Molly - much too young

[Cataholic]

This is tragic. Anytime a dog or cat dies needlessly, it is tragic.

But, it is completely understandable, too. My son was attacked by a dog, a loose dog. I was witness to, and involved in, a horrific mauling by a loose dog of another dog on its own property. I was, just two weeks ago, cornered, as I walked my dog to pick up my son at the bus stop, by a loose dog. I swear to goodness, I shook for half an hour.

The level of fear I felt (and perhaps what I have witnessed makes me unusual) with the loose dog, who looked identical to your friends dog, btw, was horrible enough. To imagine my own dog being attacked would have pushed me over the edge.

Again, I do think this is tragic, but, I completely understand how someone else, in defense of their own dog, would stab another dog.

[Taz_Zoee]

I'm so sorry you experienced that Cataholic. And I totally understand about defending yourself and/or your dog. TOTALLY That's why it is such mixed emotions for me. So sad it had to happen at all.

I just heard from my other friend, who is Molly and Winstons neighbor, that they attacked a dog while it was walking with it's people so the guy stabbed out of self defense. The man was protecting his dog, himself and his family. He had no clue if the dogs would attack people as well.

I guess we can be thankful Winston didn't bite a person or he would be joining Molly.

[Freedom]

Oh gosh, tragic all around. Prayers for all involved.

[Alysser]

Cataholic, I totally see your point, especially after what you have experienced. I don't know the whole story, but I do know that some people tend to over-react over loose dogs and will do CRAZY things when the dog is no where near them. I've heard tragic stories on the news of dogs killed for simply being out of their yards on their front lawns. I am not condoning loose dogs in anyway, shape or form but I do think some accidents are unwarranted killing the animal really isn't necessary.

Cindy, I am so sorry to your friend. I really am. May Molly rest in peace and I hope Winston is okay!