Dangers in your own backyard (updated with graphic photo pg 6)

[Jennyhaschicks]

What a sad thing that has happened. Your daughter is in my thoughts. Like you said it terrible that a dog who you all trusted did this.

 

[chixie]

I am so sorry that sara had to go thru this... give her a big hug from me... I will pray for a speedy recovery...

 

[CMV]

I am so sorry for all involved. Like someone said earlier, the older dog was probably just trying to protect the pup, but it turned out badly for everyone. Now, the dog can never be trusted again because a dog that would attack a member of the family has crossed the line and that line can never be uncrossed. It is worrisome that the dog kept attacking after the initial bite. I don't know that I would re-home the dog for that reason. I would be worried about future attacks.

I hope your daughter is OK. Tell her everyone is sending healing thoughts and prayers her way. Good luck with your dog, too. It's a tough situation.

 

[dipence71]

I a so sorry this happened to your daughter. M prayers and thoughts are with you.
I agree that no matter what the authorities say or your niece, the dog needs to be put down. From my experience they will only get more aggressive. And you never know what could set him off next time. It is just to dangerous.
And believe you me my pets mean the world to me but my children and family are always more important.
Again soo sorry and wishing you all a speedy recovery (emotional as well as physical).

 

[HennysMom]

Oh my goodness!

to your daughter and your family! What a horrible situation to have been in and terrifying for your daughter and you!

Unfortunately the dog will never be able to be trusted again and should be re-homed (should the state allow it -as some states request dogs that attack be destroyed). I know he was protecting the pup, but he should have never attacked his owners regardless of the situation. Your daughter should have counseling as I'm sure she will have a fear of dogs and will never trust your dog if you keep it - thats very traumatic to go through and she's so very lucky to have escaped. Poor girl...

I'm so sorry your family is having to endure this - I know its hard. Our daughter was attacked by a family friends' doberman when she was around 3 or 4 years old - and she was traumatized for years. Luckily the dog stopped just before biting, but it had her on the ground so quickly and just stood over her teeth barred - it was frightening to say the least - I was never so terrified as I was in that moment.

Sending lots of prayers to you and yours...

 

[PeepsInc]

I just wanted to say I'm sorry to hear of such a tragedy. My prayers are for your little girls recovery. Mental & physical. My god bless you & your family.

 

[sparkles2307]

Oh that is SO hard! I pray for you all, esp Sara. I was a lot like her as a child, loved animals, they loved me, I spent hours and days with them. My dog attacked me while I was petting him one day, one moment he was licking my hand the next he was on top of me ripping holes in my face. I had to kick him in the stomach under his ribs twice to get him off of me. I, being the animal lover, blamed myself for somehow making him mad. My parents had him put down while I was at a friends' house, and when I came home tos ee that empty pen I was heartbroken, but I wouldnt have felt safe in the yard again if we had kept him. My heart goes out to your daughter and you!

 

[insiderart]

Personally I woud never trust that dog with children again. I also wouldn't allow my niece to keep it after the 10 days. That was a severe and savage attack no matter the circumstance. That attack was worse than a "bite". He was going for the kill. IMHO dogs who attempt to kill children are ticking time bombs and should be put down.

Give your daughter a big hug from us.

Terri

 

[chixie]

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I agree... as much as I hate animals being killed... this is an exception... You cannot risk this happenning to anyone or anything else...

 

[Ol'FashionHen]

Bless little Sara .... prayers comin'

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