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mscat · 07-23-2008, 12:06 PM

I would have been screaming and going crazy seeing that.

Poor Ginger. Take her to the vet and make certain she does not have any internal injuries. I worry about that because our little ones are so fragile . it angers me that those dogs were out on the lose and attacked your little Yorkie.

Thankfully she seems to be ok. But, I still am mad at what happened.

jrsygal37 · 07-23-2008, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by slantyeyedgirl

Last night I was jogging with my 3 lb yorkie, a neighbor was outside with three unleashed labs. When we got close, one of the labs made a beeline towards Ginger and grabbed her with its mouth and shook her violently. I grabbed her into my arms, but Ginger was screaming and was in complete shock! The owner took her dog inside and never came out to speak to me. I checked to make sure there were no wounds or blood, then left. When I got home, Ginger was limping. We had her checked out, good thing was she seemed okay. I was terrified, I thought my yorkie was for sure dead! We called Animal Control, but it doesn't sound like much can be done if you're not injured. There is not enough justice for little dogs!

My sister lives in Dallas TX. and she has gone through the same thing with her small terrier. She said it's terrible. That there are no leash laws. Her dog was grabbed by a Doberman at a public park. She was walking her on a leash and this guy pulled up and just let his two Doberman out and yelled "they aren't friendly keep your dog away." Before she knew it the dogs ran up to her and were grabbing at Sabrina. She pulled her up by her harness but the one got her and luckily just left a small bite. The guy took his dogs, got back into the car and left. She reported it but not much to be done as you said. I'm glad you baby was alright. I'd certainly go over there on my own and at least tell them what pieces of crap they are. I know it don't do any good but I know for me it would make me feel better. Elaine

slantyeyedgirl · 07-24-2008, 10:27 AM

I live in Colleyville, Texas and we do have a leash law here! My fiance does all the communicating with the ownder since he is the rational one. She has it in her head that she doesn't have to leash them since they were on her property and she said I came running up to her property and got her dogs all excited. I was actually jogging on the sidewalk and the last time I checked sidewalks are public property. Anyway, the Animal Control officer has been trying to contact this owner for the past two days. She left two notices on the door. The notices were removed, but there has been no contact, so the animal control said she was going to issue a citation and since I got scratched and bruised on my arm, the dog would have to be quarantined for 10 days. I feel a little bad that this has to happen since Ginger doesn't seem to be seriously injured, but this all could have been avoided if she had her crazy dog on a leash and we have a little girl in our neighborhood and I want to ensure this doesn't happen again!! Thank you for all your comforting words and support. Ginger gives kisses to you all!!

slantyeyedgirl · 07-24-2008, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jrsygal37

My sister lives in Dallas TX. and she has gone through the same thing with her small terrier. She said it's terrible. That there are no leash laws. Her dog was grabbed by a Doberman at a public park. She was walking her on a leash and this guy pulled up and just let his two Doberman out and yelled "they aren't friendly keep your dog away." Before she knew it the dogs ran up to her and were grabbing at Sabrina. She pulled her up by her harness but the one got her and luckily just left a small bite. The guy took his dogs, got back into the car and left. She reported it but not much to be done as you said. I'm glad you baby was alright. I'd certainly go over there on my own and at least tell them what pieces of crap they are. I know it don't do any good but I know for me it would make me feel better. Elaine

OMG, that is awful, what was he thinking?! You do not bring your dogs to a public area when you know they will cause trouble! I can't believe the nerves of some people!! And he just took off without giving any information? What if his dogs had some kind of illness that could have been passed from a flesh wound? UGH! Well, I'm glad she made it out okay.

GoofyBritt · 07-24-2008, 10:34 AM

slantyeyedgirl can't you press charges or sue?

1. leash law was broken
2. owner did not try to see if your dog was ok - meaning that's happened before... (criminal negligence)
3. your dog was limping - that is being hurt

slantyeyedgirl · 07-24-2008, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mscat

I would have been screaming and going crazy seeing that.

Poor Ginger. Take her to the vet and make certain she does not have any internal injuries. I worry about that because our little ones are so fragile . it angers me that those dogs were out on the lose and attacked your little Yorkie.

Thankfully she seems to be ok. But, I still am mad at what happened.

I was mad too, the lady took her dog and didn't come out to make sure we were okay AND she tried to said that we came running up to her property and got her dogs all excited! Thank god she spoke to my fiance because I would have given her an earful. Next time I'll be ready to break its neck if it comes after my baby!

slantyeyedgirl · 07-24-2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by GoofyBritt

slantyeyedgirl can't you press charges or sue?

1. leash law was broken
2. owner did not try to see if your dog was ok - meaning that's happened before... (criminal negligence)
3. your dog was limping - that is being hurt

We live in a small neighborhood, I would really hate to have to do that, especially since Ginger has no major injuries. Maybe she will walk away with a lesson not to let her dogs run loose!

Yorkieforme · 07-24-2008, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by slantyeyedgirl

I live in Colleyville, Texas and we do have a leash law here! My fiance does all the communicating with the ownder since he is the rational one. She has it in her head that she doesn't have to leash them since they were on her property and she said I came running up to her property and got her dogs all excited. I was actually jogging on the sidewalk and the last time I checked sidewalks are public property. Anyway, the Animal Control officer has been trying to contact this owner for the past two days. She left two notices on the door. The notices were removed, but there has been no contact, so the animal control said she was going to issue a citation and since I got scratched and bruised on my arm, the dog would have to be quarantined for 10 days. I feel a little bad that this has to happen since Ginger doesn't seem to be seriously injured, but this all could have been avoided if she had her crazy dog on a leash and we have a little girl in our neighborhood and I want to ensure this doesn't happen again!! Thank you for all your comforting words and support. Ginger gives kisses to you all!!

Hon...don't you dare feel the least bit bad for this person or their dog....luckily it turned out ok....THIS TIME....
This owner needs to learn that there are leash laws for a reason!

and I guess she needs to learn the hard way!

jjrn13 · 07-26-2008, 09:02 AM

Man are you lucky. We have a wee one and a lab .. our lab attacked the little one like that last year ... she punctured her trachea ... we nearly lost her. I now maintain a home divided.
Anyway, I think it is absolutely necessary that you march over to that neighbor and demand she leash those dogs. It is certain to happen again. Check your local code inforcement ... you are likely to discover there are codes requiring dogs to be leashed.
Please follow up before either you or somebody else is not quite so lucky next time ... and make no mistake, there will be a next time. Believe it, were that me, that neighbor may want to move by the time I got done with her.

Judyann

Kbsqueff · 07-26-2008, 09:51 AM

OMGosh...

I'm relieved that your furbaby is okay.....

You know, THAT is one of the reasons I don't walk Maggie and Hannah all by myself...

cj125 · 07-26-2008, 10:19 AM

I carry a zapper!

Mayas Mommy · 07-26-2008, 12:06 PM

.... what a scare ... I am glad to hear you and your baby are all right .....

Catrina · 07-26-2008, 02:50 PM

WHAT

im sorry but that is BS if the woman didnt say ANYTHING!! what a B*&^%! im so glad shes okay!! wow.. must have been terrifying... poor baby!! if i were you id go right to her house and yell the crap out of her!

YorkieChick1 · 07-26-2008, 02:57 PM

I'm so glad that Ginger is OK. I got attacked while walking my yorkie, Booboo, he is about 13 lbs but a Jack Russell came flying out of a neighbors house and I grabbed him up in my arms and the Jack just bit his butt and pulled out some of his hair. This was atleast 4 years ago and Booboo still is scared to walk and doesn't like to be around dogs he doesn't know. I tried to resocialize him right away but he didn't want anything to do with other dogs anymore. I'm so glad Ginger got right back to her walking, she's one tough chick!!

MaxwellHouse · 07-26-2008, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cj125

I carry a zapper!

Thank Goodness Ginger is okay! I am curious about a zapper?

I've gotten so I'm afraid to take Maxwell on walks and he LOVES walks. I'm always looking ahead in case I have to put him into a mailbox or garbage can if a big dog comes along. Sometimes even if they are on a leash, they can pull hard and get your dog anyway.

It does not make for a "healthy" outing if I'm a nervous nelly.

What about that zapper? Is it a legal device? Have you had to use it?

07-23-2008, 12:06 PM	#16
mscat Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Avenal, California Posts: 1,825	I would have been screaming and going crazy seeing that. Poor Ginger. Take her to the vet and make certain she does not have any internal injuries. I worry about that because our little ones are so fragile . it angers me that those dogs were out on the lose and attacked your little Yorkie. Thankfully she seems to be ok. But, I still am mad at what happened. __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

07-24-2008, 10:27 AM	#18
slantyeyedgirl Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colleyville, Texas Posts: 21	I live in Colleyville, Texas and we do have a leash law here! My fiance does all the communicating with the ownder since he is the rational one. She has it in her head that she doesn't have to leash them since they were on her property and she said I came running up to her property and got her dogs all excited. I was actually jogging on the sidewalk and the last time I checked sidewalks are public property. Anyway, the Animal Control officer has been trying to contact this owner for the past two days. She left two notices on the door. The notices were removed, but there has been no contact, so the animal control said she was going to issue a citation and since I got scratched and bruised on my arm, the dog would have to be quarantined for 10 days. I feel a little bad that this has to happen since Ginger doesn't seem to be seriously injured, but this all could have been avoided if she had her crazy dog on a leash and we have a little girl in our neighborhood and I want to ensure this doesn't happen again!! Thank you for all your comforting words and support. Ginger gives kisses to you all!! __________________ I love my yorkie!!

07-24-2008, 10:34 AM	#20
GoofyBritt Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Grove City, OH Posts: 137	slantyeyedgirl can't you press charges or sue? 1. leash law was broken 2. owner did not try to see if your dog was ok - meaning that's happened before... (criminal negligence) 3. your dog was limping - that is being hurt __________________ You may think you have fallen in love with your best friend, but you don't realize it until your best friend is your dog.

07-26-2008, 09:02 AM	#24
jjrn13 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ridge, NY Posts: 12	Lab Attack... Man are you lucky. We have a wee one and a lab .. our lab attacked the little one like that last year ... she punctured her trachea ... we nearly lost her. I now maintain a home divided. Anyway, I think it is absolutely necessary that you march over to that neighbor and demand she leash those dogs. It is certain to happen again. Check your local code inforcement ... you are likely to discover there are codes requiring dogs to be leashed. Please follow up before either you or somebody else is not quite so lucky next time ... and make no mistake, there will be a next time. Believe it, were that me, that neighbor may want to move by the time I got done with her. Judyann

07-26-2008, 10:19 AM	#26
cj125 Mia and Max's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NV Posts: 2,353	I carry a zapper! __________________ *Missing Child* Caylee Anthony

07-26-2008, 09:51 AM	#25
Kbsqueff YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rio Grande do Sul - BRAZIL Posts: 1,035	OMGosh... I'm relieved that your furbaby is okay..... You know, THAT is one of the reasons I don't walk Maggie and Hannah all by myself...

07-26-2008, 12:06 PM	#27
Mayas Mommy ..... and BLAIR'S too ...... Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 3,101	.... what a scare ... I am glad to hear you and your baby are all right ..... __________________ Maya and Elvis ARE IN LOVE I LOVE MY LIFE AS A MOMMY AND A WIFE

07-26-2008, 02:50 PM	#28
Catrina I love my lil wolf! ;) Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 2,363	WHAT im sorry but that is BS if the woman didnt say ANYTHING!! what a B*&^%! im so glad shes okay!! wow.. must have been terrifying... poor baby!! if i were you id go right to her house and yell the crap out of her!

07-26-2008, 02:57 PM	#29
YorkieChick1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,870	I'm so glad that Ginger is OK. I got attacked while walking my yorkie, Booboo, he is about 13 lbs but a Jack Russell came flying out of a neighbors house and I grabbed him up in my arms and the Jack just bit his butt and pulled out some of his hair. This was atleast 4 years ago and Booboo still is scared to walk and doesn't like to be around dogs he doesn't know. I tried to resocialize him right away but he didn't want anything to do with other dogs anymore. I'm so glad Ginger got right back to her walking, she's one tough chick!! __________________ Nanci 's her furbabies!! http://www.dogster.com/dogs/434890 Brooke Mindy BooBoo And My Chichis: Baby & Bitsy There's nothing that brightens my day more than a puppy kiss!