ranirottie Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 I have just had the fright of my life. Chris is not feeling well and has gone to bed but I am on a good day and wanted to walk the dogs so I decided to walk them over the fields opposite my house. It does them good to walk on leads now and then. We had a lovely walk,its not too hot and there is quite a breeze and there was nobody around to scare Mali. On the way back the dogs were all walking nicely,finished the mad running around bit,when a staffie shot out of the bushes and had a go at Kizzy. I called my dogs to me and swung the leads at the dog who backed off,then Minki got scared and ran ,with him chasing her. I called and called whilst getting the rest on their leads,crying and hurrying along but they were nowhere to be seen.So I ran home and chucked my dogs indoors ,propped open the door just in case she got away from the dog and got home(two miracles in itself) and went to see if I could find her. By this time I was exhausted and sobbing my heart out wondering if she was still alive and the memory of when my Pixi got lost in the front of my mind. I must admit that I was terrified of finding her mangled body. but all of a sudden she popped out of the bushes totally unharmed but very scared. I went towards her but she ran away,towards the road!! Luckily a young couple with their 3 dogs were just coming round the corner ,they had a staffie too which I think stopped Minki in her tracks!I was then able to pick her up. She was shaking like a leaf and had wet herself all down her legs but there was not a mark on her thank god. I do not know how she got away from the other staffie as it looked like it meant business. I am just so happy and relieved to have her home safely. I am still shaking and have only just got my breath back. I didn't recognise the dog,it was a large dark brindle entire male and there was no owner in sight and nobody calling it either.I have since found out that it has had a go at several other dogs lately and has always been alone. I have never seen it before and I live right opposite the fields but I am going to make it my business to find out who the bloody irrisponsible owner is. He is a big lad and could do a lot of damage! x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merledogs Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Sorry you've had such an awful fright, sending lots of soothing thoughts for you and your furry babes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fee Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 How frightening for you, I hope you are OK. Poor Minki too If this dog is regularly roaming loose and attacking other dogs a word with the Dog Warden might be a good idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 sorry you have had such a shock...as the owner of a staff and staffx i would be mortiied if my 2 ever did anything like that..i do find it very frustrating that it is the minority of staffy owners who get the rest of us a bad name i too think you should have a word with the dog waren but perhaps the police too (as the dog is off lead and roaming near roads)... i would hope that the dog warden could talk some sense into the owner (but wouldn't hold my breath) i have a feeling it will be the staffy and somebody elses pet that end up paying the price of the owners stupididty once again i am so sorry that you have had such a terrible shock and hope you and your pup will get over it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranirottie Posted July 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 I am reluctant to use the dog warden or the police until I can find out who owns it and why it gets out. If its a decent family and the dog just escapes then perhaps some advice might help. If I get no joy there then I will use them both but i will feel awful if the dog is taken away as dangerous or confused with a pit,he is very large.People have already complained to the dog warden and the police already,they told me,so I don't want to make it worse if I can help it.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Laurel n Hardy Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 What an awful thing to happen, hope she is allright now There isnt a dog on doglost matching the description is there ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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