Dog attack (Neighbor's)

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Originally Posted by kwando

My old man was attacked by a neighbors lab (mix) dog yesterday while he was riding his bike to get the mail. ... The dog punctured his lower calf, and he said he had to kick the dog off. A neighbor gave him a ride back to my house. My old man knocked on the neighbors door and the wife answered and the only thing she said was the dog is up to date on his vaccinations and sorry.

... I reminded him that his grandkids play outside right next to the dog. ... The neighbor was very apologetic and said the dog's radio collar was off because it was digging into the dogs skin. (Reference photos of Dad's leg in OP) ... He said he was talking to his wife about how to prevent this from happening. I believe they were worried we would sue them.

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This was bugging me, so I had to go back. The text bolded by me seems to show that the offending dog owner clearly has more compassion for his dog, than any of the neighboring families and their children.

/rant addendum

Don't worry about being that Neighbor, because your neighbor is that Neighbor.

Hope Dad heals up quick.

Another bite story: One of our cats seriously bit our son when he was about 6 months. Hospital was required to call animal control. We had a 10 day in house quarantine.

Once clear, they went for a ride, never to be seen again. It's not just dogs that can do this.

Your poor dad! That's going be sore.

The fact that your neighbor's wife answered first and all she said was "sorry" and that the dog is "up to date on his shots" would have had me taking a bit different action. I know everyone else has mentioned it, but it bears repeating: imagine how a dog bite like that would impact your child.

It's not too late to report it to animal control. I'd be keenly interested to see if the dog has any bite history.

Your neighbors are depending on you to be shy and not wanting to press the issue, and to be a "good neighbor"- which, in their selfish minds, means not rocking the boat or disturbing them.

The dog started an opening salvo; their lackadaisical response was a careless shot across your bow.

I would request their homeowner's insurance information, politely and professionally. Your dad has an Urgent Care bill to pay, as well as prescriptions now. Their homeowner's insurance needs to cover that bill-I don't care if it's $15. They need to be knocked into the dirt for this.

If they object, small claims court is filled with cases such as this. Take photos of their property tomorrow, showing their lack of fencing and the proximity of the bus stop. Make sure your dad has copies of his bills that he submits to the neighbors.

Man, dog bites suck.

I'm sure it's been said already, but for the love of God, have him get it looked at. Some antibiotics are good insurance with any type of animal bites. I thought I was good from a dog bite too, and let me tell you when my hand got infected it woke me up a couple nights throbbing all the way to my neck, the pulse in my fingers hurt like a SOB. I've dealt with a few serious injuries and this was one was up there in terms of pain.

He'll be doing the next person the dog bites a huge service if he reports it. Hopefully it isn't a small child.

Glad it wasn't a pit.

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Originally Posted by funkymonkey1111

wow, a heeler bit--a dog whose whole purpose is to bite...

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This was our 4th heeler and none of the others every bit a human. Family in Wyoming all has heelers and never had one that bit anyone.
This pup bit/nipped my kids and we figured it was due to playing. When it torn into my wife it wasn't just a nip it was a full blown attack.

Super glad he isn't hurt worse. DEFINITELY GET IT CHECKED BY A DOCTOR!

If this happened to my dad he wouldn't have ever let it get close enough to bite. I love that he carries 24/7 now.

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Kwando hasn't been back to this thread because he's busy taking care of business. :)

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Originally Posted by kidicarus13

Glad it wasn't a pit.

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Right? He'd have been dead by now.