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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly  You two had an extremely close call. Anybody that belittled you for not noting details of the attacking dog when you are trying to save your dog's life and limb should be reported to their supervisors and a complaint registered against such insensitivity and unprofessionalism! You had just been through horror and they have the gall to put you down!?!?! I can tell you they have never had to fight for their baby's life against an attacking dog so just tell them to shove the attitude, get a clue and read a little about traumatic shock reaction! I've been in that sudden attack situation and the only thing you are processing mentally is fighting to save your dog, get that beast off it and get your baby help.
Shock and stress invade the brain and your body and you often blank entirely on even the basics of the event, let alone details. Later, when you aren't so stressed, you likely will remember other things but right now, your brain is still in fight or flight mode, overstressed and pretty much just concentrating on the here and now.
I'm so grateful neither of you was seriously injured and that Luma didn't have to have a lot of surgery, I just can't contain myself! It sounds like she will be fine medically in time and you, too. Don't feel such guilt over what happened. You know from reading post after post here, news reports and watching TV that this happens all the time. It is the irresponsible owner of the loose dog who is at fault - not you!!! God bless you and little Luma. |
OMGosh! What idiots to make you feel bad! No, no, no ,no! You did exactly what you should have done! I'm almost in shock just reading about your ordeal, more so bc I've been there too, and it's all anyone can do just to make yourself and your pup safe from the attacker(s). One doesn't care where the dog has gone, only that it IS gone, and then you move right on to getting medical care for your pup and yourself!
And don't feel guilty, I would have also wanted to walk my dogs. I like for them to be able to explore new areas. What's the point of visiting/travelling, ya know?
Poor Luma is probably still shocky herself. And yes, dog bite wounds need to be kept open and draining to prevent infection from setting in. Antibiotics can only do so much, treating the wounds properly allows for quicker healing. Keeping you both in my prayers...
I got so hypersensitive after one ordeal, I starting calling 'going for a walk' 'going for a jerk' bc it seemed like I was always jerking my baby up and away from strange dogs (on and off leash) 2-3 times on every walk!
Crying is normal... I got so shakey and rubber-kneed once I could barely make it home (I was 2 houses away!). I had to stop in another neighbor's driveway to compose myself a bit before continuing on to my house. I cried, got angry at the dog and the neighbors, then cried some more bc I felt so weak afterwards... it will get better. We never know how things are going to affect us.
Thank God you will both be okay! Hugs to you and Luma...