Pitbull Attacks: Most Don't Make the News

Pitbull Attacks: Most Don't Make the News

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A person is killed by pit bull breeds on a weekly basis, 2.5x. Innocent breeds and other pets daily. DISCLOSURE: Sometimes satire, sometimes not.

04/07/2026

XL Bully greeder's girlfriend gives not one ounce of care regarding the absolutely brutal death of the poor, innocent man who lived 84 years only to be savaged and ripped apart, literally!! They don't think like us, and the bully breed cult is the epitome of EVIL.

"Lauren Lawler fumed her dogs 'would still be alive now' if victim John McColl - who was killed in a horror mauling - 'didn't take it upon himself' to enter her garden.

The girlfriend of an XL Bully breeder says her life has been "ruined" after her dogs were shot when one of them mauled and killed a pensioner who accidentally wandered into her garden.

Lauren Lawler said "(her) dogs would still be alive now" if victim John McColl "didn't take it upon himself to go into (her) garden". Her partner, Sean Garner, 31, was found guilty of owning a dangerously out of control dog, causing death, at Liverpool Crown Court last week.

The horror attack unfolded on Bardsley Avenue in Warrington on February 24 last year when Mr McColl mistakenly entered Garner's driveway while walking home from the pub.

One of the dogs, called Toretto, launched at the 84-year-old as neighbours who heard McColl's screams tried using a brush, golf club and spirit level to fight off the banned breed.

Armed police were called to the scene, and one officer shot the XL Bully nine times with a pistol while another blasted the dog with a shotgun. Officers also shot dead a second XL Bully, a female called Malibu, which was found on the property so as to "not to take any chances," reports the Liverpool Echo.

After Garner was found guilty, his girlfriend Lauren Lawler wrote a series of posts on Facebook calling police and government "the biggest load of vile corrupt people I've ever come across."

In a post containing pictures of both Malibu and Toretto, she wrote: "Does Malibu or Toretto look slightly under fed or neglected in any sort of way! That picture of them together is one month before they was both shot dead!

"This is how Cheshire Police think they can treat an innocent dog that had nothing to do with attacking the man outside, they said all our doors were secure so knew they didn’t need to enter and went inside and shot Malibu about nine times for absolutely nothing!

"She had no involvement whatsoever, they are an absolute disgrace and people have the cheek to moan about a few dog poos on a patio but think that this is OK for police to do to a innocent dog!," she added.

"Both our dogs were our family pets and have been brought up with kids all their lives, we had only lived in this house for three weeks and the dogs had been with us for about 10 days. [...] That poor man didn't deserve to die but my dogs were never ever once mistreated or under fed! And my dogs would still be alive now if he didn't take it upon himself to go into my garden and shed!

"Malibu was shot in the face and neck right where her collar was, her collar was left on the floor and could see where the bullet had gone through it and she had teeth on the floor!"

Lauren, who was herself arrested following the attack after "cowardly" Garner allowed her to go to the scene in his place, posted showing broken glass on the floor of the house and bloodstains in the kitchen where Malibu was said to have been shot.

Challenging her Facebook rant, one person said: "It's f***ing disgusting that you're on here blaming that poor man...it was clearly only a matter of time till your dog did something like this...I wonder if you would be on here blaming the victim of it were your child.

"That dog wasn't even registered, you had him illegally...if your dogs were treated so well then that's proof that it's not the owner, it's the breed." Lawler shot back: "My life and kid's lives have been ruined thanks to his actions that day, and the dog had never ever once shown aggression towards anyone or I wouldn't have had him, we had him from four months old."

But another woman said: "If you want someone to blame, blame yourselves for not getting the dogs registered or neutered. There was clearly a reason you lied to your new landlord about the dogs. Have some respect for a man who's died, someone has lost their dad, grandad because you cba following the law."

In court, a jury heard Toretto had gone without food for up to 10 hours before the attack and had gone weeks without being walked. Garner claimed he had locked the unregistered XL Bully - who had its ears illegally cropped in an act of "mutilation" - in a shed before leaving home that day.

Neighbour Victor Ferrier, who tried fighting off Toretto with a brush, said: "I could see the dog was chewing on his face. The man was howling and screaming."

PC Chris Cunliffe, one of the first officers to arrive at the scene, said: "I can only describe the dog's behaviour as if guarding its toy that it had just ripped apart. The sound of Mr McColl's screams was horrific. I don't believe he even knew we were there. He couldn't see or hear us.

"These were the worst injuries I've ever seen in my policing career. I've been in policing eight years and have never seen or heard of an incident so horrifying, and I don't think I ever will."

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04/07/2026

Plymouth Township, Michigan, RESIDENTS BEWARE!!

04/07/2026

Riddle me this. How's it any different than the children whose lives are ripped apart by the family "Nanny Dogs," who very rarely face charges?! They let the world's deadliest breeds into their homes, usually knowing full well what they're capable of even when raised perfectly, yet put their selfish decisions above that of the safety and lives of their own flesh and blood. Oh and 1-2 people lose their lives worldwide due to wolves yearly (doesn't compare whatsoever, Animals 24-7 want to add anything?), and usually rabies is involved. Wolves=FAR SAFER THAN BULLY BREEDS. If this was a pack of Pit Bulls/mixes thereof or XL Bully's, the toddler wouldn't be alive.

04/07/2026

Anonymous post written by an Innocent People and Pets' Lives Advocate:
"Sharing my story— mauler attack
I used to be someone who liked pitbulls. I would never go out of my way for them, but I treated them as I would any other dog.

A few years back, when helping out an elderly couple in their home as a part of my volunteer work, I heard a bloodcurdling screaming from upstairs and ran up. They had a few dogs, one being a pitbull. Both of them weren’t in the best shape, as they had quite a few age-related health issues. The woman was even hooked up to an IV. And their pitbull, who they’ve loved and had since she was a puppy, was trying to kill them and another of their dogs.

I am not someone particularly fit. At the time, I was 18. I’m a 5’4” gal with the weight class of a paperclip, but I was the only person who could help. I have experience handling large and possibly dangerous animals for my job, but this was nothing like that. It almost wasn’t even an animal. Every animal that I know wants to get away from pain. This one didn’t. This one loved it.

When I got there, the man’s right arm was covered in blood. I saw the pitbull moved targets, its jaws locked on the ear of their other dog. It wouldn’t let go. It attacked on a patio by a kitchen, so I turned on the hot water and tried to get it off by also turning a pressure washing hose onto its highest setting and shoving that hose straight into the thing’s nostrils. It didn’t work. It loved it. And it went for the throat. I poured that hot, practically boiling water on it. It loved it. That dog’s tail was wagging endlessly. The only reason that other dog survived was because the mauler slipped, and I GRABBED that dog and closed it outside the patio.

I told the couple to go inside. They didn’t. They wanted to help. Of course, they just put themselves in danger. The old woman legit hobbled out WITH HER IV and got thrown to the ground by that dog, also going for her arm.

I tried my best to hit the dog to get it off. It didn’t care. It’s important to note that at that time in my life, I was not particularly enjoying my own survival. So, I did something stupid knowing it could kill me. I wrapped my arms around the animal’s neck and pulled upwards, as much as I could, and my head right over its blocky head. I don’t know how, but I think I cut off oxygen or something enough to make it lose its grip long enough for her to get her arm back.

I wrestled that dog into a corner for a few vital seconds, to where they got inside, before I followed them, locking the pitbull on the patio. I have not a dang clue how I didn’t get injured other than some scratches.

And the worst part? When the dust settled… they didn’t put down that dog. They didn’t give it away. They decided to keep that dog. They were mad at me because I hurt the dog, and they didn’t even get the other dog veterinary attention.

Now I continue working with animals, to where I hear the awful stories of these things all the time. More than once, I’ve been contacted about one that just attacked a child and ‘needs placement in the next few hours or he’ll be euthanized’. I’ve held the broken bodies of wild animals, only able to watch as their life faded in minutes from these things. I’ve brought pieces of a cat to a vet so that its owner may have closure.

I love animals. But I don’t see pit bulls as animals. They’re artificially created killing machines, and they need to stop being created.

I’d be happy to answer any questions or such as well. I may not have explained things as well as I could as I’m writing late. I don’t know how I succeeded either lol, my guess is luck and the pitbull not being as motivated as some others. Which is pretty terrifying in its own way."

04/05/2026

The poor, INNOCENT MAN!! A miracle he's alive, but will undoubtedly have physical pain, scars and PTSD for life 🙏🙏.

"PIT BULL DOGS," BUT THE PITDIOTS WILL CALL THEM "LAB MIXES." Nice try, because anyone with a 🧠 never did or no longer believes you.

This is what happens with any of those mixed with even a minute percentage of Bully Breed.

"FOSTORIA, Ohio (WTVG) — A Fostoria man is recovering after he says he was mauled by his neighbor’s dogs Friday morning.

Michael Moyer’s chihuahua, Chico, was killed in the attack.

“I’m just glad they didn’t kill me,” Moyer said.

Moyer said he was attacked by four or five pit bull dogs that weigh over 100 pounds while trying to walk his 8-pound chihuahua at 8:30 a.m.

He has scratches and bite marks from his face to his legs, including puncture wounds on both arms.

“I have a puncture wound that’s about the size of a single big K9 tooth to the bone on this side,” Moyer said.

Moyer said he was walking his dog when he and his dog were allegedly attacked by the neighbor’s dogs. Chico was given to Moyer after a family member died.

“And I’m screaming and I’m holding Chico just high as I can, and they’re jumping and I think that’s when they ripped this chunk out of my arm,” Moyer said.

Another neighbor saw the commotion and went to help.

“I started yelling for folks, you know, somebody hear me, come help,” Moyer said.

Moyer said he plans to take all steps to seek justice, including filing charges.

“Everybody needs to watch their backs, their heads 360 all the time because this could happen anywhere,” Moyer said.

Fostoria Police Department and the Seneca County Dog Warden did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Avery’s Law recently came into effect, providing stricter penalties for owners of dogs who commit serious acts and setting guidelines for owners and dog wardens when a dog is considered a nuisance."

OP: https://www.cleveland19.com/2026/04/04/fostoria-man-recovering-after-dog-attack-chihuahua-killed/?fbclid=Iwb21leAQ_aitjbGNrBD9o3WV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHtdYpm_54xAxMvpxtl8gpNZ56t5125hSWBuurLfDEHPE8wYDPv_k5Il1ZWzC_aem_-gHrR5on0Z9at98z5t8lJA

04/05/2026

Happy Easter to all who celebrate! May there be no bully breed attacks during Easter egg hunts and the like today....trigger #4,0000,666. I was going to give a warning without looking, but of course I checked and also of course it's definitely a Pibble trigger.

I have a sneaking suspicion there are far more than reported, per usual because Pitbull Attacks: Most Don't Make the News 🤷‍♂️

04/05/2026

"Same dogs that attacked the college girl a couple days ago. Getting out of control this is day 4 in a row they come here. They are aggressive and if you own take responsibility and report yourself you have medical bills to pay for a young lady. By the way it’s on 10th st in Coffeyville by college."
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03/31/2026

Further info on the post from earlier today, for those who may not remember the horror story. Of course he tried lying about the breed, even though he advertised the male for mating on Instagram as an XL Bully. Are we shocked? No. It took TEN bullets to take the undog down, the poor innocent 84 YEAR OLD MAN!!

"Sean Garner, 31, had denied the charge of owning a dog which caused injury while dangerously out of control, but was convicted following a trial at Liverpool Crown Court.

He had previously admitted to possessing the banned male dog and a female of the same breed without an exemption certificate.

John McColl died from his injuries a month after the attack by the dog in Warrington, Cheshire, on 24 February last year.

The XL bully, called Toretto, mauled the pensioner after he wandered on to the driveway of Garner's home in Bardsley Avenue, the jury was told.

During the trial, the court heard the dog had "savaged" Mr McColl and "guarded him as if he were its prey". The animal had to be shot 10 times by police who were called to the scene.

A second XL bully, a female called Malibu, was shot when officers found her inside the house.

Garner, of Belle Vale, Liverpool, had told the court that he had taken steps to prevent the dogs from being dangerously out of control, and he would not have allowed the male dog near his children if he thought it was aggressive.

He also denied knowing the dogs' breed, which was banned in 2024, although the court heard he had previously advertised Malibu for breeding as an XL bully on Instagram.

He said he had not walked the dogs for about 10 days, but had allowed them onto the patio for exercise.

David Birrell, prosecuting, described Garner as a "selfish, reckless risk taker" who told "bare-faced lies".

Garner had accused Mr McColl of releasing the XL bully from a padlocked shed, claims which Mr Birrell said were "ludicrous" and "absurd".

The prosecution said the dog had been left on a patio area, which was only secured by a gate with a latch.

Neighbours described using items including a spirit level and a walking stick to try to get the dog away from Mr McColl."

OP: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1FZjcmzqEU/

03/31/2026

Thanks to an Innocent People and Pets' Lives Advocate for sharing. Prayers for the poor INNOCENT victims 🙏.

03/31/2026

AMAZING PROSECUTOR, worth the read and watch! This poor, innocent man lived 84 years on this Earth only to be savagely ripped apart by the monster undog!!

"A man whose XL bully savaged an elderly man in a fatal attack has been found guilty of owning a dog that caused injury while dangerously out of control.

John McColl, 84, was attacked by the dog, owned by Sean Garner, after he wandered onto the driveway of his home in Warrington, Cheshire, in February last year.

He died from his injuries about a month later.

The animal, which was called Toretto and weighed seven stone and four pounds, was shot 10 times by armed police.

Garner, 31, was found guilty at Liverpool Crown Court on Tuesday of being the owner of a dog which caused injury while dangerously out of control.

He showed no reaction as the verdict was returned, but members of his family were in tears in the public gallery.

The jury heard Mr McColl was on his way home from the pub shortly after 6pm on 24 February when he walked into the driveway of Garner’s home, where the dog had been left on a patio area which the prosecution alleged was only secured by a gate with a latch.

Neighbours described using items including a spirit level and a walking stick to try and get the dog away from Mr McColl.

Opening the week-long trial, David Birrell, prosecuting, said: “The dog guarded him as if he were its prey. It savaged him.”

An examination of the dog later found it had no food in its stomach, but it had begun to eat Mr McColl alive.

The court heard Garner, his then-pregnant partner and two children had moved into the semi-detached home three weeks before the incident and told the landlord they had one French bulldog, despite owning two XL bullies and a micro bully dog.

Giving evidence, Garner, who has previous convictions for driving offences and possessing drugs with intent to supply, claimed he took steps to ensure Toretto and the second XL bully, a female called Malibu who was shot when police found her inside the house, were not dangerously out of control.

He claimed the male dog was in a shed which was bolted and padlocked on the patio, which he said had a gate that was secured with a latch and chain.

Garner told the court at the time of the attack he did not know the dogs’ breed, which was banned in 2024, although the court heard he had previously advertised Malibu for breeding as an XL bully on Instagram.

He said he had not walked the dogs for about 10 days, but said he had allowed them onto the patio for exercise.

Garner, who described Toretto as “missing a few nuts and bolts” in a message to his mother, told the court: “I could never imagine that a man who has been the pub could go up my path on his way home and do what he has obviously done to let my dog out.”

In his closing speech, Mr Birrell described Garner as a “selfish, reckless risk taker who couldn’t care less” and told “bare-faced lies”.

He said Garner’s claims that Mr McColl had released the “big, savage dog” from a padlocked shed were “ludicrous” and “absurd”.

Speaking outside court, Detective Sergeant Emily Cole said: “Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the family of Mr McColl.

“What they witnessed as he suffered unimaginable injuries is beyond comprehension.

“The strength and determination Mr McColl showed in fighting to survive those injuries was both astonishing and deeply inspiring.”

She added: “It is our hope that today’s verdict serves as a powerful reminder of the dangers posed when dogs are not responsibly owned and controlled, and that it helps prevent further tragedies of this nature in the future.”

Garner, now of Belle Vale, Liverpool, previously admitted two counts of possessing an XL bully without an exemption certificate.

He was remanded in custody ahead of a sentencing hearing on 17 April and was told he faced a “substantial prison sentence”.

Judge Brian Cummings KC told jurors they could be excused from jury service for 10 years after hearing evidence which had been “some of the worst I have heard”.

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