Lucy was attacked, and I'm upset

[wemple2]

I just pray for Karma...and of course Lucy's well-being.

[yorkiemini]

I just hate this. Poor Lucy. I can only wish for her speedy recovery. Clearly, the wound is vicious. Sounds like Lucy is being a real trooper about it.

I live on the edge of a lovely small park am done would think that would be so nice to walk the trails with their dog, however, the number of off leash dogs totally ruins the whole thing. After several close calls -- let me back up and say I live in "cop land" - every 3rd or 4th house has a patrol car in front of it -- one of my police neighbors took me to get a police style taser and made a little belt for it to hang on.

I have only had to use it once in three years and it was a comical Keystone Cop affair with the big dog knocking me as I'm trying to hold Cali up in the air, and then even knocking down his owner -- bottom line it ended up with the owner getting tased -- did you know people pee themselves when they are tased!!!
In answer to my screams half the neighborhood police force showed up to untangle all of us. The local officers are still laughing about it. Personally, I did not find it that funny!

These little dogs are not able to protect themselves from those off leash dogs and the penalties need to be more stringent.

I hope you are able to do something in small claims court. Take care of Lucy and keep us posted how she is doing. This could have been an elderly person or a child as well as Lucy or your smaller dogs.

I share your outrage

[Cha Cha]

So sorry this happened to you and sweet Lucy. It's just a shame when you don't feel you can walk your own dogs minding your own business and feel safe doing so. Sending positive thoughts your way as you work through this.

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

They didn't mention muscle damage, but I didn't inquire either. She's so old and this is so traumatic, I don't expect her to recover fully before she passes.

The wound actually looks pretty darn good now that the stitches are out. There's one bare spot that didn't close, possibly due to licking. Doctors weren't concerned and thought it would heal on its own.

She's a little slower and has a limp, but I'm amazed at her resilience. She actually runs when she wants.

Here's a composite I did of some of the different stages that shows how she's healed.

She looks so much better, and I'm happy to hear she still has a little pep in her step. I've been following along with you since day one of this incident. (Remember the lame Star Trek reference )
At the very least, all of Lucy's vet bills need to be paid by that person in full.

[theporkieyorkie]

I am so sorry to hear about Lucy's attack. I can only imagine your frustration with Animal Control. I too, am amazed at their lack-luster approach to everything. As someone else mentioned, the dog should be at animal control under quarantine.

I wish you luck at court as well. I went through a small claims lawsuit a few years ago and it took me forever to get my money back...and I was suing my landlord, a supposed "businessman"....and I had to wait almost a year to get my money back from him. If someone isn't willing to pay up, it's a pain trying to get it through other means and it can take FOREVER to get it...with many trips to court.


I think it SUCKS that you can't sue for pain and suffering for your animal BTW...because they are considered "property"!!!


I can't believe all of the dog attacks I've been hearing about lately...I guess since it's spring and it's nice out...but geesh....it scares me. Too many idiots owning big, powerful dogs that they have NO BUSINESS owning!! You have to take a class and have a licence to have a hand gun. It's too bad they don't make people take a class on how to successfully own and take care of a pit bull. A county north of me won't even adopt them out....every bully breed that ends up in animal control or the humane society gets put to sleep there. i don't like the fact that they put to sleep every pitbull type dog up there....because friendly dogs get put to sleep too...but it doesn't even make a dent in the homeless pitbull population here. There are more pitbulls in shelters, on petfinder etc etc than any other breed....the overpopulation of them is an epidemic across the country.

[chestermama]

Im so sorry, I hope she heals up soon, and they do something to that butt head, I hate retractables, they dont give you any control especially on a big dog

[Magnus]

How's Lucy doing? Poor baby is going through something she shoundn't be... I'm glad you and your other two furbies are ok though. Please give Luch a big hug and a kiss for me.

[Bellabean]

I'm so sorry you and Lucy must deal with this.

[Lilah Charm]

Oh this just broke my heart! Poor sweet Lucy. I am so sorry to hea about this sad and frustrating situation you both have to deal with. I remember you had to deal with a similar incident with an off leash dog in which you were barely able to keep everyone safe, I wish there were better protection for you and your dogs in your area. Argh animal control!

[MauiGirl]

Mike, I am so sorry about poor Lucy's attack. It is ridiculous that animal control is not doing a better job in supporting you, but I hope you keep moving forward, go to court, use media, whatever it takes to get some justice and see that that dog is now allowed to hurt anybody else.

You are all scarred for life because of this horrible event, and I am so sorry that walking will never be what it once was before this. It will always be on your mind, and it is so unfair.

Sending healing thoughts and prayers for Lucy to recover.

[Juliealfies mum]

Mike , I'm sorry that you and Lucy had to go through all of this, but thankful it wasn't your poor little Yorkies but they must have been terrified ! You may well have to take him to small claims court to get any money , I know it's not about the money but at least if he has to go to court over this it may get an order of some sort on the dog.
It may also help if he does this again , he may already have and just no one has reported him or followed it through.
Hope Lucy is on the mend and good luck with everything.

[crazydoglade]

While I'm not a big fan of pit bulls I have met a few sweet ones. That being said I still avoid them whenever possible.Definitly will not let my little ones around them, no matter how sweet.
Most of the time I blame the owner. If you can't or won't control such a powerful animal you have no business ever owning one. It's a shame to see so many in shelters, just like chihuhaua's but until there is a way of enforcing the law what can you do. Our county law requires us to neuter and spay and to microchip our dogs but if they get caught (the dogs) nobody claims them and very rarely can you prove who the belong to. They only go after the dog if it bites.The shelters say they havent't the manpower to go house to house but what of volunteers? I'm not advocating turning someone in for too many dogs as long as they're well cared for but why can't you just say "Hey, we just need to see your spay/neuter certificate. "
I do hope Lucy recovers and you get your vet bills paid. It's the right thing to do. Usually people respond when it hits their wallet. I have a 13 year old golden and know how precious they are. They deserve to live their last years pampered and in peace.

[Micah my love]

Just now reading this so sorry and it makes me sick to think of poor Lucy having to endure the pain & shock of this..I guess there will always be idiots out there..
glad she is on the mend

[richards6402]

I feel so sorry for Lucy having to go through this. You would think you would be safe walking down a street minding your own business. Hope the owner of the other dog gets what's coming to him.

[Lisa and Pic]

Mike, I am so sorry that Lucy has had to go through all this. I admire how you figured out who the person was on FB and that man obviously does not know a thing about being a pet owner (not enough bad words in the world to describe this idiot). I walk three dogs all the time, so you have really made me think about how in the world I could protect them if something like that happened. Love the umbrella idea and maybe even the taser, if absolutely necessary like it was for Jay.

You have such a right to be angry and hope things get settled quickly and you get some justice.