Bitten by a dog

goodburger

last wednesday evening i was out for my walk when a dog ran out of its house onto the road and bit my ankle quite badly, luckily the owners were in the garden and ran out to me and had to pull the dog off me. This is where i dont know what to do. The owners took me inside and really looked after me and treated the bite and offered to bring me home, but i refused and walked back to my car to go home. Just tonight after listening to everyone telling me to report the incident i did in fact report it, but i feel guilty. now dont get me wrong, its not a scratch, the dog really went for me and my ankle was bleeding a lot, my trousers are destroyed also and today my leg still has the bite marks and is still purple and raw.

I kept thinking what if it was a child walking and the dog attached it, i can tell you the childs leg would have been torn off it. That was my reason for reporting. Was i wrong or right......

admiralofthefleet

where did she bite ye. on the clockweights?

Ruu_Old

You were right, what if it was a child. It could happen again and the owners should have him secured properly. What kind of a dog was it? Did the neighbours mention anything about it happening before or anything at all about the dog?

Steve

You were probably right to report it - bad news for the dog though.

I hope you went to a doc and got a tetanus jab.

goodburger

it was a little scottish terrier, nearly two years old. looked like a nice dog, but very vicious.

Genghiz Cohen

Dog should have been restraind by it's owners, you have every right to demand the dog be put down if you so wish.

Alanstrainor

goodburger wrote: »

it was a little scottish terrier, nearly two years old. looked like a nice dog, but very vicious.

You were right to report it, as others have said, what if it was a child? The owners must have known it was aggressive by nature and should have kept him secure. It doesn't necessarily mean it'll be put down, or does it?

Steve

Alanstrainor wrote: »

It doesn't necessarily mean it'll be put down, or does it?

I think it does - could be wrong though.

kowloon

Once a dog bites it can't be trusted again, a neighbour of mine had to take the shotgun to his dog after it turned on his child.

passive

kowloon wrote: »

Once a dog bites it can't be trusted again, a neighbour of mine had to take the shotgun to his dog after it turned on his child.

Erm... Surely if the dog was distant enough from the child that he could shotgun it, there were less messy ways to deal with the violent animal!?

Alanstrainor

stevec wrote: »

I think it does - could be wrong though.

either way, you were right to report it.

DEmeant0r

Yeah you were right, I have no idea why people buy pets that are vicious by nature anyways...

ejmaztec

goodburger wrote: »

last wednesday evening i was out for my walk when a dog ran out of its house onto the road and bit my ankle quite badly, luckily the owners were in the garden and ran out to me and had to pull the dog off me. This is where i dont know what to do. The owners took me inside and really looked after me and treated the bite and offered to bring me home, but i refused and walked back to my car to go home. Just tonight after listening to everyone telling me to report the incident i did in fact report it, but i feel guilty. now dont get me wrong, its not a scratch, the dog really went for me and my ankle was bleeding a lot, my trousers are destroyed also and today my leg still has the bite marks and is still purple and raw.

I kept thinking what if it was a child walking and the dog attached it, i can tell you the childs leg would have been torn off it. That was my reason for reporting. Was i wrong or right......

Must be time to get your neck-brace on, rent a wheelchair and pay a visit to your local ambulance-chasing lawyer.

kowloon

passive wrote: »

Erm... Surely if the dog was distant enough from the child that he could shotgun it, there were less messy ways to deal with the violent animal!?

You got it wrong The dog went for the child (and caused some serious cuts and bruises). The dog was dragged away and tied up and then shot.
A really friendly dog, was surprised when I heard about it.

goodburger

13 this is to you

how dare you, you silly silly person. I am a responsible educated adult who does not need monetary compensation for a dog bite, perhaps because you mentioned it, it is something you would do.

Steve

ejmaztec wrote: »

Must be time to get your neck-brace on, rent a wheelchair and pay a visit to your local ambulance-chasing lawyer.

I really hope you're taking the piss there.

SantryRed

:eek:On my way home from Grad night tonight and was chased home by a bulldog. Scary stuff.:eek:

You were right to report it man.

ejmaztec

goodburger wrote: »

13 this is to you

how dare you, you silly silly person. I am a responsible educated adult who does not need monetary compensation for a dog bite, perhaps because you mentioned it, it is something you would do.

kerching kerching:D

Steve

ejmaztec wrote: »

kerching kerching:D

Less of the baiting - are you a dog hater?

ejmaztec

stevec wrote: »

Less of the baiting - are you a dog hater?

We've got three dogs and I hate all of them, especially the one that cost me €50 when it took a chunk out of someone's Wranglers.

Rb

If I were in the situation, I wouldn't report it. Obviously it must be a once off, otherwise they'd have the dog under proper restraint had they thought he/she was capable of it. It's probably the family pet and I wouldn't want to see any families dog destroyed over a few cuts on my ankle and a tear in my jeans.

Steve

ejmaztec wrote: »

We've got three dogs and I hate all of them, especially the one that cost me €50 when it took a chunk out of someone's Wranglers.

I don't think i have it in me to hate a dog - even the one that bit me 2 years ago.

IMO Anyone that *hates* dogs needs to re-think their life priorities.

Cats on the other hand are a whole different ball game...:D

Jigsaw

stevec wrote: »

I don't think i have it in me to hate a dog - even the one that bit me 2 years ago.

IMO Anyone that *hates* dogs needs to re-think their life priorities.

Cats on the other hand are a whole different ball game...:D

Just one sec here,

You leave the cats alone pal. Cats rock. When is the last time a cat mauled a toddler to death? Eh?

To OP, although the dog owners may have been decent by you I reckon you did the right thing. It is unlikely that any dog could inflict mortal wounds on a grown man but a small child is a different thing altogether. If it has got a taste for blood at all then it is time for a one way ticket to doggy heaven. They were probably only nice to you so to avoid and reporting of the incident, litigation or putting down of dog. Tis a shame but you did the right thing.

Steve

Jigsaw wrote: »

Just one sec here,

You leave the cats alone pal. Cats rock. When is the last time a cat mauled a toddler to death? Eh?

lolcatz rock - the live ones are ignorant selfish wastes of DNA.

TomCo

Cats are mearly the architects of your doom, they dont get their paws dirty.
I wouldnt be surprised if a cat actually planned the whole thing.

The dog is just too stupid to realise it's been set up.

Jigsaw

stevec wrote: »

lolcatz rock - the live ones are ignorant selfish wastes of DNA.

Lolcatz are indeed great, but I like the live ones as well. My cat Buffy would be horrified to hear what you have to say about the pussy cats.

AlmightyCushion

kowloon wrote: »

a neighbour of mine had to take the shotgun to his dog after it turned on his child.

It's not the dogs fault that the child is into bestiality.

goodburger wrote: »

13 this is to you

how dare you, you silly silly person. I am a responsible educated adult who does not need monetary compensation for a dog bite, perhaps because you mentioned it, it is something you would do.

Calm down there, goodburger (damn, that username is making me hungry). After Hours is quite an easy going place. Ejmaztec was only making a joke.

TomCo

goodburger wrote:

13 this is to you

how dare you, you silly silly person. I am a responsible educated adult who does not need monetary compensation for a dog bite, perhaps because you mentioned it, it is something you would do.

What if I mentioned yore ma?

Steve

TomCo wrote: »

What if I mentioned yore ma?

I don't like the dogma in that post.

jezza

Alanstrainor wrote: »

You were right to report it, as others have said, what if it was a child? The owners must have known it was aggressive by nature and should have kept him secure. It doesn't necessarily mean it'll be put down, or does it?

Not true. A dog doesn't have to have an agressive nature to bite someone. I have a dog, which is the most gentlest dog you will ever come across, which i rescued from a shelter. He loves cuddles and even lets my other dog ( a jack russel) eat out of his bowl (hes an alsation)... and they never ever fight.
He loves my nieces too, despite him being fully grown when we got him, he has never been wicked with any of us.

However, he HATES anybody on a bike, he goes ballistic (for some reason he doesn't mind kids on bikes??) and has bitten my brothers friend who cycled into our drive way. A nasty bite too.

So, I'd disagree with that the owners knowing he was agressive.
However I think its a very dirty, vicious dog that would turn on a child.

And if theres a report that the dog bit someone, then yes it'll be put down.

AlmightyCushion

jezza wrote: »

and has bitten my brothers friend who cycled into our drive way. A nasty bite too.

And if theres a report that the dog bit someone, then yes it'll be put down.

So, why didn't you put it down when it bit your brother's friend?

jezza

AlmightyCushion wrote: »

So, why didn't you put it down when it bit your brother's friend?

That dog is part of our family.
If he had reported it, whatever- then yes it'd have to be put down.

Frankly I care more about my dog than my brothers friend.

Sherifu

jezza wrote: »

Frankly I care more about my dog than my brothers friend.

:facepalm:

Predhead

TomCo wrote: »

Cats are mearly the architects of your doom, they dont get their paws dirty.
I wouldnt be surprised if a cat actually planned the whole thing.

The dog is just too stupid to realise it's been set up.

:pac::pac::pac:

Bard

OP, just a thought but as you said the dog broke the skin and drew blood - did you go to the doctor? Have you had a tetanus shot recently?

You should go get yourself checked out, get your shots, and give the medical bills to the dogs owner.

biko

What Bard said.

After that, drive past a few times and see if they are letting the dog out on the road again.

Vroom vroom Karma ran over your dogma.

TequilaMockingBird

Rb wrote: »

If I were in the situation, I wouldn't report it. Obviously it must be a once off, otherwise they'd have the dog under proper restraint had they thought he/she was capable of it. It's probably the family pet and I wouldn't want to see any families dog destroyed over a few cuts on my ankle and a tear in my jeans.

What world do you live in boy?

TequilaMockingBird

jezza wrote: »

That dog is part of our family.
If he had reported it, whatever- then yes it'd have to be put down.

Frankly I care more about my dog than my brothers friend.

Your dog can distinguish between a child and an adult?? Oh that's okay then...



You shouldn't be allowed to keep a dog, in my opinion.

goodburger

my apologies to poster 13, i did over react a little, i understand now you were joking (probably lol).

Dave!

Have a word with the owner and tell them to make sure the dog isn't allowed to run loose again. Sounds like they'd do it anyway, judging by their reaction to what happened. But if you chastise them over it then I'm sure they'll take it on board. The police were not necessary.

dresden8

I always like the one where you walk by a garden or whatever and a dog goes mental, and makes as if to bite, it may not intend to get close enough but is showing off anyway.

The owner looks on unconcerned and says "He won't bite, he's just defending me"

Well f**k off bitch I wasn't attacking you.

Those people are too stupid to own dogs.

luckat

I love dogs (and cats) but would report a dog that bit me. It's not going to be put down for one bite, but hopefully the gardai are going to visit the family and make sure they have a closed gate that the dog can't get through if it's in the garden, and keep it under control at all times.

It could bite a child; it could bite an old person; it could bite someone else's pet; it could run out and bite a cyclist and cause an accident. A dog that's not under control could run out in front of a car and cause a crash.

Surely it's not terribly complicated to keep your pet under your control when it's in contact with other people?

(Mind you, there are lunatics in the park who go crazy if any dog's off a lead at any time - usually blonde ladies with kids they refer to as My Children.)

Clare Bear

It's a tough one. I'd have to agree with DaveMcG, I'd have a word with the owners but if they didn't do anything about it like keep the dog restrained I'd report it. I adore dogs and it wouldn't be an easy decision to make but I couldn't live with myself knowing the dog could possibly attack a child or hurt someone badly

:|

Jigsaw wrote: »

Just one sec here,

You leave the cats alone pal. Cats rock. When is the last time a cat mauled a toddler to death? Eh?

http://www.bornfree.org.uk/news/news-article/?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=36

6 year old boy killed by cat (tiger)

Radharc na Sleibhte

wrote: »

http://www.bornfree.org.uk/news/news-article/?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=36

6 year old boy killed by cat (tiger)

ROFL
Excellent.
You win.
Case closed.
LALALALALALA LALALALALALALA

MOH

jezza wrote: »

Not true. A dog doesn't have to have an agressive nature to bite someone. I have a dog, which is the most gentlest dog you will ever come across, which i rescued from a shelter. He loves cuddles and even lets my other dog ( a jack russel) eat out of his bowl (hes an alsation)... and they never ever fight.
He loves my nieces too, despite him being fully grown when we got him, he has never been wicked with any of us.

However, he HATES anybody on a bike, he goes ballistic (for some reason he doesn't mind kids on bikes??) and has bitten my brothers friend who cycled into our drive way. A nasty bite too.

So, I'd disagree with that the owners knowing he was agressive.
However I think its a very dirty, vicious dog that would turn on a child.

And if theres a report that the dog bit someone, then yes it'll be put down.

We had a dog years ago, cross between a golden lab and something else that must have bene pretty big, cos he was huge, but never bit anyone. Hated bikes though - he went missing for about a week when he was a pup and came back dragging his back legs, couldn't walk for ages, thought he was going to have to be put down. Always reckoned someone on a bike must have had a go at him cos he had a pathological hatred of them after that.

He was always tied up, but my mum had him out for a walk one day and a guy on a bike went past and he managed to pull free and went after him. The guy was so terrified he ended up falling off the bike, the dog completely ignored him but went mental attacking the bike.

Brought the guy home, gave him a cup of tea, bandaged up his hand where he cut it when he fell, but were petrified for weeks afterwards the dog was going to have to be put down.

jezza

sueme wrote: »

Your dog can distinguish between a child and an adult?? Oh that's okay then...



You shouldn't be allowed to keep a dog, in my opinion.

Well yeah, I guess most dogs do?
Not just my dog.

And since when did I become bothered by your opinion?

kerash

passive wrote: »

Erm... Surely if the dog was distant enough from the child that he could shotgun it, there were less messy ways to deal with the violent animal!?

I think he ment he shot it after it attacked the child!

Rb wrote: »

If I were in the situation, I wouldn't report it. Obviously it must be a once off, otherwise they'd have the dog under proper restraint had they thought he/she was capable of it. It's probably the family pet and I wouldn't want to see any families dog destroyed over a few cuts on my ankle and a tear in my jeans.

If a dog is capable of biting someone the owner should have it put down. Once a dog bites that's it. Owners should be capable of controlling their animal and the animal should not attack any person/animal. It is very sad of course for the owners if their pet goes and does someone damage and has to be put down but that is what has to be done.

Clare Bear wrote: »

It's a tough one. I'd have to agree with DaveMcG, I'd have a word with the owners but if they didn't do anything about it like keep the dog restrained I'd report it. I adore dogs and it wouldn't be an easy decision to make but I couldn't live with myself knowing the dog could possibly attack a child or hurt someone badly

I'd agree with this.

RATM

We had a dog years back of the same disposition. After he had bitten the second person we had no choice but to get him put down, apart from the fact he could've bitten a child rather than the postie my mum was worried sick that we'd get the pants sued off us.

But when we brought him to the vet to put him down he asked us had we socialised him, ie brought him into town as a pup to meet other dogs, adults, children, ppl on bikes, etc. We hadnt, never really knew anything about that lark back in the early 80's. The vet said the vast majority of dogs he has to put down are in the same boat, the owners never really prepared them for society and as a consequence they get scared of strangers and lash out with a nip to protect themselves from a percieved danger. Pity though, he was a lovely dog but we had no choice:(

marti101

TomCo wrote: »

Cats are mearly the architects of your doom, they dont get their paws dirty.
I wouldnt be surprised if a cat actually planned the whole thing.

The dog is just too stupid to realise it's been set up.

I think you have been wathching that kids film cats and dogs.Were cats take over the world:D

Gummy Panda

stevec wrote: »

IMO Anyone that *hates* dogs needs to re-think their life priorities.

Cats on the other hand are a whole different ball game...:D

/adds stevec to list

How can you not like a kitty?