Our little fur dog Butter got bit by a pit bull in the neck at the dog park today. She is at the vet being sedated so they can suture up the puncture wound.
If you take your dog to the dog park and you see a Pit Bull already inside, go back home.
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Sunday, April 1, 2018
Colorado: Chow named Butter attacked by a Pit Bull while at the dog park
COLORADO -- Susan Nyby Doyle posted on Facebook March 7, 2018 · Littleton, CO ·
Our little fur dog Butter got bit by a pit bull in the neck at the dog park today. She is at the vet being sedated so they can suture up the puncture wound.
If you take your dog to the dog park and you see a Pit Bull already inside, go back home.
Our little fur dog Butter got bit by a pit bull in the neck at the dog park today. She is at the vet being sedated so they can suture up the puncture wound.
If you take your dog to the dog park and you see a Pit Bull already inside, go back home.
Saturday, March 10, 2018
California: Dachshund mix mauled to death by Pit Bull mix and Mastiff at Vinewood Dog Park
CALIFORNIA -- When Lodi’s Rebecca Knowles decided to take her two dogs Luna and Honey to Vinewood Dog Park for some fun in the sun Tuesday morning, she never imagined that Honey, a dachshund mix, would not be coming home with her.
While at the park, her dog was viciously attacked and mauled to death by two other larger dogs (described as a Pit Bull mix and a Mastiff).
Knowles is devastated by the loss of Honey and still coming to terms with what happened that day. The dog was like a member of the family.
“She wasn’t just my dog. She was our family dog,” Knowles said.
She had Honey for about six years and had purchased her for her eldest son who was 2 years old at the time. Now 8, Knowles said her son took the news better than expected, although she didn’t reveal the details of Honey’s death.
“He cried a little. He asked me what happened but I don’t think that’s something that you tell an 8 year old,” Knowles said. “I know it’s hard for him because he would sleep with her at night, but he’s doing a lot better than what I expected him to do.”
Knowles’ two other children are younger and don’t really understand what’s going on. Knowles said Honey helped her get through some very difficult times in her life, including a stint when she was homeless.
“She was always right there. Every day when I’d get off work, I was staying at a hotel, I would come home and go to my little room and she would just be right there waiting for me,” she said.
Knowles has considered getting another dog to cope with the loss but feels that Honey is just simply irreplaceable.
On Tuesday, Knowles, along with her sister and mother, were in the process of leaving the park when Honey was approached by a pit bull mix and black bull mastiff, Knowles said.
The two dogs immediately began mauling Honey, Knowles said, dragging her into the grass.
“I wanted to get her out of the dog’s mouth so bad, but I couldn’t. Nobody would help me. I was blacking out. It was just a blur,” Knowles recalled tearfully.
“I just remember the dog grabbing my dog’s neck, and I just thought to myself, ‘I just hope she knows that I tried my best.’”
According to Knowles, the woman tending to the dogs that mauled Honey never stepped in to help and never called their names or even tried to grab their leashes.
“She just stood there and watched. The dogs she was pet-sitting just ripped my dog’s neck open,” Knowles said.
Knowles, along with her sister and her mother, desperately tried to pull dogs off of Honey while screaming for help. Knowles’ mother even sustained bites on her hands trying to pry Honey from the dogs.
“Her fingers were just cut up everywhere,” Knowles said. “I shoved my hand in the dogs’ mouth, and my sister was trying to punch them and kick them. In my head I’m like ‘I don’t want to go to jail if I hurt these dogs but they’re killing my dog. What do I do, how far can I take it?’”
According to Lodi Animal Service Officer Jordan Kranich, he was called to the park between 11:30 and 11:40 a.m. on Tuesday morning, and by the time he arrived the dogs were already separated. The attacking dogs had been placed in the dog sitter’s vehicle.
After receiving witness statements, Kranich took pictures of Honey and the two other dogs for evidence, before placing both of the dogs on quarantine and informing the dog owner of the incident.
Honey’s body is currently at the animal shelter awaiting cremation, Kranich said.
“I’m going to get an urn,” Knowles said. “Her birthday is April 11 which is on a Wednesday. I want to keep her ashes. I want to have her with me.”
The dogs that attacked Honey will remain in quarantine for 10 days. After that, If they show no signs of rabies they will be released at the owner’s expense. The owner will have to pay $100 per dog. If the owner does not pick up the dogs within five days of their release, they will be humanely euthanized.
The owner was also cited for not having a current license for rabies on her dogs. The dogs received a strike against them for being aggressive and if another incident happens within a year the dogs could be deemed dangerous, asked to leave the City of Lodi or humanely euthanized.
Kranich said the dog sitter will likely be liable for the attack but the dog owner may be held liable as well.
According to Kranich, the owner of the dogs informed him that she used an online company to get a dog sitter. She alleged that the person watching her dogs told her that the dogs would be staying at a ranch. She did not give the sitter permission to take the dogs to the dog park.
“That park is play at your own risk, and it is an off-leash park,” Kranich said. “You kind of take the risk if you’re going down there and allowing your dogs to run free that there may be a possibility they can get into a fight.”
Kranich said such incidents are rare and that it’s the first time he’s witnessed an attack that led to a death at the park.
Knowles said she has not been in contact with the owner of the dogs because she was advised that is was best not to contact her.
“There’s just so many things that are wrong with the picture, and I’m definitely looking to get justice,” Knowles said.
In the aftermath of the incident, Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Hoods said he plans to seek direction from the Parks and Recreation Commission about the possibility of establishing designated areas for small and larger dogs.
He said he recommends people not bring their dogs to the dog park if they are not friendly.
(Lodi News - March 9, 2018)
While at the park, her dog was viciously attacked and mauled to death by two other larger dogs (described as a Pit Bull mix and a Mastiff).
Knowles is devastated by the loss of Honey and still coming to terms with what happened that day. The dog was like a member of the family.
“She wasn’t just my dog. She was our family dog,” Knowles said.
She had Honey for about six years and had purchased her for her eldest son who was 2 years old at the time. Now 8, Knowles said her son took the news better than expected, although she didn’t reveal the details of Honey’s death.
“He cried a little. He asked me what happened but I don’t think that’s something that you tell an 8 year old,” Knowles said. “I know it’s hard for him because he would sleep with her at night, but he’s doing a lot better than what I expected him to do.”
Knowles’ two other children are younger and don’t really understand what’s going on. Knowles said Honey helped her get through some very difficult times in her life, including a stint when she was homeless.
“She was always right there. Every day when I’d get off work, I was staying at a hotel, I would come home and go to my little room and she would just be right there waiting for me,” she said.
Knowles has considered getting another dog to cope with the loss but feels that Honey is just simply irreplaceable.
On Tuesday, Knowles, along with her sister and mother, were in the process of leaving the park when Honey was approached by a pit bull mix and black bull mastiff, Knowles said.
The two dogs immediately began mauling Honey, Knowles said, dragging her into the grass.
“I wanted to get her out of the dog’s mouth so bad, but I couldn’t. Nobody would help me. I was blacking out. It was just a blur,” Knowles recalled tearfully.
“I just remember the dog grabbing my dog’s neck, and I just thought to myself, ‘I just hope she knows that I tried my best.’”
According to Knowles, the woman tending to the dogs that mauled Honey never stepped in to help and never called their names or even tried to grab their leashes.
“She just stood there and watched. The dogs she was pet-sitting just ripped my dog’s neck open,” Knowles said.
Knowles, along with her sister and her mother, desperately tried to pull dogs off of Honey while screaming for help. Knowles’ mother even sustained bites on her hands trying to pry Honey from the dogs.
“Her fingers were just cut up everywhere,” Knowles said. “I shoved my hand in the dogs’ mouth, and my sister was trying to punch them and kick them. In my head I’m like ‘I don’t want to go to jail if I hurt these dogs but they’re killing my dog. What do I do, how far can I take it?’”
According to Lodi Animal Service Officer Jordan Kranich, he was called to the park between 11:30 and 11:40 a.m. on Tuesday morning, and by the time he arrived the dogs were already separated. The attacking dogs had been placed in the dog sitter’s vehicle.
After receiving witness statements, Kranich took pictures of Honey and the two other dogs for evidence, before placing both of the dogs on quarantine and informing the dog owner of the incident.
Honey’s body is currently at the animal shelter awaiting cremation, Kranich said.
“I’m going to get an urn,” Knowles said. “Her birthday is April 11 which is on a Wednesday. I want to keep her ashes. I want to have her with me.”
The dogs that attacked Honey will remain in quarantine for 10 days. After that, If they show no signs of rabies they will be released at the owner’s expense. The owner will have to pay $100 per dog. If the owner does not pick up the dogs within five days of their release, they will be humanely euthanized.
The owner was also cited for not having a current license for rabies on her dogs. The dogs received a strike against them for being aggressive and if another incident happens within a year the dogs could be deemed dangerous, asked to leave the City of Lodi or humanely euthanized.
Kranich said the dog sitter will likely be liable for the attack but the dog owner may be held liable as well.
According to Kranich, the owner of the dogs informed him that she used an online company to get a dog sitter. She alleged that the person watching her dogs told her that the dogs would be staying at a ranch. She did not give the sitter permission to take the dogs to the dog park.
“That park is play at your own risk, and it is an off-leash park,” Kranich said. “You kind of take the risk if you’re going down there and allowing your dogs to run free that there may be a possibility they can get into a fight.”
Kranich said such incidents are rare and that it’s the first time he’s witnessed an attack that led to a death at the park.
Knowles said she has not been in contact with the owner of the dogs because she was advised that is was best not to contact her.
“There’s just so many things that are wrong with the picture, and I’m definitely looking to get justice,” Knowles said.
In the aftermath of the incident, Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Hoods said he plans to seek direction from the Parks and Recreation Commission about the possibility of establishing designated areas for small and larger dogs.
He said he recommends people not bring their dogs to the dog park if they are not friendly.
(Lodi News - March 9, 2018)
Friday, March 9, 2018
California: Doberman attacked by Pit Bull at dog park
CALIFORNIA -- Chicago is a young, very much loved, Doberman Pinscher, who was needlessly attacked by a Pit Bull dog in a dog park in Temecula, California.
Because of this vicious attack, she now has to have surgery to remove a canine tooth and a partial tail amputation. PLEASE help us raise money for this beloved pet of Sherry and Doug Lacey.
Most of you already know this beautiful Christian couple, Sherry and Doug Lacey from British Columbia, Canada. In December, 2017 they sold their home and began to live the RV life full time, for the purpose of Ministry.
They had two dobermans, Santana and Chicago. Santana had been sick for a long time, but they had prayed she would live long enough to return to the beaches of Oregon, which was her favorite place in the world. She did make it there, but the day they left Oregon, sadly she passed away. Not only was it an incredible loss for Sherry and Doug, but Chicago took it exceptionally hard too.
Sherry and Doug have continued onward, and have worked hard to bless many people along the west coast of California. One place they set up was in the desert in Slab City, CA. In this ministry they were able to love and bless many people living there by handing out supplies, food and water. While in this area a defenseless dog had been brutally attacked by a Pit Bull dog. So they loaded the dog into their car, took him to the Mexican border to an emergency vet office. He was examined and treated and the Lacey's paid for the examination, x-rays, medical care and medicine of this poor dog.
In late February, 2018, Sherry and Doug took Chicago to a dog park in Temecula, CA, where she was attacked by a different Pit Bull dog. However, they did not realize, until they had gotten back home to their RV, that one of her lower canine teeth had been broken. Sherry and Doug took Chicago to an emergency vet and learned that the Pit had also injured her tailbone too! The vet informed her that the tooth would need to be surgically removed and part of the tailbone would need to be amputated.
In the midst of all of this Sherry and Doug had gotten a new Doberman puppy named Journey. Chicago was not accepting of Journey and was showing exceptional aggressiveness towards the little puppy. They thought this was due to her mourning for the loss of her sister, Santana. But they quickly realized that Chicago is in severe and constant pain with the damage to her tooth and tailbone. She is still very young and will be two years old in May. The veterinarian, Dr. Gill from Vail Ranch Veterinary Hospital in Temecula, California, is a specialist. He will be performing the tail amputation and extraction of the canine tooth on March 23, 2018.
It is a very serious amputation which will require two to three months of monitored recovery. It is actually more serious than the loss of a leg due to possible spinal complications if not taken care of properly. She could end up paralyzed. The money needs to be raised and into their checking account no later than March 16, if possible.
The surgeries, initially will require the following:
Blood Collection two days prior - Pre Anesthetic Panel 2 - fluids and intravenous - Lg pain injection - Antibiotic injection - Cerenia Inj.P/Surg 56-75 lbs - Anesthesia Isoflurane 90 mins - Amputation of Tail - Tooth extraction of Lower canine - Buprenorphine injection - Hospitalization - Elizabethan collar #30 - Cefpodoxime 100 mg tabs - Tramadol 50 mg - Carprofen 100 mg.
The above costs have been conservatively estimated to be around $3,400. However; following the surgery, Chicago will need to be seen in the office several times to monitor her healing, possible infections, security of the stitches, follow up blood work and spinal function. These will be added expenses which are not listed above.
So to help offset some of these costs, I am praying that we can raise a minimum of $4,000, or more, to give to this wonderful, loving, giving Christian couple. I had to beg Sherry to let me set up a GoFundMe account to help Chicago. She told me that her dad, and many of you, were also telling her that she needed to ask us for help. Many people have stated they are willing and able to contribute. With the money we raise it will enable Sherry and Doug to continue with their Ministry of helping people in need. The Laceys ministry in the USA can be followed through their blog at: www.knightrider360.com
PLEASE SHARE this with your friends and family and help us RAISE THESE FUNDS by March 16, 2018! Thank you and may God bless you all.
GOFUNDME: Chicago needs Surgery!
Created March 2, 2018
Because of this vicious attack, she now has to have surgery to remove a canine tooth and a partial tail amputation. PLEASE help us raise money for this beloved pet of Sherry and Doug Lacey.
Most of you already know this beautiful Christian couple, Sherry and Doug Lacey from British Columbia, Canada. In December, 2017 they sold their home and began to live the RV life full time, for the purpose of Ministry.
They had two dobermans, Santana and Chicago. Santana had been sick for a long time, but they had prayed she would live long enough to return to the beaches of Oregon, which was her favorite place in the world. She did make it there, but the day they left Oregon, sadly she passed away. Not only was it an incredible loss for Sherry and Doug, but Chicago took it exceptionally hard too.
Sherry and Doug have continued onward, and have worked hard to bless many people along the west coast of California. One place they set up was in the desert in Slab City, CA. In this ministry they were able to love and bless many people living there by handing out supplies, food and water. While in this area a defenseless dog had been brutally attacked by a Pit Bull dog. So they loaded the dog into their car, took him to the Mexican border to an emergency vet office. He was examined and treated and the Lacey's paid for the examination, x-rays, medical care and medicine of this poor dog.
In late February, 2018, Sherry and Doug took Chicago to a dog park in Temecula, CA, where she was attacked by a different Pit Bull dog. However, they did not realize, until they had gotten back home to their RV, that one of her lower canine teeth had been broken. Sherry and Doug took Chicago to an emergency vet and learned that the Pit had also injured her tailbone too! The vet informed her that the tooth would need to be surgically removed and part of the tailbone would need to be amputated.
In the midst of all of this Sherry and Doug had gotten a new Doberman puppy named Journey. Chicago was not accepting of Journey and was showing exceptional aggressiveness towards the little puppy. They thought this was due to her mourning for the loss of her sister, Santana. But they quickly realized that Chicago is in severe and constant pain with the damage to her tooth and tailbone. She is still very young and will be two years old in May. The veterinarian, Dr. Gill from Vail Ranch Veterinary Hospital in Temecula, California, is a specialist. He will be performing the tail amputation and extraction of the canine tooth on March 23, 2018.
It is a very serious amputation which will require two to three months of monitored recovery. It is actually more serious than the loss of a leg due to possible spinal complications if not taken care of properly. She could end up paralyzed. The money needs to be raised and into their checking account no later than March 16, if possible.
The surgeries, initially will require the following:
Blood Collection two days prior - Pre Anesthetic Panel 2 - fluids and intravenous - Lg pain injection - Antibiotic injection - Cerenia Inj.P/Surg 56-75 lbs - Anesthesia Isoflurane 90 mins - Amputation of Tail - Tooth extraction of Lower canine - Buprenorphine injection - Hospitalization - Elizabethan collar #30 - Cefpodoxime 100 mg tabs - Tramadol 50 mg - Carprofen 100 mg.
The above costs have been conservatively estimated to be around $3,400. However; following the surgery, Chicago will need to be seen in the office several times to monitor her healing, possible infections, security of the stitches, follow up blood work and spinal function. These will be added expenses which are not listed above.
So to help offset some of these costs, I am praying that we can raise a minimum of $4,000, or more, to give to this wonderful, loving, giving Christian couple. I had to beg Sherry to let me set up a GoFundMe account to help Chicago. She told me that her dad, and many of you, were also telling her that she needed to ask us for help. Many people have stated they are willing and able to contribute. With the money we raise it will enable Sherry and Doug to continue with their Ministry of helping people in need. The Laceys ministry in the USA can be followed through their blog at: www.knightrider360.com
PLEASE SHARE this with your friends and family and help us RAISE THESE FUNDS by March 16, 2018! Thank you and may God bless you all.
GOFUNDME: Chicago needs Surgery!
Created March 2, 2018
Thursday, March 8, 2018
(February 2018) Georgia: "King got attacked by a pit bull at the dog park"
GEORGIA -- Constance Victoria Misak posted on Facebook February 10, 2018 · Walthourville, GA ·
King got attacked by a pit bull at the dog park so when the dog left and he calmed down and he got to play he wanted to roll in the mud, and after what had happened I didn't have the heart to tell him no. Go baby boy. Do what makes you happiest. And this is what I get in return. Lol
King got attacked by a pit bull at the dog park so when the dog left and he calmed down and he got to play he wanted to roll in the mud, and after what had happened I didn't have the heart to tell him no. Go baby boy. Do what makes you happiest. And this is what I get in return. Lol
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Florida: Woman's Pit Bull attacked two dogs at the dog park, killing one. She then grabbed her dog and pulled a "pit and run" and drove off
FLORIDA -- Victoria Guerra posted on Facebook February 21, 2018 ·
*𝗧𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀*
Today at 4:30 PM, my mom took our two dogs to the West Kendall Bark Park.
A blue, unaltered pit bull was running around off-leash outside the gate, and he attacked both of our small dogs.
One of our dogs made it out okay, and our other dog was killed.
PIT BULL OWNER PULLED A "PIT AND RUN"
The owner of the blue (grey) pit bull drove away with her dog in an orange Dodge Stratus. She ran multiple red lights to escape us.
She probably lives in the Kendall area, and she was a woman in her 20s to 30s (Hispanic, dark hair). If you have any idea who this person is, please message me. We are so so sad, and this person should answer to what she allowed her dog to do.
Note: What she needs to do is immediately file a police report. They can do a search for all registered orange Dodge Stratus' in the area and go from there. Likely not her car -- more likely it's her boyfriend's car that she uses to take her mauler to the dog park so it can kill other pets.
*𝗧𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀*
Today at 4:30 PM, my mom took our two dogs to the West Kendall Bark Park.
One of our dogs made it out okay, and our other dog was killed.
PIT BULL OWNER PULLED A "PIT AND RUN"
She probably lives in the Kendall area, and she was a woman in her 20s to 30s (Hispanic, dark hair). If you have any idea who this person is, please message me. We are so so sad, and this person should answer to what she allowed her dog to do.
Note: What she needs to do is immediately file a police report. They can do a search for all registered orange Dodge Stratus' in the area and go from there. Likely not her car -- more likely it's her boyfriend's car that she uses to take her mauler to the dog park so it can kill other pets.
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Pennsylvania: Dachshund named Riley attacked by two Pit Bulls at dog park
PENNSYLVANIA -- Nicky Blair posted on Facebook group page McClelland Dog Park on February 19, 2018 · Harborcreek, PA
Yesterday on Sunday the 18th around 3, my poor 8 year old Dachshund, Riley, was attacked by 2 Pit Bulls at the McClelland Dog park!
I immediately took him to the Emergency Vet, where they treated his wounds. He was VERY lucky. But he has a long way to recovery to go.
I thank those who helped pry these dogs off mine. No words can express how thankful I am that you helped my baby.
One pit bull was a medium size, mainly white with a green collar, which broke. I think he was a male. The other was a little smaller, dark gray with a little white on her chest and a purple collar.
PIT BULL OWNERS DID A "PIT AND RUN" - RAN OFF WITH THEIR DOGS
The owners were a black man and a white lady both in there late 40s possibly to mid 50s. He had a baby blue hoodie and a black baseball cap.
I’m not trying start anything but I can’t in good conscience let this go without warning others! My dog got lucky, but barely! I don’t want this to happen to any other dog or god forbid a person!!
Because when your dog his looking at you crying as these pit bulls are attacking him and you’re trying to save him, it breaks your heart!!!! Don’t let this be your dog!
Yesterday on Sunday the 18th around 3, my poor 8 year old Dachshund, Riley, was attacked by 2 Pit Bulls at the McClelland Dog park!
I immediately took him to the Emergency Vet, where they treated his wounds. He was VERY lucky. But he has a long way to recovery to go.
I thank those who helped pry these dogs off mine. No words can express how thankful I am that you helped my baby.
One pit bull was a medium size, mainly white with a green collar, which broke. I think he was a male. The other was a little smaller, dark gray with a little white on her chest and a purple collar.
PIT BULL OWNERS DID A "PIT AND RUN" - RAN OFF WITH THEIR DOGS
I’m not trying start anything but I can’t in good conscience let this go without warning others! My dog got lucky, but barely! I don’t want this to happen to any other dog or god forbid a person!!
Because when your dog his looking at you crying as these pit bulls are attacking him and you’re trying to save him, it breaks your heart!!!! Don’t let this be your dog!
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Florida: "This week I will pick up the remains of my Yorkie, Jill, from the vet. She was killed by a pit bull "
FLORIDA -- Jennifer Levy posted on Facebook February 5, 2018 ·
This week I will pick up the remains of my Yorkie, Jill, from the vet. She was killed by a pit bull a week ago,at Okeeheelee dog park. The dog that killed her is still alive but impounded at Animal Control.
No apologize's from the owner and I understand that I have no legal recourse. I believe that the owner should pay for her cremation and, at the very least, pay her purchase price. I know that this will not bring her back but somewhere there needs to be responsibility for ones actions.
In memory of my beloved Jill, I miss you terribly.
Earlier:
This week I will pick up the remains of my Yorkie, Jill, from the vet. She was killed by a pit bull a week ago,at Okeeheelee dog park. The dog that killed her is still alive but impounded at Animal Control.
No apologize's from the owner and I understand that I have no legal recourse. I believe that the owner should pay for her cremation and, at the very least, pay her purchase price. I know that this will not bring her back but somewhere there needs to be responsibility for ones actions.
In memory of my beloved Jill, I miss you terribly.
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Kentucky: "I took Thunder to the dog park today, and he was attacked by a pit bull"
KENTUCKY -- Evelyn Ansert posted on Facebook February 15, 2018 near Crestwood, KY ·
Please be thankful for your pets everyday!! I took Thunder to the dog park today, and he was attacked by a pit bull.
Thankfully he's fine but I have never been more terrified in my entire life. He's a little trooper, and I don't know what I would do without him ❤️
Please be thankful for your pets everyday!! I took Thunder to the dog park today, and he was attacked by a pit bull.
Thankfully he's fine but I have never been more terrified in my entire life. He's a little trooper, and I don't know what I would do without him ❤️
What a sweet face :)
Saturday, February 3, 2018
Florida: Fernando Gonzalez given civil citations after the Pit Bull he claimed wasn't his attacked two dogs at dog park, killing a Yorkie and biting man who tried to stop it
FLORIDA -- A pit bull killed a woman's Yorkshire terrier Saturday afternoon and injured a man at Okeeheelee Park in Palm Beach County.
The attack occurred at Pooch Pines Dog Park inside Okeeheelee Park just before 4 p.m.
An incident report said the Palm Beach County Sheriff Office contacted animal care and control about a gray pit bull attacking and killing a small dog.
When ACC arrived, a PBSO deputy was standing with the pit bull, tethered temporarily to a tree.
Although the dog was very aggressive, the ACC worker was able to use a catch pole to load the dog into his vehicle.
A witness who was hurt, Vincent Johnson, told the animal care and control worker that he saw a woman, identified as Jennifer Levy, walking her dogs near the dog park area.
As her dog was relieving itself, Johnson said he spotted the pit bull running loose and attacking Levy's Yorkshire terrier.
Johnson said he tried to grab the pit bull and punched it so it would let go of the little dog, but he was unsuccessful.
The pit bull was brought to the park by Fernando Matta Gonzalez and Estephany Marquez, according to the case report.
Gonzalez lost control of the dog and it attacked the Yorkie.
Johnson said his bite injury occurred when he was trying to get control of the dog and stop the attack.
A report said Johnson’s suffered a puncture wound with a slight skin tear the size of the tip of a pencil eraser.
Levy said she was leaving the Pooch Pines Dog Park and had just exited the gated area with her two dogs at the time of the attack.
She said her 8-year-old Yorkshire Terrier named Jill had stopped by a grassy area near a sidewalk and began to relieve itself.
Levy said she saw the pit bull as her dog finished relieving itself and began walking off. That’s when the pit bull suddenly ran to them and grabbed her dog.
She said the pit bull continuously bit and shook her dog like a rag doll, not letting go. Levy said she was in shock and the owner of the dog did nothing but stand there while his Pit Bull was killing her Yorkie.
Animal care and control later spoke to Gonzalez about the attack.
Gonzalezsaid CLAIMED he did not own the pit bull but had found it Saturday at the Pooch Pines Dog Park at Okeeheelee Park. Gonzalez said he left the park with the dog to take it to Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League.
Gonzalez said when he took it to the Peggy Adams, he was told that the dog had to be up to date with vaccinations, so he returned to the dog park. However, Peggy Adams was later contacted and said HE'S LYING - that they had no record of Gonzalez visiting their facility on Saturday.
Once Gonzalez arrived back at Okeeheelee Park, he said the pit bull became excited when he saw the Yorkshire terrier and it broke free.
Since Gonzalez was in care / custody / control of the pit bull at the time of this attack, ACC cited him for:
He should be charged with a felony for lying to investigators. It's his dog.
(WPTV - January 29, 2018)
Earlier:
The attack occurred at Pooch Pines Dog Park inside Okeeheelee Park just before 4 p.m.
An incident report said the Palm Beach County Sheriff Office contacted animal care and control about a gray pit bull attacking and killing a small dog.
When ACC arrived, a PBSO deputy was standing with the pit bull, tethered temporarily to a tree.
Although the dog was very aggressive, the ACC worker was able to use a catch pole to load the dog into his vehicle.
A witness who was hurt, Vincent Johnson, told the animal care and control worker that he saw a woman, identified as Jennifer Levy, walking her dogs near the dog park area.
As her dog was relieving itself, Johnson said he spotted the pit bull running loose and attacking Levy's Yorkshire terrier.
The pit bull was brought to the park by Fernando Matta Gonzalez and Estephany Marquez, according to the case report.
Gonzalez lost control of the dog and it attacked the Yorkie.
Johnson said his bite injury occurred when he was trying to get control of the dog and stop the attack.
A report said Johnson’s suffered a puncture wound with a slight skin tear the size of the tip of a pencil eraser.
Levy said she was leaving the Pooch Pines Dog Park and had just exited the gated area with her two dogs at the time of the attack.
She said her 8-year-old Yorkshire Terrier named Jill had stopped by a grassy area near a sidewalk and began to relieve itself.
Levy said she saw the pit bull as her dog finished relieving itself and began walking off. That’s when the pit bull suddenly ran to them and grabbed her dog.
She said the pit bull continuously bit and shook her dog like a rag doll, not letting go. Levy said she was in shock and the owner of the dog did nothing but stand there while his Pit Bull was killing her Yorkie.
Animal care and control later spoke to Gonzalez about the attack.
Gonzalez
Gonzalez said when he took it to the Peggy Adams, he was told that the dog had to be up to date with vaccinations, so he returned to the dog park. However, Peggy Adams was later contacted and said HE'S LYING - that they had no record of Gonzalez visiting their facility on Saturday.
Once Gonzalez arrived back at Okeeheelee Park, he said the pit bull became excited when he saw the Yorkshire terrier and it broke free.
Since Gonzalez was in care / custody / control of the pit bull at the time of this attack, ACC cited him for:
- Failure to properly confine dog
- Failure to vaccinate dog against rabies
- Failure to comply with county tag requirements
- Failure to comply with county sterilization program
He should be charged with a felony for lying to investigators. It's his dog.
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(WPTV - January 29, 2018)
Earlier:
(More photos added) Massachusetts: Pit Bull owner refuses to get out of the way when officer wants to shoot Pit Bull ripping guts out of little Dachshund. Now the Doxie is dead, its owner stuck with $20,000 in vet bills and the Pit Bull owner won't talk to police
MASSACHUSETTS -- A routine dog-walking trip on the afternoon of Dec. 19 in the waterfront neighborhood has completely upended Amy Schlegel’s life – leaving her coping with the death of the family dog at the jaws of a loose Pit bull and trying to figure out how to pay more than $20,000 in vet bills.
It’s been a hard lesson, she told the Record, but it’s a lesson that she hopes can enlighten dog owners around the city – especially before the dog park opens on the corner of Broadway and Admiral’s Hill, which is ironically where she and her dog was attacked.
“Our backs were turned and there was no warning,” she said. “We passed the Pit bull and its owner on the sidewalk and something must have tipped it off. It came running after us at full speed and lit into my dog’s neck. I had absolutely no warning. It was a surprise attack. I didn’t see it coming because our backs were turned. It seemed like forever, but it was probably five minutes in total.
"My dog Fitzgerald is now gone and I have $22,000 in veterinarian bills and very little legal recourse or help. The key is that it was on public property and so there isn’t much anyone can do, I’m told.”
According to the police report, around 3 p.m., police were on patrol in the Lower Broadway area when they encountered two women screaming and a Pit bull attacking a Dachshund.
“The Pit bull was repeatedly biting and eating the skin of the smaller Dachshund dog as the Dachshund was laying helplessly on the sidewalk bleeding profusely with the Pit bull on top of him viciously and continuously biting him,” read the report.
Officers approached the scene and found Schlegel and the Pit bull’s owner trying to separate the dogs. Both women had injuries to their hands as the Pit Bull had bitten them too.
The officer quickly moved to shoot the Pit bull because it was clearly killing the Dachshund, but the owner of the Pit bull got in front of the officer and prevented him from shooting the dog.
Even after the officer ordered her numerous times to move, she refused and her dog continued to rip at the innards of Fitzgerald.
Finally, the officer shoved her out of the way and shot the Pit bull, stopping the attack.
The Pit bull was taken to Angell Animal Hospital, where it died later.
The more important victim, little Fitzgerald, was rushed to another animal hospital, and after 11 days and many procedures, he died too.
“That additional time she stood there in front of the officer I’m convinced is what killed Fitzgerald,” she said. “The bites that happened to his stomach during that time are what really injured him to where he couldn’t recover.”
As horrible as the attack was, and the loss of her dog, it is the aftermath that has opened Schlegel’s eyes – and she now believes that the community needs to be starkly aware of what she is convinced will happen once the dog park opens.
Police follow up investigations yielded little cooperation from the other dog owner, and she never brought any information on the dog to police or answered her door – despite police indicating that they could observe her inside the apartment several times.
Nonetheless, Schlegel found that there are probably many, many more such attacks that go unreported or undocumented. She said when an attack happens on private property, insurance covers any losses. However, on public property, if the offending owner doesn’t cooperate, not much can happen.
“This is the kind of thing that could really change somebody’s life in an instant,” she said. “That dog park is going to be a nexus and I think attacks there are going to be inevitable. Something serious is going to happen there. It needs to be addressed beforehand. They say they’re going to have a big dog area and a small dog area, but I don’t know if people are going to abide by that. And how many people are going to volunteer information at the dog park that they own a vicious dog?”
Schlegel hopes that there might be a way to enhance the current laws to help police to initiate criminal charges against owners involved in attacks on public property. Right now, that is nearly impossible, she said.
Meanwhile, one idea she believes might help to bolster the cause is to start a record keeping system outside of the police. She said she would like to see the City create a dog attack hotline for statistical purposes.
She said she hopes it all points to some sort of reforms that Chelsea might be able to lead on.
“Bigger cities have tried things like bans and lost,” she said. “Chelsea is relatively small compared to Boston and you can get things done. There isn’t a lot of gridlock. Maybe this is a place where we can get something done that can be a model for other places. There is a huge hole here and it is attacks on public property. I’m hoping this will help the general public. It can change someone’s life forever. I’m a perfect example of that.”
GoFundMe: Justice for Fitzgerald
Created December 23, 2017
Amy Schlegel
Animals
CHELSEA, MA
My 6-year-old long-haired Dachshund Fitzgerald and I were attacked on the street on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 by a pit bull that--incredulously--had slipped out of its harness. The attack was unprovoked and the most horrific, bloody few minutes of my life.
The tragic attack ended when the police intervened and shot the Pit bull, which later died.
About 75% of Fitz's 20lb. body sustained grievous injury, according to the Veterinarian Dr. Kimberly Helmbold, of Blue Pearl Emergency and Specialty Pet Hospital, in Charlestown, MA, where Fitz was triaged and operated on by
Small Animal Surgeon Dr. Matthew Cleveland for 4 hours that night.
Fitzgerald and the Veterinarians did everything they could to save him but, after 10 days in the ICU, and many complications from his extensive injuries, Fitz passed on December 30.
We were so blessed to be able to adopt Fitz from BuddyDog, a shelter in Sudbury, MA, 2-1/2 years ago. He brought such joy to our lives--every day. His loss has been absolutely devastating. He was our 12 year-old son's First and Forever dog, my best buddy and constant companion, and my ailing husband's solace.
Our heartfelt thanks go to all our family, friends, neighbors, and good citizens who have found us through GoFundMe, who grieve with us over this completely senseless and avoidable tragedy. I will recover from my physical wounds, but the psychological trauma and memory of the vicious Pit bull repeatedly lunging, jumping, biting, and eventually pulling Fitzgerald out of my arms, eviscerating him in front of my eyes, will take a very long time to recover from.
Many people think justice in these Pit bull attacks is simply a matter of suing the other dog owner for veterinary and other medical expenses as well as pain and suffering. Guess again. If the owner is a Renter, you are out of luck if they don't carry Renter's Insurance (who does? Only if Landlords require it!)--even if that person tries to do the right thing--which is unfortunately not the case here.
I am initiating a push to pass an ordinance in my small city (which already has the support of the City Manager) to require owners of Pit bull-type dogs and dogs deemed dangerous, if they have bitten before, to wear a muzzle in ALL public spaces. This includes Chelsea's first official off-leash dog park, the entrance to which is, ironically, where the attack that killed Fitzgerald took place.
You will not find me at that dog park--ever. Even if every Pit bull-type owner does the Right Thing. There must be some justice for Fitzgerald. I must do what I can to ensure that no other person goes through what I went through and -- God forbid -- loses a child or beloved pet to these unpredictable creatures.
(Chelsea Record - January 26, 2018)
It’s been a hard lesson, she told the Record, but it’s a lesson that she hopes can enlighten dog owners around the city – especially before the dog park opens on the corner of Broadway and Admiral’s Hill, which is ironically where she and her dog was attacked.
"My dog Fitzgerald is now gone and I have $22,000 in veterinarian bills and very little legal recourse or help. The key is that it was on public property and so there isn’t much anyone can do, I’m told.”
According to the police report, around 3 p.m., police were on patrol in the Lower Broadway area when they encountered two women screaming and a Pit bull attacking a Dachshund.
“The Pit bull was repeatedly biting and eating the skin of the smaller Dachshund dog as the Dachshund was laying helplessly on the sidewalk bleeding profusely with the Pit bull on top of him viciously and continuously biting him,” read the report.
Officers approached the scene and found Schlegel and the Pit bull’s owner trying to separate the dogs. Both women had injuries to their hands as the Pit Bull had bitten them too.
The officer quickly moved to shoot the Pit bull because it was clearly killing the Dachshund, but the owner of the Pit bull got in front of the officer and prevented him from shooting the dog.
Even after the officer ordered her numerous times to move, she refused and her dog continued to rip at the innards of Fitzgerald.
Finally, the officer shoved her out of the way and shot the Pit bull, stopping the attack.
The Pit bull was taken to Angell Animal Hospital, where it died later.
The more important victim, little Fitzgerald, was rushed to another animal hospital, and after 11 days and many procedures, he died too.
“That additional time she stood there in front of the officer I’m convinced is what killed Fitzgerald,” she said. “The bites that happened to his stomach during that time are what really injured him to where he couldn’t recover.”
As horrible as the attack was, and the loss of her dog, it is the aftermath that has opened Schlegel’s eyes – and she now believes that the community needs to be starkly aware of what she is convinced will happen once the dog park opens.
Police follow up investigations yielded little cooperation from the other dog owner, and she never brought any information on the dog to police or answered her door – despite police indicating that they could observe her inside the apartment several times.
Nonetheless, Schlegel found that there are probably many, many more such attacks that go unreported or undocumented. She said when an attack happens on private property, insurance covers any losses. However, on public property, if the offending owner doesn’t cooperate, not much can happen.
Schlegel hopes that there might be a way to enhance the current laws to help police to initiate criminal charges against owners involved in attacks on public property. Right now, that is nearly impossible, she said.
Meanwhile, one idea she believes might help to bolster the cause is to start a record keeping system outside of the police. She said she would like to see the City create a dog attack hotline for statistical purposes.
She said she hopes it all points to some sort of reforms that Chelsea might be able to lead on.
“Bigger cities have tried things like bans and lost,” she said. “Chelsea is relatively small compared to Boston and you can get things done. There isn’t a lot of gridlock. Maybe this is a place where we can get something done that can be a model for other places. There is a huge hole here and it is attacks on public property. I’m hoping this will help the general public. It can change someone’s life forever. I’m a perfect example of that.”
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GoFundMe: Justice for Fitzgerald
Created December 23, 2017
Amy Schlegel
Animals
CHELSEA, MA
My 6-year-old long-haired Dachshund Fitzgerald and I were attacked on the street on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 by a pit bull that--incredulously--had slipped out of its harness. The attack was unprovoked and the most horrific, bloody few minutes of my life.
The tragic attack ended when the police intervened and shot the Pit bull, which later died.
About 75% of Fitz's 20lb. body sustained grievous injury, according to the Veterinarian Dr. Kimberly Helmbold, of Blue Pearl Emergency and Specialty Pet Hospital, in Charlestown, MA, where Fitz was triaged and operated on by
Small Animal Surgeon Dr. Matthew Cleveland for 4 hours that night.
Fitzgerald and the Veterinarians did everything they could to save him but, after 10 days in the ICU, and many complications from his extensive injuries, Fitz passed on December 30.
We were so blessed to be able to adopt Fitz from BuddyDog, a shelter in Sudbury, MA, 2-1/2 years ago. He brought such joy to our lives--every day. His loss has been absolutely devastating. He was our 12 year-old son's First and Forever dog, my best buddy and constant companion, and my ailing husband's solace.
Our heartfelt thanks go to all our family, friends, neighbors, and good citizens who have found us through GoFundMe, who grieve with us over this completely senseless and avoidable tragedy. I will recover from my physical wounds, but the psychological trauma and memory of the vicious Pit bull repeatedly lunging, jumping, biting, and eventually pulling Fitzgerald out of my arms, eviscerating him in front of my eyes, will take a very long time to recover from.
Many people think justice in these Pit bull attacks is simply a matter of suing the other dog owner for veterinary and other medical expenses as well as pain and suffering. Guess again. If the owner is a Renter, you are out of luck if they don't carry Renter's Insurance (who does? Only if Landlords require it!)--even if that person tries to do the right thing--which is unfortunately not the case here.
I am initiating a push to pass an ordinance in my small city (which already has the support of the City Manager) to require owners of Pit bull-type dogs and dogs deemed dangerous, if they have bitten before, to wear a muzzle in ALL public spaces. This includes Chelsea's first official off-leash dog park, the entrance to which is, ironically, where the attack that killed Fitzgerald took place.
You will not find me at that dog park--ever. Even if every Pit bull-type owner does the Right Thing. There must be some justice for Fitzgerald. I must do what I can to ensure that no other person goes through what I went through and -- God forbid -- loses a child or beloved pet to these unpredictable creatures.
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