2 men bitten by roaming pit bull, Ansonia police say

ANSONIA >> Two men were hospitalized early Monday after a roaming pit bull reportedly attacked them on Arch Street.

A nurse at Griffin Hospital called police at about 6:20 a.m. to report the two men, ages 41 and 43, came to the emergency room with bites that required surgery, police spokesman Lt. Andrew Cota said in a press release Monday afternoon.

The two men could only describe the dog as a dark-colored or brown pit bull.

One man told police he heard a disturbance in front of his residence around 3 a.m. and was attacked when he went to investigate. He said the dog bit his arm but he was able to fight the dog off and flee.

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Ansonia attack highlights pit bull debate

I'm not a dog person. I've never owned one, but I do like friends' and neighbors' dogs.

I guess I don't want the responsibility that comes along with being a dog owner. Caring for my indoor cat 24/7 is enough for me! 

When I read about pit bull terriers biting people, I feel sorry for the victim, of course, but I also feel for the dog.

I realize the controversy is never-ending, but I just don't believe pit bulls are inherently vicious. It seems they are trained to attack.

Last night yet another person in Ansonia was bitten by a pit bull.

The dog is now in quarantine for 14 days, police said.


What do you think? Are there really "bad" dogs? Or are there just "bad" owners?