I'm Upset!

[Ee]

That is just terrible. T&Ps for your poor little pup.

If I were in your shoes I would be livid. Depending on particular laws in your state you probably have some sort of legal recourse available to recoup your vet bills at least.

ETA: you can probably start by contacting the police, taking pictures, and keeping all info and bills from the vet (I am not a lawyer, this is just what I would do)

[smilesp]

There are leash laws in our town but people still let their dogs wonder loose around the neighborhood. Luckily, we've never had another dog attack ours but it really annoys me when I see the dogs just shitting wherever they please with no one cleaning it up. I definitely agree you should find out the laws in your town and seek reparations, if possible. I'm glad your pup is going to be ok!

[mlbrooks]

So sorry for your doggy! Hope she has a fast recovery. Contact your local animal control as well.

[SassyPants150]

That's awful and I'm sorry that happened to you and your pup!

[robotpcr]

Aw, your poor pup. I'm so glad she's going to be okay, that's so scary. I can't believe someone would have just left after that. Some people should not be pet owners.

[seventythree]

How awful! If someone insists on walking their dog off leash then they should a) be paying attention, and b) have total voice control over their dog. I'm sorry your dog was attacked and for the unexpected vet bill, that really sucks.

[viola]

I'm sorry your dog was attacked. You do realize that any type of dog can attack though, right? You seemed to be indicating, if not outright saying, that because the dog was part pitbull it was somehow inheriantly aggressive. This is simply not true. My dog has been attacked twice by off leash dogs. One was a cocker spaniel and the other time was a couple of beagles. Luckily I was with my dog and had him on leash to be able to control the situation.

Again, sorry this happened to your pup. Vet bills sucks. Just don't play the breed card, please.

[lezzie82]

Lawyer up. The owner needs to pay every bit of the vet bill and the dog needs to be assessed for diseases, behavioral issues, etc... Thank GOD it was just your dog and not your newborn.

What an absolute idiot the owner is for not securing their pet. Unacceptable.

[lezzie82]

This is why they have "leash laws" in place. Have you called the police yet? The non emergency number I mean? You need to file a report asap.

Edit: I really don't think OP is bashing pit bulls in this situation. Maybe just stating the breed to indicate the amount of damage probably done, how unfair of a fight it was...

15 lb dog vs a much larger, stronger breed... I agree it could have been anything but I would have said the breed regardless...

[lolacachia]

Feb 22, 2015 0:26:05 GMT -5 viola said:

I'm sorry your dog was attacked. You do realize that any type of dog can attack though, right? You seemed to be indicating, if not outright saying, that because the dog was part pitbull it was somehow inheriantly aggressive. This is simply not true. My dog has been attacked twice by off leash dogs. One was a cocker spaniel and the other time was a couple of beagles. Luckily I was with my dog and had him on leash to be able to control the situation.

Again, sorry this happened to your pup. Vet bills sucks. Just don't play the breed card, please.

I agree with your thoughts on breed.

I'm very sorry your dog got into a scuffle. But a pitbull mix of some type isn't an actual breed, and the reality is that it mostly likely didn't actually have any APBT in it. It is well known that most people cannot actually identify APBT.

I have 2 APBT and one has been bitten by a small dog in our yard and one by a large dog at the vet.. Our dogs did nothing but stand there and act confused.

[Deleted]

I think what made it seem you were pointing at pit bulls is you said "I am so mad that someone was walking their dog of this type off the leash."

Nonetheless, this is horrible and I'm so sorry. I would have been screaming and yelling as well. I'm sure that was so scary for you. I agree with others report it and get a lawyer is they track down the owner of the other dog so they can pay the consequences.

[orangepickle]

I'd call Animal Control or the police and get it on record - I'm sure you or a neighbor will either see this dog again or know who it belongs to and then you can have legal recourse. That's infuriating when owners can't understand the importance of controlling their pet. I'm so sorry that happened to your dog!

[babydsmama]

Aw poor pup! So sorry this happened!

[littlecookie]

I'm so sorry that happened, but am glad your pup is ok!

We have our dog out in the front yard occasionally, but it makes me nervous. I think leash laws would apply to our dog too if another dog were to come on our property. Sucks, but I'm not sure the city would find the other owner solely at fault if she were to pursue them.

[Deleted]

@mommapizano so glad your dog is ok, how terrifying.

[smontz]

@mommapizano, that is a NIGHTMARE! I'm so sorry you had to go through that! I can't stand when people walk their dogs off of a leash or let them roam around near the house without a leash - regardless of the breed. I get just as angry when a little 8 pound dog comes running across the street barking at mine. I hope your doggie starts to be in the mend soon. Glad she is doing ok for now!

[pintobean]

That's horrible, I'm so sorry. You definitely need to call the police. Those are the reason leash laws are in place. They may not be able to track down the owner but if they are you can prevent this from happening again.

[obi]

I am so sorry you are going through this! What an absolute nightmare. Fx your pup has a speedy recovery!

[Deleted]

Oh my gosh I am so sorry this happened!!! I almost teared up reading your OP because I have a 15lb-er and this is one of my biggest anxieties in relation to him. I am so glad your pup will be alright--I'm with PPs, definitely call the police and whoever is in charge of your neighborhood watch. You should be able to get some money for the vet costs...how terrible!

[smontz]

@jraeohyeaaa, didn't you have a similar scary situation a while back? Or did that bigger dog just break through a fence?

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Feb 22, 2015 9:28:52 GMT -5 smontz said:

@jraeohyeaaa, didn't you have a similar scary situation a while back? Or did that bigger dog just break through a fence?

Yes but nothing like this! This is what I was afraid would happen. A huge dog broke through the fence and ran at us barking. Then it's owner defended him and said I needed to toughen up because her dog was just protecting his area. UGH people sometimes!!!

[Cornflakegirl]

I'm so sorry for your little pup. Thank god he was able to get away! People need to be responsible dog owners, I myself am a total dog lover but I understand that different dogs have different temperaments. If your dog is not trained properly keep him or her on a leash at all times. My dog is very friendly and has never displayed any signs of aggression so I will let her run in the yard, supervised, as well as play fetch at the park, but my eyes are on her at all times. I would never simply take her for a walk off the leash as that is irresponsible, she could run out in the road, chase another animal, etc. Bottom line, as a pet owner you are responsible for your dogs actions. Again, I'm so sorry for your pup!

[corrys12]

How horrifying!!! So sorry for the emotional pain and financial pain this is causing.

I would totally scope the neighborhood for this dog owner and then file some type of report.

[veenie]

I am glad your dog will be okay, I can imagine how scared you were! I hope you can get your vet bill costs back, and the other owner will be more responsible from now on!

[prater2011]

So sorry @mommapizano I can't imagine my fur baby getting attacked. Thoughts for you and ginny.

[Starbuck128]

I am so sorry! We used to live in a neighborhood with loose dogs, and it is so scary when your dog is getting attacked and you can't do anything about it. I hope she makes a quick recovery, but be aware that psychologically, she might take much longer to heal. My lab is terrified of all animals now, and probably always will be. We have to get him a special room when we board him so he doesn't see other animals, and our vet has to make accommodations for him when he needs to stay part if the day for teeth cleaning.

I really hope the police and a lawyer can do something for you. You shouldn't have to pay a cent.

[Starbuck128]

Feb 22, 2015 12:54:36 GMT -5 thirdtimemomma said:

Also, the other dog had been aggressive before but no one reported it so it couldn't be used. Report this so at least it's in record if it happens to anyone else.

I'm sorry you are dealing with this.

Maybe with all the commotion a neighbor saw what happened and could be a witness on the report.

My ILs had a dog that bit children on two different occasions. Both times a police report was filed. The police couldn't do anything, but my IL's homeowner's insurance was notified and because there was more than one incident, the insurance company insisted the dog be put down or they would drop the insurance. I was so relieved. That dog was old and sick, and dangerous because she was probably in pain and the ILs were blind to it.

I just want to give you hope that even if it seems like animal control and the police can't do much, a record of the attack may result in something.

[ker9171]

That's absolutely terrible. I agree with everyone else that you should take pictures and do what you can to make sure this doesn't happen again!