WOW! Thats crazy, what is with people,:mad: at least your baby is okay:)
That reminds me, just this moring my sister was taking out the trash and looked over and saw a guy just loading her summer tires in his car! From our yard! So she ran over and said "Are those my tires!? What are you doing!?" And he said "oh, aren't you the one that posted them on craigslist"
and she said "NO!" and he put the tires back and drove off.
I asked her if she got his licence plate but she said it didnt matter and nothing could be done, I was kinda annoyed she didnt try, lol

This is absolutely horrible!! how awful and scary to be enjoying a walk one minute, and be fighting for your dog the next! I am so glad you had the BB on, and I am glad that Yazi is ok!! I do agree that you should also go to the doctor though. I would definitely go and get yourself checked out just to be safe, but again I am so happy for you that you are safe at home with Yazi again!!

Carla, I was holding my breath reading this! I just can't believe it! Right out there in a sidewalk full of people a man tries to boldly just steal your dog right out from under you and then attacks you when you fight back!!! How terrifying is this story - right in your own community and just out enjoying yourselves and this happens? It's hard to believe that someone would be that bold and that inhuman but boy, am I glad you prevailed and fought and thank God there were good men around to help! And that buddy belt sounds like it sure helped you save her by being able to hold on despite everything. I'm sure you are having a hard time processing all that's happened to you and little Yazmin in such a close call with tragedy. I'm grateful Yazmin was saved, that he had no knife to fight you & the guys off and you two are safe and home together. Take it easy and take care of - heck, pamper - yourself and that pretty baby! I think you've earned yourself a nice shopping trip to your favorite store for some nice things for both of you. A little retail therapy after a close call like that is surely in order!

That is just awful! So glad you guys are okay and that wretched man did not get your little girl.

Ugh what is this world coming to? & in broad daylight! What a terrifying experience, glad nobody got seriously hurt & those 2 good samaritans helped out. Poor you, got kicked in the stomach:eek: what if you were pregnant!

Wow, how scary! I'm so glad that you had a tight grip of her and didn't let go. I cannot believe that he kicked you!! I would have taken some serious aggression out on him. I'm so glad you fought back!

OMG! I just cannot believe that someone would do that. The lesson here is "no choke harness" and "keep the leash around your wrist". We usually make a slip knot out of the handle and put it around our wrist. If someone pulls on it,it just gets tighter on wrist. Next time you are trying to kick someones leg out from under them,aim for the back of the knee. Its called dead leg and it will take them to the ground.

Glad you and Yaz are ok. It's a sad day when you can't take your dog for a walk without someone trying to steal her/him. Or someone trying to figure out a way to steal it after you get home.

OMG! I can't believe this happened to you! I would still be shaking. I'm so glad you had a good hold on Yazi and that you're both ok.

My stomach got queasy just reading your post. I am so glad he was unable to get away with Yazmin. How scary that people are that brazen. It was wonderful that those two guys noticed and made the effort to help you. I am so sorry that you now have to worry walking your dog in your home town. Some people are real #$@ :eek: jerks. Hugs to you and Yazmin.

Oh No:eek::eek::eek:

So glad you and Yaz are OK. Just too scary.

When someone attempted to steal Cali out of my car the detectives pushed the part about trying to steal the vehicle because the penalty is greater for that (or assault) than for pet theft.

OMG Carla ! What is wrong with people, they are so greedy and mean. I am horrified that this happened to you and Yazmin. I am also thankful for the men that helped you. Please get yourself checked if your tummy is still tender. Hugs

Thank you everyone for your truly heartfelt concerns for Yazi and I both! ;) I agree with everyone, I should go see my own Doctor to make sure it's just not soreness in my stomach. My first reaction was to kick him while he was walking away with my baby, but I'm only 5'5" and could only reach the back of his leg. He stood at least a foot taller than me so when he turned to kick me, he was able to kick me in my stomach!

Chachi, I didn't realize there was another post that someone else tried to still a dog today. I hope they are both okay. I just don't know what's wrong with people these days! I don't think I've ever been so scared in my life as I was, thinking I wouldn't ever see Yazi again if I had let go of her leash. :(

Yorkietalkjilly, your right. A little shopping trip to pamper my self and to take Yazi to the pet store for a special new toy sounds like the right cure to get over the shock of the whole incident. ;) Yesterday, Yazi and I stayed in bed, cuddled up under the covers together. I felt safe and was happy to watched her take naps all day long.

My lil Friend, I really do believe that if it hadn't been for Yazi's Buddy Belt harness that I wouldn't have her right now! If she would've had a collar on, I would have had to let go of her? Even though she has a microchip also, this low down criminal would have sold her to another unscrupulous person. :(
I can\'t believe I may have to learn how to protect myself in public, just to protect my dog!

I\'ve never been so thankful to anyone as I am to the two men who stepped in and saved Yazi. I can\'t imagine my life without her in it!

Your own fighting-momma-bear nature and those two guys are the heroes in this situation! Take those guys some few dozen chocolate chip cookies and yourself on that shopping trip for rewards! And Yaz gets her special new toy for being so brave throughout! She\'s a trooper!

I am so sorry for all that you and Yazmin have gone through. You must still feel so disillusioned and scared. I believe in the goodness of people, as the two men who came to the rescue illustrated. It\'s so sad that there are also people out there who care only for themselves. Please take care of yourself, and give your beautiful little girl some extra hugs. I hope that thug didn\'t take away your inner sense of security away.