Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I heard this from a friend last night who has heard this from a number of sources, so we believe it to be true. Apparently 2 blokes in a white van have been stopping when they see a lone dog walker and letting their fighting dogs out to attack the walking dog "for fighting practice" . This has apparently happened on the dog walk OH takes Riley every morning and also about half a mile up the road from us . I've no idea what the outcome has been but these scumbags haven't been caught yet . What a terrifying experience that must be, for dog and owner . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 How absolutely dreadful. I just have no words... Stay safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Hearing things like this makes me feel physically sick... It makes me so angry to hear about such horrible people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Terrifying for poor dogs and owner, difficult to comprehend how callous some people can be. hope police have been alerted. Ax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Sadly this does happen in some communities the rescue Cyrus came from reckoned that he'd been used as a bait dog. There have been two incidents hereabouts where dogs have been stolen (men in white vans again) from lone female, or junior dog walkers. Whilst no-one like that would stand a chance of getting near me with Ruby on her guard, I am wary and I'd counsel your OH to make sure he has his phone and a sturdy stick with him when he goes out. Take care and call the police immediately if you see anything suspicious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Just makes me shudder. It dismays me to think what some 'people' are capable of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 That is awful, especially if it is done deliberately. On Monday at the park our canoe club is based in, a small dog was killed by two staff type dogs. I don't know if this was a deliberate attack (as in ANH's post) or just a horrible tragic 'accident'. I do know that when I've been walking Cooks in the park she has been chased by two staffs but I couldn't say for sure that its the same one. (Don't know how to do the link thing to the story in the paper). Its so horrible to think of the poor little dog and its owner. I would like to add that I have nothing against staffs either - my last dog was a staff cross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 That's very sad Seagazer If the dogs can't be controlled, then they need to be on a lead and muzzled in public. If it's been publicised then I guess the police and/or dog warden will have been involved and enforced this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 The police were called to the park but the owner of the two dogs had left before they arrived. The paper gives a description of the owner though so hopefully the police will catch up with him eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 If he's seen regularly, around the same time, then it's a good idea to let the dog warden know so they can watch out for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Just read this. How terrible There are some wicked people in this world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
