SOUTH AFRICA -- ANGRY PET OWNER from Edleen writes:
This is a warning to pedestrians and home owners around Green Avenue/Ilex Way.
On February 6, my daughter and son-in-law walked to Laerskool Edleen to register to vote. They had their baby in a pram and took our two dogs with them.
At 12.30pm, on the way back, a dog came rushing out of a house and attacked our Doberman in his hindquarters. Because of the danger to the baby and to prevent further injury, they walked quickly home before they could find out precisely where the dog came from.
It was a beige, boerboel-type dog with an undocked tail, wearing a black leather, silver-studded collar.
We took our pet straight to a vet where he had two hours of surgery. Fearing infection, the vet had to keep him in hospital until Tuesday. He is on medication and still not out of danger.
As yet, no one takes responsibility for this attack. I just hope, whoever the owner is, that his conscience will trouble him for the fear and pain his dog caused. Not to mention the vet's bill (weekend rates), which we can ill afford but this dog is like one of the family.
What is worrying is that this animal, which can get out into the street and attack without hesitation or provocation, lives on a route where children walk to school.
Please, will one of the parents warn the crossing guard at Green Avenue to take special care. I believe that if a dog bites once, it will do it again.
(Kempton Express - Feb 11, 2011)
