bigugli Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 (edited) Went for my usual morning walk with Peanut and we were attacked by a big shepherd. Thing came charging from a house across the street. Before I could get between and pick Peanut up, this thing had her between its jaws. Shook her around like a ragdoll. The useless of owners just walking up, cursing at their dog, while I'm trying to beat the thing back with my cane. Broke my cane over its back and it still would not let go. When we finally got Peanut free, half the skin on her right side had been flensed right off, and about a dozen more punctures in her hind. Miraculously, she seemed to escape any internal damage, but she's gonna need a lot of time to heal. I'll get to see her this afternoon, and hopefully there won't be any permanent damage. Edited December 13, 2011 by bigugli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvette1 Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 sorry to hear bruce hope peanut is ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Man, I hate to hear stories like this. Some people should not be allowed to own animals. Hoping for the best for Peanut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2fish85 Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Sorry to hear about peanut hope things turn out good for her and hope that other dog owner gets put to sleep along with the dog. Again hope all is well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dozer Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 I hope you are not paying for the vet. No internal damage is great news. Hope the dog makes a speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Man, that's horrible Bruce. I'm sending my best wishes in peanuts way. Dog attacks happen very fast, it's tough to react quick enough. It sounds like you did all that you could do. You need a stronger cane! I don't want to open a can of worms, but did you press charges? Or can you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 That sucks! I was out walking the dog a week or so ago and another person was walking their dog...without a leash. It bolts after my dog, luckily it was more looking to play. I couldn't get between my dog and the other one either. The owner eventually got the dog by the collar as I grabbed mine and exchanged a few choice words. I hate people who don't control their dogs as well or at least think they know how to but really don't have a clue. Speedy recovery for Peanut and I'd be all over the owners for the vet bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Sorry to hear that. You might also decide to take photos of the damage and have the shepherd documented by the local law enforcement. It might get the owner to step up to the plate and contain his animal before it hurt a kid one day. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 that sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 In most communities it is illegal to allow a dog to roam off ones property without a lease.The owner is responsible for any and all damages they do. its a gosh darn shame though.I hope peanut is feeling better.Send the vet bill to this dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Sorry to hear.Peanut was on a leash Bruce? The shepard? If peanut was on a leach and the other not you are fully in your right to go after the other people for full compensation. Broke your cane eh,guess you know what you need the next one made of. Wounldnt hurt to a alittle pop out shiv,just saying.Next time it might be you and peanut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaque Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Ugh.......just terrible. I cant even imagine.......Prayers go out to Peanut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip-ripper Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 That sucks. I've witnessed it and it's not a pretty sight. Was also a Shepherd attack. I'll never trust that breed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenboater Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 (edited) Hope Peanut comes out ok and not too skittish after this attack. I'd be going after the owners like flies on crap. Their cavalier attitude needs to be adjusted permanently and with serious consequences and indeed, if it was a young child or infant , who knows what might have happened. I really can't blame the dog, but the owners... Hell, they should be banned from ownership for a long time and forced to do community, cleaning up at a shelter. Edited December 12, 2011 by woodenboater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COUNTRYBOY Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 POOR PEANUT, HOPE SHE GETS WELL SOON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 contain his animal before it hurt a kid one day There was a piece in Friday's Examiner about a woman who had her nose tore off by her neighbour's dog - years of pain, scarring, surgeries etc. Scary stuff when people don't properly restrain their animals. All the best to Peanut, I'm sure you're both very frazzled by the whole thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnimon Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 I'm really sorry to hear about peanut, Bruce . Some pet owners should keep Close watch of their pets, and I'm sure that you know exactly what to do regarding the other pet, and it's owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanD Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 I would definitely call the cops & animal control; dogs regardless of what or who they attack, are only allowed 2 recorded bites,(London bylaw?) before they must be put down. Plus if the owner of the attacking dog cannot provide proof of vaccination shots; the dog will also have to be put in quarantine for X number of days/weeks, along with a fine for the owner. Get this one recorded by the officials; it’ll give the dog’s owner a bit of a smack up side the head for be so irresponsible. You never know maybe this isn’t its first attack and you’ll be saving someone else’s dog or possible a Child? Hope for a speedy recovery. Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Sorry to hear that Bruce. I sure hope Peanut is okay and feels better soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Sorry to hear that Bruce. I sure hope Peanut is okay and feels better soon Just wear your magic earrings Joey. A few days of them and he will acting like a puppy again. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Damn Bruce, that's absolutely terrible news and like everyone else, I sure hope little Peanut is gonna be OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityfisher Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 the other dogs owner is paying for the damages Right??? had an instance last week where this crazy black dog ran up to me and my buddy walking his english setter... I was about to Boot the other dog before things got out of control... Funny thing was there were 2-3 signs in this park saying KEEP DOG ON LEASH... i told the owner... Can you read you idiot??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Sorry to hear that Bruce, I too hope Peanut comes out of this ok. As others have said get the police involved or you could get stuck with the vet bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livinisfishin Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Sorry to hear about your dog peanut. Hope everything turns out well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 That's terrible news Bruce. Hope your friend get's well soon. As awfull as it was, dog's are resilient and they bounce back in no time. I've had this happen to my pooch in my driveway and he was fine right after.... a little shaken from the ordeal but jumping like it never happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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