Ruskin Park 2 dogs savaged my dog today

Audra · 25-05-2012, 20:02

To the woman with the two dogs who savages my dog today I know you were sorry but iv had to take my dog to the vets and have to take him again in the morning for the hole your dog has left in his face. I think you should give me some money to help pay for some of my costs. You are welcome to come and see what your dogs have done to my dog

Autumn1 · 25-05-2012, 20:08

oh thats awful, poor doggy! I don't suppose she will come forward and offer to pay though. I'd be very surprised, but wouldn't that be great if she did! Hope your dog will recover well and quickly.

katkin · 25-05-2012, 20:40

So sorry to hear this, my dobe Ailsa seemed to be a target with rogue dogs and we never managed to get the other owner to foot the bill, they either thought it amusing that their mutt had ripped into our dobe or they legged it before we could chalkenge them. Hope your dog is ok and that you are too, I know how distressing the experience can be

Leah-Lacie · 25-05-2012, 20:42

You should have insisted on getting the woman's details, I do believe you can claim off of her pet insurance for costs, if she has it of course. Hope your dog is ok

x

Audra · 25-05-2012, 22:22

Thankyou x
I had a toddler with me who was very distressed and never thought of the owner until after
I just wanted to get clear of the situation fast I'm so upset for my poor dog

Audra · 26-05-2012, 13:08

I wish this woman would come forward my dog is in surgery now I don't even know if he will live

Babooshka · 26-05-2012, 14:13

Oh my God, Audra. Are you all right? Text me if you need to talk! See you soon x

Audra · 26-05-2012, 19:34

Thanks Mel x

H_Hounds · 26-05-2012, 20:37

How awful. Hope your dog and your little one are both ok.

maryjane · 26-05-2012, 22:31

thats awful, please let us know how you get on.

spotty dog · 27-05-2012, 06:42

How's the dog now?

eeejay174 · 27-05-2012, 10:26

oh god poor you and poor dog, really hope shes ok

jan2665 · 27-05-2012, 16:31

how's your dog now.

Audra · 27-05-2012, 20:01

He is okay thank you he's alive anyway with a massive wound and stitches in his face and feeling a bit sad
He's eaten something today so I'm hoping he's on the mend and that the incident hasn't finished him off psychologically
Thanks for all your support
I'm still hoping this woman will come forward because I have been penniless for ages and just when I get something I have to use it for the dog who is definitely worth it

Scozzie · 27-05-2012, 21:44

Can you please post a description of the dogs and the woman, please?
Someone else may have seen the attack, or someone may know if the dogs go to the park regularly. It would be good if people can keep an eye out for the lady to let her know the dameage her dogs actually caused. Knowing what to look for can also save other people from the same experience.

I hope your dog is ok. Its so sad that dogs go through these sorts of things.

Evei · 28-05-2012, 06:06

I would just like to point out the lady in question may not know how much damage her dogs have done and may not even read the posts here, I feel a little uncomfortable with the finger pointing and as the OP said she hurried off as she had a little one with her that was upset. Maybe she would have been happy to give her address if asked?

My dog has been attacked twice in the last year, both times needing vet treatment though at the time there did not appear to be any injuries apart from a limp, the bleeding did not start till after and unless it is a face/ leg injury the fur does cover a lot up. Both times the dogs that did it seemed friendly enough and I do believe the owners when they said that it was out of character for the dog.

I really hope that the dog makes a good recovery, it is very frightening when it happens and really shakes you up. I hope that the lady in question does offer to pay but until she is given the chance I think it is unfair to assume she will not.

Audra · 28-05-2012, 11:49

Like I said she did say sorry and was as horrified as I was. She was late 30's early 40's over 5'7 tall long red or dark hair I think she was wearing a maxi dress or something girly maybe a floral top I dont know I really wasn't paying attention to her.

Pauliedw · 29-05-2012, 07:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scozzie

Can you please post a description of the dogs and the woman, please?
Someone else may have seen the attack, or someone may know if the dogs go to the park regularly. It would be good if people can keep an eye out for the lady to let her know the dameage her dogs actually caused. Knowing what to look for can also save other people from the same experience.

I hope your dog is ok. Its so sad that dogs go through these sorts of things.

I hope your dog is doing well now.

Scozzie is right - as we all know, people tend to walk their dogs habitually, so it could well be that she walks the same route, same time, every day.

Like another poster said - If anyone does see this woman and her dogs, please don't be acusitory or nasty, but simply inform her of the animal's condition, and let her know you can help her get in contact with the owner...

JordoPaul · 29-05-2012, 20:59

I sympathise with you; we were taking our elderly Border Collie for a walk in Endcliffe Park tonight when an aggressive 'attack dog' came directly towards our dog. I had our dog on a lead, between my legs, as although the other dog was muzzled it had menace in its eyes and it was snarling. My dog was wagging his tail but the other dog went for him. Its owner was a few yards away, jogging. We fended the dog off and I said: 'Hey mate why don't you run with your dog on a lead'. He responded with a foul tirade, his dog then again went for mine; my wife tried to seperate them; he swore at her in racist terms then - having done nothing to stop his dog - went trotting off on his run. 1) There's a notice at the entrance to the park: Dogs must be on a lead. 2) His dog was muzzled. Thank goodness. 3) I have a sprained wrist and scratches down my leg from parting his dog from mine. 4) I hope he enjoys his visit from the cops - afterwards we were approached by an independent eye-witness who got his vile language on record on his 'phone. Arrogant buffoon.

angel22 · 30-05-2012, 11:10

Some people really are rude and ignorant. They spoil it for the majority of dog owners that are sensible and responsible.

A few weeks ago, i was walking my dog through Whiteley Woods (i think thats what they're called), we were on our way back to Forge Dam from Endcliffe park. We'd met many other dogs so far and all were nice and friendly. My dog was on a lead, not because she's aggrssive or anything like that, purely because her recall isn't very good yet. She's very friendly and just wants to play with other dogs.

We were approached by a little Spaniel that was off lead. The owner saw her dog come running over to us and made no attempt to call it back so i assumed it was friendly. I stood still and allowed the dog to come over and greet Roxy (Roxy was laid on the floor, rolling on her back). The dogs owner then shouted to me 'just watch her love, she can be a bit snappy', she then turned her back to us and continued talking to her friend. The Spaniel then just lunged at Roxy and tried biting her neck and face. Luckily, the dog wasn't big enough to do any damage to my dog. So i pulled Roxy away and carried on walking. The Spaniel followed us, still snapping and barking at Roxy. I asked the owner to call her dog to which she replied 'She's only small, she won't hurt. And i did tell you to watch her.'

Why should I have to watch her dog?? Mine was on a lead, walking to heel and behaving herself. The spaniel was off lead, running around without proper supervison and doing what ever it wanted! Just because it's a small dog, doesn't mean it's not capable of causing harm.

Had it been the other way around (my dog, which is a Staffy, off lead running around snapping at Spaniels) there'd have been uproar about my 'aggressive' dog.