie, Little Bear, attempted to defend his owner before the pit bull quickly broke his neck.

RIP Little Bear

Please understand how abnormal this is. Most dogs, even if they are inclined to chase little animals, are deterred by the presence of a person standing right there. It was not normal, typical, or usual that pet dogs were killed while out on a walk on a leash in a residential neighborhood before pit bulls came on the scene.

The pit bull owner SERGIO MOLINA-GARCIA had allowed the pit to escape several times in the past and one time it had chased an elderly man. It also had bitten a visitor inside the owner's home. And there were reports on the previous aggression and biting.

Read Luciano's in depth description of what this little guy, Little Bear, meant to his family and about the horror of losing him to a completely unprovoked, off property, gruesome attack that came out of nowhere.

Know that you must always sign the complaint for a pit bull running loose because you don't know the violent history that pit might have. That is being a good neighbor to the rest of the neighborhood.

And advocate for pit bull regulation. Peoria is a home rule city. Peoria can ban or regulate pit bull ownership and require responsibility. It must be done. The history on this pit bull before it killed a leashed dog with its owner is a perfect illustration of why pit bulls must be regulated to prevent killings like this.

Know that pit bulls are killing many small dogs on walks, in their own yards and even inside their homes across Illinois and the nation. How many of our little pets, our companions, our family must die before we pay attention and regulate pit bulls?

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Journal Star Accessed: 2013-03-24. (Archived by WebCite^® at http://www.webcitation.org/6FMZ0T0TI)

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Mar 18, 2013 Galesburg pit bull attacks golden retriever
Mar 04, 2013 Villa Park Pit bull attacks dog
Nov 16, 2012 Dog attacked by pit bull then fatally shot by police
Nov 14, 2012 Chicago stray pit bulls kill cat maul dog attack woman
Nov 01, 2012 Off duty cop kills pit bull attacking German shepherd
Oct 31, 2012 Berwyn Pit bull jumps fence to attack poodle
Oct 10, 2012 Loose aggressive pit bulls menace Humboldt Park resident and her dog
Sep 28, 2012 Pit bull Kills elderly miniature poodle; euthanized
Sep 25, 2012 Dekalb pit bull kills dog - woman seeks stronger laws for dogs that attack pets
Sep 13, 2012 Berwyn pit bulls attack woman, police officer and kill small dog
Sep 06, 2012 Oak Forest Dog Owner: 'Neighbor's Pit Bull Killed My Dog'

Aug 13, 2012 Villa Park Family tries to recover after fatal attack on pet

Jul 10, 2012 Waukegan woman’s canine companion killed by pit bull

Mar 27, 2012 Family Looking For Owner Of Pit Bull That Killed Their Pet

Sep 17, 2012 Pit bull jumps fence to bite 6 month old Yorkie in own yard

File photo of Yorkie puppy

Midlothian - Police responded to a call about a pit bull biting another dog in the 3800 block of 153rd Street. At the scene, officers located the pit bull, known as Princess, in the backyard of a home, but they were unable to catch it. The dog jumped a fence into another yard, where it bit a 6-month-old Yorkie, named Sparkles, on the leg, breaking the skin.

Sparkles was taken to the University Park animal clinic for treatment.

Charles R. Wilke, 37, of the 3800 block of W. 153rd Street, Princess' owner, was cited for allowing the dog to run at-large, and issued a Nov. 5 court date. A Cook County Animal Control Animal Bite Report was completed and faxed to animal control offices.

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Oct 01, 2010 Two Loose Pit Bulls Attack, Kill Yorkie in West Peoria

WEST PEORIA —Two loose pit bulls attacked a Yorkshire Terrier in its backyard Tuesday afternoon, according to a report by the Peoria County Sheriff's Department. The dog died from bite wounds later in the day at a veterinary clinic.

The owners will not be charged criminally, as no state criminal law applies in the case, she said.

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Jul 07, 2010 La Salle Co Pit Bull Destroyed After Attack on Yorkie

La Salle Co - A pit bull mixed breed was destroyed by county authorities after it attacked a small Yorkshire terrier just before the Fourth of July parade Sunday in Sheridan.

La Salle County Animal Control Officer Gary Wind said the pit mix owners relinquished the animal to him after the attack because "they thought the dog was too big of a liability." Wind said it was the second documented attack by the animal.

The Times
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