My dog got attacked today...

[redshoe]

My SO was walking our dog Buster, and another dog that had dug out from its yard (we know who it belongs to) went for him. They were walking in front of the other dog's house when it happened, so it was feeling territorial. Buster is a short-legged beagle, so he isn't very big. I don't know what kind the other one was, but it's definitely bigger. Buster's ear is bitten and torn right through in the middle, and he's got a big chunk out of his neck where the other dog went for his throat. My SO got several bites and gouges in his hands and arms pulling the other dog off ours, too, so they're both in pretty bad shape.

The other dog hasn't had its shots, and is now in quarantine for 10-14 days. My SO was already on antibiotics for something else, and Buster has had all of his shots, so both of them should be fine. They're pretty sore, though, and I can tell Buster is hurting. He's moving really stiffly.

Please keep them both in your thoughts. The other dog, too. He's not a bad dog...from his point of view, he was just protecting his territory. It's not his fault his owners didn't secure him well enough or give him his shots, and now he has to be away from his home and his family for 2 weeks because of their negligence (yes, I'm one of those people who believes there are no bad dogs...just bad owners!).

Thanks.

 

[AmberDaze]

OMG poor Buster! I hope he and your SO are feeling better soon!! Lots of doggie pixie dust being sent your way!

 

[fantasymooma]

Oh Gosh!! That's terrible! Plenty of Pixie Dust going the dogs and your SO!!!

 

[SnowyJingleBells]

Poor buster Hope they get better soon!

 

[disvaclub92]

Aww poor pooches!! Big hugs to Buster and you!! So sorry to hear about that.

I agree no such thing as a bad dog, just bad owners. Why do people become dog owners if they dont take care of them.

 

[redshoe]

Thank you guys so much! My SO is doing well, and so is Buster. He's actually snoozing right beside me while I type this (he's also snoring and "talking" in his sleep!).

I stayed home yesterday to keep an eye on him, but won't be able to today. He should be ok, but I know I'll worry.

Thank you all so much for the well-wishes!

 

[aPiratesLife4Me]

I'm so sorry to hear that happened and I hope they are both on their way to fast healing. I don't understand why ppl have pets they aren't going to take care of and treat like part of the family. Glad to hear it wasn't worse than it was.

 

[taz]

Awww, I hope Buster gets better

 

[Blooe]

that happened to another dog on my street also.. they went to like court i think because they hurt the dog AND THE PEOPLE badlyy.. but lots and lots of wishes coming Busters way!