I was just bitten at the dog park . . .

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Nothing major - I just washed it and put first aid ointment on it.  The dog that bit me (of three Puggles - I'm not sure which one) is up to date on shots so I'm not worried.  It was so strange - I've always heard that you should never jump into the middle of a dog fight but when that dog(s) went after my baby - I never took time to even think.  I ran about 15 feet and literally took a flying tackle onto Stuart and kept right on rolling taking all 70 lbs of him with me and out of harms way.  During the leap and roll one of the Puggles chomped into my thigh.  In an ironic twist I didn't have on my usual outfit - a tennis or golf skirt - I actually had on running tights to below my knee - saved me from a worse injury, plus cellulite is hard to puncture.  I've never trusted those Puggles and now know that my gut instinct was correct.  One of them attacked Stuart over a ball and the rest jumped in.  The owners feel bad but nobody actually saw it get started so they aren't going to accept any real blame, and all I know is that Stuart is so gentle and unassertive but when attacked he went into defense mode to protect himself, a real 1st.  It WAS a stupid move on my part but without thinking I was willing to do whatever it took to protect him just on instinct.  I think tomorrow that I'm going to be sore from head to toe.

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

Oh Jane, that really sucks. you rock for saving Stuart. Puggles aren't my favourite dogs. I hope you heal soon both physically and emotionally. I remember I was really rattled when sophie got attacked by that chow and I got bit trying to 'save' her (although nothing as heroic as what you describe). I've always liked my dog park but lately it's been a disaster. Seems like there are all these new dogs and new dog owners and nobody is cleaning up. We both gotta get ourselves a fenced backyard!

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

This is the last straw for me - I'm outta here with or without DH!!!

[Traci -Bexter & Maggie]

This is amazing.  Our love for our dogs is so strong.  I hope that this never happens to me, but I'm sure that something would just "kick in" without any thinking.  You are a great doodle mom, and this just is proof of how much you love your Stuart.  So touching.  I hope you feel better tomorrow.

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Traci - I'm sure I'll wish for a massage.  Plus I have a spinal fusion in my neck so this was really stupid on my part but it really shows what love it about and I know that Stuart would do the same for me.  When we adopted him - I promised that little puppy that nobody would ever hurt or mistreat him and I meant it.

[Carla, Lucca and Izzy]

So glad you're ok Jane and that Stuart is ok.

Izzy got attacked (unprovoked) at our dog park on Sunday by a (just rescued the week before) Sharpei. My first reaction was also to get in the middle also but I couldn't get to her because too many people were trying to get the dog to release her. And I didn't want to pull her in fear that I would make any injury worse. Half her head and neck were in his mouth with her screeching and me feeling helpless. I ran for water to throw at the dog but by the time I got back he had released her and went after another dog. Thank goodness her only injury is a puncture wound on her neck and she is emotionally ok. It could have been much much worse. No more dog parks for us either. Poor Lucca was watching with his eyes larger than saucers, like "mom...what do we do".

I felt so helpless. I wish there was a guidebook as to how to handle a situation like yours and ours. The Sharpei's owner got bit also trying to get him to open his mouth. He was also so mortified. He is paying for all the vet bills.

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Carla - I'm so sorry!!!  This is way worse than our situation.  I'm glad that Izzy is going to be o.k. but this is why I'm moving to someplace - anyplace where we can have a fenced in yard.

[Bonnie and Kona]

I"m so so sorry to hear about Izzy! I hope the trauma and wound heal soon. Awful!

[Carla, Lucca and Izzy]

Thanks Bonnie. She is doing great. It doesn't seem to have affected her trauma-wise at all. She's still her goofy energetic self. Although we haven't been back to the park either. But she is doing great with Lucca and Ben. Good news...the owner of the Sharpei followed through and reimbursed me for the vet bill. This owner was one of the ok ones who was given the wrong information by the rescue (Rocket Dog Rescue) group. They didn't train him on how to socialize his dog.

[F, Calla & Luca]

So awful and frightening. I feel for all of you. I hope someone road tests that Dazer for us.

[Carla, Lucca and Izzy]

I second that. I'd like to have it.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Carla I am so sorry to hear about Izzy but glad you three are okay and that the man appears to be doing the responsible thing by paying the bills. So frightening.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Just noticed this Carla. When will people learn not to bring newly rescued dogs to the dog park?????

I'm so sorry Izzy was hurt.