I was completely traumatized... someone tried to take my dog!!!!

[RAsChickens]

Do you live in a small town?

Yes, but the one I was in is 62 square miles. I'm actually too scared to be in a room alone and I can't go outside. We just moved my 5 beloved chickens to a large chicken wire pen in the air conditioned garage with food, water, and 2 nesting boxes made out of feed bags. My fiance is building a 5' long freestanding roost for them. Just a temporary living space until I get over this.

 

[Kiki]

Yes, but the one I was in is 62 square miles. I'm actually too scared to be in a room alone and I can't go outside.

I was wondering if you might run into this same man any where you go, if it was a small enough town, and it sounds like it is.

You might want to talk to a psychiatrist to see about getting put on some medicine for your anxiety. No one should have to live in this much fear and there are medicines that can help you.

 

[Kiki]

I think I might call my doctors office and make an appointment. Thank you.

You really should.
It's not good to be so stressed.

 

[Rob Tof]

So this morning, I went for a run around a lake in the middle of the city with my black lab, Minni. Keep in mind, I'm only 5'1" and have no muscles. About 20 minutes in, this man approached me and he literally grabbed Minni's leash and said "I'm gonna walk the dog while you run". I grabbed the leash back and say "No, thank you." I started jogging again, but this man grabs my shoulders and says "Give me your dog." I kicked him in the calf and ran off with Minni as fast as I could. I came to a Starbucks. I explained what had happened, described the man, and asked a barista if I could bring in Minni. He said yes. He announced for everyone to look out for this man. I called my fiancé, who was at home, and told him. He said he'd come and get me and Minni. I started to relax a bit and ordered a drink. Then, the man came in! I walked up to the counter and pointed him out to a barista. She said she would call 911, asked for my phone number, and told another male barista to keep an eye on him and prevent him from leaving. He just orders a drink and sits down- at the table next to me. I ignore him and pretend I don't know he's there. Then, he grabs Minni's leash again. I yank the leash from his hands and yell "GET AWAY FROM ME AND MY DOG!!!" He just rolls his eyes and ignores me as I move tables. Then, a few minutes later, someone comes in. My fiancé. I must've looked like a crazy girl as I ran to him, wrapped my arms around him. Then I started crying. Seeing someone I've known since middle school and who is the love of my life come to get me was the best thing ever at that moment. He went over and gave this man a piece of his mind. Then he thanked the baristas who took care of me when I was so horrified. I grabbed my drink and Minni and we went home. I arranged to have my car towed to our house. Then, we got a call from the police. They said the man was mentally ill and I said I didn't want to press any charges because he was disabled. I just needed to get this off my chest because it was very scary and I thought the man was going to hurt me and take my beloved dog.

I married my high school sweetheart I get it. My wife was walking and a guy grabbed her phone she was listioning too. My wife is small too she was able to grab it away from him called me like you did. Seconds after the guy came back at her for the phone again. She kicked him so hard in the balls that he was still on the ground when I got there. I had already called the cops same thing guy was autistic. Cop asked me what she wants to do I said I don't want to have him arrested but I want a report filed. He said we don't do that. I said fine I want him arrested then that way there is a paper trail. My wife was almost crying as much as the guy as he said I'm sorry. It spoiled both our days to do it but a year later he ended up cornering a late teen and trying to touch her in a bad way. She was a 3rd degree black belt in something and beat the crap out of him. Before calling the cops for a ambulance for him. You can't tell by looking at him he's isn't any thing other then a creepy guy. He now lives in a home with 24 hour care and is no longer a menace to people with proper meds. If my wife didn't file that report some one else might have to deal with him.

 

[pennyJo1960]

@RAsChickens awful glad you where able to get away .... I do not live far from you in Mossyrock I am so sorry that has happened and so much worse but twice

 

[barred2rock]

Do yourself a favor, get a firearm and get trained in its proper use and learn your local laws. Even if you have to keep it at home. You already have the advantage that your husband carries and presumably knows at least a lil about firearms & carrying. Even a .22 is better than nothing and makes a great training aid. If possible get a CCW and carry it everywhere you go (with the exception of federal buildings, court houses, etc.) at all times. But I would not recommend someone of your stature to open carry (or anyone besides police really).

 

[RAsChickens]

Do yourself a favor, get a firearm and get trained in its proper use and learn your local laws. Even if you have to keep it at home. You already have the advantage that your husband carries and presumably knows at least a lil about firearms & carrying. Even a .22 is better than nothing and makes a great training aid. If possible get a CCW and carry it everywhere you go (with the exception of federal buildings, court houses, etc.) at all times. But I would not recommend someone of your stature to open carry (or anyone besides police really).

He knows a TON about guns and has been shooting them since he was 3.

 

[black_dove2]

Do yourself a favor. GO APPLY FOR RESTRAINING ORDER! Shouting? not really I just have a very loud voice in real life.

Just do it. Take the documents and explain what happened. He grabbed at the leash. He may not hurt you. He may never hurt anyone else. But asserting yourself to the judge or DA with your boyfriend backing you up should help you to get at least a temporary one. Explain the what ifs, a small child with a dog? A lot could go wrong really fast.

On the other hand someone may seriously hurt him.

You'll feel better having done something more to protect yourself in addition to all the great ideas everyone has given you.

I wonder if someone like the officers that know him or of him should give him a stuffed animal dog that looks like a real puppy. I mean if they think it may go no further than what he's put you through. In my opinion is way more than enough.

 

[PixelDuck]

OMG! I would have SLAPPED him in the face and call 911!

 

[PixelDuck]

Get a police tazer.
Maybe this?
http://darkstreet.biz/en/stun-gun/3...idge-for-taser-stun-gun-with-laser-sight.html