I just wanted to say how very sorry I am that this happened to your little Gatsby. I hope and will pray that he does well after surgery. I don't really know the rules and regulations in the US as we are from Canada. It does seem that this owner should take responsibility for your vet bills though, given that it was their dog that inflicted the injuries. If they knew their dog had the tendency to be aggressive like this then they never should have had him off leash. The cost of vet bills are really unbelievable nowadays. I can't believe that they quoted this much to you right at the onset.
Hopefully some of the other members that live closer to you will be able to help you out more about what the specific bylaws are regarding vicious dogs in your area. |