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I posted last night, my 2 Jack Russells, both daft as a brush and lovable for England were attacked by 3 dogs whilst out walking yesterday . They are ok, thank god, but I really am not,the terrified screaming they made is still ringing in my ears. I would sooner the dogs had attacked me. Had no sleep and am still shaking, the worst thing was they were both being hurt and i didn't know which one to help
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If you're anything like me, Curvy, you will regard your little pups as your children. Alfie is like my son; I take him everywhere, he gets on the bed in the morning for a cuddle, and would infinitely prefer to go to sleep in my arms than have an enormous sofa, all to himself, on which to stretch out. People may laugh, but no mother could bare to see her babies being attacked. I actually had nightmares in the immediate aftermath of the great white sighting on the Costa Blanca. I kept seeing Alfie swimming out to fetch his stick, and being swallowed up by an enormous shark.
Hmmm, I'm going to sound a bit of a cow here....but ....
Whilst i appreciate how upsetting it was at the time, i'd be equally as upset if this happened to my own jack russell, I'm damn sure that by some several hours later and especially overnight i'd have gotten over it sufficiently to have at least stopped crying.
You're serious? You're still crying over it???
Whilst i appreciate how upsetting it was at the time, i'd be equally as upset if this happened to my own jack russell, I'm damn sure that by some several hours later and especially overnight i'd have gotten over it sufficiently to have at least stopped crying.
You're serious? You're still crying over it???
Well consider it a lucky escape and take comfort from that.
My jack russell was killed many years when a labradorXspaniel belonging to my sister tore a lump out of her throat. My dog attacked first and was snapping at the ankles of the bigger dog who just decided enough was enough, it was just so quick and sudden, but she held on for a little bit and died whilst I was holding her.
The thing that always annoys me about dog owners is when they say �oh he won�t bite, she�s harmless etc� as every dog has the ability to turn nasty in an instant. You can love dogs and enjoy their short lives, but never underestimate their natural insitnct to act like the animal they evolved from.
My jack russell was killed many years when a labradorXspaniel belonging to my sister tore a lump out of her throat. My dog attacked first and was snapping at the ankles of the bigger dog who just decided enough was enough, it was just so quick and sudden, but she held on for a little bit and died whilst I was holding her.
The thing that always annoys me about dog owners is when they say �oh he won�t bite, she�s harmless etc� as every dog has the ability to turn nasty in an instant. You can love dogs and enjoy their short lives, but never underestimate their natural insitnct to act like the animal they evolved from.
Octavius - I don't agree with that. There's no such thing as a bad dog, only a bad trainer. My dog was a rescue and he was lucky to survive. He is terrified of children, joggers and cyclists, and will always hide behind my legs if one approaches. I have no fear whatsoever about putting my face up to his. I would stake my life that he would never bite me in a million years.
Boo - I think Curvy is still shaken by the sound of the haunting screams emitting from the mouths of her terrified little puppies.
Boo - I think Curvy is still shaken by the sound of the haunting screams emitting from the mouths of her terrified little puppies.
NoMercy, I appreciate that, and as i've said I'd still be a bit wobbly if this happened to my own dog. But to still be at the point, several hours later where you're crying...i'm sorry but I personally consider it a bit excessive.
I'm not asking for others to agree with me, or try to tell me i'd be wrong in feeling the way i'd be if I was in this situation. I'm not even saying curvybird is wrong in her feelings, I just find them a bit OTT.
Sorry curvybird- no offence meant- honestly.
I'm not asking for others to agree with me, or try to tell me i'd be wrong in feeling the way i'd be if I was in this situation. I'm not even saying curvybird is wrong in her feelings, I just find them a bit OTT.
Sorry curvybird- no offence meant- honestly.
curvybird..........I understand how you feel...........when my black labby was 6 months old he was attacked quite badly by a staffie,he needed stiches ect..
He has not been the same since,we have to keep him on the lead mostly as he now thinks all other dogs are going to attack him .
I hope you feel better soon
He has not been the same since,we have to keep him on the lead mostly as he now thinks all other dogs are going to attack him .
I hope you feel better soon
NoMercy, don�t get me wrong I am a dog lover, but your post is exactly the kind of stuff I am on about. You are the leader of the pack, therefore the dog would be unlikely to challenge you as to a dog �pack mentality� brain that could signal its own impending death, or at the very least dismissal from the pack.
Of course it could still happen. But judging by your post it is more likely that he could attack a jogger, a cyclist or a child. We all know that fear can turn to anger and rage. I hope that never happens, but whilst it is often a factor, I wouldn�t primarily place blame for all of the natural instincts and reactions of a dog firmly on its owner.
Of course it could still happen. But judging by your post it is more likely that he could attack a jogger, a cyclist or a child. We all know that fear can turn to anger and rage. I hope that never happens, but whilst it is often a factor, I wouldn�t primarily place blame for all of the natural instincts and reactions of a dog firmly on its owner.
Give them a big cuddle Curvy from me, and thank gawd they're alive to wag their tails again!!!
One of my Dobes got attacked by a group of 3 lurcher/greyhounds. His ear was torn so badly it needed stitches. The owners now have those dogs muzzled as they knew those dogs were dangerous and had already attacked prevoius dogs.
I wouldn't want to see them put down for a natural instinct and it wasn't humans they were attacking, but all the same??? stupid owners!!!!
Glad your babies are ok :D xxx
One of my Dobes got attacked by a group of 3 lurcher/greyhounds. His ear was torn so badly it needed stitches. The owners now have those dogs muzzled as they knew those dogs were dangerous and had already attacked prevoius dogs.
I wouldn't want to see them put down for a natural instinct and it wasn't humans they were attacking, but all the same??? stupid owners!!!!
Glad your babies are ok :D xxx
Boo, have had a lot of respect for you 4 your sensible,considered and fair answers in the past, but I have just lost that respect.
NoMercy, u are obviously a luvly caring person, big hugs to ya.
Terambulan, don't tell me to save my emotions for children, I care massively about them too, big time, can't stand anyone to be hurt, children, elderly people, animals,am only 5 foot one but will fight like a tiger for the underdog
NoMercy, u are obviously a luvly caring person, big hugs to ya.
Terambulan, don't tell me to save my emotions for children, I care massively about them too, big time, can't stand anyone to be hurt, children, elderly people, animals,am only 5 foot one but will fight like a tiger for the underdog
Sorry Curvybird, like I said, no offence. I assumed your post was asking for opinions, if I'd have known you were just seeking comfort I'd have kept my opinions to myself.
As I've said, I'm not saying you are wrong in feeling the way you do, indeed, there's no right or wrongs where feelings are concerned. I just know if this was me I'd now be at the stage where i'd be thinking "Pull yourself together woman, it was scary, but luckily my dog wasn't hurt- time to move on.
As I've said, I'm not saying you are wrong in feeling the way you do, indeed, there's no right or wrongs where feelings are concerned. I just know if this was me I'd now be at the stage where i'd be thinking "Pull yourself together woman, it was scary, but luckily my dog wasn't hurt- time to move on.
