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CouversMom · 07-07-2013, 03:35 PM

This weekend I went up to Seattle with my parents and my husband to help my grandparents move some things into their new house. Their old house burnt down last summer, and the new one is almost finished, and they needed help with some of the larger items.

It was about 9 pm and we were walking out into the garage (which was open) to get into the truck. We didn't bother to leash the dogs because we were only walking about 10 feet and were going to head straight to our hotel. This is when I heard the dogs from across the cul-de-sac come running toward us. I started yelling "no, no, no!" and grabbed Couver because he was within arms reach. My mother grabbed her yorkie Zoey, but we weren't able to snatch Khloe up before the dogs were in the driveway.

The two dogs then started chasing Khloe (who was yelping and screaming for her life). The owner was shouting "They are friendly, they are friendly!!" but we were all freaking out trying to catch Khloe who was scared to death. She ran all the way across the cul-de-sac, around the truck, got cornered in the garden and then finally into the open door into the house. We were all screaming and trying to catch these dogs who were chomping at her while chasing her. I thought she was going to die! These were 50-60 pound dogs chasing my 5 pound dog. My grandfather (an 80-year-old man), grabbed a 1" x 2" piece of trim that was in the driveway and was able to swat one of the dogs and it started to leave. The other dog continued to chase Khloe into the house. She obviously found a hiding space because the dog came running out to its owner and Khloe was no where to be found. My father was eventually able to coax her out of her hiding place and was then holding her.

Get this, so the male owner, who made no effort to even leave his yard to get his dogs back started yelling at us for hitting his dog! His dog was going to kill my dog, and he thought it was not okay for us to hit it?! He said "How would you like it if I hit you with a 2x4?" WTF (where did he see a 2x4?) He kept threatening to hit my husband but wouldn't come off of his front stoop to talk with us. He obviously saw the size difference between him and my husband and realized he wouldn't stand a chance. He ended up going inside after his gf forced him to, but it was NOT fun.

After just having my dog chased around the cul-de-sac, he had the gall to get after us? I just don't understand people. My dogs did not come onto his property and bother his dogs... His dogs came running after mine and my family members were not only worried for the dogs' safety, but for their own!

I know this all could have been prevented if we'd carried them, so I'm kicking myself. I'm also mad that I could not catch the other dogs OR Khloe. My husband tried tackling one of the dogs and ended up with blood all the way down his leg. We had 5 adults plus the female owner all trying to get these dogs to stop. None of us could catch them and she had absolutely no control over them. They didn't have collars on, so they were like wet eels in our hands.

I wanted to call the cops, but my grandfather insisted that I not. He is just moving back into his house and doesn't want to cause a disruption. I do however plan on calling Animal Control on Monday to report the aggressive dogs.

I just wanted to post my experience to let people know how quickly these little guys can be taken away from us. Khloe could have lost her life and it would have been all my fault. Please take extra care with your babies and I hope that no one has to experience what I did... Watching my baby scream for her life, running as fast as she could to get away. I am crying right now thinking about what could have happened and if this makes even one person more cautious with their babies, it was worth posting.

msyorktown · 07-07-2013, 03:48 PM

OMGosh Michelle...how scary is that!! Thankfully Khloe is alright...I would have lost my mind...the gall of some people!!

Lil Sis · 07-07-2013, 03:53 PM

oh crap!! wow! Your poor grandparents... after all they have been through to have to now live accross the street from that! I am sure there has to be some regulations about dogs off leash etc .. but that does not really help that much.

I am so very glad your family and all the dogs are ok. I hope there is some way to prevent this happening again. It at least sounds like the girlfriend or wife whatever tried to help. Maybe now that they know another dog is living nearby they will be more careful.

Good luck.. and tell your grandparents happy they are almost ready to have their new house!

dawn27 · 07-07-2013, 04:01 PM

Wow that is just ridiculous. I cant believe that the man blamed it on you and your dog, really! I am so glad that your baby was not injured and don't beat yourself up over it, none of what happened was your fault. You had every right to have your dogs on your/your g.parents property off leash. I hope you follow through with the report to animal control.

dalady25 · 07-07-2013, 04:03 PM

Oh my gosh! What a nightmare! I'm so glad that everyone is okay---or are they? You said your husband had blood running down his leg. Did he get bit? And I would definitely notify animal control. That doesn't need to happen again.

Yorkiemom1 · 07-07-2013, 04:26 PM

This happens ALL the time....all it takes is one second for another dog, or a coyote, or a wolf, or a bear, or a hawk, or a snake.....you name it, it is lurking there, just waiting for the chance to use that one second, that 10 feet to the car, that 15 feet to the back door, to make a meal of these babies. I have an owner that absolutely REFUSES to carry her baby to her car when they are going someplace...."it is just to the driveway, it is only about 15 feet, been doing it since we moved here, blah, blah, blah......and some day, "it" will happen and her little dog will pay for "it" with her life. PLEASE, dont put your babies in dangerous positions.....you will kick yourself for the rest of your life if something happens, just because it has never happened before, and it was only 15 feet......Thank God your baby did not have a heart attack as she was running for her life.....my cousins little dog went thru the same thing, and that baby had seizures from fright.......sooooooooooo tragic and uncalled for. As far as that man with the rogue uncontrolled dogs.....he is very fortunate that did not happen in MY cul-d-sac, to me and my babies.....I would have shot his dog.....sorry. NOW, mister, get upset.......

CouversMom · 07-07-2013, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Lil Sis

oh crap!! wow! Your poor grandparents... after all they have been through to have to now live accross the street from that! I am sure there has to be some regulations about dogs off leash etc .. but that does not really help that much.

I am so very glad your family and all the dogs are ok. I hope there is some way to prevent this happening again. It at least sounds like the girlfriend or wife whatever tried to help. Maybe now that they know another dog is living nearby they will be more careful.

Good luck.. and tell your grandparents happy they are almost ready to have their new house!

We aren't living there, but we will be visiting often. They live about 3 hours from our house, but they will soon be moved into the house and we will be there for holidays and other visits. I just know that my dogs will not walk on the driveway again... It's just not worth it.

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Originally Posted by dawn27

Wow that is just ridiculous. I cant believe that the man blamed it on you and your dog, really! I am so glad that your baby was not injured and don't beat yourself up over it, none of what happened was your fault. You had every right to have your dogs on your/your g.parents property off leash. I hope you follow through with the report to animal control.

Oh, don't worry... I will follow through. They need to be talked to. Some other neighbors heard the commotion and ran out. They said those dogs are out all the time. One neighbor won't even get out of her car until they go back in the house because they charge at her.

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Originally Posted by dalady25

Oh my gosh! What a nightmare! I'm so glad that everyone is okay---or are they? You said your husband had blood running down his leg. Did he get bit? And I would definitely notify animal control. That doesn't need to happen again.

No, he wasn't bit. Picture a 6' 4" 280 pound man trying to tackle a pit bull. He landed on his knees scraped the heck out of his knee. It was bleeding really bad, but he insisted he was fine. I think I will be cleaning it tonight now that we are home.

Anny Mendoza · 07-07-2013, 04:38 PM

Oh my, I'm glad Khloe is ok and could hide from the dog!
That is so scary! I can't understand how the man just stood there doing nothing! That is unbelievable!

CouversMom · 07-07-2013, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

This happens ALL the time....all it takes is one second for another dog, or a coyote, or a wolf, or a bear, or a hawk, or a snake.....you name it, it is lurking there, just waiting for the chance to use that one second, that 10 feet to the car, that 15 feet to the back door, to make a meal of these babies. I have an owner that absolutely REFUSES to carry her baby to her car when they are going someplace...."it is just to the driveway, it is only about 15 feet, been doing it since we moved here, blah, blah, blah......and some day, "it" will happen and her little dog will pay for "it" with her life. PLEASE, dont put your babies in dangerous positions.....you will kick yourself for the rest of your life if something happens, just because it has never happened before, and it was only 15 feet......Thank God your baby did not have a heart attack as she was running for her life.....my cousins little dog went thru the same thing, and that baby had seizures from fright.......sooooooooooo tragic and uncalled for. As far as that man with the rogue uncontrolled dogs.....he is very fortunate that did not happen in MY cul-d-sac, to me and my babies.....I would have shot his dog.....sorry. NOW, mister, get upset.......

I know! I thought about her poor little heart after we got back inside. Thankfully she was fine, but she could have had a heart attack or had other issues.

I thought the same thing too... I'm not big on guns, but if I owned a gun, that dog would have been history.

Sammy Mommy · 07-07-2013, 04:41 PM

Thank goodness Khloe is OK. I was nervous just reading what happened. The owner of the dog should man up and take responsibility for his dog being off his property. And he should also apologize to your family. I'm glad Khloe is allright.

CouversMom · 07-07-2013, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Sammy Mommy

Thank goodness Khloe is OK. I was nervous just reading what happened. The owner of the dog should man up and take responsibility for his dog being off his property. And he should also apologize to your family. I'm glad Khloe is allright.

I was really hoping to run into them today in the daylight. It would have been great to speak to them again. We didn't get an apology, but all that I care about is that Khloe is safe.

Hopefully Animal Control will take care of the rest.

kjc · 07-07-2013, 05:07 PM

OMG! I'm so glad Khloe is okay! Also be careful the next time she sees these dogs... she may recall the first time and could still suffer a heart attack!

Fritz n Sophie · 07-07-2013, 05:11 PM

Oh my gosh! I'm so glad everyone is alright. I know you were terrified. What I worry about is your grandparents walking their dog. What if those maniacs come after them? Even if they scoop their fur baby up those dogs could hurt one of your grandparents trying to get the pup.

Yorkiemom1 · 07-07-2013, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CouversMom

I know! I thought about her poor little heart after we got back inside. Thankfully she was fine, but she could have had a heart attack or had other issues.

I thought the same thing too... I'm not big on guns, but if I owned a gun, that dog would have been history.

One good thing you may have found out about Khloe....if she would have had any heart issues, or head/brain issues (anneurysms, etc) this little event would have precipitated either a heart attack, or ruptured vessels, or seizures, of any weakness that was lurking undetected.....so I am thinking you can feel good about THAT!!!!

TxVicki · 07-07-2013, 05:31 PM

Oh no I am so sorry to read this. I just think WTH is wrong with people.

I am so glad that you all are fine.

I do certainly hope that Animal Control will do something about those dog's.

07-07-2013, 03:35 PM	#1
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	Khloe was almost attacked!! This weekend I went up to Seattle with my parents and my husband to help my grandparents move some things into their new house. Their old house burnt down last summer, and the new one is almost finished, and they needed help with some of the larger items. It was about 9 pm and we were walking out into the garage (which was open) to get into the truck. We didn't bother to leash the dogs because we were only walking about 10 feet and were going to head straight to our hotel. This is when I heard the dogs from across the cul-de-sac come running toward us. I started yelling "no, no, no!" and grabbed Couver because he was within arms reach. My mother grabbed her yorkie Zoey, but we weren't able to snatch Khloe up before the dogs were in the driveway. The two dogs then started chasing Khloe (who was yelping and screaming for her life). The owner was shouting "They are friendly, they are friendly!!" but we were all freaking out trying to catch Khloe who was scared to death. She ran all the way across the cul-de-sac, around the truck, got cornered in the garden and then finally into the open door into the house. We were all screaming and trying to catch these dogs who were chomping at her while chasing her. I thought she was going to die! These were 50-60 pound dogs chasing my 5 pound dog. My grandfather (an 80-year-old man), grabbed a 1" x 2" piece of trim that was in the driveway and was able to swat one of the dogs and it started to leave. The other dog continued to chase Khloe into the house. She obviously found a hiding space because the dog came running out to its owner and Khloe was no where to be found. My father was eventually able to coax her out of her hiding place and was then holding her. Get this, so the male owner, who made no effort to even leave his yard to get his dogs back started yelling at us for hitting his dog! His dog was going to kill my dog, and he thought it was not okay for us to hit it?! He said "How would you like it if I hit you with a 2x4?" WTF (where did he see a 2x4?) He kept threatening to hit my husband but wouldn't come off of his front stoop to talk with us. He obviously saw the size difference between him and my husband and realized he wouldn't stand a chance. He ended up going inside after his gf forced him to, but it was NOT fun. After just having my dog chased around the cul-de-sac, he had the gall to get after us? I just don't understand people. My dogs did not come onto his property and bother his dogs... His dogs came running after mine and my family members were not only worried for the dogs' safety, but for their own! I know this all could have been prevented if we'd carried them, so I'm kicking myself. I'm also mad that I could not catch the other dogs OR Khloe. My husband tried tackling one of the dogs and ended up with blood all the way down his leg. We had 5 adults plus the female owner all trying to get these dogs to stop. None of us could catch them and she had absolutely no control over them. They didn't have collars on, so they were like wet eels in our hands. I wanted to call the cops, but my grandfather insisted that I not. He is just moving back into his house and doesn't want to cause a disruption. I do however plan on calling Animal Control on Monday to report the aggressive dogs. I just wanted to post my experience to let people know how quickly these little guys can be taken away from us. Khloe could have lost her life and it would have been all my fault. Please take extra care with your babies and I hope that no one has to experience what I did... Watching my baby scream for her life, running as fast as she could to get away. I am crying right now thinking about what could have happened and if this makes even one person more cautious with their babies, it was worth posting. __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

07-07-2013, 03:48 PM	#2
msyorktown ♥Love My 3 Furrbutts♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Whitby, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,912 Blog Entries: 2	OMGosh Michelle...how scary is that!! Thankfully Khloe is alright...I would have lost my mind...the gall of some people!! __________________ Jacqui, mom to Raelle , Orion , Jersey and Gizmo https://www.facebook.com/PreciousPawzGroomingSpa http://jlevy.scentsy.ca

07-07-2013, 03:53 PM	#3
Lil Sis Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,008	oh crap!! wow! Your poor grandparents... after all they have been through to have to now live accross the street from that! I am sure there has to be some regulations about dogs off leash etc .. but that does not really help that much. I am so very glad your family and all the dogs are ok. I hope there is some way to prevent this happening again. It at least sounds like the girlfriend or wife whatever tried to help. Maybe now that they know another dog is living nearby they will be more careful. Good luck.. and tell your grandparents happy they are almost ready to have their new house! __________________ Shinja mom to Remy lil Sis to Bailey and Sammy

07-07-2013, 04:01 PM	#4
dawn27 2+2=4 X the Love ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bean Town Ohio Posts: 9,456 Blog Entries: 1	Wow that is just ridiculous. I cant believe that the man blamed it on you and your dog, really! I am so glad that your baby was not injured and don't beat yourself up over it, none of what happened was your fault. You had every right to have your dogs on your/your g.parents property off leash. I hope you follow through with the report to animal control. __________________ Mommy to: Quincy, & Ruby Bella / Miah & Brandi Gone but Never Forgotten Visit: Bella Dawns for all of your Custom Pet Wear needs.

07-07-2013, 04:26 PM	#6
Yorkiemom1 Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 9,462	This happens ALL the time....all it takes is one second for another dog, or a coyote, or a wolf, or a bear, or a hawk, or a snake.....you name it, it is lurking there, just waiting for the chance to use that one second, that 10 feet to the car, that 15 feet to the back door, to make a meal of these babies. I have an owner that absolutely REFUSES to carry her baby to her car when they are going someplace...."it is just to the driveway, it is only about 15 feet, been doing it since we moved here, blah, blah, blah......and some day, "it" will happen and her little dog will pay for "it" with her life. PLEASE, dont put your babies in dangerous positions.....you will kick yourself for the rest of your life if something happens, just because it has never happened before, and it was only 15 feet......Thank God your baby did not have a heart attack as she was running for her life.....my cousins little dog went thru the same thing, and that baby had seizures from fright.......sooooooooooo tragic and uncalled for. As far as that man with the rogue uncontrolled dogs.....he is very fortunate that did not happen in MY cul-d-sac, to me and my babies.....I would have shot his dog.....sorry. NOW, mister, get upset....... Last edited by Yorkiemom1; 07-07-2013 at 04:27 PM.

07-07-2013, 04:03 PM	#5
dalady25 YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alabama Posts: 371	Oh my gosh! What a nightmare! I'm so glad that everyone is okay---or are they? You said your husband had blood running down his leg. Did he get bit? And I would definitely notify animal control. That doesn't need to happen again.

07-07-2013, 04:38 PM	#8
Anny Mendoza YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,072	Oh my, I'm glad Khloe is ok and could hide from the dog! That is so scary! I can't understand how the man just stood there doing nothing! That is unbelievable! __________________ Mommy of Nena and Rufus

07-07-2013, 04:41 PM	#10
Sammy Mommy Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Posts: 3,896	Thank goodness Khloe is OK. I was nervous just reading what happened. The owner of the dog should man up and take responsibility for his dog being off his property. And he should also apologize to your family. I'm glad Khloe is allright.

07-07-2013, 05:07 PM	#12
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,866	OMG! I'm so glad Khloe is okay! Also be careful the next time she sees these dogs... she may recall the first time and could still suffer a heart attack! __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

07-07-2013, 05:11 PM	#13
Fritz n Sophie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kennesaw, GA, USA Posts: 582 Blog Entries: 1	Oh my gosh! I'm so glad everyone is alright. I know you were terrified. What I worry about is your grandparents walking their dog. What if those maniacs come after them? Even if they scoop their fur baby up those dogs could hurt one of your grandparents trying to get the pup. __________________ Libby, Mom to Fritzand Sophie

07-07-2013, 05:31 PM	#15
TxVicki Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: At Home Posts: 8,386	Oh no I am so sorry to read this. I just think WTH is wrong with people. I am so glad that you all are fine. I do certainly hope that Animal Control will do something about those dog's. __________________ [SIZE="3"VICKI & ALLIE[/SIZE]