It proves to me that it's less about the breed of dog, and more about the training and love that its owners give it that really matters. Clearly, those dogs were trained not to attack, but to protect. They recognized that that little Buster, while smaller and more defenseless, was one of their own kind: a domesticated dog. They not only chased off the coyote, but stayed with Buster to protect him. Good dogs. I hope if I'm ever out in the wild and find myself threatened by a larger animal, that a Pit Bull will rescue me. But, who am I kidding? I'm an indoor cat in a high-rise building. The worst threat I face on a daily basis is Grayson, and I can take him.
A word about the coyote though. The Buster situation was not his (or her) fault. He is a wild dog and doesn't know better, so I don't blame him. I do think it's too bad that many cities have been experiencing 'coyote problems.' The coyotes need a place to live, too. I'm glad that man quoted in the article mentioned this. I'm afraid I don't have a solution to the coyote issue. After all, I'm no expert on urban land use or wildlife control. I do hope that the real experts can figure this out, with respect for the coyotes.
Little Buster, I wish you the very best wishes for your recovery. Don't forget to thank those Pit Bulls for being so kind to you! Now, to celebrate both cats and dogs, I think I'll ask my mom to sneak me into the movie theater so I can see 'Cats & Dogs: the Revenge of Kitty Galore' in 3D."
