Am I Dead? Survivor of Rottweiler Attack Asks - YorkieTalk.com Forums

JCarlson2004 · 05-01-2006, 05:36 AM

http://www.nydailynews.com/front/sto...p-349719c.html

The 4-year-old Long Island boy who was knocked from his tricycle and savagely mauled by a neighbor's dog is racked by fear and pain, his mom said yesterday.

"Am I dead?" little Matthew Henriques asked his father, as he lay in agony following Friday's attack in East Meadow.

The boy also wanted to know what happened to Jasmine, the vicious 85-pound Rottweiler that tore his ears and gashed his face - one of three dogs who escaped from a neighbor's yard.

"I told him the dogs are in doggy jail," said Matthew's mother, who did not want her name used.

The dogs were seized by animal control officers and brought to the Town of Hempstead shelter. Their owner, Lawrence Kelly, 25, faces misdemeanor charges for not securing the dangerous animals.

He was under a court order to keep Jasmine penned at all times following an attack on a neighbor's pet rabbit two years ago.

Sources said the dogs are likely to be destroyed.

The canine rampage came as Matthew pedaled on a sidewalk alongside his grandparents, who were pushing his 14-month-old sister, Stephanie, in a stroller.

The grandparents were visiting from Portugal, said family attorney Giancarlo Terilli.

Jasmine somehow escaped Kelly's yard and pounced on the terrified boy, knocking him from the tricycle and sinking his teeth into Matthew's face, police said.

Sue Nicholson, a neighbor, was in her home with her 5-year-old son when she heard the grandmother's cries.

"I opened the door and saw the baby sitting in the carriage, and one of the Rottweilers was roaming," she said. "I ran to the baby and I just took the whole carriage in the house. A Rottweiler at that point had started walking across my lawn."

The grandparents fought off Jasmine and carried Matthew into his home - but the bloodthirsty dog managed to follow them inside, continuing the attack in the family's kitchen, cops said.

Matthew's grandfather, whose name was not released, finally stopped the dog by spraying the animal with a garden hose.

The kids' uncle, who gave his name as Claudio, said family members were praying for the little boy and his grandfather, who are being treated at Nassau University Medical Center.

But they're grateful Stephanie escaped harm.

"She's very fortunate," the uncle said as he held the pink-clad toddler yesterday.

JCarlson2004 · 05-01-2006, 05:37 AM

This is just so sad!

vincentnyc · 05-01-2006, 05:41 AM

that's y u must have a bat when u live next to a neighbor that has pittbulls and rotweiler.

chachi · 05-01-2006, 05:43 AM

That is very sad that happened. Poor little boy and family. I am terrified of big dogs like that.

SpicesMom · 05-01-2006, 05:45 AM

It is sad, but what really makes me mad is that dumb, irresponsible owners let their dogs grow up to be this way. They think it's so neat to have a vicious dog that people are scared of. Why wouldn't you want a friendly, family pet that loves everyone. What is the attraction to making these dogs so mean. If this dog would have been raised in a proper home, this never would have happened! Darn those irresponsible pet owners! They give certain breeds, bad names and reputations.

rrosenberry · 05-01-2006, 05:46 AM

Wow, I can't imagine..being attacked on the face, poor little thing.

sneri13 · 05-01-2006, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SpicesMom

It is sad, but what really makes me mad is that dumb, irresponsible owners let their dogs grow up to be this way. They think it's so neat to have a vicious dog that people are scared of. Why wouldn't you want a friendly, family pet that loves everyone. What is the attraction to making these dogs so mean. If this dog would have been raised in a proper home, this never would have happened! Darn those irresponsible pet owners! They give certain breeds, bad names and reputations.

Well said, How sad.

Lexi Rae · 05-01-2006, 07:02 AM

i saw that in the paper this morning.. how sad

txshopper73 · 05-01-2006, 10:23 AM

Jesus Christ!

I would have killed that dog!

Brandy101b · 05-01-2006, 12:33 PM

I am with you I have a 2 1/2 yr old daughter and I would have butchered that dog! I have a great dane who is as sweet as the day is long, but if she even snarled or growled at another person, especially a child she would be gone, and if she ever snapped as much as I love her I would put her down. It should be a felony not a misdemener, they knew those dogs were vicious, I understand loving your dog but animals are unpredictable and if you think they could harm a person or have killed or hurt a pet or human before its better off if the dog is put to sleep. That poor baby that just scares me to death, I take my girl for walks all the time, but I am smart I bring my mase and a small bat everyime we walk, we live in a upscale community with all houses about 200,000 or more but I don't care there are crazy people and pets out there you can never be to careful.

God Bless that little boy!

cheryl000 · 05-01-2006, 01:04 PM

uck, that makes my stomach churn. My son just turned 4 over the weekend. People shouldn't have animals that are so hard to control. What a nightmare, that boy is scarred for life.

Emmsmom · 05-01-2006, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SpicesMom

It is sad, but what really makes me mad is that dumb, irresponsible owners let their dogs grow up to be this way. They think it's so neat to have a vicious dog that people are scared of. Why wouldn't you want a friendly, family pet that loves everyone. What is the attraction to making these dogs so mean. If this dog would have been raised in a proper home, this never would have happened! Darn those irresponsible pet owners! They give certain breeds, bad names and reputations.

I just wanted to say that some dogs are just prone to be this way. We have a dog that is very protective of us. He has never bitten anyone and is never given the chance to. We don't think it is neat to have a dog that doesn't like others. We did everything we could as a pup to try and prevent this. He is fine with all of our pets and is ok with the kids my daughter has over to play. We didn't set out to make him mean and overly protective it is just how he turned out. And yes he is fixed. Has been since he was a baby. I am very sorry this child got hurt I just can't imagine. Every case is different and I wish more people could see that. But it doesn't happen that way. Even the best most responible owners can have a dog escape. Now I don't know this case at all and this person could have been really careless. But to assume that all owners are irresponsible is just crazy.

michelle

05-01-2006, 05:36 AM	#1
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,180	Am I Dead? Survivor of Rottweiler Attack Asks http://www.nydailynews.com/front/sto...p-349719c.html The 4-year-old Long Island boy who was knocked from his tricycle and savagely mauled by a neighbor's dog is racked by fear and pain, his mom said yesterday. "Am I dead?" little Matthew Henriques asked his father, as he lay in agony following Friday's attack in East Meadow. The boy also wanted to know what happened to Jasmine, the vicious 85-pound Rottweiler that tore his ears and gashed his face - one of three dogs who escaped from a neighbor's yard. "I told him the dogs are in doggy jail," said Matthew's mother, who did not want her name used. The dogs were seized by animal control officers and brought to the Town of Hempstead shelter. Their owner, Lawrence Kelly, 25, faces misdemeanor charges for not securing the dangerous animals. He was under a court order to keep Jasmine penned at all times following an attack on a neighbor's pet rabbit two years ago. Sources said the dogs are likely to be destroyed. The canine rampage came as Matthew pedaled on a sidewalk alongside his grandparents, who were pushing his 14-month-old sister, Stephanie, in a stroller. The grandparents were visiting from Portugal, said family attorney Giancarlo Terilli. Jasmine somehow escaped Kelly's yard and pounced on the terrified boy, knocking him from the tricycle and sinking his teeth into Matthew's face, police said. Sue Nicholson, a neighbor, was in her home with her 5-year-old son when she heard the grandmother's cries. "I opened the door and saw the baby sitting in the carriage, and one of the Rottweilers was roaming," she said. "I ran to the baby and I just took the whole carriage in the house. A Rottweiler at that point had started walking across my lawn." The grandparents fought off Jasmine and carried Matthew into his home - but the bloodthirsty dog managed to follow them inside, continuing the attack in the family's kitchen, cops said. Matthew's grandfather, whose name was not released, finally stopped the dog by spraying the animal with a garden hose. The kids' uncle, who gave his name as Claudio, said family members were praying for the little boy and his grandfather, who are being treated at Nassau University Medical Center. But they're grateful Stephanie escaped harm. "She's very fortunate," the uncle said as he held the pink-clad toddler yesterday. __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

05-01-2006, 05:37 AM	#2
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,180	This is just so sad! __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

05-01-2006, 05:43 AM	#4
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 22,520	That is very sad that happened. Poor little boy and family. I am terrified of big dogs like that. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

05-01-2006, 05:45 AM	#5
SpicesMom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 50	It is sad, but what really makes me mad is that dumb, irresponsible owners let their dogs grow up to be this way. They think it's so neat to have a vicious dog that people are scared of. Why wouldn't you want a friendly, family pet that loves everyone. What is the attraction to making these dogs so mean. If this dog would have been raised in a proper home, this never would have happened! Darn those irresponsible pet owners! They give certain breeds, bad names and reputations. __________________ Spice Trio Dakota in heaven

05-01-2006, 05:46 AM	#6
rrosenberry & Bailey & Bella Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,848	Wow, I can't imagine..being attacked on the face, poor little thing. __________________ ***********~Rhonda, Bailey and Bella~- SSLS * ******STOP Supporting Puppy Mills http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HM8U...elated&search=

05-01-2006, 05:41 AM	#3
vincentnyc Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 36	that's y u must have a bat when u live next to a neighbor that has pittbulls and rotweiler.

05-01-2006, 07:02 AM	#8
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 9,489	i saw that in the paper this morning.. how sad __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

05-01-2006, 10:23 AM	#9
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Victoria, Texas Posts: 14,178 Blog Entries: 1	Jesus Christ! I would have killed that dog! __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley Gracie, London and Dallas

05-01-2006, 12:33 PM	#10
Brandy101b Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 108	I am with you I have a 2 1/2 yr old daughter and I would have butchered that dog! I have a great dane who is as sweet as the day is long, but if she even snarled or growled at another person, especially a child she would be gone, and if she ever snapped as much as I love her I would put her down. It should be a felony not a misdemener, they knew those dogs were vicious, I understand loving your dog but animals are unpredictable and if you think they could harm a person or have killed or hurt a pet or human before its better off if the dog is put to sleep. That poor baby that just scares me to death, I take my girl for walks all the time, but I am smart I bring my mase and a small bat everyime we walk, we live in a upscale community with all houses about 200,000 or more but I don't care there are crazy people and pets out there you can never be to careful. God Bless that little boy!

05-01-2006, 01:04 PM	#11
cheryl000 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: none Posts: 1,495	uck, that makes my stomach churn. My son just turned 4 over the weekend. People shouldn't have animals that are so hard to control. What a nightmare, that boy is scarred for life.