Posted by i_think on May 19, 2008 at 12:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)

My heart goes out to this family for their loss.
I couldn't imagine the sorrow, I have a 7-year-old son.

Posted by christamc on May 19, 2008 at 1:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)

My daughter was bitten 2 years ago by a dog on her face & when I hear these stories my heart just breaks all over again. This child's family will be in my prayers.

Posted by irasportsnut48 on May 19, 2008 at 4:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The owners will probably not be found, but if they do they need to take responsibility. You just can not allow these pit bulls to run loose and attack innocent little children. God bless the family with the loss

Posted by texmade2 on May 19, 2008 at 7:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)

pit bulls owners should be required to have insurance , and a very high price for a permit to
own a pit bull.

Posted by texmade2 on May 19, 2008 at 7:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I used to have a chow that got real mean and
I was the only one who could handle him, loved
him very much but had to put him to sleep, could
not take a chance he would hurt someone.

Posted by nativetexan on May 19, 2008 at 8:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Per the story above, they know who owned the dogs.
IMO the owner should have been arrested and charged with MURDER.
ALL PITS are potential killers---PERIOD!!
Pits, chows, Doberman and German Shepard's are the worst kind of dog to have.
Hardly a weeks goes by without a pit story of grief.

Small breed dogs can and will bite but the large breed dogs can bite and KILL.

IMO anyone who owns a pit or chow is just asking for trouble.

Posted by dawnmarie45 on May 19, 2008 at 8:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

texmade2....I commend you on making a hard decision, albeit a good one. You are one of the few.

Posted by cement on May 19, 2008 at 8:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)

My son was bitten in the face mother's day by our neighbors pit bull. The "wonderful" city of snyder is returning the dog tomorrow to it's very lazy and unattentive owner. There were 4 pits in her back yard that day and my son was in our yard prior to her dogs coming outside and her pit came over the fence at my son.

I agree with Tex that all pit owners should be required to have insurance to cover tragedies like these. Now My insurance is having to pay for his medical care.

I pray for this family in the terrible time of grief.

Posted by stand1864 on May 19, 2008 at 8:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Who was supposed to be taking care of this little boy when this happened? A little boy 7 years old is far too young to be left unattended. So many dangers...perverts, vehicles on the road, stray dogs, wild animals.

Was anyone aware that he was missing? Children do wander off. That is why adults must be aware of where they are and what they are doing at all times!

So sad that this child died all alone by the side of the road.

Posted by Ranchero on May 19, 2008 at 9:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Good arguments by both sides; the parents of the child were negligent as were the owners of the dogs. My guess is these dogs roamed free and neighbors should be aware of that. Just a VERY sad situation all around.

Posted by ProudTexasMom on May 19, 2008 at 9:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Please, you guys disgust me. I can't believe you would think the parents of the child were negligent in this case. The boy was 7 years old. He's old enough to walk down the street by himself to a friends house, which is what he could have been doing, the article didn't say. He's old enough to play outside without someone watching him 24-7. There's a lot of kids in my neighborhood around that age and they all walk down the street by themselves to each others' houses and ride their bikes, etc. There's absolutely nothing wrong with the parents letting the kid be a kid. I'm sure the parent never expected that someeone would let their vicious pitbull dogs just roam loose around the neighborhood. Even if the parents had been out there with the boy, there's nothing they could have done about it unless they had a gun with them; the pitbulls would have attacked them too.

Posted by simply_amazing254 on May 19, 2008 at 9:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Why were the parents not watching this little boy. You know what nativetexan its people like you who make me sick!!!! Not all pits are mean! It depends on the owner and how there taken care of. Dogs are just like children if you do not raise your kids right and abuse them more than like likely there going to grow up to be some kind of felon or trouble maker. Stupid people buy pits to fight them abuse them etc. You know those dogs that are raised that way are scared/hate people in general they don't pick a certain one out. So its not the dogs fault there just an animal its the stupid owners fault for not taking the responsibility to care for them properly!!!

Posted by texasblackhawk84 on May 19, 2008 at 10:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

As sad as this story is, I find it even sadder that in the end, the irresponsible owners of the dogs will serve NO time for the killing of this little boy, and are probably not going to be held financially responsible for their "crime". As for the whole pitbulls are killers mentality, yes, pitts are known to kill people, as are numerous other breeds of dogs, but the dog is a victim of idiot owner syndrome! My brother owns pitts and one of them is a, NO KIDDING HERE, service dog for my handicapped sis-in-law. He goes everywhere with her, protects her, goes to the store and picks things up for her, gets her socks and shoes, brings her the phone and her keys. Just because the animal has a bad rep does not make every animal of that breed a killer. But, just as every dog needs good training, it also needs an owner who is willing to be responsible and not just a status dog owning jack ass!

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Posted by ElJaws on May 19, 2008 at 11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The owner of these dogs needs to go to the slammer for a long, long time. But in this day and age, irresponsible people rarely have to be held accountable...as long as they can afford a lawyer, of course.

Posted by Mommaof2 on May 19, 2008 at 11:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Knowing this area personally I would like to comment on this tragic death of this child..there are MANY dogs that run loose around the lake some of them wild dogs with no owners or the cute little puppies that grew up to be large dogs that have been dropped off out there by some very irreponsible people..these dogs had an owner..why did he let these dogs run loose?Personally I think he should face criminal charges for his massive act of neglect..as well I have heard he is extremely upset that his dogs were shot(Imagine that!)and I truly sorry for these parents senseless loss of a child but ANY child roaming alone around Breckenridge or the lake especially is totally asinine..not only the dog problems but have you folks checked the child molester websites in this area? I have therefore I don't let my teenager or 9 year old EVER roam these streets alone..I just hope this makes some people wake up around here as I have seen 3 and 4 year olds walking around by themselves!!The only thing I can honestly feel sure about this whole tragic thing is that this child was not alone but in Jesus' arms.God Bless him and his family.

Posted by ranchero63bob on May 19, 2008 at 1:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Owner of the pit bulls is upset that they were killed.The best pit bull is a dead one.They are worthless breeds.

Posted by elizabeth on May 19, 2008 at 1:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

From everything I have read about pit bulls is they are natural aggressive by nature.
This entire article makes me sick

Posted by abileneres on May 19, 2008 at 1:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

So sad. I just can't imagine what the parents of that little boy are going thru right now! I agree - the best pit bull is a dead pit bull!!!

Posted by stand1864 on May 19, 2008 at 2:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

You make some very good points, momaof2. Why be careless with your children when it is so easy to be careful? My kids play with the neighbors kids and dogs and have plenty of freedom to be kids, but when they were 7, 8, 9 yrs. old, I made sure that I knew exactly where they were and either I or their friend's mom or dad could see them if they were playing outside and hear them if they needed help. They are young teens now, and if their friend's house is around the block, they go in pairs and call when they arrive. They aren't allowed to go to friend's homes if I don't know and trust the parent.
The other poster is right about one thing. Many parents do let their children wander alone. Predators: human and animal, count on parents like that for easy prey.

Posted by elizabeth on May 19, 2008 at 2:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

OMG you people are cruel to even suggest that the parents are the reason the damn dog attacked the boy. I don't know either family but I don't feel like any of you have a right to be cruel. Let's say the parents were outside with the boy... and say they were on the other side of the yard when the dogs attacked and the boy still died? Would that make any of you be less hateful and spiteful? Or would find another reason to blame the parents...

Posted by Mommaof2 on May 19, 2008 at 3:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Elizabeth..do you have children? And if you do and a vicious dog were attacking that child would you not do ANYTHING you had to do to protect that child? Had the parents have BEEN there and tried to do what they could to save their child of course it would have been different but they were NOT there that is the point!..and noone is trying to be hateful or spiteful as you put it,just trying to wake people up how quickly something like this can and does happen..children are gifts from God and we as parents are here to love,teach and protect them.

Posted by ccmom on May 19, 2008 at 3:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I think the fact is that none of you KNOW what happened. Perhaps the little boy just went into the front yard to get a ball, and the dogs began to chase him...all the while his parents were just inside the house. Or, perhaps he WAS wandering around alone without supervision. We don't know. But to suggest that this tragedy is their fault is ridiculous. I am sure they will never ever be able to forgive themselves for not being able to protect their son, whether they were there or not. To point the finger does no one any good. Your energy would be put to better use by praying for the family.

Posted by Texas_Dad on May 19, 2008 at 3:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The cops should save one round for the owner of the dogs.

Posted by abileneres on May 19, 2008 at 3:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree w/mommaof2
It's just sad that some parents can tend to be careless at times. Who knows if the parents would have been there, it might have ended up different.
' passer-by saw Monk lying next to the road with two pit bulls nearby '
that is so sad. Where were the parents ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! !

Posted by Texas_Dad on May 19, 2008 at 3:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Where was the dog owner?

Posted by elizabeth on May 19, 2008 at 3:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

mommaof2 I have 5 children. 1 grandchild and 2 on the way. So I know that sometimes things can happen while your children are growing up and you can second guess yourself and everyone around you and it won't change anything. You are telling me your children never had an accident of any kind? Like CCmom said WE DON'T KNOW all the facts except the little boy was killed by 2 pit bulls. Mommaof2 I can promise you if it were my child or anyone else's child I would be in between the dog and the child come hell or high water - IF I had the chance and I damn sure wouldn't someone like you there second guessing my every move saying I could've or should've. I really doubt if it were your child and all these people were blaming you without knows the entire story and all the details that you would want them bashing you.

Posted by elizabeth on May 19, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

knows = knowing before someone spell checks me :)~

Posted by ccmom on May 19, 2008 at 3:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

For the record, I am the mother of 2 young boys. I am probably even overprotective in the eyes of some. However, do I have my eyes on my 7 year old every second of every day? No. Is he out of sight for long periods of time? Again, no. Do I THINK that something of this nature could ever happen to one of my boys? No, but one never knows. Things like this can happen in a split second. Again, the only thing we know for sure is that a precious child is gone. Pray for the family.

Posted by Mommaof2 on May 19, 2008 at 4:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Elizabeth...I do know what happened as I LIVE in this small town and everyone knows when things happen way before the media or folks on here get it...Heaven knows I am not trying to place all the blame on these parents..all I was trying to do was to make a point as to some of these other parents in this town to think before they let their young child ride bikes alone as we have had several young children hit by cars on bikes and now something else tragic like this and I too would go thru any obstacle or Hell or High Water as you put it to protect ANY child and No,I have been very fortunate as my children have not had any accidents but this should be a major wake up call as we do have leash laws here in town,out at the lake they don't. But leash laws don't seem to matter as a couple years ago a child was attacked by pitbulls a few blocks from me...thankfully the father was there and saved this child...as far as the owner of these dogs the majority of the blame lies with him but as ccmom says our energy should be with prayers not with this back and forth arguing.

Posted by elizabeth on May 19, 2008 at 4:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Sorry momma - hit me wrong. I am from a small town also and even there facts got screwed up from house to house, even when there were still party lines. :)

Pits should be banned in my opinion. People rarely keep them on a leash because they think their pit is calm and tame and would never hurt anyone. Not one single pit is the exception. I know there was a state (one for positive - sure there are a few) that did ban pits successfully.

Posted by rsjz4 on May 19, 2008 at 4:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This made national news. They state the family of the little boy is being investigated for neglectful supervision.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,3...

Posted by Shalzy on May 19, 2008 at 4:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

First off, who ever said the owners of the dogs was upset over his dogs being killed? He isn't. This man is human people, and he is more disstraught over this child being killed, then anyone of you could imagine. See, everyone just wants to reach out and slander a dog owner.
Keep this is mine when you are accusing someone of something you have no facts of.
1.is there a fence? yes
2.was the dog on a chain? yes
3.did the owner have little kids of his own? yes
4.did these dogs know the child that was killed? yes
5.where was the boys parents? who knows
6.do you allow you kids to walk down a COUNTRY rd? I don't
7. was there puppies with the dog? i don't know, but if there was puppies, a mother will protect at no cost... i know i would.
8. are we sure we have all the dogs that were involved? NOT one person knows

I am not saying who is right or wrong here to blame. Everybody feels better if they blame someone. That is the way of world. Someone has to take blame.
My hearts and prayers go out to this boy......it was horrible what has happen. and my prayers are with the little boys parents for losing a child. AND my prayers are with the owners of the dogs. they have to live with the fact that for some reason that no one will ever know, that their dogs killed a child.
The only one that knows why that little boy was inside that fence is the little boy. Only the little boy knows what happen. Only the little boy knows how that dog got off of her chain.

I really pray everyone would not be so set forth to judge.

It was a horrible tragedy.......

Posted by PlainJane26 on May 19, 2008 at 4:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To answer the question, how far was he from the house? On CBS News it says: "Tanner was found alone about 150 yards from his house and 50 to 75 yards from a neighbor's house where he had been playing with some friends."

Source:
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/0...

Posted by nativetexan on May 19, 2008 at 5:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well this makes 2 pit attacks in 4 days for Texas.
A 2 year old was being given a bath in Ft Worth and the family dogs (2) pit bulls attacked the baby and the woman that was giving the baby the bath. Luckily they survived! But were badly mauled.
This article came from the Austin Statesman website TODAY.

I don't care how "good" a pit is treated or raised by the owners, IT WILL KILL if it switches mode.
Chains, leashes and fences will not confine a pit that wants out to attack someone. ONLY a bullet will confine it.

Posted by Proud_Texan on May 19, 2008 at 5:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Aw, don't blame the parents of this child. That just adds to their pain. There is nothing you can say that they probably haven't said to themselves. This is an all around tragedy for everyone involved and I can imagine that everyone involved needs our prayers more than our criticism. Bless their hearts.

Posted by Chuck_U_Farley on May 19, 2008 at 5:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I feel very bad for all involved. My heart goes out to the parents of the little boy. My heart goes out to the owner of the dog that killed, he will live with guilt forever. Pits are like any other dog...when younger. When a pit gets older, their skull thickens, causing intercranial pressure. Over time, this pressure causes mental problems. Those are facts, ask any vet, or look it up online. Pits should be eliminated from existance...Most homeowners insurance companies
will cancel policies if the owners are found to have pitbulls. If you have a neighbor with a pit, chances are they are not allowed to have them in the first place. Turn them in to their insurance company. Dont blame the parents, dont blame the owner of the pit...blame the pit, and the city for not enforcing leash laws.

Posted by texmade2 on May 19, 2008 at 6:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Child Protective Services is investigating the boy's family for possible neglectful supervision

Posted by Shalzy on May 19, 2008 at 6:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

These comments are absurd! Where is it your place to judge when you dont even know all the details. Where has all the common sense gone?! Some inside info: These pits had pups and protect their territory first. Second, this took place in the country... not in town and the owner has a barbed wire fenced in yard. Before i go any further the parents of the boy were called that morning by the owner of the pits and told them he and his family were not going to be home that day so not to let the kids come down!! The parents were aware there was no one home, the owner took proper precautions, the dogs were not trained to attack or fight; they have instincts just like you and i. There for lay off!! Granted the mother is dealing with alot it is understood in knowing what was said over the phone we all would too. This was a terrible accident that could have been prevented but it happened let those involved worry about it and you worry about and protect your own

Posted by texflex on May 19, 2008 at 7:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I don't care who knows who. All pits are dangerous. If you have ever had to see a child after an pit bull attack you may say the same. Ban the dogs, and if caught with them give the owner alot of jail time and fines- kill the dogs. I live in this town and pits are many and so are the attacks.

Posted by Shalzy on May 19, 2008 at 7:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Then if you live in town you know that there are dogs running all over the place, free, not fenced in, or even chained up! the ones that are trying to do right, are the ones everyone wants to see hung! And since you live here, you would know the distance between the houses out there. You are not walking out your back door and looking into the neighbors yard.
the fact of the matter is... yes, pits are not the best pet to have. BUT at the same time, did you hear about the 2yr attacked or the little 7yr old who was killed by his family pit? I didn't hear any of this, until this hit national news. AND why is that this case hit national news? hmm,,, think about it...

Posted by texflex on May 19, 2008 at 8:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Perhaps it hit national news because enough is enough. The owners know how these dogs are and still have them, the city knows how these dogs are but still allows them and allows them to roam. We as parents have to come together and say enough is enough.I cant even imagine the pain that both families must be going through. But if we could prevent one child from being attacked it would all be worth it.

Posted by agavegrove on May 19, 2008 at 8:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm sure PETA will release some statement talking about how the gentle, peaceful dogs were inhumanely treated and that they were the real victims. Then try to demand the deputies be punished.

Posted by Mommaof2 on May 19, 2008 at 8:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well said texflex...I would sign any petition to get pits out of our city and out of our county and after all this happening what do I see driving down one of our city streets? Three pitbulls running LOOSE in a neighborhood full of small children and yes Shalzy I turned those poor innocent little pitbulls in!!!I'm sorry but since you continue to defend the pits and making it sound like that it was that 7 YEAR OLD's fault???Get a Grip!!!!

Posted by cougar on May 19, 2008 at 9:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

some dogs are sorry as are some people are sorry or stupid you choose the word keep an eye on youre dogs and kidos plain and simple

Posted by lockharttd on May 19, 2008 at 9:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

There is always someone out there pointing fingers and blaming everyone. Think of the families involved. Think of Tanner. Think of how you would feel if the situation were reversed, if it were your family being discussed. There is a time when you need to put away your opinions, your blame, and your advice and start praying. Pray for the parents who are in pain, unable to sleep due to thinking about burying their 7 year old son. Pray for the owner of the dog, who I'm sure is in a great amount of pain as well. Pray for all the other family members that are suffering and don't understand how this could happen. Come together for your fellow man and leave all the negative behind. It isn't going to change what happened. For once, quit trying to prove how intelligent you are or how much you know about what or how much you love your own children and be there for someone who just lost one. God Bless them and be with them.

Posted by angel73 on May 19, 2008 at 10:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

My heart go's out to the parent's. As for the owners of the pits, they need to be locked in a room with some pits , see how they like being attacked, then they need to be locked up in prison.

Posted by brogers on May 19, 2008 at 10:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Not all pit's are mean. I truly believe it is all in the way they are raised! I own one and have for 5 years now. She has never once growled at or bitten anyone! As a matter of fact, she sleeps with my eight year old every night. She is a member of our family. Dalmations bite more people in a year than any other breed. Stop making assumptions and try making informed comments.

Posted by sdtyler on May 20, 2008 at 2:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

So, if owners of pit bulls should be required to carry insurance based on the breed of dog, all those who own guns (which by the way, kill SO MANY MORE people than pit bulls) should also carry higher insurance rates. The breed of dog with the highest reported number of incidents? The Labrador. Why? IT IS THE MOST POPULAR. END OF STORY. All animals carry an inherent sense of danger. Animals have much more primal instincts than humans. I have decided, as a pit bull owner, that those who don't have the gray matter to stop and think about ALL sides of the situation don't deserve an explanation or any time of day regarding dogs or dog training. Pit bulls are not dangerous (both of mine are AKC certified and 2 steps from their AMA Therapy Dog Certificate). Owners, negligent or otherwise, are dangerous. This situation is sad, indeed. But, to condemn an entire breed is ludicrous. Pit bulls take much more backlash from these kinds of stories purely because of people that refuse to realize that anything with teeth can bite.

Posted by rhoneys on May 20, 2008 at 8:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I remember playing by myself, and with neighbors as a kid. No one worried. We could go anywhere.

We thought nothing as 12 year olds of walking 20 blocks to the Metro for a $.07 movie, and neither did our parents. There was nothing to be afraid of. At least we thought so. It is just another sign of changing times.

How sad kids will never know those times.

Posted by simply_amazing254 on May 20, 2008 at 9:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Some of you guys just have a one track mind..Really you think that pits are the only dogs that harm people?? Get real.. Like I said before and i'll say it over and over again if there bred improperly and raised improperly then who else is there to blame other than the owners?? People are breeding these dogs to fight for money not as pets.. Maybe if the law started to crack down on people purchasing these dogs and get down to the bottom of this maybe people who stop getting hurt. Some of you guys on here need to get a life or atleast find a better hobby..and learn to think outside the box!!

Posted by texas2005 on May 20, 2008 at 10:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I would like to correct the comment(s) posted by Shalzy. You have no clue and don't have the correct details. Me, being the daughter of the woman who found the child and neighbor to both families(owner of the dogs and tanner's family)
1. Is there a fence? yes but the gate is never closed so the dogs roam as they please
2. was the dog on a chain? NO THESE DOGS ARE NEVER ON A CHAIN
3. yes the owner has children of their own
4. did the dogs know the child? yes he plays over there often with the dog owners kids
5. the boys family was in the house a couple 100 yards away, but there is NO traffic around our houses and nothing that the boys family needed to watch him like a hawk for.
6. Do you let your kids walk down a COUNTY rd? Once again there is no traffic and there was a path from house to house the kids walked.
7. was there puppies? yes but they were in the house and haven't been outside they are 2 weeks old
8. are we sure we have all the dogs involved? WE are pretty sure as the owner only had 4 dogs plus puppies that were not outside.
AND YES THE OWNER IS VERY MAD THAT HIS DOGS ARE DEAD AND WAS SAID TO HAVE NO REMORSE FOR THE BOY'S DEATH.. AND YES THE OWNER OF THE DOGS WAS HOME AND COULD HAVE HEARD IT HAPPEN.. MY MOM DROVE UP IN HIS YARD AND LAID ON THE HORN AND HE NEVER CAME OUT UNTIL THE DEPUTIES ARRIVED AND SHOT HIS DOGS AND WHEN HE CAME OUT HE CLAIMED IT WASN'T HIS CHILD AND THAT HE DIDN'T EVEN KNOW THE CHILD WHEN INFACT HE DOES THE CHILD PLAYS THERE OFTEN. HE ALSO TRIED TO HIDE HIS BIG MALE PITT(who was covered with the most blood) IN THE HOUSE AFTER IS WAS OVER. These dogs have never been aggressive until the female pit showed up a couple weeks ago. They never bothered anyone. So SHALZY maybe you should get YOUR details straight before you go telling others to.

Posted by kevlori on May 20, 2008 at 10:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Honestly it doesn't matter how the dog is bread or trained. If a dog is capable of killing then it should be kept secured. That goes for any big dog regardless of breed. If you cannot keep the dog in your yard then you should not have the dog and you should be liable for any damages caused by the dog. Someone made a refernce to guns earlier. If you leave your gun laying around in the street and a kid comes by and shoots himself, it's not the kid's fault. It is your fault and you would be held liable. It should be no different with a dog.

Posted by HoursAway on May 20, 2008 at 11:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

texas2005 my condolences to your mother for having to come upon this situation, and especially for the boy's parents. I also wondered how far away, and for how long was the boy away from his own home, but after thinking about possible neglience or so on, what it comes down to is since when is it more important for a dog to be able to walk down the road but not a child?! Why are we defending these dogs?? I am an AVID dog lover...but know the value that lies in the life of a child is more so than any dog. Pit (as well as other agressive dogs) have been known to turn on their owners even when they are treated well.
Even if the owners had taken the proper precautions, they weren't good enough and now this boy had to go through what I feel would be the scariest way to leave this earth.
Shame on you for defending these animals, and I'm NOT just talking about the pits!

Posted by texmade2 on May 20, 2008 at 11:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)

DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH PAIN THAT LITTLE BOY MUST
HAVE GONE THREW BEFOR HE WAS KILLED!
he was riped apart and people here want to feel
sorry for the dogs and owner.Screaming and
hollering from pain and for help that never came.

Posted by texas2005 on May 20, 2008 at 12:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

HoursAway, are you saying shame on me for defending the pitts because in NO WAY am I defending them? I don't like them. We have been leary of them since they have lived there but they have never done anything to us or anyone else before this or they would have already been dead.

Posted by texas2005 on May 20, 2008 at 12:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

HoursAway, the little boy was found about 50 yds away from the dog owners house and he was about 150+yds away from his house.

Posted by Texas_Dad on May 20, 2008 at 12:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Posted by sdtyler on May 20, 2008 at 2:47 a.m.
"So, if owners of pit bulls should be required to carry insurance based on the breed of dog, all those who own guns (which by the way, kill SO MANY MORE people than pit bulls) should also carry higher insurance rates."

Nice Ad Hominem, and maybe a good idea. When a gun owner uses his weapon in killing a person, even if it is self defense, the automatic charge it capital murder. It should be the same for owners of dogs that do this.

As a gun owner, I wish that I were there to destroy these beasts.

Advocates for the breed should be made to watch the autopsies of victims of these attacks.

Posted by breckgirl on May 20, 2008 at 12:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It is so sad that anyone went through this and I hope no one else ever has to go through this again..but if it ever does happen again, I pray these dogs attack some idoit who choses to have them, not the sweetest little kid who did nothing to deserve this. I just want to say that you are one heartless idiot when you can get on this website and defend these dogs, how dare you!!! You want to go on owning one of these killers, you go ahead, but don't you dare get on here and defend these dogs to any of us that are going through this in Breckenridge. You and your idiotic comments need to learn some respect for Tanner's family and our community!!! I garantee you if you bring your pit to this town, it will never make it out!!! and every one of pits in this town will be ran out..we will make sure of it!!!

Posted by Texas_Dad on May 20, 2008 at 12:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

For Brogers on this RIDICULOUS comment:Dalmations bite more people in a year than any other breed. Stop making assumptions and try making informed comments

http://www.dogbitelaw.com/PAGES/stati...

"According to the Clifton study, pit bulls, Rottweilers, Presa Canarios and their mixes are responsible for 74% of attacks that were included in the study, 68% of the attacks upon children, 82% of the attacks upon adults, 65% of the deaths, and 68% of the maimings. In more than two-thirds of the cases included in the study, the life-threatening or fatal attack was apparently the first known dangerous behavior by the animal in question. Clifton states:

If almost any other dog has a bad moment, someone may get bitten, but will not be maimed for life or killed, and the actuarial risk is accordingly reasonable. If a pit bull terrier or a Rottweiler has a bad moment, often someone is maimed or killed--and that has now created off-the-chart actuarial risk, for which the dogs as well as their victims are paying the price.

Clifton's opinions are as interesting as his statistics. For example, he says, "Pit bulls and Rottweilers are accordingly dogs who not only must be handled with special precautions, but also must be regulated with special requirements appropriate to the risk they may pose to the public and other animals, if they are to be kept at all."

Posted by Texas_Dad on May 20, 2008 at 1:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

And for you pit bull advocates...

http://www.dog-bite-law-center.com/pg...

Pit Bulls (originally bred to fight these are particularly deadly) and widely kept as "pets." Read More on these Deadly Dogs >>

Among the deadliest and most vicious of all dog breeds with killer instincts, originally bred to fight and kill other dogs, Pit Bulls are now widely popular as companion dogs, especially in American cities. Their popularly is strange given their homicidal history and aggressive in-bred traits, but that is seemingly part of the appeal. With its powerful jaws, thick skull and muscular legs the American Pit Bull Terrier (and related breeds) makes short work of children and adults it attacks often maiming them for life. The very name "pit bull" is used in our language to signify a singularly tenacious state of being.

This breed is variously cited as being responsible for nearly a third of all fatal dog attacks in the United States, in part due to its tenacity in a fight. Pit bulls cause one-third of dog-bite related fatalities while only make up less than 2% of the dog population. Because of the deaths, maulings and serious injuries inflicted by Pit Bulls, many countries worldwide ban these dogs altogether or require licenses for ownership of them. In response to many high profile maulings and fatal attacks by Pit Bulls, many US cities and towns have specifically targeted the breed with legislation restricting ownership and increasing penalties on owners for attacks made by their Pit Bulls. Pit Bulls are often responsible for attacking and killing other dog breeds as well as cats and small pets. Police officers often need to shoot and kill this breed in order to subdue it after attacks on humans or other animals in US cities. In recent years several owners of these dogs in the United States have been criminally prosecuted in homicide cases. Sadly, many of the owners of these deadly dogs do not possess insurance and the maimed victims go uncompensated. Apologists for these vicious dogs abound online, but facts are facts. These dogs have little or no business being pets in anyone's household they are simply too aggressive and dangerous.

Posted by texas2005 on May 20, 2008 at 1:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I would like to correct the comment(s) posted by Shalzy. You have no clue and don't have the correct details. Me, being the daughter of the woman who found the child and neighbor to both families(owner of the dogs and tanner's family)
1. Is there a fence? yes but the gate is never closed so the dogs roam as they please
2. was the dog on a chain? NO THESE DOGS ARE NEVER ON A CHAIN
3. yes the owner has children of their own
4. did the dogs know the child? yes he plays over there often with the dog owners kids
5. the boys family was in the house a couple 100 yards away, but there is NO traffic around our houses and nothing that the boys family needed to watch him like a hawk for.
6. Do you let your kids walk down a COUNTY rd? Once again there is no traffic and there was a path from house to house the kids walked.
7. was there puppies? yes but they were in the house and haven't been outside they are 2 weeks old
8. are we sure we have all the dogs involved? WE are pretty sure as the owner only had 4 dogs plus puppies that were not outside.
AND YES THE OWNER IS VERY MAD THAT HIS DOGS ARE DEAD AND WAS SAID TO HAVE NO REMORSE FOR THE BOY'S DEATH.. AND YES THE OWNER OF THE DOGS WAS HOME AND COULD HAVE HEARD IT HAPPEN.. MY MOM DROVE UP IN HIS YARD AND LAID ON THE HORN AND HE NEVER CAME OUT UNTIL THE DEPUTIES ARRIVED AND SHOT HIS DOGS AND WHEN HE CAME OUT HE CLAIMED IT WASN'T HIS CHILD AND THAT HE DIDN'T EVEN KNOW THE CHILD WHEN INFACT HE DOES THE CHILD PLAYS THERE OFTEN. These dogs have never been aggressive until the female pit showed up a couple weeks ago. They never bothered anyone. So SHALZY maybe you should get YOUR details straight before you go telling others to.

Posted by elizabeth on May 20, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

txas2005 thanks for sharing that information. People are so sick defending these dogs. You can look at a pit and see they are just purely aggressive dogs. Sick Sick Sick

Posted by 26nathan26 on May 20, 2008 at 3:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I appreciate everybody that sent their prayers..I'm this boy's stepfather and I raised him from 6 or 7 months old to until about a year or so ago. I'm totally devastated. I've always considered him as my own child. I just can't believe it. I wish I could of been there for him. Thank you again for your prayers!
Nathan

Posted by Texas_Dad on May 20, 2008 at 3:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Nathan, my condolensces and prayers are with you and your family.

Posted by BRANDI1987 on May 20, 2008 at 4:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I LOVE HOW PEOPLE CAN HONESTLY SAY THAT ALL PIT BULLS ARE AGRESSIVE. TO BAD THATS WRONG. YES THEY WERE PRIGINALLY FOR FIGHTING BUT ITS THE STUPID IDIOT OWNERS THAT MAKE THEM THAT WAY. I HAVE HAD PIT BULLS MY ENTIRE LIFE AND NOT ONE OF THEM HAS BEEN AGRESSIVE. IF YOU TREAT THEM RIGHT THEY CAN BE LOVING.I FEEL FOR THIS FAMILY AND THEY WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS.

Posted by BRANDI1987 on May 20, 2008 at 4:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

(cont. from above)the owner should be held responsible for the dogs actions. obvisouly the owner did not care for his dogs in a proper way. any dog has it in them to be agressive even my rat terrier. The owners of dogs that attack people should be held liable for them. it's the owners that make them the way they are. my heart goes out to the family and friends of Tanner.

Posted by law59 on May 20, 2008 at 5 p.m. (Suggest removal)

All pit bulls are bad, all blondes are airheads, all minorities are criminals, all overweight people are lazy, c'mon get a grip, good and bad in everything.

Posted by Papa1 on May 20, 2008 at 6:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

First let us all pray for this innocent 7 year old child and his family. I just can't imagne how something like this could of happened. May the lord Jesus take my baby and hold him near for I miss you Tanner. For I love you so so so much. So now let us pray.

-Papa

Posted by sniffles on May 20, 2008 at 6:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I just can't figure out why anyone of you would defend the dogs or the owner and try to turn it around that it is the parents fault. SHAME ON YOU!!! Do you not have any common sense??? A childs life is worth much more than any dog!!!

Posted by is_it_me on May 20, 2008 at 7:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Poor little kid.
I saw his picture on the news tonight.
7 years old, just a baby really.

Posted by brogers on May 20, 2008 at 8:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Texas Dad - have you ever owned a pit? It is incredible to read your stuff! The neighbor kids play with my dog. I also have a daschund who gets along wonderfully with my pit. It truly is the way they are handled, raised, etc. Way to go Brandi 1987. Any dog has the ability to turn mean and viscious. Get a grip on reality people!

Posted by Texas_Dad on May 20, 2008 at 9:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Brogers, have you ever played Russian Roulette?
Not as stupid a question as you might think. I don't gamble with my kids safety. I would never own a dog like that, and if one happened to wander into my yard, it would find itself very unhappy.

Sure, your dogs get along great with the world UNTIL the day they bite. Then you wish you had never had that dog.

Hindsight is 20/20.

Posted by angelawhite on May 20, 2008 at 9:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

For those of you spouting off for a ban on "pit bulls" here's a few facts:

*The Constituition of the State of Texas prohibits breed specific legislation. Start all of the petitions you want, it will do no good, it ain't happening. Last legislative session, "Lillian's Law" was passed, encourage your DA to prosecute under it. Colorado's ban has been ruled unconstitutional and I suspect Ohio's will too.

*"Pit Bull" is a generic term used to desribe 70+ pure bred breeds of dogs. American Pit Bull Terriers have NEVER been bred for human aggression. Gameness (animal aggression) YES but NEVER human aggression. Today, the gameness has been bred out of the dogs that come from breeders such as myself. Most, if not all, of the "pit bull attacks" are nothing more than muts. They are the product of breeding "Ready" to "Handy" in order to sell the offspring for $50.00-$100.00 on the side of the road. According to the North American Dog Temperment Society, American Pit Bull Terriers are consisitently in the top 5 breeds of even tempered dogs. And yes, there were several years when Dalmations had the highest rate of dog bites.

*All DOGS BITE...IF IT HAS TEETH, IT BITES! The man who says "my dog don't bite" is lying as equally as the man who says "my horse don't kick."

We have very good laws concerning dog bites, maimings and killings...they need to be enforced, to the fullest extent. If you are going to own an animal, ANY animal, you MUST be responsible for it and it's actions.

I resent the Hell out of hearing how bad "pit bulls" are. How dare you tell me my dog is bad, should be killed, banned, etc. simply because he is an American Pit Bull Terrier! You do not not know me nor my dog. FYI, I can take ANY dog and in a relatively short time, turn it into a vicious and dangerous animal.

breckgirl "I garantee you if you bring your pit to this town, it will never make it out!!!" -I take that comment personally. I guarantee YOU, if my dog Debo and I decide to make a day in Breckenridge [or anywhere else] and you [or anyone else] choose to get ignorant, you'll be in for a schooling you'll carry with you for the rest of your life.

Angela White
Abilene, TX

Posted by tinker60 on May 20, 2008 at 10:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This is a horrible nightmare, and I hope that I wake up tomorrow and find that it isn't true. The reality is that it happened. It involved pit bulls and a seven-year old child. Opinions at this point don't matter. There is a child that has passed from this earth in a horrible way, and parents that have lost their precious little boy. Our prayers, energy, and thoughts should be for the people left behind that must deal with the emotions of this tragedy. I grew up in Breckenridge and my family still lives there. I hope this community can pull together and help support this family through this horrible, horrible time. It is not a time for bickering and blame. It is time for support. Please, please be careful what you say as these family members must be going through a living hell. As a Mom, I can not imagine the pain that she must be going through as this would be one of my worst nightmares. As I'm sure as a human, the person who owns the dogs, has to be horrified at what his pets did, whether he says so or not. Stop, think, and pray for comfort, pray for strength, pray for peace. Pray, pray, pray.

Posted by is_it_me on May 20, 2008 at 10:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The death of a little boy is a lot more important than having hurt feelings over someone insulting a damned dog.

Posted by rlb02a on May 20, 2008 at 11:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This is a sad story, but to blame a breed is ignorant. I have a pit and we picked her because she's the friendliest dog we have ever come across. Ask your veterinarian what breeds of dogs are the most aggressive. I can guarantee you s/he will not say Pit Bull.

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Posted by Mustangsallyb02 on May 21, 2008 at 2:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)

PEOPLE! Have some respect here. An innocent child has died in a very horrific way. I can not believe some of you want to threaten one another. Isn't that the problem with this world? Everyone wants to flex their muscles. The only thing that matters here is that a young innocent life has ended FOREVER. Stop the arguing over the pit bulls. It is doing no good what so ever.

Posted by brogers on May 21, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Texas Dad - Do you drive? Do you allow your kids to ride in a car? When do they get to take their helmets off? When they get to school? There are so many inherant dangers out there. I was bitten by a lhaso apso when I was a child. Does that mean that all these dogs are bad too? Should they all be shot? Do you even own dogs? What about bees, fire ants, etc. The list could go on. All dogs have the ability to attack and be viscious. Take a reality check here.

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Posted by mstiah on May 21, 2008 at 9:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Couldnt have said it better myself Mustangsally. I think folks look for someone to blame or something because it helps them deal with the tragic event but this has gotten WAY out of hand. This whole, I'm going to show you, my dad can beat up your dad mentality has definately seen its better days in the childrens chat rooms and playgrounds. It's time to start acting like the adults you are.

Posted by Mommaof2 on May 21, 2008 at 9:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree with TexasDad...so brogers it is not a good idea to defend pits right now as I would do the same if one came toward my kids...this poor innocent child was brutally murdered by a pack of pit bulls, which having that many "aggressive breed" dogs in a neighborhood full of kids is asinine anyway.And yes I do have dogs and yes they are in a fenced yard but when I see a pit loose I call in on it..does that make me a bad person or a protective Mother?

Posted by Mommaof2 on May 21, 2008 at 9:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

My prayers go out to the family of this child as well as the lady and family who tried to help the child God Bless You for caring and all of our law enforcement officers whom this will probably be the worst thing they have ever had to deal with as they are all caring people with families of their own...I pray for you all as well as the children of the pit owner, as far as the owner of the pits I hope our judicial system sees fit to send you away for a very long time..how dare you!!!

Posted by chrismarie1971 on May 21, 2008 at 9:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I was at first upset about those condemming the breed of dog because I own a rottweiller and believe whole heartedly that dogs are only as good as their owners raise and treat them. My rott has a very sweet disposition but would he ever bite someone? Yes, if he perceived me or any of my family in trouble. But all dogs are protective of their territory and people...big and little ones.

But honestly, this tragedy involved dogs outside of their own territory/yard. Whether they were pits or poodles, they acted horrific and I'm not sad to hear of their death. I think the owners should be held accountable.

It is really sad to hear of the child's death. It makes me sick to think of what that child was going through while being attacked. And as for the parents....I let my 4 year old play in our front yard with the neighbor kids without my being outside with her. Does that make me a bad parent? I think not. Those parents just lost a child, it's not right to sit and accuse them of neglect when so many do the same and let their children go out to play. My prayers go out to the family of the child.

And people...stick to the facts and quit going on tangents about the breed of dog.

Posted by HoursAway on May 21, 2008 at 9:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Pitbulls have are agressive, and have been known to kill even the most loving owners! Maybe some of your stories and opinions would change if your ever turned on you or YOUR children. Never say never.
I cannot believe for the life of me that we are holding a dogs life at a higer value then that of a little boy who could've grown up to be a great doctor, teacher, or daddy. He'll never know what life has to offer because that was taken from him in one of the most brutal ways possible.
When we pray for this family, we also need to pray for the close-minded individuals who chose to stand by the dogs that caused the pain. Eyes need to be opened.

Posted by breckgirl on May 21, 2008 at 10:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Mommaof 2, Thank you so much for sending prayers out to the officers. They are going thruogh hell as well. I am very close to the officers involeved and trust me they are going through a really hard time. It really means alot that you are keeping them in your prayers.

Posted by simply_amazing254 on May 21, 2008 at 10:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)

very well stated angelawhite and chrismarie1971 you guys are exactly right..as for the interview on cnn last night mr. hawkins and the people who spoke to cnn last night from breckenridge..yall made the rest of us from texas look like a bunch of hillbillys

Posted by satindoll_101 on May 21, 2008 at 11:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

THIS PRECIOUS LITTLE BOY WAS MY GRANSONS FRIEND...HE WAS SIMPLY PLAYING OUTSIDE, IS THAT A WRONG THING TO LET OUR CHILDREN DO???...GIVE ME A BREAK AND THE FAMILY AND ALL OF THE PEOPLE WHO DID KNOW TANNER, THESE PEOPLE ARE GOING THROUGH ENOUGH RIGHT NOW...HE WAS 100 YDS FROM HIS HOUSE...HE HAD BEEN PLAYING AS ALL CHILDREN SHOULD DO...THE FAMILY ARE GOOD PEOPLE...WHY DONT THE PEOPLE WHO WANT TO BE RUDE AND TOTALLY DISGUSTING TO THEM JUST KEEP THEIR MOUTHS SHUT!!!..THAT IS THE HUGE PROBLEM WITH THE WORLD, ALWAYS BLAME SOMEONE, INSTEAD OF JUST BE HELPFUL...HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BURY YOUR 7 YR OLD SON??? EVEN WORSE A CHILD KILLED BY A DOG BREED THAT SHOULDNT EVEN EXSIST...BY THE WAY, STEPHANS COUNTY DOESNT HAVE LEASH LAWS, SO DOGS CAN RUN FREE...BET YOU DONT KNOW THAT, RIGHT???..PLEASE GET OFF THE BLAMEING AND JUST GIVE THE FAMILY YOUR PRAYERS AND HELP....GOD BLESS YOU TANNER AND YOUR FAMILY....

Posted by texas2005 on May 21, 2008 at 12:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

well said satindoll.. NOBODY knows exactly what happened and needs to quit blaming

Posted by luvnthecountry on May 21, 2008 at 12:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The only thing that needs to be said is that no matter what the circumstances are, NO dog's life should be held above a child's life. NEVER, EVER. Think people...this is a horrible tragedy and every human life is sacred. Please pray for all involved and that something like this will never be allowed to happen to another innocent life!

Posted by satindoll_101 on May 21, 2008 at 12:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

THANK YOU TEXAS2005!!!...WE ARE SO SCARED ABOUT MY GRANSON, HE IS 8 YRS OLD ALSO...HOW DO YOU HELP A CHILD THAT AGE AND EXPLAIN TO HIM THAT HIS FRIEND IS GONE...HE HASNT REALLY REACTED TO IT YET AND WE ARE WORRIED ABOUT HIM...SO TO ALL YOU PEOPLE OUT THERE WHO WANT TO BE SO SO CRUEL AND WANT TO DEFEND THE DOGS!! HOW UNCARING ARE YOU!!!...THEY NEED TO JUST SHUT UP AND JUST PRAY FOR ALL WHO ARE INVOLVED...HIS BASEBALL TEAM IS SO SAD RIGHT NOW TOO, THAT IS JUST ONE GROUP OF PEOPLE WHO DO CARE!!!!...WE ALL MISS TANNER...

Posted by mstiah on May 21, 2008 at 1:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Come on folks, can't we just let this one go. If you feel you need to make a point about animals, write a letter and start your own ranting session there. Let this atleast be a place where folks can come and express their sympathies for the loss of a child, for the families and friends of this baby. I know it's pointless to ask because some of you cant see past your need to make your own points about your own agendas. I hope you never have to lose someone you love only to find that they have been lost in the bickering and finger pointing of people who didnt even know them or their families. May you rest in peace baby boy.

Posted by ElJaws on May 21, 2008 at 2:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Good point, mstiah. At abileneforums.com there is a thread under the "pets" category about this. Go rant there. Show a little respect for the dead here.

Posted by lbrileysr on May 21, 2008 at 2:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

First may God be with Tanner's family and friends in this time of loss and provide them the comfort that only He can give in a time like this, and that He may also be with the law officers that were involved in this trying time for them. Also that God may be with the man that had the dogs, I pray that God will show him the Great loss and help him understand the wrong that was done by having dogs that can cause such harm as we have seen here. There are so many people that have dogs like this and I don't think that they understand the responsibility of having these dogs, I have a niece in Okla. that had 2 pits that killed an eldery lady's dog as she was walking her dog, they took her dogs, fined her, and then she got some more(whats wrong with peolpe and when will they ever learn) Pray for God's will and Comfort in this loss.

Posted by brogers on May 21, 2008 at 7:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Texas Dad - The only inherant risk is people like you that make assumptions. We all know where that gets us! Good for you and your glock! I have one too. Does that make me a killer? I am no way saying that a dogs life is more important than a child's life. We had a Scottish Terrier that bit my daughter ONCE...guess where he is? DEAD! My husband wouldn't stand for it for one second. I would never choose a dog I didn't trust around my child.

Posted by mabynot1539 on May 21, 2008 at 8:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Too many dogs are allowed to wander loose by their owners. Big and small. Vicious and tame. People should take responsibility for their animals. I have a dog who would constantly dig her way out under any fence. I put her on a chain to keep her safe. She is a loving dog who would never harm anyone but I want to keep HER safe. (P.S. She is not a pitbull. She's a short-legged Lab mix.)

Posted by jlj on May 21, 2008 at 9:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

6 months ago my wife was over a a friends helping her clean. she took the trash to dumpster and looked up to see 2 pits comming down the road they both attacked her and took her down. a man who just got of work across the street ran over with a pipe and beat them off along with another who got bite also.they called me and i couldn't belive it. when i got there one of the pits came up to me and i killed it. the police came over and killed the other one. these people can talk all they want to about pits being good pets i just hope they never have to go through this.my heart and prayer goes out to this family.

Posted by Texas_Dad on May 22, 2008 at 7:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Brogers, you had a Scottish Terrier, but it bit your daughter, so now you have a pit bull, and you allow it to sleep with your daughter. Wow.

And as for the rish of making assumptions, laughable at best.

I'm done here. I continue to pray to family of the child, and the officers at the scene, and now I pray that no harm ever comes to Brogers child that sleeps with their pit bull.

Posted by jane_jhereg on May 22, 2008 at 9:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)

http://video.aol.com/video-detail/pit...

http://video.aol.com/video-detail/nan...
this second video is actually part of the Nancy Grace interview with yisrayl hawkins. but at around the 8 minute mark, towards the end of the video, Nancy Grace starts talking about the attack as well.

http://abileneforums.com/viewtopic.ph...

Posted by suswag2000 on May 22, 2008 at 3:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I am a member of the family. Texas 2005 has the facts right. Please tell your mother thank you for calling 911 on that day. I can only imagine what she saw and how horrific it was for her. I have a few comments to add- first of all mommaof2, you should be ashamed for not thinking the parents dont care. If the mother or the boyfriend or anyone else in the house had heard anything, they would have been there in an instant. They would have gladly stepped between the dogs and Tanner. They never heard a scream or sound. The only sound they did hear was the gunshots when the deputies had to shoot the dogs in order to get close to the Tanner. And as far as where were the parents? They were inside taking care of a newborn baby born on May 7th. She is still recovering from surgery and was ordered to take it easy for awhile. He was helping with the baby. A baby who will never get to see her brother, or to play with him or grow up with him. Tanner had two other siblings that will always wonder why thier brother was taken away from them. As for letting Tanner go down the block to play? You mean to tell me that you have never let you kids go about 100 yards down the road to play with the neighbors kids? And if you havent, how sad is it that you cant? The two children that left Tanners house shortly before Tanner went the same route that Tanner took. He was going to go play at thier house for awhile. I am only glad the dogs did not get them, also. I want to thank all the people who are showing support for the family. I send my prayers to the rest of the family as well, and to tanner who is resting in Gods arms.

Posted by Collie on May 22, 2008 at 10:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

My family got a chow our senior year of high school as a puppy and even when he got older he would sometimes act like a young pup. He was a great dog until my older 2 nephews (9&8) were about to be born and the dog out of the blue started to be really mean, so my parents had him put to sleep in order to protect the new addiction to the family. My heart goes out to the kid's family and close friends.

Posted by Breckgirl2 on May 22, 2008 at 11:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The truth is no matter what we all think hine site is 20/20 and the mother has to live the rest of her life with out her 1st born and tell his brother and sisters stories of how wonderful a litle boy he was b/c they may not remember.If u could have heard that mothers cry at the funeral u would all think twice about how u would act if that was ur family member. Tanner wasnt just someones son he was a grandson a nephew a cousin a student a friend a team member...he was human and know one should have to go thru what that little boy went through! Those Officers the woman passing by none of those ppl should have ever had to see what was left of that little boy.OH and for that SHALZY that is not the first attack in that area maybe not the same dogs but same breed in less than a few wks. It's public record go ask!! (R.I.P Tanner Joshua Monk)

Posted by Mommaof2 on May 25, 2008 at 9:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Suswag..I am truly sorry for your loss but no I do not let me kids out without my sitting on my porch and my other neighbors do the same so that if a situation should arise I or they would be there...I fully understand about the surgery and the baby as I have been there as well but my point is there are child molesters as well as dogs running loose in our fair city and county and I would and do report ANY stray dogs running loose...so no I do not feel safe leaving them outside..this is a whole new world we live in..it is not the Breckenridge we knew even 10 years ago..maybe YOU should do some research..maybe you should wake up and bear the Texas heat and watch the druggies,molesters and other animals on a daily basis.