Man found dead in Hamilton; attacked by dog

[terrym]

So, this goofy and lovable looking dog isn't dangerous? The fact he had a man by the throat and couldn't be pulled off after being pounded on with a baseball bat and now that man is dead isn't a problem because the dog looks friendly? Sorry, this dog needs an injection and hopefully the idiots who turned it into what it is don't try again.

[last5oh_302]

So, this goofy and lovable looking dog isn't dangerous? The fact he had a man by the throat and couldn't be pulled off after being pounded on with a baseball bat and now that man is dead isn't a problem because the dog looks friendly? Sorry, this dog needs an injection and hopefully the idiots who turned it into what it is don't try again.

I wonder if you'd feel the same way if somebody stole your buddy and he defended himself while getting beat with a bat. Should he get a lethal injection as well? Just being the devil's advocate and throwing that out there since so little info is offered and you're assuming so much. The owner of this dog is yet to be found. The info being released seems to change repeatedly. People sure are quick to burn the witch based on lousy media reports.

[Sharon]

Only dog to ever bite a family member at my home was a BEAGLE.

Present dog,no aggression to humans (unless you are breaking into the house), but for other dogs,dont pick a fight and you will be OK.

That's unusual. I've had many beagles and never a problem. Only dog I had try to bite someone was a JRT. It was my brother - in - law who didn't like dogs in the first place. Haven't seen him since then .

[last5oh_302]

The owner of this dog has been identified, and that person was not the man killed.

http://www.newstalk1010.com/news/201...on-dog-attack-

A direct quote from the deceased's sister:

Can we stop calling this unfortunate incident a 'fatal dog attack' now. Do you still wish to continue to ignore the FACTS? Here is a direct quote from the deceased's sister, Mandy McCullough: "I am posting this for everyone's clarification. I am Matthew's sister, his POA. I have spoken directly with the detectives as well as the coroner. The dog had nothing to do with his death. There was not one bite mark on his body. My brother's death was from natural causes, due to a completely unrelated health issue. I am asking for everyone to allow his family time to grieve and make sense of this tragic and unexpected loss. Matthew was a kind and gentle soul who had a love for ALL animals." - See more at: http://www.newstalk1010.com/news/201....XzMnTMOO.dpuf

[flowerjohn]

Good lord. Now I am really confused. A story about a dog biting a mans throat with baseball bats involved and now a statement that there was not a bite on the mans body. We need a new hobby people!

[yellow dog]

Well at least we were able to post the definition of a backyard breeder(finally).

[flowerjohn]

Oh you guys got that one cleared up alright. Lol.

[Ugo]

Wow....how convoluted does this story get?
So here is what I wonder?
Was there a dog involved?
Was it a real dog or perceived dog?
What did this poor soul die of?
Was there actually a bat involved?
If there was a bat, why was the bat used on the not-attacking dog?
Would the coroner be able to ascertain whether the victim died of say....a heart attack versus having his throat ripped out by a dog? I see where that could be a tough one.
Did the police arrive during the incident or afterwards where-by they were told certain.....perceptions?
Has this dog been a nuisance before and would someone want to implicate said dog/dog owner?
Basically, do we know anything factual (other than the sad passing on of a gent)?
Note that the newspaper article used the word "killed" while apparently the sister denies that. Hmmm? My condolences to the family. What they must be going through?

[MikePal]

Wow....how convoluted does this story get?

I find it strange they were interviewing witnesses that saw a guy using a bat to try to beat the dog off the man.....yet they now say there wasn't a bite mark on his body.

I'd like to the hear the telling of the events from the 2nd guy who was there...I'm taking the story from the sister with a grain of salt.

[trimmer21]

Dog bites,baseball bats? Really? I believe the man's family. They would be the ONLY people entitled to have factual information besides the Police. I wonder what planet the reporter was on that posted this bullshyte account? He/she needs a crash course on accurate reporting. Yep,you can sure believe everything you read,can't you? Well,it was in the paper so it must be true....right?