Mauling a Yorkie

[@RileyCullen1]

I owned a pitbull for 12 years. No matter what, I always muzzled him when we went outside. I never ‘trusted’ my dog. He was a very good boy, but I’ve also seen him in a mood too. I’m so tired of hearing about irresponsible pitbull owners. Edit: I also never let him off leash & in that 12 years, I had only 1 incident with another dog. I took Zeus out to pee & he saw another dog walking by. I had to jump on him & put him in a chokehold. The bulldog that went by was never attacked. But it was still scary.

[@miss_anthropy]

I have one. She's a big baby. But she's still an animal. It's a shame irresponsible ppl give the breed a bad name.

[@annkneeter7059]

I think I put muzzle on any animal. That makes the animal get aggressive my opinion.. it can make them feel aggressive.. I mean if you have them as a baby I don't see why they put muzzles on dogs.. it's how you raise the dogs .

[@bladeofwar]

@@annkneeter7059 Lol, it literally removes their ability to kill, that's the whole reason. Furthermore, you could raise a dog for 12 years and it can still attack another animal. To assume the dog won't do anything because its properly trained is ignorant and short-sighted, and causes dogs to die and lawsuits like this one to ensue.

[@rosem5361]

Oh how nice. A dog you have to put in a chokehold.

[@jam19h]

shitbulls not pitbulls

[@mirandafarleigh2154]

What gets me is that the defendant had his dogs off leash in the front of his yard AFTER the dog just killed another dog :( that right there is what seems so heartless to me. Rest In Peace little fur baby

[@dorothycrowell2867]

He appears to b a horrible person

[@MelissaRae1975]

Arrogant privilege.

[@jennross6466]

@@dorothycrowell2867 No he doesn't. He just appears to be in his own little bubble (like most people).

[@dorothycrowell2867]

@@jennross6466 iv seen thousands of episodes of tpc and the vast majority of ppl had far more remorse than the defendant* not caring how ur actions hurt others is a sign of cold harted Ness, not of being in ur own little bubble

[@ashleyzerone4102]

First class jerk like JM said he's heartless!! I would have lost my mind on him he's lucky they were so reasonable and he has the audacity to act like nothing happened is total crap!

[@silvermillennial]

The defendant gives off "toxic frat boy who got out of everything thanks to daddy" energy.

[@686JM]

Aaaaand it appears the defendant was/is a member of the Navy or a veteran. What a proud example!

[@Virgolady1993]

He’s looking at her like she’s being dramatic for crying but this made me tear up 🥺 our yorkie was attacked and killed by a pit bull 3 years ago. I miss her everyday 💚

[@kristens1113]

I am so sorry that happened to your baby. I couldn't imagine what I would do if that happened to my Yorkies. They are very special dogs.

[@LeeoGoneWild]

I think it is just how he responds in this type of settings, we all do not react to emotion the way people think we should, especially on national television, I would react the same kind of awkward way. Anyways. I blame the ex more than anyone else.

[@saramichele7366]

I'm so sorry... Sending love ❤️

[@thelma8485]

​@@LeeoGoneWild true, but he could have Tried to look like he felt bad for her pain over losing her dog, that got Mauled by a Pitbull....just saying😔

[@amandastandley9403]

Both my dogs are yorkie mixes and I can’t even imagine. They mean the world to me. I’m SO sorry for your loss.

[@lolamaude3449]

It infuriates me that this defendant does not keep his pit bulls contained or his being so arrogant, as to not bother to leash them, for it is almost always pit bulls. who kill. Poor tiny creature.

[@jam19h]

shitbulls not pitbulls

[@evp159]

Poor tiny creatures are food lol 😆 😂 😅 humans have lost it. Holy shit 😳

[@evp159]

@@jam19h awwww what everybody mad at pitbulls? I see puts everyday not eating little dogs and biting people. Blame the owner not the dog geniuses.

[@seantimmons5900]

@@jam19h The only differences between a pit bull and a chihuaha are the size and that pit bulls are generally well better behaved. Some of the meanest dogs are small. They just aren't capable of killing. That doesn't make them nice. Thay said, you can go away.

[@yolanda4686]

@@evp159because we’re tired of all these irresponsible pitbull owners everywhere

[@keeks117]

His smug little smirks really infuriate me! 😡

[@MrStudo67]

He admitting his wrongs, you shouldn't be so quick to judge

[@mangoyacho]

me too...

[@YolandaAdamsfan]

I'd bet my last dollar that he's the quintessential privileged, entitled, arrogant white boy who's never been told no or that he's wrong by his parents. 🤷

[@FilmerOfBobcats]

@@MrStudo67 Only when really pressed hard by Doug.

[@zuritribe4844]

His face the whole time 😂🤦🏾‍♀️😬

[@ShugaAnnSpyce]

I know her pain and tears. When my family dog died, that's the first time I went through grief.

[@jennross6466]

❤hugs

[@StraightEdgeHeathen]

Same. And mine happened during the height of the pandemic, and I live alone. I had absolutely no one to turn to for comfort. It's one of the lowest points of my life.

[@saramichele7366]

@@StraightEdgeHeathen I'm so sorry... I hope you have someone in your life to lean on now 💜

[@StraightEdgeHeathen]

@@saramichele7366 Thank you so much. I'm doing better now, I have a partner now and hey, the pandemic's practically over. I still miss my dog though.

[@saramichele7366]

@@StraightEdgeHeathen That's wonderful to hear! The loss will stick with you. But the sting will lessen a bit over time... 💙

[@charlottegunning1548]

Dude realized he was unsympathetic towards the sad lady n saved face a bit by speaking out against his own behavior n attitude.

[@oldageisdumb]

I think it’s nuts to tell him to go get her any dog off of Craigslist. A dog is a very personal choice and you need to make sure they are a good fit for you. You can’t just go buy a random dog for someone else.

[@AishaBrownIsMe]

He should have just offered to pay for a dog of their choosing. Doing nothing was a scumbag move.

[@ms_minna]

I agree 100%! She was probably so grief struck that she just wanted a puppy to love. But he could have been even more cruel, and got a dog that would not have fit her family whatsoever. (Like a dog that had been in fighting rings for example. Yes, they need love too, but I’m just talking about this instance)

[@mercedesbardales2933]

Agree

[@payableondeath9091]

He looks like a sociopath

[@Anglynn74]

it's definitely weird. I would have walked too if someone said that to me after refusing to allow me to pay for the cremation, that screams SCAM to me as it did to him. Go get any dog off craigslist, just bizarre.

[@wildbutterflytiedye]

*That poor woman! When JM asked her how old her dog was, I can tell she got that awful lump in her throat you get, when you're experiencing grief. My heart goes out to her.*

[@JeremiahLOsborne]

Chorkie sounds like something that comes out of your mouth after you've eaten bad seafood at the local buffet.

[@CJack14dt]

It should be a Youahua

[@inukoko2012]

The defendant clearly doesn’t care smh. He’s heartless just like the judge said.😞😞

[@ahelms1990]

This guy is heartless and pathetic. What not to do as a dog owner.

[@lauried61]

I wanted to slap that smirk off his face.

[@Sheldonwoodard545]

Be honest sounds like he doesn't care

[@nancyjob9804]

That defendant staring at the lady whos dog was killed by his is a total snot. Typical pit bull owner.

[@user-qz4cn5nz6o]

If only people had the courage or the heart to attach that much value and emotions to a human being, we would be living in a perfect world. pretty much...

[@staceylemay1575]

OMG 👆👆👆👆👆👆 this right here people!!!!

[@lovelao7615]

Her ex husband Probably knows his neighbor has pit bulls yet he leaves his small dog unattended outside of his gate, this was all his fault he could have prevented the death of his small dog by simply being a responsible dog owner to a small breed dog. Her ex husband owes his ex wife a dog!

[@vanessatheurbantarotgoddes2192]

He probably did it on purpose

[@rezotydnic]

They both lived there when married so we could assume she also knew the pitbulls lived in area. If you have a fenced in yard, why was the dog not behind it? Why on lawn, unattended? With people stealing dogs, and dogs possibly loose, why? Bad choice that cost little dog its life.

[@Lolobird69]

7:32 his neighbor said your dog killed Another dog and he still lets them roam free.

[@vidamccurdy9764]

I was hiking in the woods in a very rural area.my trained akita was loose(got bear problems in these woods)when all of a sudden a streak of fur flew out from a bend in trail and starting biting my akita.she grabbed it,chomped down once,it was mortally wounded.i thought at first it was a mother rabbit defending her young but was shocked to see it was a yorkie.the owners came running up.i was mortified,my akita never attacked any wild game or domesticated animals.the yorkie parents said it always had a problem with big dogs and would attack,that's why they were walking it way out in boonies so no doggo problems.they were devestated but said they knew one day a big dog would hurt it to defend itself cuz its a dog..i cried so much but they didn't blame me.it was horrible,still cry thinking about it.little dogs can challenge big dogs and a big dog will at times fight back.

[@noseylibrarian]

Still boils down to two dogs off leash and beyond the control of their human. Which is the crux of this case.

[@rezotydnic]

Those owners in thinking they were bring responsible by walking their dog 'out in the boonies' forgot one major thing. A dog that is aggressive, regardless of size, must be, by law, under control at all times. Control means, on leash, or 100% recall. Poor little dog in this case was not and it cost him/her. Not your dogs fault. He simply reacted to an attack.

[@vidamccurdy9764]

@@rezotydnic thank you for your kind words

[@nannynewsviews542]

I'm upset that she doesn't see why her dog should also be on the lease. They both are at fault....period

[@Lenasevilla-yb4ei]

Pit bulls are disgusting

[@shannontrent3702]

Yep, but when a pit bull is involved, that's all people seem to be concerned about. I hate even hearing these cases. My mom, sister and I all own pit bulls. We take good care of them. They are some of the best dogs we've ever owned. They'll cower if another dog runs at them. Many little "yappy" dogs act like they're big and have often tried to start fights with my bigger dogs. But people assume it's the fault of the big dog owners.

[@sam7205]

Who is he to grin and smirk while she's crying about her dead dog?!? Someone should give him a reason to cry..

[@686JM]

The guy is a Navy/military officer, he should know better than to have acted like that on national tv. 🙄🙄🙄

[@mcc_1993]

Pit bulls are honestly such a liability. I don’t think they’re bad dogs inherently (they’re animals) but it seems like their instinct to kill/attack is higher than in other dog breeds and they have much more muscle to do the damage. So it unfortunately turns out fatal much more often.

[@shannontrent3702]

They aren't with the right owners. And if you look at the research, they aren't even the top 3 most aggressive breed.

[@elvickRULES]

@@shannontrent3702 yeah it was definitely “aggression” that killed this dog. Very relevant factoid. Aggression in a mouse and aggression in a lion. I wonder if that would manifest differently… In fact chihuahuas are often aggressive. They can however be punted to the moon. A pitbull however when it attacks a person it locks on and will withstand being beaten to keep latched onto its prey. But sure, aggression. That’s what’s important. Not attacks or kill count. Which Pitbulls are the winners of, by a large margin! People who defend this breed are always so dishonest. Or think a cute picture of a pitbull with a bow, flower or baby magically undoes the pitbulls nature. They were bred to be this way. They’re not cute nannies. That’s why they tear up kids’ faces or maul grandma to death. They’re oh so cute until they aren’t. Then they crowd shelters because nobody wants to deal. Yet backyard breeders keep making more of these and mixing them with more breeds to ruin them too. Quite fascinating that a breed that isn’t as aggressive as others manages to out kill and out attack the more aggressive breeds. Fascinating indeed.

[@kristens1113]

Most people with pitbulls have this same attitude sadly. I always keep my Yorkies on their leashes for their safety. My dogs are NEVER outside alone. I feel this lady's pain even though she made a mistake.

[@qveensirah8242]

Unfortunately she has a few cases where the smaller dogs were still on the leash and still got mauled. It’s so sad and the owners have little to no remorse. Some people really aren’t qualify to own a pit Bull.

[@2ShayZeeGe]

Exactly. I only take my dachshund out on a leash even though we have a huge fenced in back yard. I don't want to risk her getting out or another animal getting in like a coyote or something. She's too small.

[@markrich3271]

Most people with yorkies have the same attitude sadly. I avoid them because they make prejudgement about people they dont know. Yorkies go good with Karens .

[@jagirl281]

I keep my pittmix on a leash and harness for her safety ( she was mauled by 2 male dogs) and the safety of others. I have had allot of smaller dogs run up on her unleashed.

[@skeetsneufeld6305]

She did NOT “make a mistake” since the Yorkie was in her ex-husband’s care and control that day. She was not there.

[@SherriLyle80s]

Why is everyone's dogs unattended? This is why dogs need to be leashed when not fenced. Smdh. There are so many Florida owners with their little dogs off leash but then they go missing because gators, panthers, coyotes, birds, etc and then they get upset? I was walking one day and some damn ankle bitter attacks me. _"But he wouldn't hurt anyone."_ ppfft!

[@deshonebonyrowland-ward4552]

Plaintiff broke my heart... I hope she's healed... The defendant is a jerk... The way he rolled his eyes at the judges resolution says it all.. Sociopath tendencies. Period. Very very sad case. 😞

[@mangoyacho]

You are so right about the sociopath tendencies.

[@jncuttie]

I have had pits all my life. Never have they gotten out and never have they hurt another animal. I hate every irresponsible person has a pitbull. It makes the poor dogs look bad.

[@aprilpinketon2567]

Sad that a little animal got viciously killed bc everybody wants to treat their animals like sons, daughters, or buddies instead of animals. He is wrong, but she is just as wrong! I wouldn't let my little t-cup dog out alone m knowing it's prey for larger animals!

[@Lenasevilla-yb4ei]

Thank you 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@jennylynx1869]

Not only that, but my 7 year old nephew was bit by a Pomeranian, he is absolutely terrified of small dogs. If he walked by and a yorkie ran up yapping at him he would’ve freaked. So her saying it was pretty much ok cause her dog is smaller is just wrong

[@calise7988]

She wasn’t wrong , it was ex that did it . She was the only one that had no part in it .

[@jacklow9611]

Yorkies may not be aggressive, but they are known to bark a lot and other animals (as well as people) often get irritated by their almost constant yapping, which can lead others to react violently. If the dog was killed where she indicated, then it was not on her ex-husband's property, but on the property of the neighbor. If it had been on his property, it would have been behind the fence.

[@jacklow9611]

@Chris Moranchel: That's just it. The dead dog was found on the ex-husband's next-door neighbor's property, not the owner of the Pitbull's, who lived across the street. It wasn't a human who attacked and killed the dog, so what does that have to do with anything? Sometimes a small dog will get aggressive with another dog for some reason, so no one really knows what led to the dogs fighting in the first place, since nobody witnessed the initial contact between the two. While Yorkies are not usually aggressive with people, their interactions with other dogs can be an entirely different matter, and Yorkies ARE actually terriers, which can become aggressive without notice.

[@Childfree334]

All I had to hear was the word MAULED to know immediately that it was a pitbull. Poor little Yorkie. 😢

[@peterlee584]

I know!! Horrible, isn't it??

[@cazzraz1164]

A Yorkie is hardly a dog lol. My cat would do more damage then a yorkie .

[@ButtonsCasey]

@@cazzraz1164 Years ago our neighbors pit bull and American Bulldog attacked a stray cat we had Socks. Socks fucked that pit bulls face up. Cat was fine. A tiny knick on the year. But yeah the cat did damage. And BTW the pit bull was a sweet dog. Poor thing was actually abused by one of the owners.

[@jam19h]

shitbulls not pitbulls

[@jasonmcveigh9399]

@@jam19h ok karen

[@ericachavez641]

Bruh the look on the defendant’s face. So cold and callus

[@susanwixom8978]

So sick of dog owners not being responsible. Sick of hearing 9 times out of 10 it being pit bulls. And then hes not even smart enuf to see that it doesnt happen again.

[@AlphaPoe]

A little Yorkie can’t defend itself and should never be left alone outside. Both are responsible.

[@rosejacobs4745]

I just want to give that lady a hug!!

[@Aries-tx3zz]

What if the dog attacked a CHILD.

[@jonnell9633]

Sick of these dog cases. No body is responsible

[@puzzlite]

every single dog case involving injury has a pittbull or pittbull mix involved

[@nrobo7692]

The Yorkie was on the owners property and in control. It wasnt roaming the streets. That pit was on their property not in control by the owner. How is that equal??? Bad Ruling

[@wheniswendy6800]

I already know he's wrong just by how he walked into court....major jerk vibes .

[@raquelh8791]

Those dogs definitely won't be leashed and I pray they don't get to a child next time. Irresponsible dog owners are the absolute worst

[@ms_minna]

I think judge Milian was completely right in this judgement. Both are responsible. Both the ex husband and the pittie owner, but as the defendant was very callous and insensitive, I do see him more at fault. Good job, your honor! 👍🏼❤️

[@rolandturner8187]

3:50 MJ: I’m so sorry how old was buddy? Plaintiff: “West Side”

[@GrumpySmurf0813]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@patim5953]

Both are at fault for not having their dogs on leashes. The Defendant clearly doesn't get it and has them unleashed again. I wouldn't buy someone a dog off Craig's list and not just any dog. That could open a whole nother can of worms.

[@The_Real_Mier]

Her pain is real, hitting me straight through the screen, into my heart….. I feel it. Having had to say goodbye to my dogs due to either old age or illness, I can’t even imagine what it feels like when your/my dog is mauled to death by another dog….

[@chuck9380]

I love how ppl buy Pitbulls like AR-15’s because they are dangerous then try to pretend like they are not.

[@raiderrog6412]

I don't get it. If your dog is on your own property it should not have to be leashed!!!

[@angelah7094]

Wonderful verdict... Bravo beautiful Judge M... 👏👏

[@BobBlumenfeld]

" A yorkie that you say was killed at the hands of his dog." Judge, a dog with hands?

[@gabikassen270]

Its a saying dude.

[@DonziGT230]

If someone told me to find them any dog on craigslist I might refuse as well, that seems pretty nutty.

[@barbarapaton4005]

That pit bull owner needs to be trained! My heart goes out to the plaintiff

[@LuigiNotaro]

It’s always a pitbull…

[@nicoleh.6352]

Yes!!.. why is that?!..I knew before he said it...

[@cypherknot]

In many of these televised court cases they seem to be, but other breeds, including mixes, are also aggressive.

[@jam19h]

shitbulls not pitbulls

[@mcc_1993]

Because when they attack, they cause large amounts of damage. A Yorkie might cause puncture wounds which are still awful, but a Pitbull that attacks will shred and kill. Plus you can fend away a Yorkie that is attacking a lot easier than a Pitbull. That’s just how I see it. That’s why so many insurance companies see Pits as liabilities.

[@tismecaitt]

This guy has no remorse for what happened... twisted man.

[@malissathompson5673]

I am crying with her for her doggy baby

[@MzKelz80]

I feel bad for this lady. It’s so hard to lose a dog but having it mauled to death is just so heartbreaking. Hopefully she gets another Yorkie & is able to heal from this.

[@rezotydnic]

Jmho. When you own pitbulls, you are stepping into a whole other level of dog ownership.

[@annsayger5842]

Another irresponsible, entitled pit owner. The dogs roam the neighborhood...could have easily killed a child.

[@N5Mystique]

Not him promoting his own company! Lmao. How many times did he say TMZ?

[@kitaboo2245]

So nobody caught how he keeps saying the neighbor told him “your dog killed ANOTHER dog.” Yet he’s saying it never happened before?!

[@uGotFunded]

Yes! I was surprised the judge missed that.

[@lyricsong8665]

I don’t know it could go either way your dog killed another dog meaning it killed a dog that isn’t his or that it was a second time 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@kitaboo2245]

@@lyricsong8665 ooh ok

[@mamathemeat]

I heard it as your dog killed (someone elses) another dog.

[@kittyfan]

her dog was on her husband's property. It's at least 90% the Pit Bull owner's fault. In some states it's strict liability.....the owner of the dog that kills is totally liable, 100%

[@angelah7094]

Hahaha this pitbull owner is screwed!!! 👏👏👏

[@jam19h]

shitbulls not pitbulls

[@angelah7094]

@@jam19h 🤨🧐🧐🙄

[@jennross6466]

Judge Milian is allowing her emotions to interfere with the case. I agree with defendant stating it was not his responsibility to get on Craigslist to purchase them another dog. He originally agreed on paying for the dog's cremation/burial and that is what he should have done. Should he leash his dogs? Absolutely, and especially days after the mauling. To play Devil's Advocate... I think dog owners think that their dog or dogs will never attack another dog. That thought probably rarely or if ever crosses their mind. This doesn't mean that they are bad dog owners, maybe just unaware or clueless. I agree that there are irresponsible dog owners.

[@Liz_ArdE]

Lack of knowledge does not excuse you from guilt. It's also frankly ridiculous to claim any dog owner with a dog that weighs over 25 pounds doesn't know their dog could hurt someone or kill another dog. No matter how much we love them, these are animals! If someone doesn't understand that, they should shouldn't own a dog no matter the size.

[@carmenr6796]

The plaintiff should of gotten more money. What a shame.

[@ferretrayn1903]

Someone should check this guys basement, he gives off a creepy vibe.

[@monharris28]

defendant has smirk while the lady is crying not good

[@Bnizzofashizzo]

I think that there is nothing like a strong maternal figure confronting a man who is younger. I believe that he now understands exactly how big of a dickhead he had been to this woman. With that said, while your Yorkshire terrier may not be aggressive, because your dog does not really have a way of defending itself, you really should do a better job at keeping it safe. Some of us on dogs vet will definitely hurt other dogs which is all the more reason for everyone to use a leash

[@malissathompson5673]

Those electric fences goes down and with a pitbull, you need a REAL solid fence that does not depend on electricity to work.

[@oldageisdumb]

But the plaintiff was wrong, too. The husband turned the dog out front, loose, and went back inside

[@aangeltx444]

@@malissathompson5673 I have an electric fence that actually went down today. Two of my dogs got off our property. Knowing that is always a possibility I have raised my dogs to be very friendly. Ten minutes after they wandered off my husband got a phone call about our puggle. He was getting pets and treats when we picked him up half a block away. Our other dog was wandering back home panting and happy to see me when I drove up to him. With wooden, chain link or electric fences, there's ALWAYS a chance for a dog to get loose.

[@adrianprince7266]

Any animal should be under the owners personal care and control at all times. It's the owners that are always at fault but never the animals. Most of these folks know good and well that they cannot take care of the animals they own.

[@ButtonsCasey]

We had irresponsible dog owners. They had a pit bull and a big American bulldog. One day those two dogs broke out, one was in our backyard, the other in the neighbors between us backyard. The bulldog ran out of our yard and into the neighbors when I went to see what was going on. The pit had been attacking a stray cat and then the bulldog went at the cat. I got between them and broke it up. The pit bull had the worse injuries, rhe cat, Socks fucked that dog up. Cat was fine. I let their owners have it though. I was pissed.

[@8thhousealchemist600]

Right!!

[@codetsfacts2808]

Eh an animal is still an animal so no it isn't always the owner

[@ButtonsCasey]

@@codetsfacts2808 It's always the owner because an animal is an animal. You follow the laws put in place and you know your pet. If these dogs were both on a leash, or one on a leash or behind a fence, it wouldn't have happened. Because both parties were irresponsible a dog is dead.

[@reneerojas6046]

JUDGE JUDY (to Defendant): Do you have home owners' insurance or renter's insurance? /// Defendant: Yes. /// JUDGE JUDY: Who is your insurance carrier and what county do you live in? /// The Plaintiff gives his response. ///JUDGE JUDY: Do they know you have Pitt Bulls as pets? (JUDGE JUDY to Sara) 'Sara, looks up the city regulations for (said) County. /// Defendant: No, my insurance company doesn't know about my dogs because... (JUDGE JUDY cuts him off mid-sentence) JUDGE JUDY: I am going to have my staff personally notify (said) insurance company of your Pitt Bulls. (Sara responds) Sara: It says that in (said) county the owner is responsible for making sure that their pet is secure at all times, including but not limited to being on a leash.' ///JUDGE JUDY: Did you hear that you idiot - YOU are RESPONSIBLE! Judgment for the Plaintiff in the sum of $500.00.' ...And Judge Judy would not have scolded the Plaintiff for not having her dogs on a leash because they were on the Plaintiffs property.

[@davecollins6350]

Next thing you hear from him...... MOMMY I need more money!

[@QuettaRenae425]

Harvey: Did you know I almost moved there? Me: Sir, she doesn’t even know YOU!

[@adrianprince7266]

This defendant should've taken up on the plaintiff's offer to find another dog instead of paying the money.

[@trekgirl65]

so sad for her with the language barrier. but plaintiff was able to understand enough of what the judge wanted.

[@jadaross7313]

I feel so bad for her I watched my dog die, killed by a pit

[@RickyRicardo1117]

The Real Story: As someone who knows the lady, after talking to her, she believed manipulating the story would help her case, I disagree so here's the truth: While the dog does get let loose to roam the area, in this occasion it was not. The dog was contained in the backyard, the entrance/exit of which you can see at 6:41. The Yorkie in this instance had escaped from the backyard. It had previously done this a couple times before and the area had stone blocks and multiple nails on the fence but the lil thing was pretty persistent. Back to what happened, the yorkie only went about 5ft before the pitbull got hold of the yorkie and the rest of the story, if I recall correctly, is true. Also the lady is happy now with a new pup. Edit: accidentally named the lady the defendant which caused some confusion.

[@lifeof.jariya3307]

didnt the dude say his dog might've jumped or dug under the fence tho? That right there could've prevented all of this too...yk most people train their dogs to not dig under fences or stuff like that

[@heatherwoodrow3882]

The defendant shouldn't have dogs. Could be a child next time in the front yard of their own house. He should be ashamed. The judge was too easy on him.

[@RickyRicardo1117]

Whoops, sorry guys think I threw you off. Accidentally said "defendant" in my paragraph above when I was actually talking about the lady.

[@mamathemeat]

I don’t think the dog escaping the yard would have changed anything either way. The judge would have told them it’s their responsibility to fix their fencing. I think the ruling would have been the same.

[@Cutecamp1212]

I am crying with her 😢. I lost a shihtzu. It’s soooo painful 😖. Poor lady 🙏🏽

[@ariannasantina]

both dogs were unleashed but if the yorkie was on its own property than i dont think thats against the law. your dog is allowed to be offleash on your OWN property... if it ventures out onto someone ELSES propety that is where the issue wolud be. most people dont have enough control and training via completely voice-recall to have their dog offleash even on own property but it CAN be done and some dogs have perfect recall and are trained to stay within the boundary of their own yard while offleash.

[@elvickRULES]

No you’re supposed to have your dog under your control. The dog wasn’t even with a person, it was unattended, roaming around on its own.

[@AnasCreativeCorner]

Why did no one notice that the defendant said "he killed ANOTHER dog". Another??? How did the judge not address that???

[@ronhilscochrane3870]

It wasn’t that painful when she asked the guy to buy another dog any kind. Wow..unbelievable

[@raizinboyz]

I have a grandson who is 3 and they still cut up his food into little pieces. He would be clueless eating a whole burger. Love it!

[@laurenb6837]

Maybe kids should be leashed until they’re 18.

[@amyann13]

Can someone explain to me why dogs are seen as property to the law but you can also get charged & go to jail for animal cruelty? Totally agree with going to jail for that but not treating them as property.

[@kittyfan]

the PIT BULL was afraid of a YORKIE?? Is the Pit Bull afraid of squirrels as well? this is one of the more entitled ppl in the world, that defendant.

[@mangoyacho]

True that!

[@kaelee8106]

At the end of the day the yorki was on there land and did not leave there land it’s 100% the pittbull fault idc

[@carmenultra1]

They crazy if they think ima sit on the computer and look for a dog. 😂 I’m sorry, but take this money and leave me alone.

[@ConfusedinJuly]

I want to hug her so badly 🫂

[@sandwichman100]

why is it every pitbull owner who is in court acts like their dog getting loose and attacks anything is ok

[@MelissaRae1975]

I feel so terrible for Buddy's Human mama. It is so sad losing your furbaby no matter what but unexpectedly and so violently is even worse. Pet parents have a special heart....NOT saying parents heart is not so don't come for me.

[@Lovely_1One]

How lightly he looks to be taking this is disgusting and I’m sure hurtful to the plaintiff. If you own those dogs you NEED to keep them properly secured! Some owners don’t give a rats rump about anyone else’s safety and act nonchalantly about them! SMDH

[@markjones97]

My two dogs are my "boys". They eat when I eat, they sleep where I sleep. God and my dogs are the ones who get me through the tough times. I understand how someone can cry over their animal as I cried when my pit/boxer mix passes away a year ago. They young man is representative of a lot of young people I see these days. They are very self centered and have empathy for no one. KARMA is a bitch and his time will come. I hope the lady in this case is ok now. My heart goes out to her. 🙏

[@MrJaycrow30]

I really wish they get rid of the 2 male co-hosts, they totally cheapen this show! Love the Judge and Douglas!!! cheers

[@Anglynn74]

It IS odd for someone to say no don't pay cremation go on craigslist & buy me any dog.. that's WEIRD. I probably would have walked away at that point too. Plaintiff is also pretty talented to start crying for over 3 min without tears, that's a good one.

[@mangoyacho]

Of course birds of the same feather flock together. Are you typing your message from the socio's bedroom or kitchen? Do your type have any hearts at all or did the spaceship also get so tired of you that they dropped you and your cold buddy "Socio" from the spaceship and never want you back where you came from. Hopefully, in time you and Socio will grow some hearts.

[@Anglynn74]

@@mangoyacho no idea what it is you're trying to type here, not reading that long novel. seek help

[@erikelliott6534]

You can’t sue for pain and suffering. But can you sue for property damage?? Since it considering it’s property

[@saraharrison3076]

I've had my first born child (yes she is my fur baby) since she was four months old...she is now over 14... She is a crazy little physco cat... But my life wouldn't be the same without walking into the kitchen at five am to get coffee and being greeted by the most annoying high pitch meow because her food bowl is under half... ❤❤❤

[@davezito888]

Judge… I see you, I see you. Best judge ever

[@markd6634]

The defendent looks like this is amusing to him. He should be glad it wasn't my dog it happened to or that smirk on his face would be quickly wiped off.

[@emilydutes8272]

For the love of God, can we get rid of Harvey?

[@angelslive9651]

My heart 💜 goes out to that poor lady 🥲 as for the defendant he was Cold didn’t give a toss especially in that photo continue to have Pitt bulls lose. Can you imagine coming home with ur small kids to a pair of big dogs on ur front yard no one around to help. 🙈

[@portlandgirlx0x096]

Next time it will be a child playing in their own front yard. Momma will have her back turned for a second & that's when child gets mauled. Defendant knows his dog has the propensity to kill but "oh well" "too bad 4 u" & still acts irresponsible.

[@gusvieira6140]

the dogs was on her property

[@traceyaz125]

The Yorkie was on their own property, it didn’t have to be leashed. But it would have been wise to have them supervised.

[@mrhoffame]

Your freakn' pit bull is OFF LEASH in the neighborhood AFTER they had already killed a dog in that neighborhood?!!!!! What a dam jerk who should NEVER be allowed to own a dog again!!!!!! Another one of those people who say "No no no they are so sweet and loving"....which of course most dog typically are....UNTIL the 1 or 2 times they are NOT!!!!

[@686JM]

The defendant in this case didn't mention it, but it appears he's military/Navy, you would think our servicemen would comport themselves better on national television, I bet he didn't think people would look him up. 🤣

[@colejackz]

Wow im soo sad for buddy. I have neighbors like this that just let their dog roam the neighborhood so that they dont have to worry about actually responsibility. Both defendant and plaintiffs only care about themselves. Wow just wow. Poor buddy alone, it probably ran to its house, scared, no one opens the door and it dies. How sad. No excuse to have your dog off a leash idk if its “trained” or a small puppy. ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN!!!