Gonzo got mauled!

[LorraineO]

awwww.. poor lil guy.....

[pitc9]

Oh poor baby boy Gonzo!

I hope you get better soon, and I also hope that mean guy has to pay for your vet bills!

[dukedogsmom]

I am so sorry about this. Poor Gonzo! Why is it that things like this always happen to the responsible pet owners? Kay and I have had several encounters with loose dogs on the dog beach. Luckily, none have been vicious. Duke wouldn't stand a chance if something that big got a hold of him, as he's so old now. I would get copies of the vet report and nail that jerk for everything I could. It's really too bad you didn't have a camera with you at the time so you could have gotten pics then. I also feel sorry for his dog because he's obviously a horrible owner. I hope one day that you can both enjoy the park again. It's sad how one jerk can ruin it for you.

[cali]

awww poor Gonzy get well soon bud!

[anna_66]

I'm with everyone else on this one. I would definately report him so they can "at least" ban him from coming to this park.

So sorry that poor Gonzo got hurt I hope he gets better soon.

[cyber-sibes]

Poor Gonzo!! He seems like such a carefree spirit, how horrible to be attacked. I would also definitly report it to both the park mgrs. & Animal Control. They will investigate. They WANT to know about incidents like this, because this dog is obviously a threat to every other dog in comes in contact with. I agree, the owner's an idiot, but there are lots of them out there. the best outcome would be to get him banned from the park.
Hope Gonzo baby gets over his injuries & fear quickly!

[ParNone]

Hiya bckrazy!

Hope Gonzo's feeling better today. Stories like these are what makes me wary of taking mine to the dog park. Oz would probably be the only I'd risk it with, cuz Murph would be starting the fight and Gull wouldn't back down from one.

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[LauraT7]

I agree you should call the park official and animal control - I would go as fara as posting the guys info and description by the gate to warn others!

we don't have a dog park near us, and it's just a shame, as I have always had goldens that LOVE making new friends.

But people have to be TAUGHT to be responsible, and if you don't do anything, they won't ever learn, will they?

I feel badly for the rottie. Most Rotties I have met are big teddy bears - but it DOES take a strong alpha PERSON to raise them. They need to be taught who is the bos right from the start - and apparently this guy didn't have a clue. He probably doesn't spend enough time with his dog anyway, ( as evidenced by his lack of willingness to physically get off his butt to control or repremand her) and brought her to the park because he's too lazy to give her the excercise and PROPER socialization that she needs. It's a shame that the DOG is eventually going to have to pay the price for the owners laziness - sooner or later, she'll really hurt someone, and he'll either keep her locked up all the time or someone will insist on her being put down.

Gonzo sure is cute, even with his poor widdle punctured nose! Please don't let this incident keep you away from the dog park - I'm sure it's something Gonzo loves. he shouldn't be punished because of some uncontrolled idiot - you just have to be very careful - unfortunately, Idiots don't come with warning signs pasted on their foreheads!

( wish they did! - hey. wouldn't it be fun if all bad dog owners had to have "Stupid dog owner" tattooed on their foreheads? it sure would save the rest of us from alot of grief!) LOL!


laura

[Jadapit]

Geez, I'm really sorry that happened to Gonzo. I bet it scared you half to death. I agree with the others that stupid guy needs to be reported. Some people should not own a dog period. I hope Gonzo is feeling better today.

[tatsxxx11]

Poor Gonzo and poor you! Thank goodness Gonzo wasn't ever MORE seriously injured, or worse. And once again it's the irresponsible behavior of the owner that led to a near tragedy! Hopefully the park commissioner, animal control, can get to the bottom of this to assure this doesn't happen again. And hopefully too, Gonzo will suffer no long term physical or emotional ramifications from his trauma I'd hate to think of you guys fearful of attending the dog park in the future. Get well soon, Gonzo!!! {{{HUGS}}} Sandra

[mruffruff]

Poor Gonzo.

When Samson got hurt, I was glad that the park requires every dog to be up to date on their shots and be checked out for temperment. They check every year and only issue keys to those that qualify.

That guy needs to be taken to court.

Too bad Gonzo had to get hurt. Hope he's better soon.

Mary

[bckrazy]

wow thanks for all the kind words! you people are so great.

Gonzo seems like he's feeling much better. I think the antibiotics are starting to help, even though he's still a sick. I walked him today and he played with his Aussie friend down the street like he always does ^_^ hopefully he won't be fearful of Rotties after this, because some of the sweetest dogs we know are Rotts.

I just e-mailed the park officials, I hope they'll do something about this or at least look out for this dog/owner. He definitely seems like the kind of guy who is too lazy to exercise/socialize his dog, and he'll probably be back .. you're so right Laura!! I asked them what I should do as far as warning animal control. Mary, I SO wish our dog park checked temperaments, I've seen so many beat-up looking dogs at the dog park, and tons of fights started by obviously agressive dogs. This is the first time Gonzo has ever been involved in anything close to a fight, it sucks. I hate that any person can bring their unvaccinated, agressive dog in here, because no one is ever there to check tags (actually, this Rottie didn't even have tags on! who knows )

I *really* don't want to have to take him to court, I just hope he gets a warning from some one, as I do feel very bad for his dog too

[bckrazy]

Originally posted by tatsxxx11
Poor Gonzo and poor you! Thank goodness Gonzo wasn't ever MORE seriously injured, or worse. And once again it's the irresponsible behavior of the owner that led to a near tragedy! Hopefully the park commissioner, animal control, can get to the bottom of this to assure this doesn't happen again. And hopefully too, Gonzo will suffer no long term physical or emotional ramification from his trauma I'd hate to think of you guys fearful of attending the dog park in the future. Get well soon, Gonzo!!! {{{HUGS}}} Sandra

thanks Sandra

I totally agree, he could've been hurt so much worse.. I'm really glad he wasnt! Especially since it took the owner forever tp get his dog off of Gonzo. I could tell the dog was trying to teach him a lesson, not kill him or hurt him badly. She must've not had much experience with other dogs though, because her bite inhibition is obviously waay off and I'm glad Gonzo didn't try to fight back, he could've been really badly injured.

[ramanth]

Poor Gonzo. How scary! I hope he's healing up okay.

[RobiLee]

I'm so sorry to hear about this. What a terrible thing to have happen to you. I sure hope Gonzo is all better soon and has no emotional effects from this. I'm glad that you wrote the dog park people and I hope that someone talks to the owner of the dog that attacked Gonzo and something is done about this.

Hugs to Gonzo from me!

Robin