Close Call For Murphy & Poppy

[liverpoolmitch]

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I know there are lots of responsible staffy owners, especially those that take on rescues despite the breed getting a bad name. However, in areas not too far from where I live (about 10 miles outside Liverpool) they are the dog of choice for people who see them as an alternative to carrying a knife (actually they probably carry more than knives as well). It's a badge of how hard they see themsleves. I'm sure they love the dogs in their own way but they are often not going to be the kind of people to go to dog training. We know that going through certain areas there will be gangs of lads with Staffies at their heels. And they always have the biggest nastiest looking collars and harnesses, (the dog equivalent of a knuckle duster? ) It's a shame that these lovely dogs are becoming the token of the criminal, like dobermans were in the eighties. I know this seems very judgemental, and I'm normally not like this at all but this is just what I see and it does scare me when I'm out with the dogs. The only dog to snap at mine so far has been a staffy, which fortunately WAS on a lead at the time. The way people are breeding these dogs indiscriminately will only add to the temperament problems - and at a guess, this woman probably didn't buy the dog ( I bet it was the son/ husband) and she's been left to look after it with no respect from the dog whatsoever and subsequently no control over it. :angry:
Really sorry about what happened and glad you are all ok.

Hi Esty To behonest my concern around where I live is not the staffy but the so called Staff?? that is 20 inchs plus at the shoulder and around 80/90 pounds, unless the Kennel club have changed the breed standard these are pit balls another name for them to escape the law is Irish staff, again a load of blarny :rant: Your poor Pedigree Staff are ending up in shelters in favour of these more people/dog agressive breeds that will appeal to your less desirable lowlifes walking the streets.

Its sad times if I have to carry something to protect myself and dogs

 

[FifeJillandIan]

What a horrible experience - I hope you all manage to put it behind you quickly and that the police do something about that irresponsible owner.

Jill

 

[FeeFee]

What a terrifying experience, I really hope you and the dogs are OK

It would be well worth reporting it to the local dog warden as well as the police, if this dog has caused problems in the past they may well be aware of it and able to act.

 

[Julie D]

omg sounds horrendous, hope they recover soon, mentally as well as physically, it makes you feel really shocked too, glad the jogger stopped to help you.

Why is the dog still around when it's killed before? next time, which there will be as that woman is senseless, the dog or child may not be so lucky to escape.

you all need some serious pampering on the sofa.

 

[clairej810]

I'm so sorry to hear this, you must have been terrified, I hope you are all okay, and thank goodness there was someone there to help who didn't just walk by. Please don't go round to her house, let the police / dog warden deal with it. You might get drawn in to all sorts of things.

May I suggest taking photos of all your injuries while they are still fresh. I know it sounds gruesome, but it can be useful for evidence.

I hope Poppy and Murphy are not too traumatised - lots of arnica and tlc. :thumbsup: xxxxx