Hey guys, I'm doing OK. I did go to the Dr. and I am healing up well. It still hurts like hell and that makes it hard to sleep at night, so I have been pretty tired. I haven't heard back from the cop at all. I know the lady did a stupid thing by not holding onto the leash tight enough, but she has been working with this dog for quite some time to try to rehabilitate him. She is the only one the dog is good with. She did return him to the shelter she got him from ad they called her a half hour later and said if you don't come and get this dog right now we are putting him down. She went back and picked him up. I am sure this has been hard on her as well, as he is a really good dog to her and I am sure she loves him. I know I would have such a hard time with the entire situation if her were my dog. She has been lucky so far because he has bitten only friends and family, and now me. I am not a sue happy person, and since I am OK I don't feel the need to pursue anything any further, but it would be nice for her to replace the clothing he tore off of me, and for her to pay the doctor bill. Hell, a phone call to ask how I am would be nice too. She did call, just minutes after the attack happened, but I had so much adrenelin (sp?) pumping that I hardly remember the conversation, other than me telling her yes, I do have punctures, and yes, I think I will be OK. I also remember her saying I was the dogs last straw and that she would be putting him down. That pissed me off a bit because it sounded like she was putting it all on me.
A lot of people have asked me if this has changed my view on dogs and has it effected how I work with the. Not really. To me, there is nothing better in the world than making a dog feel comfortable at my facility, no matter what the temperment. I usually don't come across dogs that are as aggressive as this dog, usually if they act aggressive toward me it is because they are fearful of the new kennel surroundings. With extra paitence and love they usually come around and wind up trusting me and they bond with me over time. This dog was different, he has some sort of mental issue that cannot be corrected. Just like some people.
Thanks everyone for all of your well wishes, they are much appreciated! Thanks for the laughs too!
