Counting my blessings!

This is a picture of what was nose to nose with my baby today in the front yard. Yes a pitbull! I had imagined this moment happening many times since I learned the neighbors across the street had a pitbull. I've been afraid because stories I had heard on the news, and from Dane stitching up kids at work. Luke and I were getting ready to go for a morning walk. Luke was wandering in the front yard I turned my back for 10 seconds to get the stroller over by the garage. When I turned around I saw a maniac dog running around Luke trying to get him to play. This dog was happy to be free from his back yard and was totally hyper and spazzing. I knew at any moment Luke would be knocked over and used as a chew toy. I can't tell you what went through my head at that moment. But the MOTHER TIGER exploded out of me more than ever. I didn't think of the right thing to do I just ran as fast as I could and swooped up Luke (uninjured) and ran as fast as I could into the front door. As I was running this dog was galloping after me right at my heels. He tried to run right into the house with me as I slammed the door right on his big ol' square nose. Now this is just a playful little puppy right? I was so scared and mad I could hardly handle it. A nice neighbor would have escorted the cuddly little puppy back to his yard. I guess I'm not that nice because I was calling 911 before I caught my breathe. I guess you must realize I've been waiting for this moment, because in the past we have heard of this dog getting out and chasing the other neighbors little dogs like is was going to kill them. Dane and I pondered throwing some poisonous meat over the fence for this sweet little animal because we worried about the kids in the front yard. Before I knew it I was requesting a police officer to come shoot a wild pitbull in my front yard. I can't remember feeling so mad before. The dispatcher said "excuse me?" When the police arrived they were so sweet by telling me that the pittbull is one of the most decorated dog in the nation, and that they get a bad reputation but it isn't true. They are only vicious if they have been mistreated. He went on to say that the chow, and rotwiller(sp?) also are misunderstood. I was really overreacting and should not worry about it. I think I was so comforted by his words smoke was coming out of my ears. I was so mad I didn't say a word. Just walked into my house. Since I don't know if this dog has been mistreated or not I wasn't comforted a bit. This blog is a big fume of my unsaid emotions to the police officer. I doubt he would feel the same if his child had been one of those stories on the news. I think I'm with Denver on this one. OUTLAW pitbulls for pets keep them in controlled settings where there excellent hunting skills can be put to good use. Like hunting for drugs etc. I don't believe the animal is evil, and think people are very oblivious until something bad happens to them. I'm so grateful Luke is perfectly fine, not even a scratch. I'm sure that is such a fun little puppy that I misjudged. I have a mad neighbor at me now too. I'm just grateful!