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Originally Posted by tpaxton23 I can’t believe I lost my little 8 1/2 year old Yorkie right in my own neighborhood. We were just out for our after work walk, my little yorkie Kramer, on one side and his little Chihuahua buddy, Maddie on the other side (both on leashes of course). They both love to go for walks; it’s the highlight of their day. We came upon another owner out walking her two dogs on the other side of the street. My dogs both started barking as they love to greet other dogs but I could tell by the way the other owner was holding her dogs that they might not be friendly so we stayed on our side of the street. The next thing I knew her black lab came flying across the street at us. I was in the process of picking up my babies to protect them but the lab got Kramer mid-air. He wouldn’t let go even though the owner was holding her dog and I repeatedly kicked him. When he did finally release my little Kramer, he was unable to move. I rushed him to the animal hospital but Kramer’s spine had been severed and they couldn’t save him. He was in so much pain; I had to have him put to sleep. They said that he wouldn’t survive and I couldn’t stand to see him in pain. I can’t get the picture of him not being able to move out of my head and him crying in pain before they put him to sleep. I feel so guilty that I didn’t protect him.
I didn’t call Animal Control for 3 days because I was so upset and couldn’t even talk about what happened with out bawling. Because I waited 3 days to call them, I was told they could not do anything except give the dogs owners a warning. I can’t believe that they aren’t going to check to ensure that the dog will not harm anyone else’s pet or child. The owners said that they wouldn’t walk the dog anymore and just let him out in there fenced in backyard. I’m so mad that nothing is going to be done to the dog. What if he goes after someone’s child?
Does anyone know if I could bring a suit against the owners?
Maddie and I miss Kramer so much. It’s been 2 weeks since it happened and Maddie just keeps waiting by the front door and crying wondering when Kramer is going to come home. We are both heartbroken.
Kramer we’ll love you forever and look forward to seeing you again someday.
Love always,
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Oh sweetheart!
I am so sorry for everything that you have been through.. I'm not sure what to say at this time, except that it will get easier in time. I know it doesn't seem like it now. But with time, you will see.
About not being able to have any help from animal control about the visious attack. I would contact a lawyer. Most of them offer free consultations. And it won't hurt anything to call. I agree with you, if that dog would do that to a little yorkie, there is no telling what else it is capable of. I would contact a lawyer. Tell them everything, even about calling the animal control people. And then go from there. If there is nothing that they can do, then you will atleast know you tried.
But I am very proud of you for wanting to do everything you can to make sure that this never happens again. It takes lots of courage to do that.
I'm so sorry that you had to post about this, when you are such a newbie to yorkie talk. I really hope that I can help you in some way. Please know that we are all here for you anytime, day or night, there is always someone here to talk, and offer advise. If there is ANYTHING I can do to help you, please feel free to pm me. Talk to you soon. God Bless you!
Rest in peace
