Our Wed. a.m. jaunt up A mountain took a turn for the weird this a.m. when a loose pit bull on Cedar St. singled me out as the weakest of the pack (or at least the handiest) and bit my calf :-( A couple of small puncture wounds - could have been much worse. Though none of us had had our coffee yet, my stalwart companions reacted quickly; one phoned the police, animal control and gave our whereabouts while two others bravely followed the dog (not mentioning any names, thank you, Suz ! ), inquiring along the way until they determined where the dog lived....right on Congress. The owner took responsibility for the dog and apologized. After a police report was made, we continued up the hill, cause - ya gotta get that exercise, right? I had a visit from a very professional Animal Control officer after I got home. Apparently a young child let the dog out of a secure yard; he had been adopted from the Shelter, but his vaccination and license had expired. So they will hold and observe him for 10 days to make sure he isn't sick and then the owner can reclaim him provided she can afford to bail him out - boarding fee, shots, license. So - the dog is off the streets (another woman reported he had chased her young daughter), the owners have learned another of life's great lessons - as have I... aggressive animals attack from the side or behind, so keep them in front of you. And I have learned I am due for a tetanus shot. oh joy.
Lo siento Jane,
ReplyDeleteIt is always terrifing to have a dog go after you. And where was the galant Sir Gordo during this attack? Espero que te sientas mejor.
Phil
The dog is off the street, but for how long? I think that's the real question here. Should we be concerned about that?
ReplyDeleteThe animal control guy said he doubted that the owner would have the almost $400 it will take to bail the dog out and revaccinate. I agree, once a dog like that has bitten, there's not much reason to give him another chance...sadly. Unless the dog whisperer wants to adopt him and rehab him...which I doubt. My calf hurts like a son of a bitch today - who knew how painful puncture wounds to the muscle could be - not me. Ugh.
ReplyDeleteI've been worried about the dogs in that neighborhood. I'm so sorry that happened to you. I'm glad to know the dog is off the streets and I'm glad to hear that a young child isn't living with it anymore. It's sad to hear that an animal will most likely be put down but sometimes it is necessary and in this case that's what it sounds like. I hope you feel better soon. Dale and I are up in Washington enjoying family and the beauty of this state. We had a great drive up. Wish you guys were up here!
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