California: Pit Bulls which attacked, mauled and killed Fox Terrier to be put down

 REDDING, CA -- In a unanimous 3-0 vote, a panel decided that the two pit bulls who attacked and killed the Mayor's Fox Terrier should be euthanized.

Poor Ruby never stood a chance
against two pit bulls

Dr. Ray John with the Haven Humane Society said that the dangerous dog hearing on Wednesday was emotional. The owners of the pit bulls pleaded to the panel saying that their dogs are safe because they don't harm their kids or smaller pets. However, neighbors came forward saying that the pit bulls terrify them when they get loose in the neighborhood.

Mayor Missy McArthur's dog "Ruby" was mauled on her back porch. Her backyard is heavily fenced.

[NOTE: A previous story says "...the dogs burrowed under a 6-foot chain-link outer and leapt a pair of 2½-foot inner fences to attack..."]

This along with the neighbor's testimony convinced Dr. Ray John to recommend to the panel that the pit bulls be put down.

The owners still have a chance to appeal the vote.

(KRCR - June 17, 2011)

Earlier Story:

• Fox terrier killed in mayor's backyard