Mikeinsmd said:

No leash law in Delaware??
Why do Pitts, Rotties & Bulls have to be "trained" to behave when it comes naturally to most other breeds?
There is a leash law in Delaware, but like many "laws" they are open to interpretation, ie:
http://www.edgarsnyder.com/accidents/dogbite/leash-laws/delaware.html
Contentment Lane (where the little boy was mauled) is actually on the Maryland side (by 30 or so feet)
I remember when this occurred. The owner smuggled the other 3 dogs that escaped to Virginia Beach. He was reported shortly thereafter, and the dogs were taken and euthanized.
I think the owner should pay for all expenses incurred by this family, and then I would like to string him up like a pinata, and let people take whacks at him until he falls apart.
If he had taken responsibility for this tragedy, I could respect him. Instead, he ran, and hid his dogs.
My son tells me that Mitchell is just fine, and doesn't understand what the fuss is all about.
I love all animals, but the owner of any animal needs to take responsibility for it's actions.