Scar from dog bite

goodburger

Hi all

back in April i was badly bitten by a dog just above the ankle. I reported the incident to the police and to this day the dog is still running free and terrorising anything that moves. Now 6 months later I have been left with dreadful scars to my leg, and i feel it has healed as best it can heal. I dont know what to do, should i sue or just accept the scars as tough luck. I am female and wear skirts and dresses a lot but to be honest it looks horrible.

truecrippler

I'd tap that.

nyarlothothep

Im against suing for groundless reasons, but...

Dog owners should have their mutt attached to a leash at all times. Its unpleasant and unfair on anyone else if they are threatened by a dog barking/growling at them. Now if they bite you because the muppet owner hadn't the piece of mind to leash it, then it would be reasonable to be extremely pissed off. These people don't seem to take others into account and have an inflated perception of their dog as harmless, which is probably why its not trained/disciplined at all.

goodburger

what do you mean.

Captain Darling

truecrippler wrote: »

I'd tap that.

God bless the internet.

Archeron

Try this forum for tips on covering that scar right up with all manner of potions and lotions.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=464

As regards your question, next time you see the dog in public, wrestle it to the ground, hold it down and bite it as hard as you can on the rump. See how he bloody likes it.

goodburger

lololol, i run from dogs nowadays.

Voodu Child

goodburger wrote: »

I am female and wear skirts and dresses a lot but to be honest it looks horrible.

Pics?

Captain Darling

goodburger wrote: »

lololol, i run from dogs nowadays.

A dog bit me under the eye before, came very close, no scar there, its just seems a but swollen the whole time. Scars are cool i wouldnt worry about it, and not all dogs are like that either.

g.quagmire

Personally I'd poison the mut some pesticide in a few sausages should do the trick.

truecrippler

goodburger wrote: »

I am female and wear skirts and dresses a lot but to be honest it looks horrible.

See, it all depends on what type of dresses you were. St. Bernard, Jennifer Lopez or some other random dress brand. Could be that you're a little tubby and squeezing into them... not many lads like that sort of thing.

javaboy

truecrippler wrote: »

See, it all depends on what type of dresses you were. St. Bernard, Jennifer Lopez or some other random dress brand. Could be that you're a little tubby and squeezing into them... not many lads like that sort of thing.

I wouldn't think the OP would want St. Bernard anywhere near her after what happened.

brianthebard

Sue, it could happen again. It could happen a child. That dog should be put down and its owners punished. As for the scar have you thought about plastic surgery/grafts? Do you think its on that level? Perhaps bio oil could even out the skin tone and stuff if that's the problem.

4zn76tysfajdxp

goodburger wrote: »

I reported the incident to the police...

*Derisive snort*

Well you see, that's where you went wrong. You need to take the law into your own hands! That's the only way to deal with...ANYTHING!

javaboy

brianthebard wrote: »

Sue, it could happen again.

I just spent 2 minutes reading through this thread again wondering who the hell Sue was. Maybe I need some of the ol' Amigo 3 fish oil.

Honey-ec

Get over it. I was mauled by a dog when I was two and have scored many a bloke with by pointing out the teethmarks in my forehead and telling the story.

Scars rock. End of.

Nehaxak

You're from the country, get your rifle and shoot the dog.
Oh and I suppose you should eat it too as otherwise some people would object. :rolleyes:

Seeing as how you are from the country (anyone outside Dublin is from the country) - ask a farmer to save you the stomach lining of a pig the next time he kills one. Take it, turn it inside out, dry it out naturally and then scrape the inside of it off on to a bit of kitchen roll - rub the scrapings then on to your scar and it should be healed/gone in 2 weeks.

chickenhawk

truecrippler wrote: »

I'd tap that.

ROFL

goodburger wrote: »

what do you mean.

You should try the legal section or Personal Issues not after hours.

Honey-ec wrote: »

Get over it. I was mauled by a dog when I was two and have scored many a bloke with by pointing out the teethmarks in my forehead and telling the story.

Scars rock. End of.

I thought that read you had mauled a dog and scored many blokes by saying that to them. I think I need some sleep.

OP. Find out if the person who owns the dog has a child. Bite the child on the ankle. An eye for an eye, etc etc.

Quazzie

Nehaxak wrote: »

You're from the country, get your rifle and shoot the dog.
Oh and I suppose you should eat it too as otherwise some people would object. :rolleyes:

Seeing as how you are from the country (anyone outside Dublin is from the country) - ask a farmer to save you the stomach lining of a pig the next time he kills one. Take it, turn it inside out, dry it out naturally and then scrape the inside of it off on to a bit of kitchen roll - rub the scrapings then on to your scar and it should be healed/gone in 2 weeks.

thems there are some good words of advice, if ya don't know any farmers down to the local barracks with ya.

Aisling(",)

ask your doctor about silicone gel to reduce the scarring.id a big bright purply red scar on my leg from cutting it to the bone and having kept the silicone gel on it the colour went out of it compleatly except for when its ice or roasting hot like in a bath

Honey-ec

Aisling(",) wrote: »

having kept the silicone gel on it the colour went out of it compleatly except for when its ice or roasting hot like in a bath

Global Hypercolour scar - cool!

taidghbaby

jesus christ people were in a recession and ye are worrying about little scars :rolleyes:

Mr. CooL ICE

Honey-ec wrote: »

Get over it. I was mauled by a dog when I was two and have scored many a bloke with by pointing out the teethmarks in my forehead and telling the story.

Scars rock. End of.

Doubt they even saw your forehead. They were probably looking at your tits

Honey-ec

LordChessington wrote: »

Doubt they even saw your forehead. They were probably looking at your tits

True - maybe I should get some bite scars there too...

taidghbaby

LordChessington wrote: »

Doubt they even saw your forehead. They were probably looking at your tits

has she got a nice pair??

Honey-ec

taidghbaby wrote: »

has she got a nice pair??

Yes, I have a fantastic set of puppies...

Pen1987

Re: Above.

truecrippler wrote: »

I'd tap that.

bleg

got bitten on the calf by a dog, 5 stiches, no mark now

m@cc@

The best thing for you to do would be to make a appointment with a dermatologist. There is a cream available in pharmacists for skin scar tissue (can't think of the name) but I'd seek expert advice first.

SV

ah well, that's what ya get for lookin like an easy target to the dog.



love dogs.

m@cc@

taidghbaby wrote: »

jesus christ people were in a recession and ye are worrying about little scars :rolleyes:

Are you Mrs Doyle?

Captain Darling

Honey-ec wrote: »

Yes, I have a fantastic set of puppies...

Woof woof!!!!:D

nlgbbbblth

I'm wary of dogs.

Attacking people when they show fear - yeah, real brave.

Was the victim of two unprovoked attacks when I was younger. Mid 1980s.
Reported the first. Dog wasn't put down.
Didn't bother reporting the second but the same dog attacked someone else on the road a few weeks later.

Their older brother called round the following day and killed the dog with an axe in full view of its owners. Brutal but effective.

I ended up with two permanent scars. Just learned to live with them as they're only visible if I wear shorts.

antodeco

Maybe you could say he was barking up the wrong bush.

Naos

antodeco wrote: »

Maybe you could say he was barking up the wrong bush.

There it is, Antodeco. The cleverest thing you'll ever say and nobody heard it.

junior_apollo

g.quagmire wrote: »

Personally I'd poison the mut some pesticide in a few sausages should do the trick.

Your gonna make .. your ma.. cook hot-dogs?

(cant believe the thread has made it this far without that ref!)

daveharnett

Honey-ec wrote: »

True - maybe I should get some bite scars there too...

PM Chessington. He'll help.

As much as I lol'd at a few posts here I respect that the OP needs a bit of help.

Check this out anyway http://www.rejuveness.com/ - looks a perfect way to help get rid of the scars anyway

Lads, the more girls that are confident again wearing skirts the better I say! Loves a bit of growler does KaG

not yet

goodburger wrote: »

Hi all

back in April i was badly bitten by a dog just above the ankle. I reported the incident to the police and to this day the dog is still running free and terrorising anything that moves. Now 6 months later I have been left with dreadful scars to my leg, and i feel it has healed as best it can heal. I dont know what to do, should i sue or just accept the scars as tough luck. I am female and wear skirts and dresses a lot but to be honest it looks horrible.

Shoot the f**ker or a nice bit of steak with rat poision....job done.

Aisling(",)

Aisling(",) wrote: »

id a big bright purply red scar on my leg from cutting it to the bone.....

I know you reside in the nocturnal forum and all, but didn't know you were THAT much of an emo. :P

Honey-ec wrote: »

True - maybe I should get some bite scars there too...

Need any help?

Scawgeen

goodburger wrote: »

Hi all

back in April i was badly bitten by a dog just above the ankle. I reported the incident to the police and to this day the dog is still running free and terrorising anything that moves. Now 6 months later I have been left with dreadful scars to my leg, and i feel it has healed as best it can heal. I dont know what to do, should i sue or just accept the scars as tough luck. I am female and wear skirts and dresses a lot but to be honest it looks horrible.

First port of call is the Dog Warden, explain what happened and he'll take it from there. I'm covered in scars from being bitten by dogs over the years. My favourite is the one on my ear where my little terrier bit me when I was teenager. People ask me sometimes what happened to my ear and I tell them a German tourist was fishing off a boat on the Shannon onetime and as he was casting out this huge triple hook caught my ear and pulled me into the water..........some people will believe anything ........I know it's cliched but it's only on your ankle and it could have been a whole lot worse. Rumour has it some scars turn into erogenous zones !!!!!

partyatmygaff

nlgbbbblth wrote: »

I'm wary of dogs.

Attacking people when they show fear - yeah, real brave.

Was the victim of two unprovoked attacks when I was younger. Mid 1980s.
Reported the first. Dog wasn't put down.
Didn't bother reporting the second but the same dog attacked someone else on the road a few weeks later.

Their older brother called round the following day and killed the dog with an axe in full view of its owners. Brutal but effective.

I ended up with two permanent scars. Just learned to live with them as they're only visible if I wear shorts.

Ok its not so much i mind about killing the dog that bit you(I HATE dogs) but its more about the fact your older brother, got out of your house walked around with an axe and killed a dog infront of its owners
With an AXE???? :eek::eek:


what, did he like cut off the dogs head or something like those terrorists

Ourlad

nlgbbbblth wrote: »

Their older brother called round the following day and killed the dog with an axe in full view of its owners. Brutal but effective.

That's f*cking mental

Not Scawgeen's older brother, but the older brother of the 2nd person to be bitten by that dog. I think.

el_bandita

I got bit by a little monkey which was owned by the rich, bored kid in my neighbourhood. Nobody ever believes me when I tell the story, but I swear it's true. I got 4 scars on my calf as a soveniour.

ejmaztec

Calling yourself Goodburger is asking for it. That dog must have relished the idea of sinking his teeth into some prime meat.

Bottle_of_Smoke

Why wasn't the dog put down. Yes you should sue.

goodburger

just to let you all know, the dog didnt simply nip at my ankle and scratch it, its teeth were dug into my leg and it was growling and shaking its head while the teeth were still embedded in my leg. I now have 3 purple scars eaching about 3 inches long above my ankle. I guess i'm just angry that i've been permanently marked and the little b***ard dog is still running around. The filth couldnt have cared less and would only consider an official complaint if i was prepared to go to court over it. I'm just annoyed i suppose.

passive

goodburger wrote: »

would only consider an official complaint if i was prepared to go to court over it.

You weren't?

el_bandita wrote: »

I got bit by a little monkey. I got 4 scars... as a soveniour.

And AIDS. Sorry to be the one to tell you.

goodburger

i did not necessarily want the dog put down, i wanted to ensure that it was going to be kept in, possibly contained in their back garden. I was told the police were only concerned that there was a licence for the dog, they could not tell the owners what to do with their dog. Personally i couldnt be bothered to bring someone to court over not having a dog licence.

nlgbbbblth

partyatmygaff wrote: »

Ok its not so much i mind about killing the dog that bit you(I HATE dogs) but its more about the fact your older brother, got out of your house walked around with an axe and killed a dog infront of its owners
With an AXE???? :eek::eek:


what, did he like cut off the dogs head or something like those terrorists

Calm down now. Go back and read my post again. I don't have any brothers.

As far as I know [I wasn't there and it was 1983], the dog was killed by two or three blows to its chest. The lad was subsequently restrained by two adults but not before the damage was done.

Ourlad wrote: »

That's f*cking mental

Yes it was. Probably could have been dealt with in a more humane fashion.

Deleted User wrote: »

Not Scawgeen's older brother, but the older brother of the 2nd person to be bitten by that dog. I think.

Scawgeen?

Yes - the older brother of the second victim.

The situation probably sounds shocking and horrible but it's important to remember that these were unprovoked attacks. I was bitten outside my own house by an unleashed dog. The second guy was bitten while walking to school about 200 yards from where the dog lived. It wasn't as if either of us had trespassed or even walked past the house.

Ultimately the dog was the instigator / aggressor in this case and had to be punished.