I was bitten by a dog...(update pg.#2)

[kimbac3]

I'm sorry this happened to you. It's really a horrible experience. My sister-in-law (18) was bit in the face by their neighbors pit/akita mix. This dog knew her well. It got out of the neighbors fence so she went out to put it back so it wouldn't go into the highway. She leaned in to grab it's collar and it attacked. My other sister-in-law(12) had to beat the dog off her with a piece of wood. It was bad. The 18yr old almost lost her eye.
Those idiot neighbors refused to put the dog down and a big long court battle is still ongoing. It really took an emotional toll on her. With it being her face and the nightmares. She was a little nervous around my dog because she's big (I have a very social doberman...except if you are a swiffer or cookie sheet ). She's has gotten better and her fear of all dogs has subsided. (She bought a puppy!!)
Anyway they did the quarantine thing and there was no rabies. She still is dealing with plastic surgery though.
Good luck!!! I hope everything goes well with you!
Kimba

 

[RitaZ.]

Kimba, I can't even imagine what she has gone through.

You know, reading all these posts about serious dog attacks makes me realize how fortunate I was. It could have been worse or it could have been my little girl .

 

[clh2]

I think this isn't the first time the dog has bitten a person. DH thinks this shows a lack of training/discipline on the owner's part. First, the mom says that it has never done anything like this, but then tells me that he has bitten her many times. What's the deal there?


Not to be cynical or anything, but I am going to echo your comment a bit differently: How many times has it been the "FIRST TIME" this dog has bitten someone?

Edited to add: Are you going to pursue this further? Not necessarily to sue the dog owners, and not only to recoup your medical expenses,but I think the other "group" of people that need to know this is the homeowner's insurance company. Homeowner Insurance companies are generally interested in dog-bites, since a dog bite is a potential lawsuit, and a potential payout.