Originally Posted by bebeyorkie (Post 3619675)

Thank You so much everyone for your prayers and comforting words. Deeogi just came out of surgery. Alot of damage to his throat, neck, jaw (lost some teeth), left eye and front leg.
Surgeon said he almost lost his leg. It seems that pit pulled Deeogi from under our chainlink fence tearing his leg.

I had just fed our yorkies and I sent them out to go potty to our backyard that is fenced off. I was cleaning their area when I heard alot of barking I looked out of my front window and noticed neighbors dogs out again. She lives across the street few houses down.
I went to back door to let my dogs in that's when I noticed Deeogi was missing :( I ran to my front yard and the owner already had the pit and she told me "I think he killed your dog" I ran around our house but she stopped me "and said no don't look I'll get him" I started screaming and crying hysterically.
Everything happened so fast I remember trying to go to him but my daughter grabbed me and said "No mom I'll get him" I'm crying and saying Oh my God Oh my God Noooo.
Then we noticed Deeogi walking towards us he was barely alive blood everywhere. It was awful I ran to him picked him up and started to tell him what a strong brave boy he was and how he was going to be ok because he was a fighter. He seemed to be in shock and breathing very fast I realized I needed to calm down so he could feel my positive energy. Daughter drove us to vet. The whole time I was kissing him and talking to him. When we got there he was very calm. Vet said being so calm really helped him.

Vet and staff said he was a very lucky boy. Small yorkies attacked by pits don't usually survive. I know it's not just luck but everyones prayers and good wishes.

I still haven't stopped crying:(

Thank you so much YorkieTalk family. I will keep you posted he is in er hospital recovering right now.

Originally Posted by ladyjane (Post 3620365)

That makes two of us. This is such a heartbreaking story....I cannot even begin to imagine how this family feels. Reading about the incident made me so upset. I surely hope that Deeogi is improving.

Originally Posted by bebeyorkie (Post 3620435)

Thank you so much everyone for your prayers and good wishes. He is doing better swelling has gone down.

I went to see him earlier today and they told me he had vomited 3 times:(
so they need to keep him another day. Owner of the pit is upset now because vet bills are so high. She paid for surgery but now she is giving us a hard time about the rest of the bill $654 needs to be paid by tomorrow.

I am currently unemployed through the summer I work at a school and because of budget will not be working for 3 months:(
I do not have money to pay this bill. I went over to her house earlier to give her an update on Deeogi and tell show her pics of his injuries. i also mentioned to her that one of his front legs was severely damaged and that it probably happened when the pit pulled him under the fence. She got very upset and said there is no way that happened Tank (that's pit's name) would never have pulled your yorkie through fence. I asked then how did his leg get so torn up? she didn't respond. I reminded her that my yorkies never dig holes or try to get out of our backyard. She told me she didn't have anymore money to pay anything else.
I left to go see Deeogi and while I was gone my daughter said that she was taking picture of the fence. This stressed me out even more because I don't know what she's up to.

So if she tries to argue that my yorkie got out on his own (which I already know didn't happen) isn't she still liable because her pit was on my property?

For those of you who said to call animal control - I am afraid to because I have 5 yorkies 1 chihuahua rescue and 1 white boxer rescue. I also dog sit other yorkies every so often. So I know she would also report me:(

Any advice appreciated

Originally Posted by bebeyorkie (Post 3620435)

Thank you so much everyone for your prayers and good wishes. He is doing better swelling has gone down.

I went to see him earlier today and they told me he had vomited 3 times:(
so they need to keep him another day. Owner of the pit is upset now because vet bills are so high. She paid for surgery but now she is giving us a hard time about the rest of the bill $654 needs to be paid by tomorrow.

I am currently unemployed through the summer I work at a school and because of budget will not be working for 3 months:(
I do not have money to pay this bill. I went over to her house earlier to give her an update on Deeogi and tell show her pics of his injuries. i also mentioned to her that one of his front legs was severely damaged and that it probably happened when the pit pulled him under the fence. She got very upset and said there is no way that happened Tank (that's pit's name) would never have pulled your yorkie through fence. I asked then how did his leg get so torn up? she didn't respond. I reminded her that my yorkies never dig holes or try to get out of our backyard. She told me she didn't have anymore money to pay anything else.
I left to go see Deeogi and while I was gone my daughter said that she was taking picture of the fence. This stressed me out even more because I don't know what she's up to.

So if she tries to argue that my yorkie got out on his own (which I already know didn't happen) isn't she still liable because her pit was on my property?

For those of you who said to call animal control - I am afraid to because I have 5 yorkies 1 chihuahua rescue and 1 white boxer rescue. I also dog sit other yorkies every so often. So I know she would also report me:(

Any advice appreciated

Originally Posted by Taryn0405 (Post 3620452)

Your dogs were fenced and controled in your yard. It doesn't matter hoe many pictures she takes of the fence, her dog was the agressor. And with it being a pit, it doens't look good for her either.

Don't quote me, California law, as well as city and counties laws, are all different in each state. However, I know for alot of counties in Michigan there needs to be a fencedd in area or the dog needs to be on a leash if off the property. Another thing as well, is the fence yours, or the neighbors? Have there been any previous incidents reported with the dog?

You need to get all of your vet bills, injury pictures, and vet statement lined up so you can make a police report asap. Fastrer you do, the better it will be if this goes to court.

Originally Posted by bebeyorkie (Post 3620450)

She actually has taken the pit. Not sure where but he is no longer in the home.

Originally Posted by Taryn0405 (Post 3620452)

Your dogs were fenced and controled in your yard. It doesn't matter hoe many pictures she takes of the fence, her dog was the agressor. And with it being a pit, it doens't look good for her either.

Don't quote me, California law, as well as city and counties laws, are all different in each state. However, I know for alot of counties in Michigan there needs to be a fencedd in area or the dog needs to be on a leash if off the property. Another thing as well, is the fence yours, or the neighbors? Have there been any previous incidents reported with the dog?

You need to get all of your vet bills, injury pictures, and vet statement lined up so you can make a police report asap. Fastrer you do, the better it will be if this goes to court.

Originally Posted by Valenie (Post 3620394)

Today my mom's shih tuz fluffy was also pulled under a chain link fence by a big dog. He is a German/Aussie mix. Luckly my 3 year old son started screaming no fluffy no no and picked up a big rock and hit the dog he let go of fluff and her ran back into the yard. Fluffy had 6 holes to his back legs and torso the vet patched him up and sent him home on antibiotics. We were very lucky! I hope that your baby has a fast recovery! I also hope story's like this will teach people with aggressive dogs to keep them put up properly.