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slantyeyedgirl · 07-22-2008, 09:25 PM

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!

grandmatoall · 07-22-2008, 09:31 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!

What a scary thing to happen. I am glad she wasn't hurt. It could have been so bad. The owner should have come out and made sure your little one wasn't hurt. And animal control should have given them a ticket for dog at large and not on a leash.

How is Ginger doing now? Please give her lots of hugs and kisses for me.

tanksmom · 07-22-2008, 09:54 PM

I agree completely! Around here the big dogs get away with EVERYTHING. Ive gotten so protective we dont even go outside our fenced area ever. And even that is done with constant monitoring.

mypreciouspups · 07-22-2008, 10:00 PM

This is just horrible.. my god I would be scared to death also..that is not the first time a lab has attacked a yorkie.. a lab killed a members yorkie in early spring.. surgery did not keep her alive.. hard to believe labs will do this..and it is sad that nothing can be done.. and this is a neighbor,.. I would be talking to her and letting her know if her dogs are not tied on.. you will make sure they do not hurt another dog.. stand your ground..and check it out more to see what can be done..

anne

Nancy1999 · 07-22-2008, 10:10 PM

Wow, are you lucky, with a dog that small, another dog might think it's a rodent or something like that. I just would be so careful if I were you. Glad everything's all right, but it's up to you to protect your little one since there are people that let big dogs run free. Even if you are in the right, your dog could be fatally injured. Your dog may be tiny, but she sure is tough!

slantyeyedgirl · 07-23-2008, 07:39 AM

Thanks for all your replies. Ginger seems to be doing well and back to normal. We took her for a short walk around the neighborhood last night and she seemed to put it all behind her. Going forward, I'm going to be more protective of her around bigger dogs!

ARCHIE · 07-23-2008, 07:42 AM

I am so happy Ginger was not injured. What a rude owner.
It's the law in NY to have your dog leashed!
That was too close for comfort. I would walk the other way
next time. Ginger was one lucky puppy.

Jeri Cunningham · 07-23-2008, 07:47 AM

There are leash laws in Ca too. I think every state needs leash laws.

chachi · 07-23-2008, 07:49 AM

I would still take your dog to be checked out by the vet and give the bill to the lady

7TimesBlessed · 07-23-2008, 07:52 AM

normally I can't bear to click on to threads w these headings but something made me.......I am so so thankful your little Ginger is okay!! oh Praise God! to think what could have happened.....I guess even breeds w good reputations are still dependant on what kind of "owner" they have.....give Ginger some extra kisses from us!

BamaFan121s · 07-23-2008, 10:34 AM

Thank goodness your little one is OK! It is scary to think of what else those dogs will be willing to go after--the next small dog? A child? I am very glad that the end result was not different. I would definately go back to owner's house and give them a piece of my mind.

And demand that at the very least they pay the vet bill. I would even go as far as to make up fliers to put on mailboxes to alert the neighbors.

Yorkieforme · 07-23-2008, 10:49 AM

OMG....thank goodness Ginger is OK...how aweful! I would find out if this person can at least be "ticketed" for her dog not being leashed!

MyPeanutAbbyGra · 07-23-2008, 11:17 AM

Poor baby. I'm so relieved to read that she is OK.
I think the owner should be confronted! I'm not sure if you took your baby in to be checked by a vet or not, but I would if I were you and I would demand that the owner of the lab pay the bill.
If that lab were my dog, I would have been apologizing profusely and following up with you. That's the right thing to do.

I hope Ginger continues to do well, but if she would have an injury that doesn't show up until later, you will be stuck paying the bill, so take her in today.

Blessings to you and Ginger.

Yorkiekids · 07-23-2008, 11:20 AM

OMG I would have freaked out. Don't they have leash laws where you live?

Yorkiedaze · 07-23-2008, 11:26 AM

I don't know why nothing could be done to the people who own that Lab considering it was "off leash"!!!! I'm glad your dog is not too seriously injured but that should never have happen in the first place. I'd be marching myself up to those peoples house and tell them they either keep their dogs on a leash or you will call animal control and the police because they are dangerous.

07-22-2008, 09:25 PM	#1
slantyeyedgirl Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colleyville, Texas Posts: 21	Yorkie was attacked by Lab 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! __________________ I love my yorkie!!

07-22-2008, 10:00 PM	#4
mypreciouspups Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida/Canada Posts: 3,853	This is just horrible.. my god I would be scared to death also..that is not the first time a lab has attacked a yorkie.. a lab killed a members yorkie in early spring.. surgery did not keep her alive.. hard to believe labs will do this..and it is sad that nothing can be done.. and this is a neighbor,.. I would be talking to her and letting her know if her dogs are not tied on.. you will make sure they do not hurt another dog.. stand your ground..and check it out more to see what can be done.. anne __________________ Kacee, Kandie, Princess Grace, and Maravilhosa anne/pooh's mum my yorkies are my life

07-22-2008, 10:10 PM	#5
Nancy1999 Joey's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 5,022 Blog Entries: 1	Wow, are you lucky, with a dog that small, another dog might think it's a rodent or something like that. I just would be so careful if I were you. Glad everything's all right, but it's up to you to protect your little one since there are people that let big dogs run free. Even if you are in the right, your dog could be fatally injured. Your dog may be tiny, but she sure is tough! __________________ NancyJoey . Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB .and YAP - Join YAP Here! Please Sign this Petition – Help Stop Puppymill Abuse! . YorkieTalk Thread On Petition

07-23-2008, 07:39 AM	#6
slantyeyedgirl Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colleyville, Texas Posts: 21	Thanks for all your replies. Ginger seems to be doing well and back to normal. We took her for a short walk around the neighborhood last night and she seemed to put it all behind her. Going forward, I'm going to be more protective of her around bigger dogs! __________________ I love my yorkie!!

07-23-2008, 07:42 AM	#7
ARCHIE Owned by "Buddy" Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 11,103	I am so happy Ginger was not injured. What a rude owner. It's the law in NY to have your dog leashed! That was too close for comfort. I would walk the other way next time. Ginger was one lucky puppy. __________________ Carol Buddy ~MEMBER OF THE S.R.C. AND TEAPOT CLUB~

07-22-2008, 09:54 PM	#3
tanksmom YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: texas Posts: 490	I agree completely! Around here the big dogs get away with EVERYTHING. Ive gotten so protective we dont even go outside our fenced area ever. And even that is done with constant monitoring.

07-23-2008, 07:47 AM	#8
Jeri Cunningham Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hercules,CA Posts: 1,817 Blog Entries: 1	There are leash laws in Ca too. I think every state needs leash laws. __________________ Mandy & Krissy & Teddy & Chelsey & Kayla Non-Yorkies: Rusty & Spicy & Biewers: Darla & Spanky The Little Rascals

07-23-2008, 07:49 AM	#9
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 23,180	I would still take your dog to be checked out by the vet and give the bill to the lady __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

07-23-2008, 07:52 AM	#10
7TimesBlessed YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 297	normally I can't bear to click on to threads w these headings but something made me.......I am so so thankful your little Ginger is okay!! oh Praise God! to think what could have happened.....I guess even breeds w good reputations are still dependant on what kind of "owner" they have.....give Ginger some extra kisses from us! __________________ "Every Good and Perfect Gift is from Above...." (James 1:17)

07-23-2008, 10:34 AM	#11
BamaFan121s YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 7,997	Thank goodness your little one is OK! It is scary to think of what else those dogs will be willing to go after--the next small dog? A child? I am very glad that the end result was not different. I would definately go back to owner's house and give them a piece of my mind. And demand that at the very least they pay the vet bill. I would even go as far as to make up fliers to put on mailboxes to alert the neighbors. __________________ ...........Misty........... Trixie * Lexi * Chipsie

07-23-2008, 10:49 AM	#12
Yorkieforme YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Windsor, Ontario Canada Posts: 814 Blog Entries: 1	OMG....thank goodness Ginger is OK...how aweful! I would find out if this person can at least be "ticketed" for her dog not being leashed! __________________ Natalie & KiKi

07-23-2008, 11:17 AM	#13
MyPeanutAbbyGra I love my baby girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,549	Poor baby. I'm so relieved to read that she is OK. I think the owner should be confronted! I'm not sure if you took your baby in to be checked by a vet or not, but I would if I were you and I would demand that the owner of the lab pay the bill. If that lab were my dog, I would have been apologizing profusely and following up with you. That's the right thing to do. I hope Ginger continues to do well, but if she would have an injury that doesn't show up until later, you will be stuck paying the bill, so take her in today. Blessings to you and Ginger. __________________ Tammy, Mama to Abby Grace Daisy Mae RIP Peanut & Chloe, ABBY 's WINSTON Within the heart of every stray Lies the singular desire to be loved

07-23-2008, 11:20 AM	#14
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 12,432	OMG I would have freaked out. Don't they have leash laws where you live? __________________ Susan, Piper & Sebastion

07-23-2008, 11:26 AM	#15
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 7,118	I don't know why nothing could be done to the people who own that Lab considering it was "off leash"!!!! I'm glad your dog is not too seriously injured but that should never have happen in the first place. I'd be marching myself up to those peoples house and tell them they either keep their dogs on a leash or you will call animal control and the police because they are dangerous.