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06-05-2006, 10:14 AM | #16 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orlando, Fl
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| Oh, what a tragedy... I am so sorry to hear about Buster. I will keep him in my prayers. It sounds like he is slowly doing a little better, I hope he continues to improve. He will need lots of love and attention. How is your Mom doing? She had to be traumatized over this whole thing as well. Please tell her that we send lots of love and support. The owner of the lab certainly should be responsible to pay for vet bills.... Keep us posted on how Buster is doing.... |
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06-05-2006, 12:57 PM | #17 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois
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| Poor baby! I hope he has a quick painless recovery. As for the lab, did he get lose or were the owners being idiots and letting him run lose? |
06-05-2006, 05:59 PM | #18 |
Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Jersey
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| I wish your baby the best while he is recovering. |
06-05-2006, 06:55 PM | #19 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tucson, Arizona
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| You should have no problems getting vet costs covered by going to small claims court, if that should be come necessary. I recommend you write down all the details before you forget--date time, etc. Keep taking photos too. Get a copy of the vet's file. Maybe the owner of the lab will pay the bills just because it is the right thing to do. |
06-05-2006, 06:57 PM | #20 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pennsauken , NJ
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| poor baby... we send our luv and prayers. get well soon. |
06-05-2006, 07:48 PM | #21 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC
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| Oh gee.... how horrible. They are certainly responsible for the vet bills. I had once been walking my little yorkie a few years ago. I turned a corner and I see a UNLEASHED DOBERMAN running towards my baby. I yanked the harness up and she was in my chest in a second and I covered her. Owner ran out and pulled his dog back and told me it's OK, and that he was very gentle and just wanted to look. I was mortified! Never trust anybody. poor buster..... hugs and kisses going his way....... |
06-05-2006, 07:56 PM | #22 |
Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member | Every Yorkie owner's nightmare! Make sure that dog was current on his rabies shots and make sure that owner pays every cent of the vet bills. That's horrible.
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06-05-2006, 09:40 PM | #23 |
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| That is horrible!! Poor baby, I hope he get to feeling better soon. I don't care how friendly a dog is, there are always situations and unexplained reasons where a friendly dog will go after another one for no reason. I have a theory, not saying that it is true, but I believe that the bigger dogs see yorkies or other really small dogs as prey, they are so small and fragile, they are just like a rabbit in sense that they are helpless when it is a 5 pound yorkie against a 80 pound or more dog. Labs for instance are used for retrieving small game and prey. I also have big dogs and I love them to death and I could say they are friendly which they are, but that does not mean that there could never be a situation as to where one of them would go after a yorkie, it is all unpredictable. Bottom line is, that lab should have been leashed and the owners are responsible for the vet bill and a fine. Did they apoligize or offer any sympathy or help??
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06-06-2006, 05:09 AM | #24 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wisconsin
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| UPDATE: Well, the gf and I stopped by my parents house last night to visit with Buster, as he came home from the hospital yesterday afternoon. He still has his drain tubes in his back and side, but those will hopefully come out on Thursday. He was much more energetic than when I saw him in the hospital on Sunday. Little guy sure has a get up and go attitude. Seems like he is almost back to normal. He even is trying to act like his left front leg has nothing wrong with it. But then he surprises himself when he stumbles around. Anyways, will update more when I hear more. Waiting to send the owners of the Lab the bill until all medical expenses are accumulated. Thank you all for all of your support. Your kind words are very encouraging. And please as always, tell any other toy dog owners to be VERY careful when walking/in public with your small puppies. They cant take care of themselves like some of them think they can. |
06-06-2006, 05:16 AM | #25 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orlando, Fl
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| Oh I am so glad that little guy is doing better!!! I hope he recovers fully with no physical or emotional issues... These little Yorkies are amazing with their attitude and zing for life!!! How is you Mom doing? I hope she is getting over the shock of what she witnessed... I agree that WE all have to be AWARE of our surroundings when walking our little dogs. Both my husband & I have been in scary situations with our Jazzy recently and it happens in an instant... I do hope that lab owners act responsibly and take ownership of the bills without having to go through all kinds of "hoops"... Thanks for the update. Chel |
06-06-2006, 05:21 AM | #26 |
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| I am so glad Buster is doing better. I am sorry that you and your parents have to go through this please tell them they are in my thoughts. I am so nervous with Georgie around other dogs even bigger Yorkies. Give Buster a hug for me what a tough little dude.
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06-06-2006, 05:45 AM | #27 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama
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| I am so glad that Buster is doing better! Sending get well wishes and hugs Boy does that ever make me MAD You know, I am a law abiding citizen and a dog lover, but that is one dog that needs to be SHOT! bang bang sorry if I offended anyone |
06-06-2006, 06:51 AM | #28 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: mass
Posts: 1,762
| Oh my gosh, what a beautiful baby your mom has, and I am so so sorry to hear he was hurt. I get so angry when I see these big dogs running loose. Im afraid to take my two little ones for a walk in my own neighborhood because people are so ignorant and just let their big dogs run free around here. There are currently 2 huge german shepards that run around in the woods behind my house, and a big lab and golden retriever that run around a couple houses up from me. Its just not right.
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06-06-2006, 02:46 PM | #29 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Alabama
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| attacked! the owner of this lab should at the very least pay for the vet bills as it was caused by their dog! i would persue it to the fullest extint! what if this dog decided to chomp on someone's toddler in a stroller or something ?! i say that because i have 3yr old toddler girl !! some people shouldn't have pets if they can't attend to them and keep them from harming others! oh i just looked at the pics! this baby should get more compinsation then just the vet bills that's just a rough awful thing for such a lil dog to have to go through! is he scared of other dogs now?!! Last edited by Peters; 06-06-2006 at 02:49 PM. |
06-06-2006, 03:13 PM | #30 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama
Posts: 17,674
| I was wrong, it really isn't the dog's fault, the owner should be held accountable! Everytime I look at this type of post my blood boils! |
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