First of all, check with your apt mgt and see if the family is in 
violation of their lease.  My complex only allows pets 21 lb and 
smaller.  Also, you might want to check and see what your local 
ordinances are regarding pit bulls.  Many locales have regulations 
limiting ownership of pit bulls.

Having said all that,  pit bulls aren't automatically dangerous if they 
are well-trained and well-handled.  If you feel your neighbors can't 
control their dog, you can call in animal control or the local Humane 
Society.

Kat

Gary Peterson wrote:
> Hi all,  Hope everyone had a great 3 day weekend!!
>
> So have an animal question specifically pertaining to Pit Bulls. I'll 
> preface this by saying before I moved out of my parents
> house I grew up with all kinds of animals large and small. Mostly dogs 
> and cats, but living in a small country town in
> northern Ca, my brothers thru in many snakes, lizards and the
> like along the way.
>
> While I don't have a problem with animals of any kind, after
> moving out of my parents house and into my first apartment at the
> age of 24, I decided I didn't want any animals.  I felt then and
> to this day, it is enough for me to manage my own life and staff
> without the added responsibility and upkeep of an animal.
>
> One day last week out of nowhere, one of my staff said:
> "I didn't no your neighbors had a Pit Bull."  I said:
> "I didn't know they did either."  While I know dogs are aloud in
> the complex here, these apartments are on the small side.  So
> even if I wanted a dog, a Pit Bull would be last on my list if at
> all.  The first thing I thought of after she told me that, was
> the horrible dog mauling in San Francisco about 4 years ago.  I
> just remember the media and everyone talking about how the owners
> should have never kept a dog that size in that small apartment. What 
> bothers me in this case is not so much the dog its self, but
> the owners.  They've been here about 6 months and they fight
> allot!!  The police have been called on several occasions to
> break up fights and other disturbing behavior.  On top of this,
> they have 3 small and very  rowdy kids.
>
> So given these factors should I assume because the dog lives in
> such a volatile environment and because these apartments are so
> small, might this dog go off one day on someone?  Are there
> different sizes of Pit Bulls?  Should I go to my apartment
> manager and let her know my concerns?  Are my concerns unfounded?
>
> I'd greatly appreciate any incite on this.
>
> Thanks-Gary
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