{{{{{HUGS}}}}} for everybody involved. I'm sorry to hear about this Kym. I hope your neighbor gets busted soon-it sounds like he needs an "awakening" real soon :mad: :( :mad:
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{{{{{HUGS}}}}} for everybody involved. I'm sorry to hear about this Kym. I hope your neighbor gets busted soon-it sounds like he needs an "awakening" real soon :mad: :( :mad:
The pup is female , however so is Goofy. and Quoia both neutered bitches, and Rusty is a nuetered male and he was not even around as he was down stairs in Dad's office.Quote:
Originally Posted by pitc9
Oh Gee Kym, I'm soooo devastated after reading this thread!!!
However, I'm thank-ful that Goofball is being looked after so well and that Adrian is taking his injury in stride~
His quick and courageous response proved to make all the difference in the world.
I'm sorry you have such irresponsible neighbors and I hope and pray that this never happens to anyone , ever again!!!!!
Your son is a PT hero for what he did to help Goofy. I hope they both make a speedy recovery.
As for the "other lot" you don't owe them any favours - do all you can to stop the next attack happening, for the dogs sake and for that of their next victim
How scary. Hope both your son and Goofy recover quickly!
I'm so sorry this happened to Goofy and Adrian! Thank God they will both be ok.
Why in the world does the guy have 15 pit bulls!?! Yet another idiot that has no businness owing the breed period. With that pit bull being that aggressive as a pup, imagine what she will be like as an adult. When we got Ebony one of the first things I did was get her out and about around other dogs. She showed no aggression toward any other dogs.
I think the guy should have all the dogs taken away. He's NOT a good pit bull owner. People like him are why the breed is being banned all over. I cant tell you how mad this makes me. Again, I'm so sorry you all had to go through that. (((Hugs)))
Aww Kym, this is just awful -- poor AJ and Goofy - hugs all around for a speedy recovery! I seriously hope that neighbour gets whats coming to him, and the dogs get taken away.
And poor AJ ... something else to look forward to :(
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Originally Posted by Dr.Goodnow
I meant maybe the female (that does not belong to him) was at his house to breed to one of his dogs. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr.Goodnow
That's what I mean. Your son never left your property while he was outside with your dog. Ima's friend's puppy came into your yard, where he bit. I'm still mad for you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr.Goodnow
I read thru this about a half hour ago and had to go away and get rid of my tears and anger before I replied. I am so very, very glad that your son and Goof are going to be ok physically. I am sure this is something neither of them will forget. I hope something can be done about your idiot neighbor and his dogs. He doesn't deserve to have them. They are being mistreated and should be taken away before any more harm comes to them or they harm anyone else. As others have said, your son was more than brave, he saved a life, he deserves congratulations and loads of hugs for that.
OMG. What a past few days you've had! I am sending you a hug right now. I hope your son is feeling better (and Goofy too).
Your neighbors need a swift kick in the a$$. I'd be more than happy to do it for you! I hate irresponsible people and these people sound irresponsible. What are they doing with so many dogs?! Sounds pretty fishy if you ask me. Have you contacted your local SPCA? They may want to get involved. Sorry if this has been answered. I'm at work and am typing this very fast.
Take care!
Sorry I mis read that I thought you meant maybe she was in heat and looking for a BF. I apologize.
I would assume she was there for that , or for training.
Those poor dogs won't have a chance, their owners sealed their fates.
I, too, am sorry that you had to go through all of this. What a very scary experience. I hope that Adrian and Goofy will both be feeling better soon.
Thank you all so much for all of your words and your prayers, it means a lot to us.
I am going to start a thread for Adrian, so that he can hear all your kind words, and encouragement without having to read through so much of the scary stuff. He still feels deep down he said that he is at fault for kicking her, and that if they PTS the dog then it will be him to blame, since she bit him from him hurting her (paraphrased as best I could).
Goofy will not be coming home tonight as she is having some breathing issues, I don't know anything more than that right now as Steve is in surgeries all day. Mandy left a message that he will call me this evening. :(
If I could ask you all to reply to the other thread with positive thoughts for Adrian , I would appreciate it , I will print it out and then give it to him.
Sometimes what other people think make all the difference in the world to a kid.
Thank you this wonderful family of PTers!
The link for Adrian
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=125792
{{hugs}} to Goofy, I hope Steve calls you and fills you in soon about her.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr.Goodnow
Aw, Kym, I'm so sorry this has happened. Adrian is being very mature and compassionate about the whole matter, well done to him. I hope that both his and Goofy's wounds heal soon, and that your idiot neighbour gets what's coming to him!
*HUGS**HUGS**HUGS**HUGS**HUGS**HUGS* to you and family! :(
I agree! That rotten jerk of an "owner" needs to have all of his pups taken away (amongst other things!). :mad:
I have not been on PT in a couple of days and just saw this thread. I am so sorry this happend to your son and Goofy. I am so glad your son is okay. I hope Goofy gets better. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. People like that man should not own the Pit Bull breed.
I am so sorry that your son and Goofy had to go through this. :(
I'm glad your son wasn't harmed too badly, and I hope Goofy recovers soon!
Oh Kim, how scary! I am so sorry...So glad to hear that your son is ok though... Sending healing thoughts and prayers your way for Goofy ((hugs))
And i could not agree more Donna, they have NO buisness owning a pit bull (or any dog for that matter), it is people like this who are ruining the breed.
Wow! This could have had a very tragic ending! I would be scared to death living that close to so many pit bulls that you know are trained to fight... I would be having a BIG fence installed around my property.... or moving!
I just hung up with Steve, Goof has a punctured lung, it went unnoticed til today, they have drained some fluid and she is on supportive therapy, her chances are very good, as she is young and in excellent health before this. She hasn't urinated so they are going to drian her bladder also.Steve thinks it may be due to the trauma in that area and she is just bruised. They will of course monitor it. I will be taking a walk over to them in the morning.
He said she is responsive but rather subdued for her. Her panels came back fine and everything else is to expectations. He expects she will pull out of this fine, if not a bit worse for the wear. AC contacted him today to check on her condition, seems that the little girl that did this attacked another dog while in custody. She has to be quarantined for 10 days, so I guess Goofy was luckier than the dog today. AC put that one to sleep. RIP shelter dog.
No I dont know what type the other dog was, Goof is only 18 pounds of cocker , she is a bitty cocker. Not certain what breed/s the other dog was. I didn't think to ask.
This is a nightmare.
Sydney I agree, the sad part is this dog did nothing it hadn't been trained and encouraged to do. Pathetic cowards that own her and poor thing attacked a dog in custody, her fate I fear is sealed after her 10 day rabies quarantine.Quote:
Originally Posted by Danegirl2208
OMG, RIP poor shelter doggie.
In our shelter, dogs in quarantine are also quarantined from each other. They are in a kennel ALONE.
Seems to come back to, your AC isn't up to snuff! *sniff*
Imagine if that shelter dog was yours and you hadn't caught up with it to recover it! Oh gosh, this is horrible.
A punctured lung! Poor Goofy! I'm glad that her prognosis is still good.
The mind boggles at what that idiot neighbor must have done to make that pit puppy so aggressive at such a young age. What a miserable excuse for a human!
I've been keeping up with this thread. I'm sorry for all the animals involved. People can be so cruel. I'm glad Goofy is ok!
Why on earth was this dog allowed near another dog?? What on earth is going on???
I am so sorry you are going through all this :( I hope everyone heals quickly and smoothly. RIP shelter dog...
Give your son a hug for me!
how sad for all involved! :( (including the other dogs) Goofy will be in my thoughts for a speedy recovery. (((Goofy)))
Their dog got out of a badly put up fence, several of them are allowed to roam at night to "get excercise".Quote:
Originally Posted by Jods
:( Poor Goofers. She will be in my thoughts until she is safely home with you. Well even when she is home with you she will still be in my thoughts, as usual.
RIP poor shelter doggie. :(
That is so horrible. I am sorry Goofy had to suffer to get that dog off the street. Sadly, the man will more then likely just go out and get another dog and start all over. I pray Goofy gets well soon. Stay strong.
I feel so bad for goofy!! I am glad that she has a good prognosis tho!
So sad about the shelter dog!:( RIP Shelter doggy!
How did the puppy get near another dog at the shelter?? seems odd, since she was there for a dog attack! :confused:
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Originally Posted by critter crazy
Walking down the hallways to the kennels is what I was told, I will ask about more details tomorrow.
I'm so sorry. I'm glad that your son wasn't hurt too badly. I hope Goof is going to be ok. I also hope that your neighbors aren't allowed to have their dogs back. They should be taken away to be evaluated (at least the one that attacked, I hope). I'm glad that guy got arrested. From the way it sounds, he probably didn't learn anything, though. Please give Goof a gentle hug from me.
First off my condolences for all that has happened and all involved... Congratulations to your son for his bravery.
Now... How and the heck did that pup get to another dog during quarantine?! Here at our shelter any dog that has attacked someone or another dog is located in an escape free area. (That depends on the dog. If the pound is overflowing sometimes larger non-jumping attackers are put in the main room. Which i think is irresponsible because some kid could run up to that dog's pen.)
And they NEVER put dogs in the same pen. Even if they were released together and get along. (Which i think is another stupid policy. If the dogs know each other and are well behaved they should be allowed to stay together.) I can see not putting strange dogs together though.
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Originally Posted by Dr.Goodnow
OMG!!! :eek:
RIP shelter dog.
How sad... sad, sad, sad.
Gentle hugs to Goof and well wishes for a speedy recovery.
How is our Hero today?? (Your son)
(My jaw is still dropped after reading your post about the pittie attacking the shelter dog......)
:(
How horrible... and to think she's only (aprox) 9 months old. The only thing that little girl has known her entire life is anger, fear and aggression.
Poor thing. She's be better off going to the bridge.
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Originally Posted by Dr.Goodnow
I wanted to send my thoughts and prayers your way for you, your son and Goof. These situations make me sick. People like this should not be allowed to own dogs. My best friend from high school her 82-year-old grandmother was mauled to death by three roaming pitties in her neighborhood a little over two years ago. She was in her own yard walking her own dog on a leash when the dogs came out and attacked and killed them both. Her family arrived at the house while the grandma was still alive but could not distract the dogs to get them off her of. She later died due to her injuries in the helicopter on the way to the hospital. Police shot and killed two dogs which were still on the scene at the time of their arrival and the third ran home, later to be PTS at the pound. This changed the law in Viriginia for roaming dogs and their owners. The woman who owned the pitties is serving time in a jail with a fine. During the time of awaiting her sentencing she went out and got more pitties. People do not care and I believe that your dog it like your child, we pay for what our children do under the age of 18-they are our responsibility....well so are our pets. We should pay for what our dogs do when allowed to roam. I think all owners should be held
responsible for their pets and their behavior. RIP little shelter dog
Poor Goof. And how sad for that other shelter dog. :( :(
wow this is just all so sad
It is a horrible way for it to happen, but at least that settles his ridiculous scheme to swap dogs (and sentence another innocent pitty to death :mad: ). Now that the dog in custody is responsible for a death inside AC facility, there is no way on earth they could possibly release her.
At least it should keep him from sending over the nephew to further harass and guilt trip Adrian.