My girls don't roam. :shrug:

I think they go outside just to annoy you. "meow, let me out" "meow meow, let me in". Repeat every 30 seconds. :lol:

I think they go outside just to annoy you. "meow, let me out" "meow meow, let me in". Repeat every 30 seconds. :lol:

And then they get a sucker like Jani B or one of you all who will get up and be their doorman. :lol:

And then they get a sucker like Jani B or one of you all who will get up and be their doorman. :lol:

I'll have you know that I only let them in or out if I am doing the same. :drama:

YES! Those animal killing kids grow up to be Jeffrey Dahmer, so it's best to nip that crap in the bud. :yay:

You make a good point! Throw them in the car too! :yay: Make a field day of it! Promise icecream for everybody! :clap: :lol:

Promise icecream for everybody!

See? Now you're thinking :yay:

And then they get a sucker like Jani B or one of you all who will get up and be their doorman. :lol:

:killingme: Sounds like Brandy, she literally runs in the house to only run to the front door or if coming in the front she immediately runs through the house to go to backdoor. Its like she uses the house as her big cutthrough. :lol: I tell her - you just came in!! She sits there looking at the door intently ready to bolt thinking she can will the door open any minute, I feel sorry for her and don't ruin for her. :lol:

My girls don't roam. :shrug:

Neutered males don't either. :yay:

Neutered males don't either. :yay:

That has not been my experience. But I've never had a female who roamed, unless you count Priscilla, who stayed in her own yard but liked to jump in the cars of the people who came over to the house and nap in their back seat. Jani got her most of the way home one time before P jumped over the back rest and scared the hell out of her. :lol:

:killingme: Sounds like Brandy, she literally runs in the house to only run to the front door or if coming in the front she immediately runs through the house to go to backdoor. Its like she uses the house as her big cutthrough. :lol: I tell her - you just came in!! She sits there looking at the door intently ready to bolt thinking she can will the door open any minute, I feel sorry for her and don't ruin for her. :lol:

:lol:

Claudia and Gidgie are content to sit and meow and be annoying. Kiki gets hysterical, like it's an EMERGENCY that she either be let out or let in RIGHT NOW! :lol:

:lol:

Claudia and Gidgie are content to sit and meow and be annoying. Kiki gets hysterical, like it's an EMERGENCY that she either be let out or let in RIGHT NOW! :lol:

:lol: Brandy is like Kiki then... she stands there on all fours shifting all her wait ready to pounce the second the door opens as if its going to open on her will alone. Its like she sits there... hurry up! hurry up and open!! Mommy's coming!!! As if she can hurry up and make it open the closer I get to her. I've never seen anything like and I know I can't describe.

BTW, I gave the Dahmer analogy more thought... I agree... no more vicious children running free - scrap the ice cream out of the deal too :lol:

So for all you pit bull lovers out there, make no mistake, there WILL be one less pit bull in Callaway. That is all.

SoMDGirl42, I am very sorry you have had to deal with this! I hope your dog recovers and can't imagine the trauma for your poor doggie and what you will have to deal with in the days to come! :huggy:

I don't understand why you didn't make the owner pay the first go around? The owner should be shot and never allowed to own any breed of dog!

I don't understand why you had to single out pit lovers though? I am a pit lover and don't think I contributed to this attack at all.. Not all Pits are evil and not all pit owners are negligent!

The same with Chow, Rotties, Dobies, and all the other dangerous breeds. :whistle:

SoMDGirl42, I am very sorry you have had to deal with this! I hope your dog recovers and can't imagine the trauma for your poor doggie and what you will have to deal with in the days to come! :huggy:

I don't understand why you didn't make the owner pay the first go around? The owner should be shot and never allowed to own any breed of dog!

I don't understand why you had to single out pit lovers though? I am a pit lover and don't think I contributed to this attack at all.. Not all Pits are evil and not all pit owners are negligent!

The same with Chow, Rotties, Dobies, and all the other dangerous breeds. :whistle:

I'll give you that. Thanks for the well wishes. I've explained before about how I didn't make her pay. Let me explain one more time. The last actual bite attack occurred on 9/15/05. I was pregnant (daughter delivered on 12/26/05) so ya'll can figure out exactly how many weeks that was, but around 6 months or so. My oldest daughter was nearly killed in a car accident on 8/24/05. She was wheel chair bound with a broken pelvis, broken back and other internal injuries causing her to be non weight bearing. At the time she had a preemie (in the car as well) that was born on 6/24/05 and weighed in under 8 pounds the day of the accident. So basically she was a newborn just home from the hospital.

I was pregnant, taking care of a critically injured daughter, caring for a preemie newborn and working full time. The fact of the matter is I had a lot on my plate and for my own sanity and health of myself and my unborn child I let it drop after months and months of aggrevation.

Lets just say, this time I have a lot on my plate, I'm still recovering from two major surgeries less than 6 weeks ago, but if it kills me, the owner will pay for this time, as well as the last!

FINAL WARNING

I am about to post the pics. If you don't want to see it, don't look.

These are some of the most severe bites. SHe has two drains near her jugular vein and some of the punture wounds on her legs.

All the red areas on her chest and neck is bruising.

the pics don't even do it justice. You can't see all the bites and bruising.

These are some of the most severe bites. SHe has two drains near her jugular vein and some of the punture wounds on her legs.

All the red areas on her chest and neck is bruising.

Good grief. I hope you sue that pants off them! Please keep us updated!

the pics don't even do it justice. You can't see all the bites and bruising.

Oh man! Poor pup - I bet she's in a lot of pain! Those pics are heartbreaking. :frown:

That is tragic! Poor baby!

the pics don't even do it justice. You can't see all the bites and bruising.

:huggy: Poor baby, I hope she heals quickly. Hopefully the attacker will no longer be a living threat.

OK I am going to say something that might make a few people mad but I don't care.

There are more dogs shot and killed in this country that you will ever know. Do you know how many dogs that are shot by deer hunters when the dog is running deer. It usualy dont matter what type or whos it is eather. Wild dogs, coy dogs, dogs with collers their own dogs. Alot of hunters think that a dog that chases deer will never stop.

OK I am going to say something that might make a few people mad but I don't care.

There are more dogs shot and killed in this country that you will ever know. Do you know how many dogs that are shot by deer hunters when the dog is running deer. It usualy dont matter what type or whos it is eather. Wild dogs, coy dogs, dogs with collers their own dogs. Alot of hunters think that a dog that chases deer will never stop.

If you are suggesting that a stray bullet find it's way into the Pits head .... I fully agree.

the pics don't even do it justice. You can't see all the bites and bruising.

Has the other dogs owner seen the damage that his dog did?

OK I am going to say something that might make a few people mad but I don't care.

There are more dogs shot and killed in this country that you will ever know. Do you know how many dogs that are shot by deer hunters when the dog is running deer. It usualy dont matter what type or whos it is eather. Wild dogs, coy dogs, dogs with collers their own dogs. Alot of hunters think that a dog that chases deer will never stop.

Doesn't make me mad. The owners shouldn't be letting their dogs run loose in the woods. :shrug:

If you are suggesting that a stray bullet find it's way into the Pits head .... I fully agree.

No, I think he's saying that there are a lot of dogs shot and that nobody knows about. You know, there are a lot of people who let their dogs run loose.

Has the other dogs owner seen the damage that his dog did?

She refuses to answer the door to me or answer her phone. She's afraid I will beat her a$$ :lmao:

I'm about to print them out and plaster them all over her front door with the vet bills.

No, I think he's saying that there are a lot of dogs shot and that nobody knows about. You know, there are a lot of people you let their dogs run loose.

Buddy no longer breaks out of the electronic fence. He's been contained. :lol:

Doesn't make me mad. The owners shouldn't be letting their dogs run loose in the woods. :shrug:

Exactly. While a horrible fate for the dog, it is the owner's responsibility to contain and properly care for the dog. It has NOTHING to do with what breed the dog is.

She refuses to answer the door to me or answer her phone. She's afraid I will beat her a$$ :lmao:

I'm about to print them out and plaster them all over her front door with the vet bills.

:clap: That's a great idea! Plaster them all over her house and the neighborhood with her address.

She refuses to answer the door to me or answer her phone. She's afraid I will beat her a$$ :lmao:

I'm about to print them out and plaster them all over her front door with the vet bills.

I would mail them to her (certified mail) along with the bill and a letter explaining you want her to pay the bills in full.

She refuses to answer the door to me or answer her phone. She's afraid I will beat her a$$ :lmao:

I'm about to print them out and plaster them all over her front door with the vet bills.

:evil: :starcat: :buddies:

She refuses to answer the door to me or answer her phone. She's afraid I will beat her a$$ :lmao:

I'm about to print them out and plaster them all over her front door with the vet bills.

Send her the vet bills and picture copies certified mail. Give X amount of days to pay in full or at least a certain amount, with the remaining due on such-and-such date. If that doesn't work, take it to the courthouse.

:clap: That's a great idea! Plaster them all over her house and the neighborhood with her address.

I do believe I will make a flyer and give one to every member of this community with pictures of my dog, her name and address off the pit bull owner and the history of this dog along with the number to animal control if they have issues with her owning this dog. Most people in this community have children that play outside.

Send her the vet bills and picture copies certified mail. Give X amount of days to pay in full or at least a certain amount, with the remaining due on such-and-such date. If that doesn't work, take it to the courthouse.

Time limit is aleady up. I left her a note on her door the day it happened, left her a message on her answering maching yesterday. I'm going to file the paperwork today at the court house.

The vet didn't give me X number of days to pay the $300 plus vet bills yesterday or the previous bills from last time. I had to pay it at the time of services.

The vet didn't give me X number of days to pay the $300 plus vet bills yesterday or the previous bills from last time. I had to pay it at the time of services.


Glad your pup is on the mend. $300? While a lot of money, that's a bargain for all of that. What vet do you use?

Glad your pup is on the mend. $300? While a lot of money, that's a bargain for all of that. What vet do you use?

That's what I was thinking, the neighbor is getting off very cheap. I would be adding some pain and suffering and mileage to the vet, time off work, emotional distress, etc.

SoMDGirl, just finished reading this entire thread. I'm sorry your pup had to go through all that and am glad to hear that she is going to be fine. Good luck with your case against your neighbor!! She should be held accountable!!

With regards to this scenario, the dog would have been shot dead by me in front of the owner at the moment of the first attack, or shortly after my return from getting my child medical treatment.

I kinda get where lovin's coming from. Why did Bailey wait so long to take action against this animal? Why let it live on to potentially terrorize her beloved pets some more, BREED, HAVE THE PUPS (who could potentially turn out like their mother and attack her beloved pets yet again), only to THEN take the dog down sneakily. I'd have handled it post-haste, in front of the owner and dared them to retaliate, especially if it had attacked my pet or child on the first occassion.

The old saying goes, once they get that taste of first blood, they will continue to crave it.

Thank you Nacho :huggy: That is exactly what I was trying to say. BD said she was there to witness the attack on her cat. Why not kill the dog then? Why wait and lure the dog into her car to murder it almost a year later?

I can only speculate why she waited. Based on her posts, she was in no hurry, she really didn't want to harm the preggo #####, she didn't have a kitten at the time but was contemplating getting one. Maybe she just waited for the right moment. I don't know. She can chime in with her response.

What difference does it make how long she waited? The end result was the same, she was able to get a pet she loved for 13 years.

Either way, I fully agree with her actions and would have done the same thing myself. I will not allow Me, my kids or my pets to be held hostage in my own yard by some vicious animal.

What if in the time she waited (between the attack and the execution), this dog had attacked another family's pet or even a neighbhood child?

T I am so sorry that happened to your dog :huggy: Were you able to get any information from the # I gave you? I hope you were. If you need anything let me know :huggy:

What if in the time she waited (between the attack and the execution), this dog had attacked another family's pet or even a neighbhood child?I agree it should have been killed immediately but justice was finally served. Again, I can't speak for why she waited but she did what needed to be done. :yay:

I think anyone who would plan and execute the killing of an animal has a few screws loose. :crazy: There's a big difference of killing an animal in self defense or even in defense of an animal that is being attacked at that moment, but to take the time to come up with an elaborate plan for kidnapping and killing an animal is just a smidge disturbing. :twitch:

My wife and I discussed this portion of the story last night, and I'm still of the opinion that bailey was not wrong. Seems to me, that there were lots of reasons not to off that animal immediately. She gave the owner time to correct the situation. She gave animal control time to correct the situation. These are reasonable, responsible things to do, but they both failed to correct the problem. Should she have killed the dog in front of the owner, like some hotheads have suggested? It's been my experience that people who enjoy owning a killer animal, are prone to throwing a few punches themselves. I think that directly confronting a person like that would indicate "a few screws loose."

The only other option that she was left with would be "kidnapping" the dog in order to take it to a shelter, or try to find a new home for it herself. But let's be realistic - No shelter would be able to adopt out that dog with its history. Euthanasia was in that animal's future, no matter which path Bailey chose.

You're right, the whole story is very disturbing. But the blame still falls on the owner who FAILED to be responsible with his dog. That dog should never have met the fate that it did, but it's not bailey's fault, even though she had to do the dirty work of pulling the trigger.

My wife and I discussed this portion of the story last night, and I'm still of the opinion that bailey was not wrong. Seems to me, that there were lots of reasons not to off that animal immediately. She gave the owner time to correct the situation. She gave animal control time to correct the situation. These are reasonable, responsible things to do, but they both failed to correct the problem. Should she have killed the dog in front of the owner, like some hotheads have suggested? It's been my experience that people who enjoy owning a killer animal, are prone to throwing a few punches themselves. I think that directly confronting a person like that would indicate "a few screws loose."

The only other option that she was left with would be "kidnapping" the dog in order to take it to a shelter, or try to find a new home for it herself. But let's be realistic - No shelter would be able to adopt out that dog with its history. Euthanasia was in that animal's future, no matter which path Bailey chose.

You're right, the whole story is very disturbing. But the blame still falls on the owner who FAILED to be responsible with his dog. That dog should never have met the fate that it did, but it's not bailey's fault, even though she had to do the dirty work of pulling the trigger.

It's apparent from your post that you put alot of thought and effort into it. It's a very good post, and has made me stop and think as well. Thank you. :yay:

T I am so sorry that happened to your dog :huggy: Were you able to get any information from the # I gave you? I hope you were. If you need anything let me know :huggy:

They won't help me, but thank you for trying anyway. :huggy:

My flyers are complete (with pictures I might add), I'm off to make copies for each neighbor and will distribute this afternoon. I'm headed to the court house to start the paperwork.

Marble is medicated and resting. Thank you ALL for the well wishes. My dog is very sweet and she didn't deserve this either time!

Send her the vet bills and picture copies certified mail. Give X amount of days to pay in full or at least a certain amount, with the remaining due on such-and-such date. If that doesn't work, take it to the courthouse.

Along with a copy of the vet report and the AC report (if AC was called, I can't remember).

Damn on those pics SMG, she's looks oh so horribly sad in the pictures and given the extent of her injuries I'm surprised she's even sitting up and letting anyone near her.

I would mail them to her (certified mail) along with the bill and a letter explaining you want her to pay the bills in full.

This will help you at a later date if needed in court.

This will help you at a later date if needed in court.

Good point. Attorneys always state to notify someone by certified mail and will want proof of that.

Good point. Attorneys always state to notify someone by certified mail and will want proof of that.

You should send duplicate letters, one certified and one not. If the certified one comes back marked "unclaimed", that means the addressee does live at that address, but never went in and picked up the certified. You can then assume that the non-certified letter was delivered and received.

If you receive both letters back, you are using a bad address that the letters can't be delivered to.

You should send duplicate letters, one certified and one not. If the certified one comes back marked "unclaimed", that means the addressee does live at that address, but never went in and picked up the certified. You can then assume that the non-certified letter was delivered and received.

If you receive both letters back, you are using a bad address that the letters can't be delivered to.

I think she knows what the address is. :lmao:

You should send duplicate letters, one certified and one not. If the certified one comes back marked "unclaimed", that means the addressee does live at that address, but never went in and picked up the certified. You can then assume that the non-certified letter was delivered and received.

If you receive both letters back, you are using a bad address that the letters can't be delivered to.

I just finished reading through this thread and looking at the pictures. I am so angry right now I cannot see straight. My heart goes to you and your beautiful dog and I hope your baby recovers well. I cannot get this out of my mind, I am so angry as all the other are. Your dog did not deserve that and I hope and pray that the dog responsible for such injuries is gotten rid of...permanently. I'm so sorry for what you're going through.

I am so sorry to hear about your dog, I hope that she recovers soon. My neighbor has a pit and it roams in my yard. We built a pen for our dogs and that pit will come up to the pen and bark at my dogs, we have a 12 year old black lab and a 6 year old shepard/boxer mix. The owners just laugh and it makes me so mad. I am scared one day when I take the dogs to the pen, this pit is gonna attack.

I am so sorry to hear about your dog, I hope that she recovers soon. My neighbor has a pit and it roams in my yard. We built a pen for our dogs and that pit will come up to the pen and bark at my dogs, we have a 12 year old black lab and a 6 year old shepard/boxer mix. The owners just laugh and it makes me so mad. I am scared one day when I take the dogs to the pen, this pit is gonna attack.

You shouldn't be so mean...The poor pit is just hungry....Maybe you should put some food out for the poor thing...:whistle: Fix up something special for him...

The vet didn't give me X number of days to pay the $300 plus vet bills yesterday or the previous bills from last time. I had to pay it at the time of services.

$300 is a lot of money these days!

I want to donate $$ to help your pup..and you.,,..
I will get $$ and leave it at Peppers Pet Pantry.


I HOPE others do the same!!!!

I have a big beautiful mutt and would be so angry of anyone did anything to hurt her.

Hugs to you pup and your family!!!!:huggy:

$300 is a lot of money these days!

I want to donate $$ to help your pup..and you.,,..
I will get $$ and leave it at Peppers Pet Pantry.


I HOPE others do the same!!!!

I have a big beautiful mutt and would be so angry of anyone did anything to hurt her.

Hugs to you pup and your family!!!!:huggy:

What a wonderful thing you are doing.

What a wonderful thing you are doing.

Yes it is. I think we should all start a Bounty fund also! :whistle:

What a wonderful thing you are doing.

Nah...just will donate my beer money for the week.....and i will getmy buddies to share with me :buddies:

We got all kinds of crazy up in here. :lmao:

Sorry to hear about your dog. :huggy:

ditto.... I hope your dog makes a full recovery OP, I've been in the same situation. Luckily in my case, the neighbors were decent and respectful, paid the vet bills after their lab *mix* attacked my cocker spaniel and almost ripped his ear off, and they also made sure that dog NEVER came near us again. I don't blame you for taking them to court - I hope they do the right thing and get that dog put down.

But let's be realistic - No shelter would be able to adopt out that dog with its history. I'm going to be even more realistic. Dogs are pack animals, it is in their instinct to hunt/kill. ANY dog has the potential to attack and kill a smaller, moving target.

My personal opinion is that the dog was not a threat. My Boxer goes after my cat all the time. He's killed a neighborhood cat before. It doesn't make him a suitable case for the gas chamber though.

$300 is a lot of money these days!

I want to donate $$ to help your pup..and you.,,..
I will get $$ and leave it at Peppers Pet Pantry.


I HOPE others do the same!!!!

I have a big beautiful mutt and would be so angry of anyone did anything to hurt her.

Hugs to you pup and your family!!!!:huggy:

Thank you, Kiwi.
I think the OP lives in Calloway- I will find a way to get it to her.

$300 is a lot of money these days!

I want to donate $$ to help your pup..and you.,,..
I will get $$ and leave it at Peppers Pet Pantry.


I HOPE others do the same!!!!

I have a big beautiful mutt and would be so angry of anyone did anything to hurt her.

Hugs to you pup and your family!!!!:huggy:

:shocked: I do hope everyone doesn't think I was looking for handouts. Not my intention. Thank you. It goes to show for all the shiatty people in the world, there are those beautiful, kind, thoughtful people that make up for them. I'll put you in the second category. :huggy:

Wow, just got home and saw the page at my door. That's pretty bad, and i take it those were taken after the vet clean your dog up.

I called Mclean, i used to work with him. He's a good guy, just left a message but i will call back tomorrow.

:shocked: I do hope everyone doesn't think I was looking for handouts. Not my intention. Thank you. It goes to show for all the shiatty people in the world, there are those beautiful, kind, thoughtful people that make up for them. I'll put you in the second category. :huggy:

I know you are not looking...I just felt really bad for your pup, and looking at my gal ...well...it is the least we can do.....(She wants to bite your neighbor in his crotch instead of wasting time in taking that social doggie sniff!!!hahaha)...

Wow, just got home and saw the page at my door. That's pretty bad, and i take it those were taken after the vet clean your dog up.

I called Mclean, i used to work with him. He's a good guy, just left a message but i will call back tomorrow.

Bad pictures. Can't believe they haven't put it to sleep

Wow, just got home and saw the page at my door. That's pretty bad, and i take it those were taken after the vet clean your dog up.

I called Mclean, i used to work with him. He's a good guy, just left a message but i will call back tomorrow.

Howdy neighbor :howdy:

I was just getting ready to ask if anyone received a note on their door today :whistle: The biatch pitbull owner wants a war, then I DECLARE WAR :war:

How you like me now? :razz:

Howdy neighbor :howdy:

I was just getting ready to ask if anyone received a note on their door today :whistle: The biatch pitbull owner wants a war, then I DECLARE WAR :war:

How you like me now? :razz:

What'd she do??? Remember your power is in the legal system.

What'd she do??? Remember your power is in the legal system.

Other than not control her dog? NOTHING. That's the problem. She hasn't paid the vet bills or anything else. As far as the legal system goes, I'm working it.

I think anyone who would plan and execute the killing of an animal has a few screws loose. :crazy: There's a big difference of killing an animal in self defense or even in defense of an animal that is being attacked at that moment, but to take the time to come up with an elaborate plan for kidnapping and killing an animal is just a smidge disturbing. :twitch:

Leave the gun.........bring the cannoli

Leave the gun.........bring the cannoli

For Pete's sake :lmao:

For Pete's sake :lmao:

:pete:

Wow what a story! Im glad your dog is doing okay, but Pitts... or any dog like that, i dont care how they are raised or handled, when they are "off" their property, they get a "wild" streak in them. I know my one friends dog got attacked one time, and when they took the case to court, the court told her that it was partially her fault for not putting up a fence in her own yard if she knew the other dog was dangerous... She did win the case for the money for vet bills, but she didnt get anything else out of it.

I dont think even if the owner in this case of that loose pitt thats attacking your dogs did put a fence up for HER own dog, would help, because Active dogs like pitts always break out whether its by digging or jumping out... or just breaking it... they need to have a lot of exercise or they become even more aggressive.

Good luck with everything! Keep the pups and kiddies safe... get the cops involved as well. Any dog can be agressive, Pitts or not. If she wants to keep her dog alive, she needs to step up or find it a home on a BIGGG empty farm where the dog can stay away from other animals, and run its little heart out (maybe even give it a job on that farm) before they HAVE to put it down.... I think it would make a much happier neighborhood, and this "mean" dog would be probably much happier.

I'll give you that. Thanks for the well wishes. I've explained before about how I didn't make her pay. Let me explain one more time. The last actual bite attack occurred on 9/15/05. I was pregnant (daughter delivered on 12/26/05) so ya'll can figure out exactly how many weeks that was, but around 6 months or so. My oldest daughter was nearly killed in a car accident on 8/24/05. She was wheel chair bound with a broken pelvis, broken back and other internal injuries causing her to be non weight bearing. At the time she had a preemie (in the car as well) that was born on 6/24/05 and weighed in under 8 pounds the day of the accident. So basically she was a newborn just home from the hospital.

I was pregnant, taking care of a critically injured daughter, caring for a preemie newborn and working full time. The fact of the matter is I had a lot on my plate and for my own sanity and health of myself and my unborn child I let it drop after months and months of aggrevation.

Lets just say, this time I have a lot on my plate, I'm still recovering from two major surgeries less than 6 weeks ago, but if it kills me, the owner will pay for this time, as well as the last!

I guess I missed reading about everything you were going through at the first attack time! I hope you saved all your bills from the first one and sue her for all of it this time.

Hopefully, AC realizes this time that this owner can't control her dog and it needs to be put down.

I hope your pup recovers quickly!!! Poor thing!

I'm going to be even more realistic. Dogs are pack animals, it is in their instinct to hunt/kill. ANY dog has the potential to attack and kill a smaller, moving target.

My personal opinion is that the dog was not a threat. My Boxer goes after my cat all the time. He's killed a neighborhood cat before. It doesn't make him a suitable case for the gas chamber though.

You're probably right. But the difference isn't between the two dogs, the difference is YOU. You strike me as a more responsible owner, who will prevent the dog from killing other people's pets again.

Sad to report my pup is not doing well today. We were hoping the surgery and drains along with the antibiotics would prevent any abcess from forming. Her neck and chest is very swollen and obviously has abcessed. Were off to the vet this afternoon again. :bawl:

Please keep Marble in your thoughts and prayers. She is such a sweet girl.

Sad to report my pup is not doing well today. We were hoping the surgery and drains along with the antibiotics would prevent any abcess from forming. Her neck and chest is very swollen and obviously has abcessed. Were off to the vet this afternoon again. :bawl:

Please keep Marble in your thoughts and prayers. She is such a sweet girl.

:frown: Poor pup! Prayers for Marble!!

Please keep Marble in your thoughts and prayers. She is such a sweet girl.

Absolutely! If you need me to come and jack up your neighbor, just give me a call. :mad:

I sure hope that Marble feels better soon. :huggy:

:frown: Poor pup! Prayers for Marble!!

I second that!!! I hope she responds quickly to whatever treatment the vet does today!! :huggy:

Sad to report my pup is not doing well today. We were hoping the surgery and drains along with the antibiotics would prevent any abcess from forming. Her neck and chest is very swollen and obviously has abcessed. Were off to the vet this afternoon again. :bawl:

Please keep Marble in your thoughts and prayers. She is such a sweet girl.

Awwww, poor thing :sad:

I am wishing the best for Marbles and hopefully your neighbor will get her dog under control!!!!!

Sad to report my pup is not doing well today. We were hoping the surgery and drains along with the antibiotics would prevent any abcess from forming. Her neck and chest is very swollen and obviously has abcessed. Were off to the vet this afternoon again. :bawl:

Please keep Marble in your thoughts and prayers. She is such a sweet girl.

I'm so sorry you have not so good news.....have you gone to the vet yet?, will be anxious to hear the outcome of the visit so please let us know. So many people are touched by what has happened, touched and very very angry.

Awwww, poor thing :sad:

I am wishing the best for Marbles and hopefully your neighbor will get her dog removed forever to prevent future attacks to all pets and children!
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I'm so sorry you have not so good news.....have you gone to the vet yet?, will be anxious to hear the outcome of the visit so please let us know. So many people are touched by what has happened, touched and very very angry.

Her appointment is at 3:30. I'll let ya'll know what they say.

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Her appointment is at 3:30. I'll let ya'll know what they say.

I wish you the best of luck at the appointment.

I wish you the best of luck at the appointment.

:yeahthat: :huggy:

Prayers for Marble and her family. I hope the vet can get the swelling and infection under control and she has a speedy recovery. Good Luck....Many prayers.:smoochy:

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Her appointment is at 3:30. I'll let ya'll know what they say.

Any progress/news hon?

Any progress/news hon?

The vet used a needle and drained as much fluid as possible. I was supposed to take her in today to have the drains removed, but since they are still draining a considerable amount of fluid, I have been rescheduled to take her in Monday to have the drains removed.

The vet was pleased so far considering......... Her bruising is beginning to fade a bit and the drains are not producing liquid looking like "tomato soup" which is excellent. That's what we really have to look out for.

She'll continue on her three medications and we'll recheck on Monday and probably remove the drains at that time.

Have I said my vet is the shiznit? No charge for my appointment yesterday, and I can't tell you how greatful I am for that! The vet wrote a very, very nice letter to be used by animal control as well as my court case.

Dr. Meadows, thank you from the bottom of our paws for your wonderful care and compassion! :huggy:

The vet used a needle and drained as much fluid as possible. I was supposed to take her in today to have the drains removed, but since they are still draining a considerable amount of fluid, I have been rescheduled to take her in Monday to have the drains removed.

The vet was pleased so far considering......... Her bruising is beginning to fade a bit and the drains are not producing liquid looking like "tomato soup" which is excellent. That's what we really have to look out for.

She'll continue on her three medications and we'll recheck on Monday and probably remove the drains at that time.

Have I said my vet is the shiznit? No charge for my appointment yesterday, and I can't tell you how greatful I am for that! The vet wrote a very, very nice letter to be used by animal control as well as my court case.

Dr. Meadows, thank you from the bottom of our paws for your wonderful care and compassion! :huggy:

You had us all worried with your last post before the appointment. I am so glad that she is doing well and appears like she'll make a full recovery.

The dog was not ever on a leash. Yard or no yard, the dog is in the wrong.

Cat wasn't on a leash either. I'm sure that cat killed some mice or birds. That's okay though, no one owned the cat or birds. If you choose to allow your pet loose, outside you run the risk of having something happen to it. Yeah, dogs shouldn't be allowed to run loose, but you weren't protecting your property either.

You had us all worried with your last post before the appointment. I am so glad that she is doing well and appears like she'll make a full recovery.

Didn't mean to worry everyone, but I was worried. :fingerscrossed:

Cat wasn't on a leash either. I'm sure that cat killed some mice or birds. That's okay though, no one owned the cat or birds. If you choose to allow your pet loose, outside you run the risk of having something happen to it. Yeah, dogs shouldn't be allowed to run loose, but you weren't protecting your property either.:bs: What a stupid thing to say. She has every right to allow her pets to play in her own yard!! And how do you know if the cat has killed anything?

I'm sure that cat killed some mice or birds. That's okay though, no one owned the cat or birds.

Not to mention that the birds and mice were almost certainly not invited, therefore were trespassing.

:rolleyes:

I'm surprised at some of you, getting all worked up over this dog (Bailey's dog, not OP's dog), yet you have no regard for the cat that was killed by said dog.

As for SoMDgirl, glad to hear your pup's on the mend. :yay:

:bs: What a stupid thing to say. She has every right to allow her pets to play in her own yard!! And how the hell do you know if the cat has killed anything?

I think sometimes that people will leap on anything in order to join in a fight and release their hostility.

I think sometimes that people will leap on anything in order to join in a fight and release their hostility.That and to defend a breed that has killing instinct.

I noticed the usual defenders of the breed remained silent in this thread. Phyx was throwing a wild dart to see where it would stick and it landed on the blunt end.

That and to defend a breed that has killing instinct.

I noticed the usual defenders of the breed remained silent in this thread. Phyx was throwing a wild dart to see where it would stick and it landed on the blunt end.

I noticed that too :pete: Quite frankly, I'm surprised they haven't chimed in to give me statisics on which breeds attack more than the pitbull, and quite frankly, I don't care. Any dog that has been deemed dangerous and vicious should have a very quick death period. There are too many sweet animals that need loving homes, give the sweet animals a good home and destroy the vicious ones IMO.

I noticed that too :pete: Quite frankly, I'm surprised they haven't chimed in to give me statisics on which breeds attack more than the pitbull, and quite frankly, I don't care. Any dog that has been deemed dangerous and vicious should have a very quick death period. There are too many sweet animals that need loving homes, give the sweet animals a good home and destroy the vicious ones IMO.

I'm sorry to hear about your dog, hope he heals up quickly. Looks awful from the pics. I think most people know pits aren't always friendly w/ other dogs/cats - some are dog selective or dog tolerant, others can't stand other dogs - I'd be upset if that happened to my dog too - esp if it was the 2nd time. I think the owner sounds terribly irresponsible and maybe should own a goldfish instead of any breed of dog. If the owner knew his dog had issues w/ other dogs, it's his responsibility to keep the dog contained and secure. If he can't control his dog (by whatever means - double gating, 8 ft privacy fence, only going out on a leash in a fenced yard - whatever), he shouldn't keep the dog. (esp after the first incident..)
Good luck w/ yours...

I noticed that too :pete: Quite frankly, I'm surprised they haven't chimed in to give me statisics on which breeds attack more than the pitbull, and quite frankly, I don't care. Any dog that has been deemed dangerous and vicious should have a very quick death period. There are too many sweet animals that need loving homes, give the sweet animals a good home and destroy the vicious ones IMO.

:yeahthat: I am so glad Marble is doing better and starting to heal. :yay:

Sad to report my pup is not doing well today. We were hoping the surgery and drains along with the antibiotics would prevent any abcess from forming. Her neck and chest is very swollen and obviously has abcessed. Were off to the vet this afternoon again. :bawl:

Please keep Marble in your thoughts and prayers. She is such a sweet girl.

My thoughts are with you and Marble and I'm hoping for a speedy recovery for her.

That and to defend a breed that has killing instinct.

I noticed the usual defenders of the breed remained silent in this thread. Phyx was throwing a wild dart to see where it would stick and it landed on the blunt end.

I'd like to get into a conversation on "killing instinct" of certain breeds, but it would be pointless because bigots will always believe what they want to believe.

My "dart" wasn't looking for a target, it was a comment to reflect the silly nature of OTHER people's comments. Really, some are quite absurd.

However, I'd have to say that if there was a dog that has been known to attack running around and continued efforts to get that dog under control failed I would not let my animals out without supervision.

Dr. Meadows, thank you from the bottom of our paws for your wonderful care and compassion! :huggy:

:huggy: Glad to hear that she's doing well and that your vet rocks!!!

However, I'd have to say that if there was a dog that has been known to attack running around and continued efforts to get that dog under control failed I would not let my animals out without supervision.

I have three small dogs under 15 pounds that are never out without supervision. Do you really think supervising MY dogs would prevent a vicious and dangerous animal from attacking my dog? My first instinct would be to pick my dogs up, who do you think the vicious dog is going to go after then? Me, to get to the dogs??????????

I don't care what kind of dog this is (and no, because of ths I don't like PITBULLS) but it's a dangerous and vicious dog. ANY dangerous and vicious dog (especially one that is documented as dangerous and vicious) capable of inflicting serious bodily harm (to a 85 pound dog in my case, or a person) or death needs to be destroyed. I know some of the smaller breeds can have nasty temperments, but I really don't think a 6 pound Yorkie is going to kill me. I think I could go up against a 15 pound maltese and survive.

Some, not all, are not getting my point.

Some, not all, are not getting my point.

I think she may have been talking about baileydog's situation.

I have three small dogs under 15 pounds that are never out without supervision. Do you really think supervising MY dogs would prevent a vicious and dangerous animal from attacking my dog? My first instinct would be to pick my dogs up, who do you think the vicious dog is going to go after then? Me, to get to the dogs??????????

I don't care what kind of dog this is (and no, because of ths I don't like PITBULLS) but it's a dangerous and vicious dog. ANY dangerous and vicious dog (especially one that is documented as dangerous and vicious) capable of inflicting serious bodily harm (to a 85 pound dog in my case, or a person) or death needs to be destroyed. I know some of the smaller breeds can have nasty temperments, but I really don't think a 6 pound Yorkie is going to kill me. I think I could go up against a 15 pound maltese and survive.

Some, not all, are not getting my point.

In this case, you do not have to explain your actions, you have every right to your feelings, and you do not have to defend your actions. Let the law try and work in your favor. I think after 2 previous attacks, towards your pet should justify things going in your favor. I would be calling the AC and Sherriffs dept, and taking pictures every time the dog steps pff its property. Go down to the States attorneys office take all the pictures and show them. Then walk next door to the sherrifs office and show them. Ask them if it will be alright to call them everytime the dog is loose and, with summer coming children will be playing outside. Tell them you really fear this dog is esculating in his behaviors and becomming more vicious in the attacks. The owner blows it off.

How is Marble doing today?

Somdgirl, what did AC and the police say? Have they done anything?

Maryland Dog Bite/Dangerous Dog Law (http://www.animallaw.info/statutes/stusmdcrim_law_10_619.htm)

Maryland Dog Bite Law and Statute of Limitations (http://www.edgarsnyder.com/accidents/dogbite/dogbite-law/maryland.html)

Sorry about your dog. It doesnt matter what breed, the dog is dangerous. She has every right to do what she is doing. But on a side note. I have a 220lb mastiff. He has never gotten out of the yard or left the farm. But if he did, I am sure lots of people would assume he is dangerous just because of his size and breed. The fact is he cant even run for more than 2 seconds without getting tired. I just hope if he ever did get out by accident, no one shoots him because he "looks" dangerous. Thankfully, pretty much everyone in the neighborhood knows my boy. But some people on this forum have scared the hell out of me and now I am checking all the boards on my fence:killingme

Sorry about your dog. It doesnt matter what breed, the dog is dangerous. She has every right to do what she is doing. But on a side note. I have a 220lb mastiff. He has never gotten out of the yard or left the farm. But if he did, I am sure lots of people would assume he is dangerous just because of his size and breed. The fact is he cant even run for more than 2 seconds without getting tired. I just hope if he ever did get out by accident, no one shoots him because he "looks" dangerous. Thankfully, pretty much everyone in the neighborhood knows my boy. But some people on this forum have scared the hell out of me and now I am checking all the boards on my fence:killingmeSo what scares you? Nobody here said they ride around looking for dogs to kill because they "look" dangerous. They said they'd kill a large dog that attacked their pets.

Good on ya for taking care of your mastiff.

I think she may have been talking about baileydog's situation.

Yes, I was not referring to the OP.

somdgirl, how is your baby doing today. I hope he gets better soon.

So what scares you? Nobody here said they ride around looking for dogs to kill because they "look" dangerous. They said they'd kill a large dog that attacked their pets.

Good on ya for taking care of your mastiff.
If my Mastiff walked into someones yard and got near... say one of their tiny dogs. I imagine they would be quite scared. In reality he is a gentle giant. But I have seen mothers snatch their kids up and grab their little dogs in Petco just at the sight of him. Makes me kind of angry because once you know him, his is so sweet, but they see his size and breed and think, "oh that is a mean dog!" I just dont want that to happen to him if he ever got out is all. Accidents happen to the best of us. I do take care of my animals and have a very secure fence and yard and I make sure my neighbors know him. All the kids love him so I am not really worried, I know people are not looking for animals to kill, but I could see a person over reacting if my dog got loose. The case here in this thread is what makes me even madder. Good dogs with lousy owners. This dog should be kept in the pound, and not running around attacking others. Somd how is your dog??

If my Mastiff walked into someones yard and got near... say one of their tiny dogs. I imagine they would be quite scared. In reality he is a gentle giant. But I have seen mothers snatch their kids up and grab their little dogs in Petco just at the sight of him. Makes me kind of angry because once you know him, his is so sweet, but they see his size and breed and think, "oh that is a mean dog!" I just dont want that to happen to him if he ever got out is all. Accidents happen to the best of us. I do take care of my animals and have a very secure fence and yard and I make sure my neighbors know him. All the kids love him so I am not really worried, I know people are not looking for animals to kill, but I could see a person over reacting if my dog got loose. The case here in this thread is what makes me even madder. Good dogs with lousy owners. This dog should be kept in the pound, and not running around attacking others. Somd how is your dog??

So you get mad that a parent would want to protect a small child against an animal that certainly has the potential to injure badly or even kill them just because they don't know your dog is a "gentle giant"?

Cat wasn't on a leash either. I'm sure that cat killed some mice or birds. That's okay though, no one owned the cat or birds. If you choose to allow your pet loose, outside you run the risk of having something happen to it. Yeah, dogs shouldn't be allowed to run loose, but you weren't protecting your property either.

Nice logic. :dork:

The dog is feeling a bit better today, thanks to everyone that has asked. I am to keep her completely quiet for 2 weeks. With that said, she is beginning to get restless and wants to play. That's a great sign I think. :yay:

We head back to the vet tomorrow evening to hopefully have the drains removed.

I think she has mental issues now though. She's literally scared of her own shadow. Had her out in the yard today for a potty break and a fly landed on her. She jumped about three feet and took off running for the front door with her tail between her legs. Poor girl. As sad as it really is, I couldn't help but laugh at her.

She is now resting in the crate and about every 3-5 seconds, she lets out a big sigh. Again, good signs I think. She's letting me know she's bored shiatless, not unlike a child when you keep them down due to illness I suspect.

I have someone coming out tomorrow to give me an estimate on a 6 foot privacy fence. That should help her feel more secure if I can pull this off and actually afford to get the fence errected before she is 100%.

I have someone coming out tomorrow to give me an estimate on a 6 foot privacy fence. That should help her feel more secure if I can pull this off and actually afford to get the fence errected before she is 100%.

Make sure you include the cost of the fence in your suit!! Glad to hear that she's feeling better!! :huggy:

I would like to clear a few things up with this whole thread, one we all agree that a proven dangerous dog needs to be removed from their owners and not be allowed to continue to terrorize a neighborhood it should be evaluated and sent elsewhere or terminated, breed has nothing to do with this. Second the most troubling thing is the tactics that some may try and justify to dispose of dogs that they deem disturbing. I understand where some are coming from and others I don't approve of or understand how they can justify anything. The owner is the one that has to be dealt with by any means necessary, the dog reflects the owner much as children reflect their parents. So for those of you that have hijacked this thread for your own agenda... start your own. This is all about Marble and SoMdgirl. They have been through hell and I hope it is over and the Hell dog will not be around and AC should be put it down. My best to Marble I hope she recovers fully and will never have to go through this again. SoMdgirl go after the owners they are ones in the wrong. This is just my opinion and is mine alone.

So you get mad that a parent would want to protect a small child against an animal that certainly has the potential to injure badly or even kill them just because they don't know your dog is a "gentle giant"?

Wouldn't most Humans fit that category? :shrug: Just sayin! :whistle:

I hope Marble makes a full recovery! :buddies: I'm glad she is doing better today! :huggy: to Marble!

Nice logic. :dork:
Ok cats kill mice and birds, follow me here, this is fine. Known fact... dogs will kill cats, suddenly not ok. You have to understand where your pet falls in the food chain and not put them in risk. If my cat ate my hamster, do I kill my cat?

So you get mad that a parent would want to protect a small child against an animal that certainly has the potential to injure badly or even kill them just because they don't know your dog is a "gentle giant"?

My thoughts exactly. I always pull my toddlers away from unknown dogs in their vicinity, they are right at face mauling level when facing a medium or large one. There are all kinds of idiots who bring their poorly adjusted dogs everywhere with them. I was at the vet with my old sick cat recently and some ####### brought in a savage female mastiff. All us customers were cringing in the corner in terror when the vet came out and shouted "muzzle or outside" after the guy ignored the receptionist. The guy was letting his slavering beast lunge and growl at us. Unreal. I've seen too many dog fights in Petsmart with people bringing aggressive pets in. I always assume the worst of the owners.

Wouldn't most Humans fit that category? :shrug: Just sayin! :whistle:

Yes, which is why responsible people are for CCW, keep their children close by them when in public and hold them even closer when near roads ect... I trust no one I don't know well, this includes animals of ALL kinds.

Ok cats kill mice and birds, follow me here, this is fine. Known fact... dogs will kill cats, suddenly not ok. You have to understand where your pet falls in the food chain and not put them in risk. If my cat ate my hamster, do I kill my cat?

It was on HER property, I wouldn't care if the cat was killed by a dog on anyone elses property, but it was her cat on her property. I don't care if the cat had potential to roam freely, fact of this particular case is that it was not roaming free.

In my opinion free roaming cats are feral and should be shot if they are on other peoples property, for dogs I have a little more leeway with, as long as they are not reoccuring problem. Problem dogs that roam freely should be shot and killed also. I am not talking about a dog that gets away from it's owner once in a blue moon either.

I had my St Bernard in the vets recently, she's 8 months old and 60 pounds.

A young child and his mother came out of the patient room, the child's eyes went right to my pup and he headed straight for her.

She's a coward!, and was almost cringing from the child.

He got 2 feet from her, stopped, and with his eyes never leaving my pup, asked as politely as could be, "May I pet your dog?".

I was completely charmed! I told him he may, she got a sweet little pet, and he and his mother left.

Thank heavens for parents who are teaching their children how to act around unfamiliar animals!

SoMDGirl, hope Marble feels better every day!

Make sure you include the cost of the fence in your suit!! Glad to hear that she's feeling better!! :huggy:

:yeahthat: on both statements!!

I had my St Bernard in the vets recently, she's 8 months old and 60 pounds.

A young child and his mother came out of the patient room, the child's eyes went right to my pup and he headed straight for her.

She's a coward!, and was almost cringing from the child.

He got 2 feet from her, stopped, and with his eyes never leaving my pup, asked as politely as could be, "May I pet your dog?".

I was completely charmed! I told him he may, she got a sweet little pet, and he and his mother left.

Thank heavens for parents who are teaching their children how to act around unfamiliar animals!

SoMDGirl, hope Marble feels better every day!

Thank you and congrats to the parents for teaching the youngster the proper way to approach a stranger's dog. My little one wants to pet every dog as well, and that's exactly what I'm trying to teach her. She has become much better at asking first.

I took the puppy pug to Petco yesterday. He's only 6 months old and under 10 pounds, but I was amazed at how many parents let their little ones run the store with all the dogs in there. Not one parent asked if it was ok if their little one pet the dog. One little boy even ran to the treat bar, grabbed a treat and gave it to him before I knew what he was doing. There were some pretty big dogs in there. One was a really beautiful black and white boxer puppy. I forget just how big those dogs can be, even as a puppy. He was so sweet though.

So you get mad that a parent would want to protect a small child against an animal that certainly has the potential to injure badly or even kill them just because they don't know your dog is a "gentle giant"?
If my dog was aggressive, I would not have him out to begin with. If I am in Petco with my dog, obviously he will not eat your maltese. They dont give the dog a chance. They tell their children "oh that dog is mean" before they ever meet my dog. So yeah, I get mad. Dont judge my dog before you know him. Teach your kids to be careful. Not to run up to strange dogs. Dont teach your kids to always be afraid of the dog. Then they grow up that way. Thats all I am saying. Snatching them up 100ft away and telling the kid the dog is mean is not justified in my opinion. Yes there are stupid pet owners in the world. Not saying that. But just like the kid in the previous post. Teach them to ask to pet the animal. Not run from it.

I agree with frmgrl. I am the same way with bruno if she was aggressive she would have to be gone. People that come into the store that bruno doesn't know I automatically say let her come to you and sniff you etc then I tell them to give the back of there hand and let her sniff it and some just don't understand and do what they please as they say I am just tryign to pet the dog. I also tell people that try to pet her pet with the back of your hand as bruno feels threatened by people she doesn't know as several people have hit/kicked her (they were drunk). Yesterday there were 2 kids in the store my guess they were between the ages of 11 and 15 and bruno wasn't too fond of them so she tried to get away from them and go to her favorite spot to lay but the 2 wouldn't let her they chased her around and I told them 2 times to please not do that as the dog is afraid they finally got the hint. Then when they were leaving they both tried to grab at her face and the dog backed up in the place she was laying and she told them to leave her be by lettign out a noise. Bruno is also considered a gentle giant (st bernard). There are plenty of people that come in the store that bruno is fine with but there are some she is not fond of at all. Bruno is also protective of me if I am in the store alone and barks til the people who come in leave from time to time I guess she can sense who is good and who isn't.

Yes, if he were agressive, he would be gone. I do consider myself a responsible pet owner. The problem is the irresponsible pet owners that ruin it for the rest of us. But there are stupid parents too. I had a kid run up to Martin and throw herself on his back. I actually stopped breathing for one second. Had no idea what Martin would do. He just turned around and looked at her like "what the heck is that on me?!!" He got lots of treats that day!! But again off the topick. Somdgirl has a very irresponsible pet owner that caused her dog a lot of damage. Its sad. That is the owner I am talking about that ruins it for all of us. I would take his butt to court and get all the vet bills paid for, fence, whatever you can. These people have to learn to be responsible.

Ok cats kill mice and birds, follow me here, this is fine. Known fact... dogs will kill cats, suddenly not ok. You have to understand where your pet falls in the food chain and not put them in risk. If my cat ate my hamster, do I kill my cat?UFB!!! :faint:

So now we no longer have a right to play with our pets in our OWN yard because it puts them at risk. Stupid should be painful.

If my dog was aggressive, I would not have him out to begin with. If I am in Petco with my dog, obviously he will not eat your maltese. They dont give the dog a chance. They tell their children "oh that dog is mean" before they ever meet my dog. So yeah, I get mad. Dont judge my dog before you know him. Teach your kids to be careful. Not to run up to strange dogs. Dont teach your kids to always be afraid of the dog. Then they grow up that way. Thats all I am saying. Snatching them up 100ft away and telling the kid the dog is mean is not justified in my opinion. Yes there are stupid pet owners in the world. Not saying that. But just like the kid in the previous post. Teach them to ask to pet the animal. Not run from it.

I agree with both sides of this. I'm sure your dog is fine to have in public but who's to say some other irresponsible owner wouldn't take a dog into the Petco that would "eat your matlese"? Unfortunately as a parent, you just never know. It's easier to teach to be afraid than to teach to be careful.

I chose to teach mine to be careful. Simple rules: a wagging tail doesn't always mean friendly, never take from or touch an eating animal, always let them smell you first, never touch a strange dog not being held (with leash) by it's owner, let the animal come to you and my big pet peeve- never, never, never get face level with a strange dog.

Ok cats kill mice and birds, follow me here, this is fine. Known fact... dogs will kill cats, suddenly not ok. You have to understand where your pet falls in the food chain and not put them in risk. If my cat ate my hamster, do I kill my cat?
If I were afraid my cat would kill my kid or critically injure another person or 96pound dog, I would kill the cat. Are we talking domestic cat or tiger here?
UFB!!! :faint:

So now we no longer have a right to play with our pets in our OWN yard because it puts them at risk. Stupid should be painful.

I agree with both sides of this. I'm sure your dog is fine to have in public but who's to say some other irresponsible owner wouldn't take a dog into the Petco that would "eat your matlese"? Unfortunately as a parent, you just never know. It's easier to teach to be afraid than to teach to be careful.

I chose to teach mine to be careful. Simple rules: a wagging tail doesn't always mean friendly, never take from or touch an eating animal, always let them smell you first, never touch a strange dog not being held (with leash) by it's owner, let the animal come to you and my big pet peeve- never, never, never get face level with a strange dog.
Thats great! I have no problem with that kind of teaching. I think its very, very good. Its the parents that tell their kids right off the bat. "hey stay away from that mean dog" that irriate me. They will always be afraid of him and every other dog that resembles him. I have already agreed its the irresponsible pet owner that ruins it for the rest of us. Its a circle that will never change unfortunately.

I noticed that too :pete: Quite frankly, I'm surprised they haven't chimed in to give me statisics on which breeds attack more than the pitbull, and quite frankly, I don't care. Any dog that has been deemed dangerous and vicious should have a very quick death period. There are too many sweet animals that need loving homes, give the sweet animals a good home and destroy the vicious ones IMO.

I'm glad to hear your pup is doing better. Hopefully she is on the mend. :flowers:
It is terrible to go through this for your pup and your family. I have been through the same situation with a bad outcome.

Personally I didn't think your thread was the right venue for the typical Pit back and fourth arguments. I know it disappoints some peeps that the "animal nutties" didn't come in to defend the breed but this is not the thread to do it in. As for the dog, regardless of breed, she needs to be removed from the owner and dealt with in a humane way. Ultimately it is the owners fault and I hope you sue the crap out of her for her ignorance.

I'm glad to hear your pup is doing better. Hopefully she is on the mend. :flowers:
It is terrible to go through this for your pup and your family. I have been through the same situation with a bad outcome.

Personally I didn't think your thread was the right venue for the typical Pit back and fourth arguments. I know it disappoints some peeps that the "animal nutties" didn't come in to defend the breed but this is not the thread to do it in. As for the dog, regardless of breed, she needs to be removed from the owner and dealt with in a humane way. Ultimately it is the owners fault and I hope you sue the crap out of her for her ignorance.

:high5:

They removed both drains. The largest of the bites is really nasty looking. The drainage is thicker than it was on Friday, so the vet added a new antibiotic. Hoping to kick the infection before it's gets worse. She's not out of the woods yet, but hoping to get her better before it gets worse. 15 pills, and I'm a 100 dollars poorer :bawl: but my girl is worth saving.

I was so mad when I left the vet, I wanted to drive my truck right through that owners front door. Ignore me now biatch, is wanted I wanted to say. :cds:

I'm having a really difficult time locating a lawyer that will take on my case. I've gone so far as to call some as far away as Upper Malboro (sp) with no luck. Seems the lawyers will take the case if it's an animal that bit a human, but not another animal. If anyone knows of a lawyer that will do it, I've got most of the leg work already done, I just need some guidance.

I'm having a really difficult time locating a lawyer that will take on my case. I've gone so far as to call some as far away as Upper Malboro (sp) with no luck. Seems the lawyers will take the case if it's an animal that bit a human, but not another animal. If anyone knows of a lawyer that will do it, I've got most of the leg work already done, I just need some guidance.
When is the last time you talked to your neighbor? Have you approached her again about paying for the vet bills? I'd make lots of copies of your receipts and give them to her everyday until she pays you.

When is the last time you talked to your neighbor? Have you approached her again about paying for the vet bills? I'd make lots of copies of your receipts and give them to her everyday until she pays you.

I did that last time, she didn't pay it then. I'm not playing her games. I've written her a letter, I've been to her house several times (she won't answer the door) and I've left her a voice mail message. No return call, she won't answer the door and she hasn't responded to my letter. I'm DONE!

I think I found a lawyer though. :yay:

What did the cops say? What did animal control say?

I'd imagine you could just take her to court yourself. I can't imagine needing a lawyer with vet letter, pictures, etc. :shrug:

What did the cops say? What did animal control say?

I'd imagine you could just take her to court yourself. I can't imagine needing a lawyer with vet letter, pictures, etc. :shrug:

I talked to AC this morning. That have not made a final determination yet on the dog. They have to speak to the owner first :confused: Whatever. I'm done with their bull shiat too. Give the f-ing dog back again and see what happens :whistle:

I am taking her to small claims court myself, but the more I think about it, the more I want to skin her alive. I'm seeking a lawyer for a second Tort case. I'm not playing nicely in the sandbox anymore.

I did that last time, she didn't pay it then. I'm not playing her games. I've written her a letter, I've been to her house several times (she won't answer the door) and I've left her a voice mail message. No return call, she won't answer the door and she hasn't responded to my letter. I'm DONE!

She sounds like a wonderful person. :ohwell:

Send a demand letter via certified mail, with return reciept. You want to be able to prove you send, and they they got, the letter.

Send a demand letter via certified mail, with return reciept. You want to be able to prove you send, and they they got, the letter.

It was taped to her front door and I have witnessess that will testify that she removed the letter. It doesn't matter, I can't fight my battle on this forum, it's for the judge to rule.

She will refuse to pick up a certified letter anyway, I'm not wasting my time, energy or money. I'll see her in court.

Well I see AC is still doing a wonderful job keeping this dog alive. I guess times havent changed that much. I wish I lived there, Id help you with this dog.:whistle:

Well I see AC is still doing a wonderful job keeping this dog alive. I guess times havent changed that much. I wish I lived there, Id help you with this dog.:whistle:

thanks, but I think I have plenty of volunteers waiting in line already.

It was taped to her front door and I have witnessess that will testify that she removed the letter. It doesn't matter, I can't fight my battle on this forum, it's for the judge to rule.

She will refuse to pick up a certified letter anyway, I'm not wasting my time, energy or money. I'll see her in court.

I believe you can pay to have a certified letter served. the lawyer will help you. As long as you know when she is home or at work.

Well I see AC is still doing a wonderful job keeping this dog alive. I guess times havent changed that much. I wish I lived there, Id help you with this dog.:whistle:

I don't know what is wrong with AC. When I went in to get the report on my dog bite along with all of the other documentation for all the times I have called them on this dog, the guy there told me that my landlord had written a letter saying the neighbor's dog had permission to run free on the property. I asked the guy, since when does a note circumvent the law? He had no answer other than that my landlord can also be held responsible for the dog biting me. They told me that I could call all I want about this dog running loose but they would not be coming back out to the house for the dog running loose. Our government at work.

I believe you can pay to have a certified letter served. the lawyer will help you. As long as you know when she is home or at work.

What lawyer? I think you missed a few posts. I can't find one that will take the case because my dog is not human (well, I mean, she talks to me and I understand her :jameo:) I think I need the pysch ward too :crazy:

I don't know what is wrong with AC. When I went in to get the report on my dog bite along with all of the other documentation for all the times I have called them on this dog, the guy there told me that my landlord had written a letter saying the neighbor's dog had permission to run free on the property. I asked the guy, since when does a note circumvent the law? He had no answer other than that my landlord can also be held responsible for the dog biting me. They told me that I could call all I want about this dog running loose but they would not be coming back out to the house for the dog running loose. Our government at work.

sounds like a job for baileydog if you ask me

You should resend the letter by certified mail...that is called "service." Then file a claim with the District Court. You don't need an attorney...it will cost you more in the long run and chances are you won't be awarded legal fees.

You should resend the letter by certified mail...that is called "service." Then file a claim with the District Court. You don't need an attorney...it will cost you more in the long run and chances are you won't be awarded legal fees.

Bullets cost what, about 25 cents. Thats alot cheaper and problem solved.:yahoo:

Bullets cost what, about 25 cents. Thats alot cheaper and problem solved.:yahoo:

I'm assuming she has a problem killing something. Lucky for you, you don't.

I'm assuming she has a problem killing something. Lucky for you, you don't.

Not so true, but you gotta do what you gotta do. This dog would not live in that hood any more. He needs to be relocated.

We just had the court serve someone a notice. I cant remember what my husband paid but it was not bad. They will personally deliver the notice to them via the sheriff or court appointed person. They then tell you when its been delivered. Its worth the money. Also if your witness is not in person all statements typed need to be notorized to be allowed as evidence in the civil case. Good luck!

He needs to be relocated along with the owner.

:fixed:

We just had the court serve someone a notice. I cant remember what my husband paid but it was not bad. They will personally deliver the notice to them via the sheriff or court appointed person. They then tell you when its been delivered. Its worth the money. Also if your witness is not in person all statements typed need to be notorized to be allowed as evidence in the civil case. Good luck!

My witnesses have all agreed to be supeonaed (?). They will be there in person. St. Mary's charges 40.00 to serve the court papers.

My witnesses have all agreed to be supeonaed (?). They will be there in person. St. Mary's charges 40.00 to serve the court papers.

You can also have a third party serve her. A willing friend at no cost..Good luck and I am glad your girl is doing better.

You can also have a third party serve her. A willing friend at no cost..Good

:yeahthat: I've done it for a friend before. You knock on the door, someone answers, you make sure you're talking to the right person, hand 'em the papers. Done!

I don't know what is wrong with people letting their dogs run loose and refusing to pony up for damages caused by their dog. My neighbor's dog bit me a few weeks ago, the wound got infected, spent a week in the hospital and the owners refused to pay the medical bills (no insurance here). That is all I was asking for at the time. I see an attorney tomorrow and now I am going for the bills and whatever else I can get. Animal Control has been called at least 10 times by me for their dog (pit mix) running loose. They just ignore AC and let the dog run. All AC does is come out and tell them to control their dog. This is also in Callaway. We also have a really bad pit bull in our neighborhood but this one tends to stay at the other end of the road.

I can tell you from experience that if the dog was on your property, you will win the law suit. The judge will say that if the dog didn't come onto your property then the incident wouldn't have happened in the first place. Good Luck.

:yeahthat: I've done it for a friend before. You knock on the door, someone answers, you make sure you're talking to the right person, hand 'em the papers. Done!

and since she won't answer the damn door, I'll have my friend beat the mother fu*ker down, bust up in there like she owns the joint, wait for the cops and have the damn cops hand her the court papers and save myself 40 bucks. :banghead:

and since she won't answer the damn door, I'll have my friend beat the mother fu*ker down, bust up in there like she owns the joint, wait for the cops and have the damn cops hand her the court papers and save myself 40 bucks. :banghead:

Perfect idea! :getdown:

Perfect idea! :getdown:

Thank You :biggrin:

My witnesses have all agreed to be supeonaed (?). They will be there in person. St. Mary's charges 40.00 to serve the court papers.

I would go with an "official" services such as the post office or an officer.
When you appear in court the judge is not going to want to deal with anyone but you and her and anyone who witnessed the actual event. The post office is cheap start there, it'll be worth your while.

If this lady won't pay and the "land owner" has given permission to the dog owner for access to the property, I'd be sending the land owner a bill and talking to my insurance co. about damages.

Also, I have to say there's alot of people here suggesting :whistle: taking care of the dog. Don't do that, I'd think you can be charged criminally for that.

I don't know what is wrong with AC. When I went in to get the report on my dog bite along with all of the other documentation for all the times I have called them on this dog, the guy there told me that my landlord had written a letter saying the neighbor's dog had permission to run free on the property. I asked the guy, since when does a note circumvent the law? He had no answer other than that my landlord can also be held responsible for the dog biting me. They told me that I could call all I want about this dog running loose but they would not be coming back out to the house for the dog running loose. Our government at work.

Do you live on secluded property or is AC prepaired to tell all your neighbors that? I'd have asked them to write that info in their report.

I rent a house on a farm. Landlords house and one other rental property on his land. Dog owners live just on other side of road that runs through property.

I would go with an "official" services such as the post office or an officer.
When you appear in court the judge is not going to want to deal with anyone but you and her and anyone who witnessed the actual event. The post office is cheap start there, it'll be worth your while.

If this lady won't pay and the "land owner" has given permission to the dog owner for access to the property, I'd be sending the land owner a bill and talking to my insurance co. about damages.

Also, I have to say there's alot of people here suggesting :whistle: taking care of the dog. Don't do that, I'd think you can be charged criminally for that.


Not if no one knows.

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Not if no one knows, or the statue of limitations runs outs before you tell everyone what you did.

:fixed: :killingme

I hope you win this case! I have had that happen to my pomeranian in our yard and she survived..how i do not know. I believe the little leather collar stopped the tooth from getting the juggular vein. she was tore up bad. The pit bull broke her off her leash and they both went over the car and it was terrible! I will never forget the sounds of it , the sight of it, or how i felt! prayers for you and puppy!

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Not if no one knows.

You really are a smidge unstable aren't you? :crazy: So is everyone else in here who thinks the solution is to sneak off with the dog and put a bullet in its head. The problem isn't the dog, it is the owner. You could kill a million dogs and it wouldn't solve the problem. There is nothing stopping that owner from going out and getting another dog that they can't, or won't control. :shrug:

You really are a smidge unstable aren't you? :crazy: So is everyone else in here who thinks the solution is to sneak off with the dog and put a bullet in its head. The problem isn't the dog, it is the owner. You could kill a million dogs and it wouldn't solve the problem. There is nothing stopping that owner from going out and getting another dog that they can't, or won't control. :shrug:

And that my dear, is why I just got off the phone with the county attorney! :huggy:

The ball is rolling............

And that my dear, is why I just got off the phone with the county attorney! :huggy:

The ball is rolling............

I wish you luck there. The owner responsible for the death of my horse went right back out and got another dog and there was nothing the county could do to stop him.

I wish you luck there. The owner responsible for the death of my horse went right back out and got another dog and there was nothing the county could do to stop him.

:cds::cds::cds::cds::cds::cds::cds::cds::cds:

Don't tell me that :lalala:

:cds::cds::cds::cds::cds::cds::cds::cds::cds:

Don't tell me that :lalala:

Sorry, maybe you will have better luck then I had dealing with the owner/s. One thing for sure is you will win a case against them and they will be at the least required to pay your vet bills.

And that my dear, is why I just got off the phone with the county attorney! :huggy:

The ball is rolling............

Good for you! If you keep on it and don't back down, maybe she'll finally figure out that controlling her animal is a whole lot less painful than fighting court battles. :yay:

I'm sorry about what happened to your dog. But why are you posting all this information online? You don't think this person you're suing can print out this entire thread and use this against you in court? I'd delete this thread.

I'm sorry about what happened to your dog. But why are you posting all this information online? You don't think this person you're suing can print out this entire thread and use this against you in court? I'd delete this thread.

What is she going to say? "My dog attacked her dog and she wrote about it on the internets!" :cds:

What is she going to say? "My dog attacked her dog and she wrote about it on the internets!" :cds:

:yeahthat: It's all incriminating stuff about the dog owner, not SoMDGirl.

How do others in your neighborhood feel about this dog and owner. Have all of them also call animal control expressing concern about this dog returning. Their isn't time to get signatures and submit to animal control, but if others would call it would put a little bit of heat on them to finally get it right this time. No one should feel unsafe in their own yards or neighborhoods. Get your neighbors to step up to better your community. Show them pictures and describe the attack in great detail, bring up past events. Animal control may not take much notice to one voice, but they can't ignore an angry concerned group of people. The system seems to be broken so maybe it is time to fix it one neighborhood at a time. I think there are enough people in here (leave your guns at home) to help canvas your neighborhood and get the calls rolling into Animal Control that they will have to do what is right this time. Still take the owner to court and get all you can and hold them accountable because ultimately they are to blame and may make them think long and hard about owning another dog.

It was on HER property, I wouldn't care if the cat was killed by a dog on anyone elses property, but it was her cat on her property. I don't care if the cat had potential to roam freely, fact of this particular case is that it was not roaming free.

In my opinion free roaming cats are feral and should be shot if they are on other peoples property, for dogs I have a little more leeway with, as long as they are not reoccuring problem. Problem dogs that roam freely should be shot and killed also. I am not talking about a dog that gets away from it's owner once in a blue moon either.

My only point was with a known threat why put something that means the world to you in harms way. I agree that something must be done with problem dogs, but it must be done through the owner and proper channels. not in the way some have described and continue to brag about and then say they ask for forgivness. Her problem not mine, This should be about SoMDgirl and what she is going through and nothing more.

[QUOTE=Crashpupty;3737104] if others would call it would put a little bit of heat on them to finally get it right this time. No one should feel unsafe in their own yards or neighborhoods. ...get the calls rolling into Animal Control that they will have to do what is right this time. QUOTE]

Aren't you all being just a TAD unfair to AC on this? Believe it or not your county has rules/ordinances about how dangerous animals are to be handled, and those folks in AC aren't heartless fools who enjoy seeing animals hurt. But at the same time, people who are animals owners have rights, and they (AC) can't just decide willie-nillie to take your animal. There is a process they are forced to follow, even if it doesn't seem right, or it isn't perceived as right... it is what it is. You're elected officials set up that process. If the process isn't right you need to lobby for a change, but don't blame the caring folks who take on a hard, mostly thankless job for doing their jobs.

[QUOTE=Crashpupty;3737104] if others would call it would put a little bit of heat on them to finally get it right this time. No one should feel unsafe in their own yards or neighborhoods. ...get the calls rolling into Animal Control that they will have to do what is right this time. QUOTE]

Aren't you all being just a TAD unfair to AC on this? Believe it or not your county has rules/ordinances about how dangerous animals are to be handled, and those folks in AC aren't heartless fools who enjoy seeing animals hurt. But at the same time, people who are animals owners have rights, and they (AC) can't just decide willie-nillie to take your animal. There is a process they are forced to follow, even if it doesn't seem right, or it isn't perceived as right... it is what it is. You're elected officials set up that process. If the process isn't right you need to lobby for a change, but don't blame the caring folks who take on a hard, mostly thankless job for doing their jobs.
That is not what I am saying at all. Animal control does a lot with the budget they get and it is not what it should be. Unfortunately as population grows in this county animals are never considered in this plan. I never meant to put animal control down, but how else can we help get a bigger budget for animal control than to hammer this issue home. My hats are off to you if you work for AC . If so your frustrations are our frustrations. We need to come together and fix this with our elected officials. And please don't make it out that you even care about this unless you work for AC and can't take the heat

Well it seems Ac is in the house and know what has been said. They seem to be afraid of what I proposed. Lets roll with the neighborhood and get the word out and see where it takes you. Get people to call and overload the system and just maybe they will have to wake up. Sounds like they are getting touchy so far.

How do others in your neighborhood feel about this dog and owner. Have all of them also call animal control expressing concern about this dog returning. Their isn't time to get signatures and submit to animal control, but if others would call it would put a little bit of heat on them to finally get it right this time. No one should feel unsafe in their own yards or neighborhoods. Get your neighbors to step up to better your community. Show them pictures and describe the attack in great detail, bring up past events. Animal control may not take much notice to one voice, but they can't ignore an angry concerned group of people. The system seems to be broken so maybe it is time to fix it one neighborhood at a time. I think there are enough people in here (leave your guns at home) to help canvas your neighborhood and get the calls rolling into Animal Control that they will have to do what is right this time. Still take the owner to court and get all you can and hold them accountable because ultimately they are to blame and may make them think long and hard about owning another dog.

Well it seems Ac is in the house and know what has been said. They seem to be afraid of what I proposed. Lets roll with the neighborhood and get the word out and see where it takes you. Get people to call and overload the system and just maybe they will have to wake up. Sounds like they are getting touchy so far.

I'm sorry you didn't take the time to read the entire thread. My neighborhood has been notified and AC has received NUMEROUS calls from my concerned neighbors.

I'm sorry about what happened to your dog. But why are you posting all this information online? You don't think this person you're suing can print out this entire thread and use this against you in court? I'd delete this thread.

Your siggy says it all.

Why must we be surrounded by friggin idiots? :cds:

Those pictures are just heartbreaking! I hope your dog is doing a little better today.

I'm sorry you didn't take the time to read the entire thread. My neighborhood has been notified and AC has received NUMEROUS calls from my concerned neighbors.You shouldn't cross out her info. People have a right to know.

You shouldn't cross out her info. People have a right to know.

You are correct, and everyone in my neighbor that needs to know, knows :biggrin:

However, if you want the scoop, I'll PM her info :killingme

Why must we be surrounded by friggin idiots? :cds:


One must wonder, huh?

By the way..dog aggressive dogs aren't necessarily child killers.

One must wonder, huh?

By the way..dog aggressive dogs aren't necessarily child killers.

I'd rather not test that therory just the same. But I'm picking up what you're laying down.

I just wanted to give a heartfelt thank you to everyone for your support. I will continue to update my dog's recovery. :huggy:

I will update on the investigation when I am able to.

I just wanted to give a heartfelt thank you to everyone for your support. I will continue to update my dog's recovery. :huggy:

I will update on the investigation when I am able to.

If this dog does get PTS do you think it will make you feel much better?? I thought in my case that it would, I actually would have given the dogs the needle myself in the beginning. When their time came and they did get PTS, I didn't feel better at all. I realized the responsible and fault was all on the owner, who didn't give a shiat in the end. Just a thought! I hope this all works out in your favor.

If this dog does get PTS do you think it will make you feel much better?? I thought in my case that it would, I actually would have given the dogs the needle myself in the beginning. When their time came and they did get PTS, I didn't feel better at all. I realized the responsible and fault was all on the owner, who didn't give a shiat in the end. Just a thought! I hope this all works out in your favor.

Honestly, :shrug:

I'll have to wait to see what happens.

Honestly, :shrug:

I'll have to wait to see what happens.

So far so good that she is healing. That is the most important part, next would be the owner paying your bills and getting banned from owning any dog..

getting banned from owning any dog..

TY and wishful thinking. That will never happen. I'd be better off wishing she'd sell her home and move away :yay:

TY and wishful thinking. That will never happen. I'd be better off wishing she'd sell her home and move away :yay:

Yes, it is wishful thinking..

You cant shoot the dog unless you FEAR for your life. Go through the protocol of contacting the animal control and file the paperwork. Do it the right way and be the better person. We went through this 5 times with our dog and it helped with the issues. Camily can help you also she has the power of knowledge in this area. Plus I wouldnt shoot the dog, I would shoot the owners of the dog first. The dog is only acting on instinct the owners are acting on stupidity.

sadly... yes indeed..... If I'm not the idiot then who is ? :popcorn: Seriously if calling me names makes you feel better have at it. Just stating my opinion. People have been sued and won for dumber things then this.

Your siggy says it all.

Why must we be surrounded by friggin idiots? :cds:

sadly... yes indeed..... If I'm not the idiot then who is ? :popcorn: Seriously if calling me names makes you feel better have at it. Just stating my opinion. People have been sued and won for dumber things then this.

You Miss Lexi may have misunderstood. I do not think I called YOU any names. :razz:

You Miss Lexi may have misunderstood. I do not think I called YOU any names. :razz:


lol I misunderstood... my bad

On further thought, I have a big yard and it always annoys me when kids cut through the yard, or other people put signs in the yard, and when people think that big arse yard mows itself and walks their dogs through like it's a park.

This thread has enlightened me. I'm going to shoot them all. Dogs, children, adults, everybody and everything. Afterall, they come into my yard. They could be a danger to me in the future. Does anybody know a gravel pit I can use?

Give me their names, shoe sizes, the nearest building supply store and the nearest body of water, and my um.............associates...........yeah!, will take care of your problem.

[QUOTE=refugee44;3737343]
And please don't make it out that you even care about this unless you work for AC and can't take the heat

Wow, you're really good at jumping to conclusions and making assumptions. No I don't work for AC, but I know some people who do. My point is, even if you didn't see it, you were pointing and wagging your finger at AC... go back and read YOUR words!

"little bit of heat on them to finally get it right this time."--this implies that they get wrong, most of the time, this time, all the time... your words!

"Animal control may not take much notice to one voice"-- again, you imply they don't listen to individuals, one voice doesn't matter, we must gang up on them!

Step back, babe, cause you're colors are showing.

[QUOTE=Crashpupty;3737360]

Wow, you're really good at jumping to conclusions and making assumptions. No I don't work for AC, but I know some people who do. My point is, even if you didn't see it, you were pointing and wagging your finger at AC... go back and read YOUR words!

"little bit of heat on them to finally get it right this time."--this implies that they get wrong, most of the time, this time, all the time... your words!

"Animal control may not take much notice to one voice"-- again, you imply they don't listen to individuals, one voice doesn't matter, we must gang up on them!

Step back, babe, cause you're colors are showing.

In defense of AC, I too know several of the folks that work there, I consider them good friends and good people. In many cases their hands are tied. Sometimes it does take more than one voice, and maybe even more than one government agency to get involved. I don't think anyone was pointing a finger at anyone in AC personnally, it's just the red tape and rules of engagement they must follow that we don't always agree on.

Was looking for other info and came across this website.
Made me think of this thread - FYI
St. Mary's County Department of Public Safety - Animal Control (http://www.co.saint-marys.md.us/emergencycomm/animalcontrol.asp)

sorry if someone already posted info :)

Was looking for other info and came across this website.
Made me think of this thread - FYI
St. Mary's County Department of Public Safety - Animal Control (http://www.co.saint-marys.md.us/emergencycomm/animalcontrol.asp)

sorry if someone already posted info :)

Thanks for posting the info. I have the info, but it may be useful to someone else in the future.

Thanks for posting the info. I have the info, but it may be useful to someone else in the future.

how is your doggie doing? Any movement on the AC/neighbor's part to get the dog taken care of?

[QUOTE=refugee44;3738897]

In defense of AC, I too know several of the folks that work there, I consider them good friends and good people. In many cases their hands are tied. Sometimes it does take more than one voice, and maybe even more than one government agency to get involved. I don't think anyone was pointing a finger at anyone in AC personnally, it's just the red tape and rules of engagement they must follow that we don't always agree on.

I know this, I did not mean to put down AC, but only looking at how we the people can somehow break the red tape and empower these public servants to be able to have a budget and the ability to do the jobs they so most want to do. I respect what they do and know that budget and policy get in the way. The more calls and more demands are tools that are, or should be, used to try and beef up the budget and resources available for them to do their jobs. That's all I was tring to say, I quess it came out wrong.

Marble continues to mend, though it is a long tedious process. She still has some very large open wounds that have not closed to date. She'll return to the vet later this week to see where we go from here. I don't know if they'll choose to stitch the wounds closed, or allow them to heal from the inside out. She is still on two antibiotics to prevent infection. Now we have the power poos from the antibiotics. She is on rice, hamburger and pumpkin to try to aleviate some of the bowel problems.

Update on the pitbull. The dog was destroyed yesterday. I was asked before would that make me happy. To answer the question, no it doesn't make me "happy". This was a dangerous and vicious dog and I feel putting the dog down was the right thing to do, but I'm not happy. I am relieved that THIS dog won't attack my animals or children, she does still own another pit that she has said is people aggressive that I will continue to worry about. It's sad that these dogs have an irresponsible owner that is willing to take a chance on these dogs killing other animals or people.

I do apprieciate all the support I received from most of the forumites here. It gave me the chance to vent and I needed that.

:huggy:

BTW, I did finally hear from the dog owner after she received my certified letter from the PO. (She waited until she saw me leave last night and left the message on my voicemail :lmao:)

Anyone care to guess what she had to say? :whistle:

Anyone care to guess what she had to say? :whistle:
I'm guessing it wasn't very pleasant.

Update on the pitbull. The dog was destroyed yesterday.

I'm glad you don't have to worry about that dog anymore. It is kind of a shame that the dog had to suffer the consequences of his owner being irresponsible. I wonder how long it will be before she has to have the other dog put down? Are you still going to take her to court in order to get compensation for the vet bills? I would. It might make her think twice about controlling her animals.

I'm guessing it wasn't very pleasant.

If I could figure out how to get it from my Verizon voicemail to here, I'd love to post it for you all. She thinks she's still driving this boat :lmao:

If I could figure out how to get it from my Verizon voicemail to here, I'd love to post it for you all. She thinks she's still driving this boat :lmao:

Sorry for all the trials. :huggy:

So what did the witch have to say about the vet bills. Is she going to pay?Or will you have to go through with the law suit? Either way she WILL pay. Sorry for your pup. Hope she feels better really soon. Hugs an kisses to you both.

So what did the witch have to say about the vet bills. Is she going to pay?Or will you have to go through with the law suit? Either way she WILL pay. Sorry for your pup. Hope she feels better really soon. Hugs an kisses to you both.

According to her, I need to give her copies of all the vet bills to date, and even though the dog hasn't been released from the vet yet, she said she will only pay the bills up to today and after that she won't pay anymore follow up vet bills. In my letter I told her she had until 5-9-09 to pay me by cash, money order or certified bank check for the bills to date and I would inform her of any further charges as they occur. Mind you, she called me last night, which was 2 days past my cut off, and said she thinks paying by money order or certified bank check is crazy and she'll be paying with her personal check :lmao: And she thinks she's not crazy???? :jameo: You would have to hear this message for yourself.

ummmm, what to do, what to do? :coffee:

Wow. Glad the dog is no longer a threat, although the dog had to suffer due to the owner's irresponsibility.

So who made the call to euthanize the pit?

According to her, I need to give her copies of all the vet bills to date, and even though the dog hasn't been released from the vet yet, she said she will only pay the bills up to today and after that she won't pay anymore follow up vet bills. In my letter I told her she had until 5-9-09 to pay me by cash, money order or certified bank check for the bills to date and I would inform her of any further charges as they occur. Mind you, she called me last night, which was 2 days past my cut off, and said she thinks paying by money order or certified bank check is crazy and she'll be paying with her personal check :lmao: And she thinks she's not crazy???? :jameo: You would have to hear this message for yourself.

ummmm, what to do, what to do? :coffee:


Some people are ridiculous. I'd leave her a voicemail saying, "see you in court!"

So who made the call to euthanize the pit?

It was the recommendation from Animal control, the County Attorney, and the Director of Public Safety to put the dog to sleep. I believe the owner finally consented when they had their meeting. Since she consented to euthanize, she was not issued the fines they would have imposed on her. I guess it was kinda like a plea deal. Had she not consented, she would have been fined big (over $1,000 for the one fine, plus several others) and they would have gone to court for a judges consent to destroy the dog anyway.

Some people are ridiculous. I'd leave her a voicemail saying, "see you in court!"

I think I prefer to just surprise her with my answer.

knock, knock.
Who's there?
Sherriffs department

:lmao:

It was the recommendation from Animal control, the County Attorney, and the Director of Public Safety to put the dog to sleep. I believe the owner finally consented when they had their meeting. Since she consented to euthanize, she was not issued the fines they would have imposed on her. I guess it was kinda like a plea deal. Had she not consented, she would have been fined big (over $1,000 for the one fine, plus several others) and they would have gone to court for a judges consent to destroy the dog anyway.

And there you have it. Poor dog.

I think I prefer to just surprise her with my answer.

knock, knock.
Who's there?
CandyGram.......

:lmao:

:fixed:

And there you have it. Poor dog.

:confused: So are you saying you disagree with putting the dog down?

:confused: So are you saying you disagree with putting the dog down?

I think she was saying the owner clearly didn't give a rat's patoot about the dog.

:confused: So are you saying you disagree with putting the dog down?

I think she was saying the owner clearly didn't give a rat's patoot about the dog.

I don't know. I've owned dog aggressive dogs before, never a problem with a human but my dogs were never allowed to run. I think it's a damn shame that the woman allowed her dog to run, that your dog was attacked while chained in your yard, and that the agressive dog was killed. I think the whole situation is unfortunate and very sad.

I don't know. I've owned dog aggressive dogs before, never a problem with a human but my dogs were never allowed to run. I think it's a damn shame that the woman allowed her dog to run, that your dog was attacked while chained in your yard, and that the agressive dog was killed. I think the whole situation is unfortunate and very sad.

She has another pit. It'd be wonderful if you could give it a good home :whistle:

She has another pit. It'd be wonderful if you could give it a good home :whistle:

I don't have a problem with pits. You're missing the point and this thread is way too long and I'm not interested in arguing.

I said the WHOLE situation was unfortunate but the problem was created by the owner. Most problems with ANY dog are owner driven and, yes, I feel bad for the dog that was killed.

I don't have a problem with pits. You're missing the point and this thread is way too long and I'm not interested in arguing.

I said the WHOLE situation was unfortunate but the problem was created by the owner. Most problems with ANY dog are owner driven and, yes, I feel bad for the dog that was killed.

My biggest problem was the owner, and yes, I too am sorry that this owner was irresponsible.

Wow..

Glad the dog was put down. She must be in a fanatasy world if she thinks that she only needs to pay the vet bills up to the certain point.

I'm glad the dog was put down too. It's unfortunate since it does sound like it is the fault of the owner, but that is the harsh reality sometimes.

UM, no way in %$&@ would I take a personal check from her!!!

Then you'll just have TWO things to take her to court for :killingme Doubtful that would clear - or she would have just ponied up and done the right thing in the first place. If she DOES have the $$ in the bank, she can walk right in and get a money order after withdrawing it.

I just hope this wakes her up a bit and she takes better care to keep her other dog out of people's yards. If not then it's obvious she doesn't care about the dogs and that is really sad.

Miracles never cease to amaze me.

After numerous times trying to contact the pitbull owner, imagine my surprise when she FINALLY called today and offered to pay the vet bills. :faint:

Lucky her too. I've been to the court house twice now to file the small claims claim. The first time, I didn't realize I had to have two copies of everything. My paperwork is about 60 pages total. They would make copies for me, at .50 cents for each copy. Nah. So I go back the second time, only to find out I can't pay the 60.00 filing fees by cash, you have to use a personal check. WTF? County government does not accept cash. :jameo: Today was supposed to be my third trip. I was going to leave work an hour early to head back to Leonardtown for the third time. Third time is the charm, right? Nope, had to work late and they closed before I got there. :tantrum:

The look on her face was priceless when I told her how many trips I've made to Leonardtown already though, so it was worth every trip.

The best news is, my dog is almost healed now. She still has one open laceration that is still healing and draining, but it looks good and appears it will heal on its own! :yahoo: And low and behold, the pit owner even said she was sorry it happened again, and was glad it wasn't one of the little dogs or my daughter that was attacked! Yep, miracles never cease to amaze me.

Now I get to go to her bank at 9 am tomorrow and see if the check clears her bank. Is it asking too much for a third miracle? :popcorn:

Hope your third miracle comes through!!! :huggy:

Miracles never cease to amaze me.

After numerous times trying to contact the pitbull owner, imagine my surprise when she FINALLY called today and offered to pay the vet bills. :faint:

Lucky her too. I've been to the court house twice now to file the small claims claim. The first time, I didn't realize I had to have two copies of everything. My paperwork is about 60 pages total. They would make copies for me, at .50 cents for each copy. Nah. So I go back the second time, only to find out I can't pay the 60.00 filing fees by cash, you have to use a personal check. WTF? County government does not accept cash. :jameo: Today was supposed to be my third trip. I was going to leave work an hour early to head back to Leonardtown for the third time. Third time is the charm, right? Nope, had to work late and they closed before I got there. :tantrum:

The look on her face was priceless when I told her how many trips I've made to Leonardtown already though, so it was worth every trip.

The best news is, my dog is almost healed now. She still has one open laceration that is still healing and draining, but it looks good and appears it will heal on its own! :yahoo: And low and behold, the pit owner even said she was sorry it happened again, and was glad it wasn't one of the little dogs or my daughter that was attacked! Yep, miracles never cease to amaze me.

Now I get to go to her bank at 9 am tomorrow and see if the check clears her bank. Is it asking too much for a third miracle? :popcorn:

That is wonderful news. Did she pay the whole vet bill? Maybe she had time to think about it and miracles can and do happen.:buddies:

Glad pup is mending. Sorry she had to go through this.

I can tell you from experience that if the dog was on your property, you will win the law suit. The judge will say that if the dog didn't come onto your property then the incident wouldn't have happened in the first place. Good Luck.

Looks like we have a settlement without going to court. Lawyer advised against it because the defendant is a "professional witness" (ex-cop). The insurance company only wanted to give me 2 wks pain and suffering. At 4 weeks, my hand was still infected and swollen with limited use. Anyway, I will be glad when this is over. Even though no money came out of their pocket per se, their homeowners insurance premium skyrocketed.:evil:

Maybe now they will keep their dog on a leash but so far this hasn't happened and AC still won't do anything about it.

RIP Marble

She was a tough girl to survive two pit bull attacks, but unfortunately she couldn't survive a ruptured mass on her spleen. She passed away peacefully on Friday March 13, 2010. :bawl:

Thank you St. Mary's VCA and especially Dr. Meadows for your compassion and excellent care you extended to our pet family.

You were a great dog with a big heart. You will be missed.

RIP Marble

She was a tough girl to survive two pit bull attacks, but unfortunately she couldn't survive a ruptured mass on her spleen. She passed away peacefully on Friday March 13, 2010. :bawl:

Thank you St. Mary's VCA and especially Dr. Meadows for your compassion and excellent care you extended to our pet family.

You were a great dog with a big heart. You will be missed.

:bawl: So sorry for your loss :huggy:

RIP Marble

She was a tough girl to survive two pit bull attacks, but unfortunately she couldn't survive a ruptured mass on her spleen. She passed away peacefully on Friday March 13, 2010. :bawl:

Thank you St. Mary's VCA and especially Dr. Meadows for your compassion and excellent care you extended to our pet family.

You were a great dog with a big heart. You will be missed.:huggy:

:huggy: I am so sorry!

:huggy:So sorry, always hard to lose a pet.

RIP Marble

She was a tough girl to survive two pit bull attacks, but unfortunately she couldn't survive a ruptured mass on her spleen. She passed away peacefully on Friday March 13, 2010. :bawl:

Thank you St. Mary's VCA and especially Dr. Meadows for your compassion and excellent care you extended to our pet family.

You were a great dog with a big heart. You will be missed.

:huggy:

:huggy:So sorry, always hard to lose a pet.

:yeahthat:


:huggy:

So sorry...She sure didn't deserve what she got....

sorry to hear about marbles she was such a pretty dog :).

So sorry. :huggy: They always go too soon.

:huggy:

Im so sorry for your loss :bawl:

Again: :huggy:

:huggy:

So very sorry for your loss.

Thank you guys :huggy:

Thank you guys :huggy:

Must be hard for the kids, too. :huggy:

:huggy: Sorry...

Must be hard for the kids, too. :huggy:

It is. She didn't want to leave her behind at the vet. Now she wants to go to heaven and see her. It's so hard for 4 year olds to understand.