I can imagine how scared you were - so glad it turned out alright! I live in a small town, and if I walk down the street one way there are 2 dogs loose at different times of the day. I never know when they are going to open their door and out they will come. The other way at the end of the street there is a Roti who freaks out when we walk by, at a screen door! I always pick him up - I figure a screen between me and THAT is way too dangerous!