Dog attack

On Monday evening, my sweet Cody was charged and attacked by a Rottweiler/mix while on his leash. The Rottie picked him up and shook him...this happened twice before I could get him off Cody. The boys walking the dog were no match for the dog's strength. It was AWFUL. Cody was flipping around and screaming in pain as though he'd been hit by a car. I was devastated. After having him checked out, and a night of upset and tears, we knew he was alright. Back to normal by morning, but I was traumatized. The Rottweiler/mix was a brand new adoptee from the local shelter. He was 100+ lbs. and stood tall. The lady that owned him called the next morning and said that they were taking him back....seems he'd growled in the face of their 5-year-old son that next morning. They hadn't even had him 24 hrs. Lesson: Be sure to do all your homework before getting ANY dog....especially a rescue. Know it's history (hopefully the previous owners were honest with the shelter), and be sure to get a dog you and your kids can handle. Also, on my end. I will consider carrying pepper spray in case of future attacks. It was not an experience I want to re-live.

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Permalink Reply by Rebecca and Ellie on December 30, 2011 at 6:39am

This has served as a good reminder for me, When we first adopted Ellie, I used to walk with an umbrella ( less threatening looking than a baseball bat but I figured it would do as much damage if need be). Seeing I walk Ellie in the same neighbourhood I have gotten complacent, figuring I know where the safe streets are. I'm so pleased that things turned out to be fine for your corgi.

A news story that has recently surprised everyone here in Australia was a story about a 3 year old girl who was mauled by a maltese shitzu..It goes to show that at the end of the day animals are so unpredictible

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Permalink Reply by Robert and Ein Hayes on June 19, 2012 at 9:32pm

Be carefull of the spray. Get the one that streams, not fogs, to prevent shooting stuff all over your pup. I hope this experience has not driven fear into yourself and Cody ove bigger dogs. Do not put full trust in the pepper spray, stand your ground and yell!