HoundHeavenAZ Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 The backstory: renters down the street have two pits. One has escaped and charged us without contact twice, reported it to AC but never got photos = no evidence. Many cars, in and out, your basic dirt bags and he's a freaking Hells Angel. We needed a little walk tonight so we took our regular route past the pit house, and I had my trusty pvc pipe and my cell camera at the ready. I've had so many nightmares about how I would handle an attack... We were nearly past the house, out comes an unknown pit mix and it starts attacking Leah. I tried hitting the dog but my pipe, my cell, went airborne and all I could do was scream obscenities for the moron to get his .&*^%$(..... dog away from my babies. Dufus grabs his pit mix dog by the collar (no leash) pulls it into the garage of the renter with the two full pits, checking for injuries which of course, it did not have. I asked 3 times as he cuddled the dog. I'm screaming, and neighbors start watching. One fearful neighbor (too afraid to report the 2 pit owners that she lives next door to for the last year) said she would call the police for me. The fat bastard down the street a couple of houses just watched. I spoke to the Sheriffs office on the neighbor ladies phone, then walked home. Leah was ambulatory but I knew she would soon go shocky, catotonic. Got the car, called my vet, hauled ass. After hours of course. Stitches, drain, punctures. Could have been SO much worse, but my baby girl did not deserve this. She will be miserable for SO long over this - she runs and hides when I drop a damned fork even after 6 years together. Deputy shows up at the vet - someone I know with a deep affection for his Dobie girl that I've known for years. Takes my info, pictures, statement. I head home.and there are 2 deputies at the renter dude's house that I have to pass by to get home. I spoke to my friend deputy and he asks me more info about the incident, then ... "can I identify the dog's owner in his vehicle". I did, then left for home. By now I'm fearful and shaking. Moron stated that I tried attacking HIM with my PVC pipe. A bit later, the Deputy shows up at my house. He has charged the dog's "owner" with a vicious attack and something else that I can't recall. The dog's owner, the renters, all deny that it was their dog = "it was a stray". "We had nothing to do with it".... "never seen it before"...bastards. He goes to court in May - he's an Afghanistan vet. and he now lives with the Hells Angel dude. Deputy says, regarding my personal safety, I have no more to worry about tonight than I would have yesterday. Then why am I having a 100 proof adult beverage with a pistol sitting on the desk? Must be a worry wart. Jimmie went with us to the vet of course since he now has seizures. Thankfully he's holding his own for the last week and I remembered to give him his pheno when we got home. My precious little Leah did not deserve this. Please GT, keep Leah in your thoughts. Her recovery will be tough for her. Muscle punctures and tears on both sides, road rash on her feet. Antibiotics, sedation, pain meds. Vet said she WILL have PTSD over this one. She prescribed something that I haven't gotten yet for it - "ace" maybe? Anything I need to know about this before I get the prescription? I trust my vet, but I need GT to tell me I'm doing right for my girl too. I so want to swear, scream. Forgive me mods, I was unsure where to put this post. Thank you for indulging my disjointed rant. I'm just so disgusted and pissed. Quote Jody, Leah & JimmieYou left us much, much too soon Lima & Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJNg Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Sorry you and Leah are having to go through this. From your description of Leah's temperament, there's a good chance she'll have some lasting trauma from this that you'll have to help her work through, but not necessarily. Years ago, my undersocialized, fear-aggressive IG was attacked by a husky while on a walk with my father. He was a little scared of other dogs, especially strange ones, to begin with, but the incident didn't seem to make him any worse than before.If you expect her to have problems and are anxious about it yourself, she'll sense that and she probably will have problems. You can help reduce the chance she'll have chronic anxiety, or perhaps at least minimize the severity, by being calm and confident yourself and expecting her to be ok.I'm a little confused by your vet's prescription of a medication (sedative? anti-anxiety?) for an anticipated problem. I wouldn't medicate her for anxiety unless she actually shows signs of it. And if it's ace, that's not an appropriate medication for anxiety anyway. Although I'm not sure acepromazine is even carried in human pharmacies (most vets dispense it out of the clinic), so that may not be what she prescribed. Sending good thoughts for a fast recovery, both physically and mentally! Quote Jennifer & Willow (Wilma Waggle), Wiki (Wiki Hard Ten), Carter (Let's Get It On), Ollie (whippet), Gracie (whippet x), & Terra (whippet) + Just Saying + Just Alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Subumu Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I am so, so sorry this happened to y'all Good thoughts sent your way. Heal quickly, Leah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoundHeavenAZ Posted April 5, 2013 Author Share Posted April 5, 2013 Thank you so much for your input. I do appreciate you taking the time to comment. Perhaps I misunderstood on the med, will see tomorrow when I pick it up. I work hard to keep up a confident and positive attitude with them. I just wish I could have protected her. She's been up to change beds twice... finally settled on her favorite elevated bed and Jimmie is sticking close by her Sorry you and Leah are having to go through this. From your description of Leah's temperament, there's a good chance she'll have some lasting trauma from this that you'll have to help her work through, but not necessarily. Years ago, my undersocialized, fear-aggressive IG was attacked by a husky while on a walk with my father. He was a little scared of other dogs, especially strange ones, to begin with, but the incident didn't seem to make him any worse than before.If you expect her to have problems and are anxious about it yourself, she'll sense that and she probably will have problems. You can help reduce the chance she'll have chronic anxiety, or perhaps at least minimize the severity, by being calm and confident yourself and expecting her to be ok.I'm a little confused by your vet's prescription of a medication (sedative? anti-anxiety?) for an anticipated problem. I wouldn't medicate her for anxiety unless she actually shows signs of it. And if it's ace, that's not an appropriate medication for anxiety anyway. Although I'm not sure acepromazine is even carried in human pharmacies (most vets dispense it out of the clinic), so that may not be what she prescribed. Sending good thoughts for a fast recovery, both physically and mentally! Quote Jody, Leah & JimmieYou left us much, much too soon Lima & Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greydawg Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Crap. What an awful thing to happen. Sending cyber-comfort and healing thoughts to all of you. Quote Cheryl - "Mom" to RUNNER (Gunnah, born 6/15/2012) and FARGO (Ridin Shotgun, born 8/21/2015). Missing my Grey-Angels HEISMAN (RX Heisman) (3/29/2005-2/1/2016) and ALEX (Bevenly) (4/15/2005-6/7/2018). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Gosh, that is awful and so scary. Hang in there, lots of positive thoughts coming your way. mary ann Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocsDoctor Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I'm so sorry - lots of healing and calming thoughts for you both. As JJNg says, you staying calm and confident will help her. I wonder if manuka honey dressings might help with healing up some of those wounds? Quote Clare with Tiger (Snapper Gar, b. 18/05/2015), and remembering Ken (Boomtown Ken, 01/05/2011-21/02/2020) and Doc (Barefoot Doctor, 20/08/2001-15/04/2015)."It is also to be noted of every species, that the handsomest of each move best ... and beasts of the most elegant form, always excel in speed; of this, the horse and greyhound are beautiful examples."----Wiliam Hogarth, The Analysis of Beauty, 1753. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NSGREY Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I'm so sorry for you and of course for Leah. Many gentle hugs your way...how she now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartdogs Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Jody, you know there are tons of good thoughts headed to AZ. Watch Jimmie for signs of stress & seizures, this sort of thing has set Noelle off before. Hope all of you got some sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAJ2010 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I'm so sorry! Very glad it wasn't worse. If the very actually have you Ace please please please do not use it. It doesn't help calm the brain chemistry, it just causes them to be unable to react to the fear. So they are prisoners in their own heads. :-( I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy. I'm hoping your vet really have got a script for the generic of Xanax, which starts out with and a c e..... Quote ------ Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAJ2010 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 If it's alprazolam than the generic of Xanax Quote ------ Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 How awful. Everyone's worst nightmare and it's one that ALWAYS comes out of nowhere. Can't do much more than commisserate, wish Leah a speedy recovery, and wish extreme bad luck to the people who allowed that dog to be so dangerously out of control in a public place. I despise lowlifes who try to avoid responsibility for what they have allowed to happen. I will sometimes carry a Hickory walking stick (heavy wood) in bad places. Stay safe. Any defense is your right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I'm so sorry that this happened to Leah. Hope she heals quickly. Poor baby. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 OMG. What a nightmare. Poor Leah. Gentle kisses for sweet Leah. I really think JJNg's post was spot on. They are often more resiliant than we realize-in fact they are often more a lot of things than we realize-and try to think positive for Leah and she may surprise you how well she handles it. Your love is very powerful. Praying for her to have a miraculous recovery. God bless you both. Kudos to your law enforcement friend(s). Sounds like they were a big help and are doing everything they can. My feelings toward the trash-human and canine- that are responsible for this are not civil enough to post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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schultzlc Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I am so sorry that you are going through this. I will keep you and your little girl in my thoughts. Quote Laura, mom to Luna (Boc's Duchess) and Nova (Atascocita Venus).Forever in my heart, Phantom (Tequila Nights) and Zippy (Iruska Monte). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 How awful! You're both in my thoughts Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyDoodle Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 If it's ACE, I wouldn't even pay for the RX. Just pass on it. It's not good for greyhounds. Quote DonnaMolly the Border Collie & Poquita the American-born Podenga Bridge Babies: Daisy (Positive Delta) 8/7/2000 - 4/6/2115, Agnes--angel Sage's baby (Regall Rosario) 11/12/01 - 12/18/13, Lucky the mix (Found, w 10 puppies 8/96-Bridge 7/28/11, app. age 16) & CoCo (Cosmo Comet) 12/28/89-5/4/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 You and Leah are in my thoughts. Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyroo Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Poor baby girl. I hope you two are feeling better soon. Quote Jodie D (hope to have another grey name her soon) Missing my Bridge Babies: Rusty (Cut a Rusty) 10/18/95-06/09/09 Solo (Tali Solo Nino) 01/10/98-03/25/10 Franny (Frohmader) 02/28/04-08/31/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wasserbuffel Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Poor little Leah!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feisty49 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Terrible.... it's just horrible. You must want to take the pain, stitches and the confusion onto yourself and let her be healed. Hugs to her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Poor Leah. I hope she heals quickly and without complication. Also hope there are consequences for your neighbours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Your poor, sweet baby. Hope she heals up quickly with no lasting effects. And that the renter people DO have lasting effects! Quote Lisa B. My beautiful Summer - to her forever home May 1, 2010 Summer Certified therapy dog team with St. John Ambulance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Sending lots of good thoughts for Leah and for Jimmie. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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