Do any of you have prayer requests??

[cassiesmom]

8:50 PM CST and I'm anxious for you, Tamara... I hope everything will go fine and I hope your past history with animal control - plus the fact that you've used that trail literally for years and never passed other users - plus the fact that Mac has run alongside the team, also, literally, for years and never had even one problem, will all go in your favor. Fingers crossed and God's been dialed... elyse

10:15 and I'm still anxious ... I figured the AC officer would be gone by now

[luvofallhorses]

what an unfortunate situation, Glacier. I hope Mac isn't labeled as a "dangerous" dog now - he only wanted to PLAY not hurt the kid and I am sorry Tehya got hurt by that dog that wasn't being controlled by their "owner" - I pray that Mac wont have to be pts. it was an accident. lots of good thoughts and prayers going out to you, Mac, and Tehya. I hope Tehya has a speedy recovery. (((HUGS))) and that Mac will have another chance with you.. which I am sure he will since your reputation is good with the AC.

[ramanth]

Why is play bowing illegal?! I don't get that. I get Kia and Chipper to play bow to me all the time and they've done it to kids that want to wrestle. Maybe I better check the local laws.

Many more prayers for those that need it and for darling Mac. *HUGS*

[Cinder & Smoke]

Why is play bowing illegal?!

"Play Bows" are prolly OK ...

"Kid Tipping" is prolly *frowned upon*.

And then *Grabbing* the lil Kid's jacket hood and *towing him around like a bobsled*
was no doubt pushing a good thing a bit too far.

HOPEFULLY not a Major Crime against the Crown and Humanity.

[RobiLee]

Oh my, I'm just now seeing this about Mac. Glacier, you and Mac are most definitely in my thoughts and prayers. Give that boy a hug from me please!

[Glacier]

The AC guy left a little while ago. He was very nice. He said he'd never had anyone provide him a written statement. I typed one out yesterday. That threw him a bit.

There is apparently a bite mark on the kid's buttock. The skin isn't broken, more like a bruise shaped like teeth. I didn't see Mac do that, but I can't deny he might have.

This guy has no authority to make a final decision. He just collects the information. That kinda works in my favor, or it could anyway. The guy who makes the final decision knows us well on a personal level.

I asked what he thought might happen. He initially said "not much" due to the fact that Mac has no history with AC. There's never been a complaint of any kind about any of my dogs before this. He said he would consider this a fairly minor incident in the grand scheme of things, but that a dangerous dog designation is possible. He did say that he could not see a euthansia order for this. Much of what happens depends on what the victim wants. If they are satisfied with a fine or other more minor punishment, then that's what the AC department will do.

I have to file a seperate complaint about her dog, if I want to pursue that. I'm not going to. That's just going to make things worse.

It will likely be late next week before any decision is reached.

[Catty1]

{{{hugs}}}

Glad the guy was nice - and you providing a written statement makes you look even better, if you know what I mean.

This week might seem to take forever - but remember that all the AC people are on your side, and on Mac's!

Hopefully the woman will calm down, and not demand anything stupid.

You're in the good here. Prayers comin' your way!

How is Tehya feeling now?

[Cinder & Smoke]

THANKS for *sittin in*, God!!

The AC guy left a little while ago. He was very nice.

I asked what he thought might happen.
He initially said "not much" due to the fact that Mac has no history with AC.

There's never been a complaint of any kind about any of my dogs before this.

He said he would consider this a fairly minor incident in the grand scheme of things,
but that a dangerous dog designation is possible.
He did say that he could not see a euthansia order for this.

Much of what happens depends on what the victim wants.

It will likely be late next week before any decision is reached.

Well ... all things considered, I'd say it sounds like the interview went pretty well!

Maybe a little plush Husky cuddle toy sent to The lil Kid from Mac might help
to take the edge off things ... WITH a hand-written note from You.

Take a deep breath, {{{Hug}}} Mac, and {{{HuggA}}} Hubby.

We'll keep on Talking wiff God.


Butt ... if things get *tense ~ We'll head North in the Rescue Bus!

[cassiesmom]

The AC guy left a little while ago. He was very nice. He said he'd never had anyone provide him a written statement. I typed one out yesterday. That threw him a bit.

There is apparently a bite mark on the kid's buttock. The skin isn't broken, more like a bruise shaped like teeth. I didn't see Mac do that, but I can't deny he might have.

This guy has no authority to make a final decision. He just collects the information. That kinda works in my favor, or it could anyway. The guy who makes the final decision knows us well on a personal level.

I asked what he thought might happen. He initially said "not much" due to the fact that Mac has no history with AC. There's never been a complaint of any kind about any of my dogs before this. He said he would consider this a fairly minor incident in the grand scheme of things, but that a dangerous dog designation is possible. He did say that he could not see a euthansia order for this. Much of what happens depends on what the victim wants. If they are satisfied with a fine or other more minor punishment, then that's what the AC department will do.

I have to file a seperate complaint about her dog, if I want to pursue that. I'm not going to. That's just going to make things worse.

It will likely be late next week before any decision is reached.

Oh, Tamara, I worried about you all night and this morning. What is a dangerous dog designation? And I have a huge problem with this whole thing being based on a first report that was filed by someone who wasn't even there. Could you give everybody some big hugs for me. I will meet the rescue bus in Ohio if push comes to shove!

[pitc9]

Congrats to Andy and his new job!



I was with Kimmy here about the play bow thing... till Phred posted this:

"Play Bows" are prolly OK ...

"Kid Tipping" is prolly *frowned upon*.

And then *Grabbing* the lil Kid's jacket hood and *towing him around like a bobsled*
was no doubt pushing a good thing a bit too far.

HOPEFULLY not a Major Crime against the Crown and Humanity.

Where did Glacier post that? I must have missed it. Unless that came from an e-mail or PM she sent you.

Glacier, I'm glad Mac doesn't have to go into hiding and that Tehya's foot is getting better.



Terry - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your upcoming surgery. I'm wishing you the best!

Rachel- Prayers for your grandfather!

And prayers for Mary!

[shais_mom]

Congrats to Andy and his new job!



I was with Kimmy here about the play bow thing... till Phred posted this:



Where did Glacier post that? I must have missed it. Unless that came from an e-mail or PM she sent you.

Glacier, I'm glad Mac doesn't have to go into hiding and that Tehya's foot is getting better.



Terry - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your upcoming surgery. I'm wishing you the best!

Rachel- Prayers for your grandfather!

And prayers for Mary!

I *think* that Phred was just using that as a "in case this happened" but I might be wrong...

[caseysmom]

I got the impression mac wrestled with the boy a bit maybe but Tamara knew he was playing because of the play bow and tail up, that is just the impression I got.

Everyone is in my prayers.

[Cinder & Smoke]

[QUOTE=pitc9]

I was with Kimmy here about the play bow thing... till Phred posted this:

Originally Posted by Cinder & Smoke

"Play Bows" are prolly OK ...

"Kid Tipping" is prolly *frowned upon*.

And then *Grabbing* the lil Kid's jacket hood and *towing him around like a bobsled*
was no doubt pushing a good thing a bit too far.

HOPEFULLY not a Major Crime against the Crown and Humanity.

Where did Glacier post that?
I must have missed it.
Unless that came from an e-mail or PM she sent you.

Glacier, I'm glad Mac doesn't have to go into hiding and that Tehya's foot is getting better.

My BAD!

Angie's right - Glacier didn't *post* that info ... it came from a private PM exchange >>>

"The problem is Mac's behavior was directed at a child, much more serious under the by-law
than if he had tangled with the dog. The little guy fell on his back in the snow
and Mac grabbed the hood of his snowsuit, which was not on his head,
and was tugging him around."

Nobody actually saw Mac "Tip the Kid" - (my play on words for the rural prank practiced
by some teenagers called "Cow Tipping" ... where said kids rush up to and
*push over* onto it's side, an unsuspecting dairy cow. )

I did hold off my attempt at *humor* till AFTER I'd heard that things weren't quite as
serious as first thought, and that the AC interview had gone reasonably well.

We should still Pray that Mac only gets a *slap onna paw* for his friskyness!

[cyber-sibes]

Been out of town, so I'm just catching up, but keeping everyone's requests in mind & prayer...

Congratulations Andy! So exciting!
and I'm so relieved to hear that Mac's in no danger of losing his life.

Nobody actually saw Mac "Tip the Kid" - (my play on words for the rural prank practiced
by some teenagers called "Cow Tipping" ... where said kids rush up to and *push over* onto it's side, an unsuspecting dairy cow.

About this cow-tipping thing... I heard it's a rural legend, but when I lived in IL, not even the country kids would tell me if it's true or not! I think they just liked pulling this city girl's leg!