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I had the same thing about 10 years ago with 2 pit bulls and my little terrie. I was outside in my yard and and I heard a yep from my dog. Turn around and saw two dogs pulling her out of our yard. By the time I ran over to my dog the other dogs back off. My dog had a wound about 6 inches long. The owner finally came down and said “my dogs couldn’t have done this” and took his dogs home. I called the police and they went to there house and fined them $500+ for about 6 fines. Then I found out this is not the first time they attack. Took our dog to the vet. After $600 and a few days at the vet, she was fine.
It was the way they treat them at that house. Good news, they have moved out of the area.
I take my dogs to the dog park all of the time and we see pit bulls there all of the time and they are the nice to us and our dogs. That just shows that not all pit bulls are bad. Maybe just bad owners.
Wow that really sucks. I hope the owners get a big BIG fine.
What a scary situation! I get so mad at bad dog owners like that. I am glad that your dog fared well though — the whole situation could have gone very bad very fast.
Bec
I am sorry to hear that Chris, I was on the opposite side of that problem last summer with the dog my wife brought home. With the exception of liking to sleep on our bed and couches it was a awesome dog in the house, great with kids, babies, and cats.
Already a 2nd chance dog as it had attacked the previous owners – neighbors dog. When outside it was never w/o a leash or chain or rope as it liked to run far and we knew it didnt do well with other dogs. One afternoon it broke its rope or whatever was holding it and attacked my neighbors dog, leaving several small puncture wounds before I got there.
Thankfully we have really nice neighbors, we paid their vet bills and that was it. Their dog was a little timid for a while but has come back around.
I’m sure powder will come around in time, might not be this week, or even this month but I know you guys care for her and it will happen.
–Mike
I tend to get very upset about loose dogs. I’m a road biker and have had dogs chase me a few times. Having a dog / dogs snap at my unprotected legs while I ride really sux.
@lostby7 wrote:
I tend to get very upset about loose dogs. I’m a road biker and have had dogs chase me a few times. Having a dog / dogs snap at my unprotected legs while I ride really sux.
And those dogs always chase you after a long, uphill climb!
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I don’t mean to pick on pit bulls or pit bull owners. Was just stating the fact that, that was what they were. My (limited) understanding is that any dogs temperament is mostly related to their training. If a dog is raised in a kind and caring environment, that is what the dogs temperament will be. If however it is raised and taught to be mean and aggressive that is what it will be.I also believe that these dogs were bred to be fighters and you cannot train that completely out of them, it is their nature. My issue would be with irresponsible owners. What really raised an eyebrow is that the owner contacted the police and let them know the dogs had escaped. Did the owner know that they were a menace?
I’m glad your two dogs seem to be ok. I’ve heard many stories about pets being torn apart by pit bulls.
As has been implied here, the fault is not the dogs, the fault is the breeders who have created violent hybrids and owners who do not understand or control those animals.
I run and road bike nearly 100% on rural roads and fortunately a snout full (or eye full if I can aim right) of pepper spray is enough to turn chasers away. Fortunately I haven’t had to use the Glock…yet…
On the Left Side of the Road...My sister and her boyfriend own a pit and a doberman. They are both about the biggest babies I have ever seen. However. I constantly have my eyes on those dogs when ever me or my family is around them. I just don’t trust those breeds. Their previous two dogs were the same breeds as well and they too were big babies. To me it’s obvious that it matters how they are raised and treated. I just have a hard time getting past that stigma I guess. I get very protective when I see a strange dog around my house, and if need be I am willing to kill it if I have to. I’m just thankful that we have never had any problems with one.
Sorry to hear about your dog but unless your 110% sure your dog has no bites you should take it to a vet for a check up. Some puncture wounds will close back up and can be very hard to see. Only a week later or so, an infection might set in causing serious problems.
For your legal rights that some might not tell you about please read this.
Wisconsin StatutesIn short, if your dog is hurt the owner owes you the monies for treatment.
174.02 1aheck just read all of 174.02
I hate hearing stories like that. I have 3 Labs. The most they would do to anyone is lick ya to death or I should say is jump up. push ya down and stand on your chest while licking ya to death. My youngest lab thinks he part kangaroo. When I come home from work, he jumps straight up at the door and almost hits the ceiling.
I did see in the newspaper last week that had a story about therapy dogs and nursing home and one of the dogs was a Pit bull. It went through 6 months of training and test like wheel chairs running over their paws and such. Not all dogs are bad. A lot of it has to do with how they are raised.
Well, I wasn’t there for the Attack, but was there shortly therafter, and I could see some differences in Powder. after all the time I spend there, Powder is my friend!! I could see all the Blood all over the yard, and Chris is not exaggrating at all. It was a huge area. Glad that Powder came out of it OK, and Hope all is well in the future. Just goes to show what can happen in sh span of a minute or so.
Get Well Soon Powder!!
Im sorry TBB for powders attack.. IF it was me the Pitbulls would have gotten there Rabies shots 230 grains at a time no questions asked!
@pcfrog wrote:
For your legal rights that some might not tell you about please read this.
Wisconsin StatutesPCFrog, this was some great info to pass on here. I knew that if a dog inflicts harm to People on 2 ocassions there is an order for the animal to be put down, however I didn’t know that it also included other domestic animals.
Team Bear Bear, I would suggest doing some investigation and find out if there has been other reports filed against this woman and her dogs for harm they may have inflicted. If so, then go to your town board and present this information and ask that an order be issued for these dogs to be either removed from her custody or put down.
I know, as a dog lover myself, this is hard. But if these dogs have harmed other animals, or even people before, and they hit Powder this time.. they will do it again. The potential is there for them to harm people as well and that endangers every person in the neighborhood.On another note, this is one reason why I am very thankful that we have a fenced in yard for our dogs protection. Coated chicken wire and posts do a wonderful job.
What a frightening experience for you! Glad your dog is ok.
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