Family: Mother tried to shield children killed in Memphis pit bull attack | NewsNation Prime

Two children near Memphis, Tennessee, were killed after the family dog attacked them. The mother of those children is in the hospital, as she sustained injuries trying to protect her kids.

#Dogattack #Memphis #Tennessee

"NewsNation Prime" is America’s source for unbiased news offering a full range of perspectives from across the U.S. Weekends starting at 7p/6C.

NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all America.

[JiXaRo]

“It’s the training” if a dog requires so much training to simply not massacre people they shouldn’t exist

[emersonmanning]

Every pitbull owner is saying "my dog would never do that"....

[King_Barney]

"Chihuahuas bite more than pit bulls." Okay, show me a family attacked by 2 Chihuahuas. Nobody would be dead.

[frenchlearner]

"My pitbull would never hurt my baby, " said literally EVERY shitbull owner before their demonic dog maimed and killed their child. Parents who bring pitbulls into their homes KNOW these dogs have a reputation for being killers, and yet bring them around their precious children anyway - it's appalling and unconscionable. The parents in the video clip were warned, COUNTLESS times, but ignored the warnings and got defensive, very typical of pitbull owners. They also had the dogs for 8 years and they showed absolutely NO signs of aggression, until one day they did, snapping and brutally murdering their two beautiful babies. This breed is absolutely unpredictable, and ignorance is no excuse. You KNOW this breed is like a loaded gun, and if you turn a blind eye, you precious children may pay the ultimate price. Let's ban this breed already. I would rather this entire breed get eradicated than see ONE more baby die.

[pattijack]

Pit bulls have this reputation and I will never understand why people think it won’t happen to them. You hear these stories over and over and yet, we never heed the warnings!!!

[westcoastbred]

This is why you shouldn't have these types of dogs around children

[thehazelnutspread]

I lived next door to 3 pit bulls that murdered a neighbor. She was a little old lady who was gardening in her alley when these monsters got out. Don't tell me it is how they were raised. When they get together they are like a pack of wolves.

[biggydeefrog]

It's ALWAYS the same "my pitbull would never" "look, it has a cute smile and can wear funny hats" "nanny dog" "completely disciplined and only listens to what I say" "loves to hug" "entirely predictable" "never any signs of aggression" "has never acted out before" "8 years no problems".

[somerandomguyfromtheintern]

The father made FB posts years ago defending these same dogs, because he got complaints and criticisms. I'd wager the dogs were aggressive with other people, and he made these "misunderstood breed" posts. Now he's lost his children, because he didn't see all the red flags.

[blackicex]

For god’s sake, people, get rid of these stupid dogs. Is it worth it? These poor innocent babies had to be torn to shreds all because the parents wanted to have these dogs? That’s sad and I’ll never understand it.

[kondor]

I tried to adopt a dog that was half pit bull/half lab. One day out of nowhere it started snarling at me. I’ve never once had any other dog act like that. We gave the dog to a shelter and warned them. I’ll never own any dog with any pit bull again.

[nrr]

‘’All dogs can be aggressive’’

Yeah but those 2 kids would be alive if that family had 2 poodles instead

[Colin]

Never bring a pit into your home. This breed is far too violent, savage and unstable.

[smylyface]

If something like that ever happened to me I wouldn't want to be saved. The amount of physical, mental, and emotional pain that poor mother will have to live with is unfathomable.

[John-kvjo]

They were warned but held the belief that pitbulls are nanny dogs and misunderstood. Now they will serve a life sentence for their foolishness. They tried to make a point but instead they were proved dead wrong. Pitbulls and children don't mix. Pitbulls see children as prey and a tasty snack. Note that the dogs attacked only when the father was at work. They attack when you're at your weakest and most vulnerable. The mother stood no chance against one pitbull let alone two. The only silver lining to this horrific tragedy is that the two killer dogs were put down. Ban pitbulls from residential areas and cities.

[Jvljvljvl]

If you have children, do not own Pitbulls. It’s not worth it when your children’s lives are at stake. There are so many videos of Pitbulls attacking children. Rest in peace to those little angels.

[eancurtis]

Why would anyone own pitbulls with kids around SMH

[fransrabie]

You can argue any way you want. Those dogs are vicious killers. I know out of experience. If you have children and you have vicious dogs then you the owner are putting your kid's lives on the line. Whether it is a staffie, bulldog or bull terrier you are looking for big trouble. I feel so serious about this that I feel owners should be held accountable in a court of law.

[capkronos]

Guess I will have to be the one to say it: The parents are 100% responsible for this!

It doesn't matter how pit bulls or American Bullies are raised, how much love they get or anything of the sort. Some of them just randomly snap and having them around babies and small children is NO DIFFERENT than leaving unsecured firearms just lying around. It's a tragedy just waiting to happen. A responsible parent will remove all hazards from the home that could potentially harm their kids.

Confused looking dog owner: "But my puppers is so sweet and gentle 99% of the time!"

Yeah, and this is what happens the other 1% of the time. Stop acting so shocked. Vicious attacks from bully breeds happen every single day.

[noxaurum]

I hate the fact that I can't even walk through my neighborhood with peace of mind because people insist on owning shitbulls.