Quite true, Lady Jane. Understand the owner is ultimately responsible. I saw the dog last night when I confronted the owners after the attack, and found it hard to blame their stupid dog even with all of those thoughts that run through your head. This Corgi just did not ACT like a dog is supposed to act!
The good news is Gastby is OK and came through surgery well!!! We are going to visit him right after work. It turns out that although the x-ray indications were troubling, we finally had some good luck (and the thoughts and prayers from you guys couldn't hurt either
) and his organs were not punctured. So he has a drain tube in one of the deeper wounds, but he is doing well and we may be able to take him home in the next couple of days.
We are so very happy. He is a beautiful and funny guy and we love him to death, even though he can act aggressive himself at times... Usually when he's freaked out by lawn ornaments he thinks are alive, silly boy. But in this case, I dont think we even got a bark out before he was in this Corgi's jaws.
I have decided to report this to the police (if possible) and animal control, as all have suggested - appreciate the good advise. No matter that these folks are neighbors, and were so upset, you never know how they might react when I try to pass on the bill to them. I wonder if insurance can cover this type of thing?
I dont know what it's going to be like taking care of him after such surgery. If he is not watched, how will we know if he gets into trouble with his drain or hurts himself? Guess we will see what the vets say about that.