Clare70 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Took the boys out for an evening walk close to where I live but decided to take a different route, you know new sniffs and all that. Got near to a house when suddenly some great white hideous dog came bounding out followed by 3 or 4 small yappy dogs. I got the boys to stand still and the hideous dog came up to Harry and they started to have a bit of a sniff of each other. Then out of nowhere the hideous dog went for Harry, grabbing a mouthful of Harry and locking on. Harry wasn't able to fight back or defend himself, mean while I've still got him and Snowy on lead, so I put the boot in and kicked the HD in the head. Once he'd let go Harry tried to make a run for it, in the opposite direction HD and his side kicks followed us for a bit, then once I felf we were safe I had a good look at Harry. I found he had been bitten right by his eye We've been to the vet, he's had stitches and antibiotics. Here's a couple of pics of his war wound We were both very shaken, I just hope it doesn't have any long term mental affect on him. I can't stop the tears everytime I look at him He is such a softy, he doesn't have an aggressive bone in his body. He may look menacing with his big paws and teeth and sound scarey with his wooing but I can't imagine a softer, more loving dog than my Harry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Aww poor boy. Hope he heals quickly with like you say no lasting effects on him. I would be giving the owners the vet bill if you know who they are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Oh no Clare, that's awful. Poor Harry. Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery, all I can say that's positive is thank god it wasn't his actual eye that got injured. Let us know how he gets on over the next few days, I can't imagine how upset you must be feeling right now. Take care Clare. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Awwwww poor Harry. Hope he recovers and isnt too traumatised when out walking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 That is so sad poor boy, the owners should be ashamed of themselves! AZz - that's was Skye's contribution to wishing Harry a get well soon - she's on my lap and nosing at what I'm doing lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Awe poor boy. I would be really upset with the owners of that other dog. You should send them the vet bill! I can imagine how scary that was for both of you. Glad it wasn't worse. Here is to a speedy recover and lots of treats :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Husky Hugs for Harry. Hope he heals quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kells xx Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Oh no poor Harry Sent from my Windows Phone 8S by HTC using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 I hope he's ok, it's horrible having a dog end up fear aggressive because of an attack so I hope that doesn't happen to him, I'd get the owners to pay the bill if u know where they live Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clare70 Posted April 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Thanks for your good wishes I was/am really upset it was an experience I never want to have again Sadly I don't think the owners will be paying the bill, I haven't even got it yet as I forgot to take my bag, just got Harry straight in the car after it happened so couldn't pay, so in for a 'surprise' tomorrow morning The owners are of the 'travelling' type, doubt they have insurance and can't imagine they will pay if I present them with the bill. Will just have to take it on the chin and avoid walking there ever again. Tbh I'm worrying about taking the dogs out tomorrow, not sure how they or I will feel if we bump into other dogs. A good nights sleep is needed all round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 That sucks And it probably wouldn't do any good suing them as they wouldn't have anything to sue for. I would call Animal Control if you have that and report them. I don't know about there, but here it's the law to have your pets on a leash. Sounds like you need a good nights rest and some of Emma's wine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chula Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Poor Harry. You might want to invest in some dog attack spray. I always carry it with me on walks but luckily I haven't had to use it yet. Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Poor Harry, that looks nasty - and poor you, it must have really shaken you up hope he has no lasting effects from this and you will have to remain confident when coming across another dog while out, they'll sense your anxiety otherwise xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #5 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 That looks like one bad bite, but like other have said - it's by the eye so hopefully no damage. Good on you for hauling off and kicking the big boy, you should have kicked 'im into next week or a bit after! You say they're the "traveling type", I might see about getting a dog warden (or whatever they're called there) to take a run over and suggest they keep on traveling! or at least put their dogs on lead - that's got to be a law on the books there, it is in 'most any city I know of! I've got a bottle over here, if you want to share a tipple or two - you all take it easy this evening, y'hear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Like val said try to stay calm and confident when meeting dogs now getting him back out there n socialising will really help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowpups Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Thank god your both ok that one of my worse fears when out on a walk is if another dog goes for mine luckily most dogs read my body language and stay away I'm pretty evil when it comes to my babies lol. Ice and jasper would be the worst as both hate other dogs so if a dog comes near them both of them would defend themselves Can't you take them out one at a time Hun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedJasper Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 I hope that he heals quickly. That is so sad. I just wish everyone would keep their dogs on leashes. As others have said I would turn it over to the authorities and let them deal with it. I don't know the laws where you are but there has to be one to protect you. Good job at keeping your cool, because that had to be unnerving and you handled it well. Lots of love to Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefanie_jane Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Aww poor Harry hope he heals soon and hope you're both okay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatipu Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Poor Harry :< . Hope he has a quick recovery! Jelly had a little attack/rough play on her a couple of days ago and it wasn't nearly as bad as yours but she seemed fearful for that day of any dogs (mostly because she was injured in 3 different areas in her body T_T). Thankfully I took others' advice and kept calm (at least to the best of my abilities lol) and the next day, Jelly was frolicking around the park with about 50 other dogs just fine and dandy being her usual self . Hope the same goes for Harry ! Jelly sends hugs :] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBY Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 That made me upset reading it, poor Harry! I hope you are Okay and I hope Snowy's all right too! Seriously, why can't people just put their pets on a leash! It could've been a child or w.e walking through that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Sorry to hear this Clare but it doesn't look like it affects the eye at all x I mean, hopefully so. It might be too early to discuss about this, but next time if you see strange dogs off-leash bounding towards yours, don't stop. Keep walking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Geez, what a horrible thing you and Harry have had to go through. It makes me so bloody angry when some dog owners allow their dogs to be out of control and let things like this happen. I wish Harry a speedy recovery and hope you Clare, can soon get over the emotional stress that such an incident brings. Take care Jase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 His wound/story made me teary eyes :'C Wishing your baby a speedy recovery. Stupid HD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammybeans Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Sorry to hear that this happened, poor Harry, I hope he has a speedy recovery and that he's still his usual self when you're on walks. I also hope that you recover as well, it had to be a truly frightening incident for both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Poor Harry hope he feels himself soon again... Hugs Clare is frightning when this happens... from all of us... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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