[Don Plumley]

Originally Posted by Craig T

Funny pit bull story...

I arrived at a business lunch meeting 20 minutes early yesterday, so decided to stop by a Starbucks. Sitting at an outside table was a young woman with a red pitbull female. It was a nice day, yet she was the only one sitting outside. The dog was muscled, but had very friendly and welcoming eyes. I kneeled down and ruffled her head and told her what a cute girl she was (the pitbull, not the young lady). When I oped the door several people inside were watching. A man in his 50's said, "Wow, you're either brave or crazy". Huh???

Amazing how a few bad dog owners paired with media sensationalism can create a national fear of one dog breed. I've only been bitten badly once...and it was an English Springer Spaniel.

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I've made it a point at least say hi if not rousingly pet every pittie I see. (Yes, I'm good at reading dogs and checking with the owner first)