New York girl, 16, almost loses her leg when 'family protector' pitbull who slept in her bed turns on her and starts 'ripping her apart' - before stepdad chokes raging animal and uses belt as a tourniquet to save her life.

[jboldeniv]

Pit Bulls are a dangerous a breed. My step-dad has one. He isn't a violent dog, but it seems like every time I turn around, somebody is getting mauled by a Pit Bull.

[jasondreamweaver]

Pit Bulls are a dangerous a breed. My step-dad has one. He isn't a violent dog, but it seems like every time I turn around, somebody is getting mauled by a Pit Bull.

Pitbulls are a reflection of their owners. I've had 3 pitbulls and never had an issue except they were so damn clingy lol

[jboldeniv]

Pitbulls are a reflection of their owners. I've had 3 pitbulls and never had an issue except they were so damn clingy lol

Exactly. Mine is the same way. Did you keep your pitbulls in your home. Or, did you leave them outside?

[jasondreamweaver]

Exactly. Mine is the same way. Did you keep your pitbulls in your home. Or, did you leave them outside?

I kept them inside. For some reason they whimpered all night long when outside

When I bought my townhome, I just let them stay in the spare bedroom instead of a cage

[jboldeniv]

That's exactly what my dog does.