[Connie]

Never again will I let Maddie be on the ground if there is a big dog nearby. Last evening, my daughter and I and the pups walked to the home of a guy that works with her to see some flowers he had. He has a dog...an English Pointer, who has always been a well behaved dog and trained well. I normally would hold Maddie if there is a big dog around, but because this dog was so harmless, I felt it okay to let Maddie walk around on her leash. The pups had been around this dog before with never a problem. Maddie was looking at the dog, wagging her tail and acted as if she wanted to make friends, when all of a sudden, this dog growled and lunged forward at her and went down on her with his mouth. Maddie let out a blood curdling yelp. This dog meant business! I yanked on the leash to get her away from him and the dog's owner got ahold of his dog. I pulled so hard on the leash, Maddie nearly flew through the air. She was wearing one of her harness dresses and I think that probably saved her from getting bitten as hard. The dog's owner said he didn't bite her, but I believe he did from the way Maddie cried out. She was so traumatized and I felt to bad for her. Also felt like a rotten mom because I should have been holding her. Never again will I think she is safe with a big dog around...no matter how nice they are. I come on YT tonight and read about the 3 babies that are gone and can't stop crying. Maddie could have very well been number 4 if we hadn't been right there to stop that dog. I thank the good Lord that she's still with me, but pray for all who have lost their little sweeties.