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

[Buckhorn Farm]

b.hromada :

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I have to agree. Unfortunately, this dog probably WILL try this again. I love all animals, but she is right, he thinks now that HE is the pack leader.
I pray your daughter makes a full recovery. How sad it is for her, being such a little animal lover. Hugs for all of you.

I hope and pray Sara is doing well. I have one thing to say...put the dog down...he WILL do it again. My son had a boxer he had from a pup, great dog always seemed so sweet. Well he atacked his three year old son for what reason we don't know, but Nate had to have 20 staples in the top of his little head. DON'T take the chance that it could happen to another child.​

 

[hearthnsoul]

I am really sorry for all that has happened here. So many things at once, make sure you take care of yourself as well, mentally and emotionally you have gone through alot, be good to yourself

 

[keystonepaul]

I tried to rehome a hound that became untrusting after a pregnancy (stayed that way long after the pups were sold) she would snap and bark with her teeth bared at anyone other than the main care giver from behind her kennel fence- owned her for three years prior to this and she was a sweet dog- but things changed. Too much attachment allowed me to rehome with full disclosure- the fella I rehomed her to allowed his nephew to try and "make friends" with her and the child got bit- nothing horrible but coulda been. He put the dog down after that. I won't let sentimentality get in the way of common sense if this were to occur again to a dog I own. Good luck with your decision and tell Sara were thinking of her and praying for her. Keystonepaul

 

[wanda047]

Just a little update on Sara Kate. The staples were finally removed today from her leg. It's been 11 days. They won't remove the stitches yet. Scared it may still be too early. The worst of the wounds still drain and especially now that she has started using her leg some.

Sara ventured out into the backyard for the first time today since the attack. She didn't have anything to say, just sat on the ground and played with the baby cochins, her favorite chicks. I let her have her space. I know she will need time to heal mentally, as well as physically.

My husband and I stayed in the yard with her, just in case she needed us, but she did fine. The healing process has begun and of that we're so thankful. Thanks again for all the prayers and PM's.

 

[WisconsinChick]

This is tragic. Worst part being that there were most likely signs long before the attack. Perhaps too subtle for most people to even see. I hope your daughter makes a full recovery mentally as well as physically.

 

[babylady4]

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I agree. It sounded to me like the dog was trying to attain alpha status....... It is too bad for both your daughter and the dog......

 

[Iwannachicken]

Thanks for the update. I've been thinking about y'all off and on all week.

Did anybody mention that Bo might have been after Spanky instead of Sara? She may have saved the puppy's life. When pups holler like that, an alpha dog will do everything he can to make it stop. I wasn't there, but from the description of the attack that's what it sounds like to me.

She is a strong, brave little girl and I know she'll get through this. Getting her out in the backyard is the best thing for her.

 

[Whispering Winds]

Very few posts make me actually break down in tears, but this one was just so sad. I am so glad Sara is better, she is such a sweet and pretty little girl! I loved her latest pic of her with the chicks. I feel badly for the dog, but you just never know what they are thinking in their minds . . .we had a boxer that was absolutely the best mannered guy you would ever meet, he thought his teeth was made for Alpo and that was it. . .but I agree with the other more experienced dog people that he thought the puppy was being hurt by Sara and just reacted naturally. I agree putting him down might be the best end, sad as it is. I also admire you for your dedication to your foster and adopted kids. If you hadn't said Sara was adopted, I would never have assumed. Hope things are better. . .thoughts and prayers being sent your way!!!

 

[AHappychick]

omg I am so sorry I did not read anyones responces but how aweful for her!

please put the dog down, that can never be allowed even in the situation it was in thinking the pup was being hurt. It is still not ok, and unfortunatly must be done. I am thankful your child survived but the next time might result in worse.

I hope she heals fast and is not afraid of dogs the rest of her life, there are dangers everywhere and things can change in the blink of an eye but you handled it very well and I hope do not feel guilty these things happen no matter how safe you make things for your children.

 

[LA~Poulet]

Bo seems to be a one dog in the family sort and should be in a home where he is the only dog

You really think?!? After he showed that he would attack his owner?

What if he goes to an adult only home, and one person falls & stubs their toe, and the other goes to help them up? How can you be sure he wouldn't lunge at the person who "inflicted" the stubbed toe on the other?

I love animals, but can't fathom keeping one that has shown itself willing to attack and viciously injure its owner.​