Two pit bulls reportedly attacked and critically injured a Castaic family’s terrier Friday morning, after the animals were reported to be “roaming” the streets, officials said.
Around 6:20 a.m. officers with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Newhall Area Office received reports of two brown pitbull dogs roaming the area of Ridge Route Road and Elkridge Drive in Castaic, said Officer Eric Priessman, spokesperson for the office.
“We called animal control for two pit bulls running around the neighborhood,” Priessman said.
Before officers arrived on scene the two pit bulls reportedly attacked and injured a family’s pet dog on Vista Point Place, according to officials.
“My wife was returning to our house from a walk down by the lake when the two pit bulls approached her,” said Scott Goates, the owner of the injured dog, in a Facebook post. “She picked up our dog, but the pit bulls were jumping up on her and our dog squirmed loose. The two shook him like a rag doll.”
A neighbor was able to help fight off the pit bulls, Goates added.
The terrier has been taken to the vet and into surgery.
“Animal control took custody of the two pit bulls,” Priessman said.
No injuries to any people were reported in the incident.
Ed. note: This story has been updated to include further information about the condition of the pet that was attacked and quotes from the owner.
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Good job, Animal Control. My condolences to the family that lost their family member. Ban Pitbulls already!!!!
Update: Hug & love your puppy dog like never before for that, your animal was touched by an angel. Get rid of your angry pitbulls, People. This family was very lucky, the next… maybe not.
“Ban pitbulls already!” “Get rid of your angry pitbulls already!” Seriously? You sound ignorant as hell right now. You do realize that it’s the owners that create this type of behavior, right? I’m not saying that this isn’t sad, because it is and it never should have happened if the pitbulls had responsible owners.
Wrong. It is their DNA. They are maulers and should be banned. 33 people have died from pit bull attacks in the US in 2020.
Actually you’re wrong. Pitbulls were originally nanny dogs. Look it up. People use pibulls for fighting because they have 500 lbs oh jaw pressure. They are taught to fight. In a loving family they are very sweet goofy dogs.
I know the owners. The dog is expected to recover after surgery.
Thank you for letting us know, prayers for the little one and his or her humans.
He did not make it. 🙁
The dog passed, did not wake from surgery
Not all Pitbull’s are bad! Too ban pitbulls is NASTY behavior, showing racism for a dog breed come on. Who know’s what the owner did to them to them to make them that way.
If you raise them right they are nothing but the best dogs!
Oh please. What do you think breeds are? Dogs specifically bred for purposes. We don’t breed humans for specific purposes. Over 50% of the attacks today come from pampered, beloved pets, raised right so to speak but yet they are killing their owners and families. It’s called genetics. https://www.animals24-7.org/2020/07/27/why-human-races-are-not-like-dog-breeds-refuting-a-racist-analogy/
Stupidest example of some idiot trying to actually call it “racism”! F, you get the booby prize for being the biggest dumbass here! What a fool.
Animal Control did not respond. 2 CHP units arrived shortly after the attack, took the 2 Pit Bulls into custody, which were transported to the Animal Shelter in the patrol units.
Whoa! I’m totally surprised! Never heard of a pit bull attacking before!! ?
Listen, how many times do we have to hear these stories before these animals are BANNED?? You can always count on the idiots who say “they are friendly dogs like any other and it’s only about how you raise them“! Bunch o BS and everyone knows it!
Ban Pitbulls? Seriously ? uneducated response. The problems had nothing to do with a breed and everything to do with somebody not containing two dogs. This a leash law. Two dogs roaming freely together whether they were allowed to roam or they escaped on their own is the issue. Making a comment such as yours only ignited hate but I’m sure you are aware. That does no good in this matter. A family tragically lost their furbaby thanks to somebody’s dogs roaming and yet you see fit to condemn all pits. ?Please educate yourself.
Pack mentality…People are this way too! However, once a dog tastes blood & it doesn’t matter the breed… The dogs need to be put down. So sorry for the terrier owners.
I’m the owner of the attacked dog. Unfortunately he did not recover from surgery and we said goodbye last night. My family and I are heartbroken. I don’t blame pit bulls as a breed– but I would like to see the owner of these dogs take responsibility. The dogs did not have collars and were not chipped.
Sorry for your needless loss! The genetics of Pit Bulls, just like some human cultures start out mellow & pleasant even with good training, but can Snap at a moments notice and cause Mayhem! Many have witnessed it.
Every pitbull in the United States should be shot in the back of the skull. If the owners try to interfere, put them in straightjackets and force them to watch.
pit bulls can kill a child an adult ,,an elderly,, a pet ,,their owners,,,family members,,pit bulls kill more than any breed, ,,bit bulls are given to animal control,,shelters ,,,left astray ,,than any other breed,,,this breed is not for stupid poeple,,,BUT THEY always SAY,,,its NOT the PITBULL its the owner,,,,,95% of stupid poeple own pitbulls,,,,i guess so ,,,a adore dogs,,,had them all my life,,,had a sibirean husky sled puller,,,raced him,,,and sled husky pull ice fishing,,,but he did not like other dogs,,,had a labrador for hunting trips,kind lab she was,,,had a bassett hound ,,,corky,,dashound but she would bite,,but her bite would not kill you,,,,every dog breed has a purpose,,,hunting ,,,guard,,guide,,family pet,,,army,,coast guard,,,working dog,,,humans some are very evil and dont care if thier is a breed that is capable,,of ripping your child baby to death ,,,,,bit bull owners are not wise,,,if you want a dog get the right breed,,,bit bulls are best for killing,,,so if you are needing a killing machine this breed is for you satans souls
its not the bitbull breed,,,,its the owner,,,,,,,,,thats what they say,,,,,,,so that means all you folks saying that,,,,,,means 95% of bitbull owners are stupid,,,,and thats why this breed kills the most infants ,,children,,adults ,,owners,,,pets,,,,so why is it that it is mostly stupid people who own this breed of dog,,,,,,i think if you want to own this breed,,,you MUST,,have a license,,,for the dog and a dog handling permit ,,,take a dog training course,,proper leash,,dog insurance,,,it cant run a large,,get loose,,,and not aloud to live in family dwelling suburbs ,,nor apartments,,,no off leash parks,,,only be kept for its breeding purposes,,,,guard dog,,,,prison guard dogs for murders pervs,,and rapists ,,,why would anyone want a dog breed that is capable,of killing an infant,,,and none for that ,,,WHY,,,get a nicer breed of dog ,,,,,if i wanted a bear as a pet ,,,i would not get a Polor bear or Grizzly,,i would get a ,,,quala bear,,,,,