Charged by a moose! - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

tmatherly · 12-20-2006, 02:57 PM

That was a close call!! I'm just amazed that the Moose are just roaming around in suburban areas! Although, I shouldn't be....I once got charged by a Bull (as in boy cow) in my backyard in the middle of the city. Seems he had escaped from the cattle yard that was 2 MILES from my house. I heard clip-clopping outside and thought "oh, someone's riding by on a horse" and went outside to see. He almost got me! I don't think I've ever ran up steps and back into the house so fast. I called 911 ( I didn't know who else to call) and told them there was a bull in my backyard. They said "Good, we are tracking him" and some guys with a tranquilizer gun came by in a truck. He was still in my yard and it took 3 darts to get him down. It was quite an adventure!

IluvLucy · 12-20-2006, 03:09 PM

OMG how scarey! How close was this to your house? The picture is awesome, but I can't imagine how you had the presence of mind to take it.

Ya' know, there was a REASON why Eddie liked S California

vainchick5 · 12-20-2006, 03:14 PM

Wow I'm really glad all of you are ok

But the biggest shocker is YOU WERE ON A WALK IN THAT SNOW??? Gosh once the temp gets below 50 degrees here, Coco is s**t out of luck with the walk and she actually prefers it. Once it gets too cold we both just wanna cuddle up on the couch together by the fireplace

yup we're both lazy

alaskayorkie · 12-20-2006, 07:23 PM

Thanks for the comments! I feel bad for the poor little guy. He stopped barking after about an hour, but when I left for work he was shaking. I had just taken him out of the tub, so I'm hoping it was cold and not fear. Now I'm stuck at work and worrying about him.

camly · 12-20-2006, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ARCHIE

Oh my god a moose and I worry about deer!

That's right Eddie, bark through the window, at least your safe. Bad moose!
Lucky Jack not to see what was after him!

Carol & Buddy

OMG! a moose?!?! and I lived in idaho where I was scared of deer! and never saw a moose that close before. Glad everyone was oky tho.

Marly Mathews · 12-21-2006, 02:30 AM

Awww...poor Eddie! I'm so glad you, Jack and Eddie are safe and sound, after that horrifying experience.

~Marly

stedmansmommy · 12-21-2006, 05:27 AM

I'm sure you were scared to death, and I'm sure it wasn't a pretty sight for YOU, but that first picture is SO PRETTY!!! Of course you know I am just in love with all of your snow pictures!!!

Thank GOD you and those furboys are ok!!!

red98vett · 12-21-2006, 05:29 AM

I came back for another look at the pictures and even showed my husband - he's from Michigan and I bet he's never been that close to a moose before and he loved the pictures especially of the little Snow Face

lisatodd · 12-21-2006, 05:37 AM

holy moly...that would be scary. it looks beautiful where you live

TootiesMom · 12-21-2006, 09:22 AM

I LOVE to read Eddie and Jack stories... but WOW, this one was scary! The snow is scary enough for me but add a moose and Im STAYING INSIDE! LOL
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JCarlson2004 · 12-21-2006, 09:55 AM

OMG!! That's freaky!! Thank god you scooped up the boys before anything happened!! And what an AWESOME picture!! Even though you were being chased by a giant moose, you still managed to snap a quick pic -- I love it!

Gid poor Eddie some kisses from me and my gang.

lilbuster · 12-21-2006, 10:28 AM

OMG!! I"ve heard that moose can be very dangerous and aggressive; which totally blows my mind, LOL. It's hard to believe that they've hurt people in Alaska. Anyhow I'm glad to hear that all of you are all right, although a little shaken up. That snow would halt civilization as we know it here in SoCal, LOL!

DENISE517 · 12-21-2006, 10:39 AM

OMG... thank goodness you guys are all ok. I bet you were so scared. I just can't imagine see a moose in my back yard. Thats so neat. It looks just beautiful....now that we know you are ok. Poor Eddie.... You will have to get him a moose dog toy so he can practice his defense. lol I guess sometimes we have to remember no matter how beautiful they are they are still wild. Maybe he was just running towards you to tell you Merry Christmas...lol

Glad you are all safe and inside!!!!!!!! Probably a good thing that Jack didnt see it. I sure hope we have snow here in Indiana for Christmas. It just don't seem like Christmas without it.

Ciera's mom · 12-21-2006, 11:14 AM

OMG what a beautiful picture!

My sister and bnl used to live in Alaska when he was in the Air Force (actually there in Anchorage). They loved it and now say that when their kids leave home they would actually love to move back. I have heard of them talk about a moose that was collared that ran loose and you had to watch out for him because he was very aggressive and they called him number 7 or something like that. Have you heard of it? Of course that was like 14 years ago now.

Pautau422 · 12-21-2006, 09:19 PM

OMG!!! I think I would have passed out on the snow, especially when I am a city girl, who has never seen a moose up that close. Poor babies they must have been thinking, what in the world is that big thing.
Now, cool story, but thank God you and the the furbabies are safe.

12-20-2006, 02:57 PM	#16
tmatherly Razorback Yorkie Lover Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 1,956	That was a close call!! I'm just amazed that the Moose are just roaming around in suburban areas! Although, I shouldn't be....I once got charged by a Bull (as in boy cow) in my backyard in the middle of the city. Seems he had escaped from the cattle yard that was 2 MILES from my house. I heard clip-clopping outside and thought "oh, someone's riding by on a horse" and went outside to see. He almost got me! I don't think I've ever ran up steps and back into the house so fast. I called 911 ( I didn't know who else to call) and told them there was a bull in my backyard. They said "Good, we are tracking him" and some guys with a tranquilizer gun came by in a truck. He was still in my yard and it took 3 darts to get him down. It was quite an adventure! __________________ Tiffany Pippa, Scout, and Ranger's Mom http://www.dogster.com/?198523 http://www.dogster.com/?198525

12-20-2006, 03:09 PM	#17
IluvLucy Lovin' Lucy & Rebel Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,216	OMG how scarey! How close was this to your house? The picture is awesome, but I can't imagine how you had the presence of mind to take it. Ya' know, there was a REASON why Eddie liked S California __________________ Kim , Lucy , and Rebel Proud members of the CrAzY cLuB In God we trust

12-20-2006, 03:14 PM	#18
vainchick5 YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,519	Wow I'm really glad all of you are ok But the biggest shocker is YOU WERE ON A WALK IN THAT SNOW??? Gosh once the temp gets below 50 degrees here, Coco is s**t out of luck with the walk and she actually prefers it. Once it gets too cold we both just wanna cuddle up on the couch together by the fireplace yup we're both lazy __________________ Mommy to Coco and Rocco

12-20-2006, 07:23 PM	#19
alaskayorkie Race to 7,000 champ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 11,453 Blog Entries: 28	Thanks for the comments! I feel bad for the poor little guy. He stopped barking after about an hour, but when I left for work he was shaking. I had just taken him out of the tub, so I'm hoping it was cold and not fear. Now I'm stuck at work and worrying about him. __________________ Meet Eddie and Jack: www.dogster.com/?159686 YouTube vids: http://www.youtube.com/alaskayorkie

12-21-2006, 05:27 AM	#22
stedmansmommy I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Stedman and Tatum's World :) Posts: 14,087 Blog Entries: 4	I'm sure you were scared to death, and I'm sure it wasn't a pretty sight for YOU, but that first picture is SO PRETTY!!! Of course you know I am just in love with all of your snow pictures!!! Thank GOD you and those furboys are ok!!! __________________ Mommy Loves Stedman and Tatum! They have us wrapped around their little paws!

12-21-2006, 02:30 AM	#21
Marly Mathews Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 293	Awww...poor Eddie! I'm so glad you, Jack and Eddie are safe and sound, after that horrifying experience. ~Marly

12-21-2006, 05:29 AM	#23
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 30,499	I came back for another look at the pictures and even showed my husband - he's from Michigan and I bet he's never been that close to a moose before and he loved the pictures especially of the little Snow Face __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri.. AKA Spy-Girls (photos here) Click for LABELS Click for CARDS * SAY NO to PET STORES ! www.designsbyvillette.com USING YOUR PHOTOS !

12-21-2006, 05:37 AM	#24
lisatodd Little Boogers Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: virginia beach, va Posts: 4,460	holy moly...that would be scary. it looks beautiful where you live __________________ lisa lisa and the cult jam yorkies

12-21-2006, 09:22 AM	#25
TootiesMom and Hopeys Mom Too Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,062	I LOVE to read Eddie and Jack stories... but WOW, this one was scary! The snow is scary enough for me but add a moose and Im STAYING INSIDE! LOL d __________________ Donna's little herd.... Tooties Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?271687 Hopeys Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?448723 and Tinker, TBone(RIP) Laci .. OH, and Me-Kitty!

12-21-2006, 09:55 AM	#26
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,286	OMG!! That's freaky!! Thank god you scooped up the boys before anything happened!! And what an AWESOME picture!! Even though you were being chased by a giant moose, you still managed to snap a quick pic -- I love it! Gid poor Eddie some kisses from me and my gang. __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

12-21-2006, 10:28 AM	#27
lilbuster Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Apple Valley, Ca. Posts: 241	OMG!! I"ve heard that moose can be very dangerous and aggressive; which totally blows my mind, LOL. It's hard to believe that they've hurt people in Alaska. Anyhow I'm glad to hear that all of you are all right, although a little shaken up. That snow would halt civilization as we know it here in SoCal, LOL! __________________ every lover is in his heart a madman, and in his head a minstrel.

12-21-2006, 10:39 AM	#28
DENISE517 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 4,088	OMG... thank goodness you guys are all ok. I bet you were so scared. I just can't imagine see a moose in my back yard. Thats so neat. It looks just beautiful....now that we know you are ok. Poor Eddie.... You will have to get him a moose dog toy so he can practice his defense. lol I guess sometimes we have to remember no matter how beautiful they are they are still wild. Maybe he was just running towards you to tell you Merry Christmas...lol Glad you are all safe and inside!!!!!!!! Probably a good thing that Jack didnt see it. I sure hope we have snow here in Indiana for Christmas. It just don't seem like Christmas without it. __________________ Bella and I would like to wish you a Merry Christmas!

12-21-2006, 11:14 AM	#29
Ciera's mom Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Leesburg Posts: 440	OMG what a beautiful picture! My sister and bnl used to live in Alaska when he was in the Air Force (actually there in Anchorage). They loved it and now say that when their kids leave home they would actually love to move back. I have heard of them talk about a moose that was collared that ran loose and you had to watch out for him because he was very aggressive and they called him number 7 or something like that. Have you heard of it? Of course that was like 14 years ago now. __________________ Mommy to Ciera Hunterand Landon

12-21-2006, 09:19 PM	#30
Pautau422 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 210	OMG!!! I think I would have passed out on the snow, especially when I am a city girl, who has never seen a moose up that close. Poor babies they must have been thinking, what in the world is that big thing. Now, cool story, but thank God you and the the furbabies are safe. __________________ Have a Nice Day ! Paula & Tyler http://www.dogster.com/?373199 - tyler531@gmail.com