My dog was attacked by Seward Park area Pit Bull

[JoB]

yes

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[mom3]

My friend and her dog were attacked by another dog in the Gatewood neighborhood around 4 years ago (vet bills around $700). When it happened she was just stunned and wanted to get away so she left with her dog as soon as she could. BUT she was told later that she should have called the police at the time of the attack. Anyone know if this still applies?

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[maplesyrup]

I’d like to use that bear spray on the owners.

They were going to breed it?

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[guidosmom]

My dog was attacked (and almost killed) in 2002 by an off leash pit. After about 3 long minutes of the dog thrashing my dog around, and with the help of 10 or so people who came out to help, my dog was finally free. I couldn’t stick around and find the owner, I had to rush my dog to the ER vet where he remained for 4 days. The vet was shocked he had survived. My vet bills were around $3,500. I called the police to report the incident and was told because the dog did not bite a human, they could do nothing. I reported the dog to animal control, but the dog was never found. This didn’t happen in the city of Seattle, it was in Redmond. I hope the city has different laws.

Puppyluck – I am sorry this happened. I do not blame the breed, but blame the owner. That said, I will not go near a pit with my dog. It’s too risky and brings back too many memories.

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[hammerhead]

I got this and the other dog attack blog mixed up sorry, THIS dog is going to be put to sleep. just FYI

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[JimmyG]

I legally carry a concealed handgun, especially when out walking my dogs.

Any dog that attacks my dogs will be shot.

FYI on the bear spray, be aware that it’s just like any other spray device. If the wind is blowing in your direction you will get a face full of it yourself, as will your dog that’s being attacked.

If you want to carry it, you might want to spray a small amount somewhere outdoors and walk through it so you can experience some of the effect ahead of actually having to use it in a stressful situation.

Some people can work through it, others are incapacitated. Best to find out early on which way it affects you.

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[BBGuest]

Ya know… this might be my favorite!

“I legally carry a concealed handgun, especially when out walking my dogs.

Any dog that attacks my dogs will be shot.”

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[JoB]

not mine…

guns and public spaces are too often a lethal combination for the wrong target

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[Puppyluck]

Wow, you all were so nice. I never heard how the child that was attacked, was doing. I never saw any mention of it in the news.

In this case the Owner as well as the Pit Bull were to blame. As they had adopted the dog only a month ago and clearly did not know or care about it’s history. Yes, the dog was put down.

I did try distracting the dog with a treat but it only worked for a moment and the attack continued. The other problem was that every time my dog tried to leave the dog would attack again.

This is an experience I hope I NEVER have again.

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[ws4ever]

Some people think they are safer with a dog that is feared by others. I had a renter who was a bit upset when I coached it to play more gently with my dogs, that playing was different from winning. She was somewhat upset by my doing that, perhaps thinking it diminished her own power. This should have been a huge red flag to me to anticipate other antisocial behaviors of hers. Live and learn.

How in the world did they leave the white pit bull close enough to attack their own child, when they knew the dog was aggressive? We have wonderful pit bulls at Westcrest, who have been socialized by their owners. It’s a delight to interact with them. None of them have been aggressive with my dogs, and owners step in quickly to stop any problems. There are good pits!

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[ws4ever]

Puppyluck. I hope nothing like it ever happens to you, too. You’re right, it’s never just the dog’s fault.

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