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Sat, 12-05-2009 - 4:43pm

Hi everyone I want to thank you for all the kind words and encouragement from y'all to my post about getting attacked by the pit bull. As I and many of you have said I know that they are not all bad but my experience has been that it is just not worth the chance with other lives you have to take to own one of them. Any way both Bernie and I are none the worse for wear but I have to admit that even though I know the dog is not there anymore I have lost my sense of security while in our rv park. I have not gone out in the direction of where we met up with that dog and have kept our walks very short. I need to brave it and get back to my routine but it is constantly on my mind.

My son Nick called me yesterday and he had not heard about my run in with the pit bull but proceeded to let me know that he had been bitten, a few days ago, by a friends American Bull Terrier, which I believe is a combination of a pit bull and an English Bull dog which is also the breed that my brother has two of. Very sweet dogs that he lets play with his two small children. I myself have had them on my lap or some part of them on my lap.
Nic was sitting on the floor petting the dog when it turned on him severly bitting him in the face. His nose was opened up and laying to the side. He needed 18 stitches to close it. They were not able to use anesthetic for most of them. He did not want to tell me about it until he knew whether or not it would heal or if he would need more surgery. I guess it is Ok for now. So now my two youngest sons will have matching scars on their faces. You may remember when my youngest son Andrew was attacked in a club in Minneapolis and nearly lost his life. His scars are now just a part of the landscape of his face and though we who love him don't think too much of it I know it does bother him some. He had over 70 stitches to repair his nose and eye and cheek.
The friends who owned the dog immediately had it put to sleep because though it had never bitten anyone before it had been very aggressive around other animals. They decided it was not worth the risk anymore. I think they are right even though it does sadden me that they lost an adored pet. The attack on my dog was maybe a precursor to the dog attacking a human and maiming or killing them.
I am worried about my niece and nephew with the 2 dogs in their family, will they suddenly change and be a danger to them? They are so innocent and helpless. And my grandsons, Colton, and Lucky, who live in Maryland and just adopted an American Bull Terrier. All my family are dog lovers. I just wish they didn't have to love what I consider "dangerous" dogs.
Nick and Lumy are planning to come to Florida in January. I am afraid I will cry when I see him. Both my sons are such beautiful young men and now they are both scarred for life.

Have a good weekend everyone

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Sat, 12-05-2009 - 6:46pm

What's with these crazy dogs? My youngest DB was bit on the lip by his BFF's dog last Spring, needed 14 stitches. He's known that dog since it was a pup and never had a problem. Just out of the blue. Unfortunately, his BFF insisted that DB must have done something (though owner was in same room) and refused to have the dog put down. So, DB had to sue for medical expenses (he has been unemployed for a year) and has fresh scars to deal with. I sure hope the guys grands aren't visiting some time & the dog goes berserk.

I've changed my walking route because one house has a big wooden fence that I can't see through. All of a sudden their huge dog is on the other side of the fence barking his head off. Scares me half to death. On the other hand, there is an outdoor dog that is teased by the teens and he barks & snarls at them. The first time I walked by I called him Baby and talked sweet to him. Now he runs to the fence when he sees me and waits for me to talk to him. He wags his tail and is just grateful for the attention. If I had the space, I'd ask to adopt him, he's such a sweety.

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Jacquie

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Registered: 08-17-2004
Mon, 12-07-2009 - 8:04am

I agree with Jacquie! Your family has gotten mixed up with a bunch of crazy dogs!

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Mon, 12-07-2009 - 11:17am
You've been through a very traumatic experience.
It will take you time to get over it emotionally.
I love dogs, but respect them and don't mingle much
with other people's pets.

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Mon, 12-07-2009 - 9:35pm

Oh Mary, I'm so sorry about Nick.