My Annie was attacked by neighbors dog!

[Tante & Jordan & now Annie!]

My neighbors 15p poodle mix came running into my yard and attacked Annie last night. Annie was leashed and pooping at the time. I've asked this neighbor before to keep the dog out of my yard. I made a report to Animal Control and the Officer is going to ticket them $532 for a dog at large fine plus, an unregistered dog fine. Annie was not hurt but this dog was biting Annie's neck and face and legs. I only reported it because they would of done the same. I have asked many times before to please leash the dog. Also, this protects us. If I don't show up to Court the $532 gets dropped..... We have had problems with this neighbor for 13 years and he's the issue causing neighbor in our "hood". So, do I show up to Court or let it drop? That is the question....oh the dogs name is Cujo and no he did not come to check on Annie or say sorry. He only said " you deserve it" to his dog.....

Tante

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

I would consider that if you do not show up, then if there is a next time (and it sounds like that's a possibility) the authorities may not respond to your complaint or issue a fine.  

Of course this does not make for friendly neighborhood relations, but sounds like that is not how it is anyway.

Tough spot.  Good luck and I am glad your Annie was not hurt.  Still too scary, I am sure.  

[Kyoko]

I agree. I would show up even just to make a point. I am so sorry that you have to go through this and I am glad that Annie was OK....

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Oh, Tante, I'm so sorry this happened to Annie. JD was attacked and bitten by a dog who got out of his yard recently and I know how awful it is. JD did have to go to the ER, and at least the owner of the dog did come over to apologize and reimburse me for the bills.

This is a tough one, because of course you fear that the neighbor will retaliate in some way for your appearing in court and costing him money, but honestly it sounds like the only way this guy is going to stop letting his dog run loose is if there are real consequences. The fact that he did not even follow up to check on Annie or even apologize just makes it seem like he doesn't think it's any big deal, and he needs to learn that it is. I really think that if you let it drop, it will only happen again, and next time it might be more serious. 

Hugs to you and sweet Annie. And Jordan too, of course! 

[F, Calla & Luca]

I agree with Karen.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

I hate neighbor problems and I think it is too bad the courts just don't issue the ticket and the fine and that is that. I would go to court. I know this stuff can happen with dogs, but he should have said he was sorry and paid your vet fees.

[Tante & Jordan & now Annie!]

I am going to go to court. We do not get along with him any ways...... He's so nasty to everyone in the cul de sac....... It's sad because his Sons and wife are nice
He sued one neighbor years back and he would call animal control on Payton all the time for barking. He thought Payton was mean but he was a lover.
When they got the dog I laughed to myself because he hated all the dogs in the neighbor hood.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

It would be a good idea if you could get some of the other neighbors to go to court with you, and testify to the fact that this dog is often running loose in the neighborhood. I have found that that kind of thing helps, because it eliminates the "he says this, she says that, who is telling the truth" aspect, and proves that it isn't just a one time occurrence. 

And there is strength in nub

[Star and Goldie]

I absolutely agree with bringing other neighbors. Sometimes they aren't even called to speak but the visual of all of the support for you and protest against the owner speaks volumes.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Strength in numbers, lol.

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Wow, that really is a hard one and it is definitely a no win situation.  Tante, I am so sorry for Annie and the stress this family is causing you and let's hope it will end.  I really can't say what I would do because I would be so worried they would retaliate in one form or another, but it is not right the family is paying no attention to your requests about the leash.  My gosh that is all you are asking is to leash the dog.  Hoping this gets resolved and Annie is safe!

[Bonnie and Kona]

This is just so sad! Poor Annie and poor you! 

I agree with everyone that in order to protect the dogs in the neighborhood you will need to follow through with consequences. What a horrible experience. I'm so sorry.

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

I'm trying to figure out what you mean by he said "you deserve it" to his dog?  Was he meaning your dog deserved it or did he do something to his dog when he came over?  Or was he saying You deserved your dog being attacked.   I'm so sorry this happened and hate it that you have such a jerk of a neighbor!  I think that his lack of compassion when it happened though means that you really need to go to court!  Would I ... I'm not sure cause I hate confrontation so much, but you really don't wanna mess with my babies!  Can you not put up a fence to block him and his dog from your lives?  I'm also one that believes in what goes around comes around, and I'm guessing at some point it will all come back to him.   I gotta say, that is a pretty hefty fine.