Not the best evening..

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Is about all I can say.....

Just taken Moo out for her usual tennis ball hunt. We get near the park and I see 7/8 kids (well 18/19) with a staff onlead. They shouted to put Moo on which I had already done and then proceeded to scream at me that the dog had already ripped another dogs face off today... and on and on, not what I expected to encounter we just diverted our route.

Moo was rather upset so we sat on the wall and I calmed her down, we carried on with our hunt. Unfortunately as we where leaving I was just about to put her back onlead and the same group of kids turned up, there dog was onlead but it all happened in a split second and it grabbed Moo by the face, I managed to grab there dog and put my hand in between the bite but I couldn't make it let go, quick thinking by them as there was a tap and they threw water over him, still didn't let go, I only had a fag which I pushed on the dogs nose and it let go.

Moo was squirting blood but the kids just rushed the dog off and apologized as they had forgotten to muzzle it.

Now Moo was off lead there's on, and I feel really really bad, she is pacing and has a cut on her cheek. One of the girls turned around and said she would do me in so to speak as I was crouched on the floor holding Moo, I pulled my phone out and said I would call the police and they all ran.

It has knocked my confidence and I am worried about Moo. Never been so worried in my life, I know she was off lead but she always is when up there. I feel I have let her down.

Hope tonight's walk went well Janey xx

Me too, have been thinking about you x

Janey, thinking about you and Moo. Just wondering how you guys are doing. At this point just try to move forward..the sooner you get your confidence back the sooner Moo will get hers back! Big hugs from me and Gwen!>< 

We didn't go up there last nite, I just didn't want to risk it and didn't have the nerves. Went back this morning and she just doesn't want to do her business. She also spent the morning barking at the door.

Thanks for all your support, she is with her nanny today Xx

I'd honestly stay away from there for a while. Just until you've both built your confidence back up. 

(((hugs))) for you both!

Oh poor Moo, hopefully once the swelling and pain goes down she will be back to her normal self, so horrible that people like that can ruin such a great place for you both. I really hope you are both okay, thoughts with you both xx

Thanks Maria, I feel so sad for her, and the its the only park I can take her too before work & at nite so I can't even avoid it completely. Just making her cross her legs in the evening!

Poor moo. Maybe take some of her favourite treats next time you go to try and make her associate the park with something nice. I'm sure in time you will both get you're confidence back, it's such a shame that other people's stupidity has (temporarily) ruined such a fun place for you. How's moos wounds today?

Poor Moo and poor you. Hope it all starts to improve for both of you xx

Stay positive Janey! I know Moo will soon get her confidence back. It is such a shame that you have to avoid the park/don't feel safe there especially since Moo loved to play her "find the tennis balls" game. Thinking of you both.

So just a small happy update, I took her up tonight, had the guts, and we found 3 balls!! She enjoyed it but was certainly on edge the entire time. Met another of her dog friends and warned them, was nice to see them as its a little teeny tiny thing and if it had been her I doubt she would still be here, did hate having to say it was a staff.....

Anyway we thought we would share and thank you to all that gave me the confidence to return. Pants pic and one step at a time.

Janey that's great news. Although Moo may have been nervous, it's a step in the right direction. She also did her thing and found some goodies!!! So happy for u both mate.

I think I am more nervous than her! I took the lead off for a second to get that pic but I am pleased she still retrieved with her flexi on. Its just such a shame, she loved the park..... and thank you Xx

Aww that's brill, well done for being brave xxx

Yay go moo and jayney!

Janey that is fantastic, definitely a step in the right direction and so glad she got out there and found more tennis balls, and for you to go back out there is great, but don't feel bad for being nervous, its understandable that you are feeling that way, give it time, it will be your happy place again Moo looks sooo gorgeous in that pic!

I'm so so glad you went back & moo enjoyed herself, baby steps will help build your confidence back, way to go you & moomin

Pleased you are getting some normality back , now go get yourself a Tasar and sort these pr1cks out  

Thanks all, she even went to her morning toilets earlier, definitely a step in the right direction

Yay  

Janey, I feel so bad that I had absolutely no idea about what a horrible experience you and Moo have suffered, until 5 minutes ago. I don't why or how I missed your posts until now but I did and feel terrible about it.

Kuchar and I send you and Moo all the biggest ((((((((HUGS))))))))) in the world and are so glad to hear that you are both getting back to normal.

Don't feel bad! We are ok, Moo in herself is grand just a little jumpy still. We didn't go up last night, Saturday night and living in the town center just couldn't get the courage up, but slowly slowly.....

Just gutted for her as she wouldn't say boo to a goose (well she would she would try and eat it but you know what I mean!).....

Hope your and moo are ok ! and report it to the police dogs like that shouldn't be aloud with irresponsible owners

Arr Janey I'm so sorry for you and Moo. What a horrible thing to happen. Your doing the right thing about going back. The sooner she starts associating the place with good things again the better. They normally get over things allot quicker than us.
Like already said, wish I lived closer cos I would go with you. Don't like the sound of them, with their snidy comments trying to get you worried, people like that wind me up   The thing is people like that are normally all mouth, if they wanted to do something they would bloody do it on not talk about it. Having said that you should try and get someone to walk with. Only takes one of them to be off their face and start acting brave. Is there no one you can go with?

You did well to stay calm at their comments. I do the opposite as you and start trying to kick the living dayout out of all 20 thinking I'm 10 men  
Thinking may be a good thing I don't live closer I'd probably makes things worse

Oh Blue, some people you can't talk to and sometimes its best to threaten than to be threatened when you are totally out numbered. I'm not a push over by any means but Moo was injured and I was scared and she was my priority. Went up again tonight and had a little play, I now think I am more on edge than her, and no there isn't anyone I can go with.

Her face is still really swollen and I am beginning to worry it is infected, or do you think its still bruising as the cuts are healing cleanly? Its just a big lump surrounded by the 4 cuts....

No idea Janey. Maybe post a pic and someone may have an idea. Not really had to watch the healing process of a dog attack. Poor Moo hope she is back to her bouncy fun self again soon.
Wish I lived closer

You really can't tell from pics, the pattern in her hair masks the cuts very well, and the swelling is noticeable but again not really by a pic as its on the jaw bone so looks lop sided when I look down on her.

I'll monitor it, just kinda shows it can happen to anyone, I have always felt very safe but who knows what can happen, I will be ok again, take more than this to knock me down.....

Your right about it could happen to anyone. Things like that happen in the blink of an eye as well. Sounds like you handled it amazingly well.

Janey, I was going to say this yesterday as I felt so bloody mad about what you and Moo went through (that picture of her, so innocent with her little tennis balls broke my heart) but I didn't.

But now it has been mentioned - I DO live close to you as you may know (20/30 minutes away) and my support is here if you need it, just let me know.

Re Moo's legacy of the dog attack - a photo would be very helpful. Unfortunately a bite from a dog is very likely to become infected, so please check if the swelling feels particularly hot and/or painful to the touch.

Poor little Moo - she didn't deserve this and neither did you.

Big (((((((HUGS)))))))) to you both.

Don't take Lynda she has a worse temper than me, she will end up battering them all with back handers  

Moi? Bad temper???  

  I'm only joking  

I will certainly keep an eye on her, I was kinda thinking the swelling has gone down but the lump is sill rather pronounced. Its not hot or weeping so I will give it a few days. We shall be ok

Thanks all, never thought it would happen to her Xx

Ok Mike/Dave's Bitch/Blue - you're forgiven. But you are halfway right - back handers are the very least I feel like giving these thugs who have hurt and upset Janey and Moo.

Janey, I know you will be keeping careful watch on Moo, hopefully it's "just" a bruise.

Janey, what wonderful news that you and Moo successfully returned to the park! I'm glad you both are starting to get your confidence back and that Moo is back on her quest to find all the tennis balls in the world! Keep us updated on how you are both doing!

Oh snap! Didn't see this with the holiday and all over here... So sorry for poor Moo and you too! Glad she is getting on and do keep your eye on the cut. Big hugs to you both!

Cheers Ben, its still really big and feels very solid, but there are no visible signs of infection, I am wondering if its worth a vets visit now, but part of me says its bruising, it happened 5 days ago now........?

Glad you and Moo are slowly getting your confidence back Janey. I would take Moo to the vets just to be on the safe side xx

janey wrote:Cheers Ben, its still really big and feels very solid, but there are no visible signs of infection, I am wondering if its worth a vets visit now, but part of me says its bruising, it happened 5 days ago now........?

Try a warm compress and see if swelling reduces at all. It shouldn't be getting bigger, but it can take a few days for swelling to go down. I recommend you take a picture each day to compare as it can be hard to see. Also keep your eye out for puss or weeping of any kind. It should be very dry and scabbed over now.

Its not getting bigger but it hasn't really gone down and has become more solid if that makes sense. I shall keep an eye as its clean and dry, healing nicely, its just this hard lump that concerns me...... Xx

How are you and Moo feeling today Janey? A shake-up like that takes some getting over.

I read your first post again (I got a red mist in front of my eyes when I read it the first time - maybe Blue is right and I do have a terrible temper!), but on second reading, although they were mouthy little gits on the first meeting (well they're 'ard, innit), at least they did act quickly and apologized when they rushed off. It was your quick action with a cigarette (see, smoking does have some uses!) which saved further damage from being done, and I'm betting that a)the kids were scared when they saw what damage the dog had done and b) the dog has a very sore nose!

Tbh if you're still concerned about the swelling on Moo's face, if only for peace of mind I'd take her to the vet. An infection can get trapped as I'm sure you know, especially if the initial wound has healed over. If it is "only" a bruise, then applications of arnica gel can work wonders (I've been using it on my sprained finger), so long as Moo can't lick it off.

Love and hugs ...

Thanks Lynda, I think we will make an appointment for the vets tomorrow if work allows. I didn't think that it could be trapped

Might be best Janey, if only to stop you worrying. Centuries ago my Dobe got bitten on her ear, I bathed it etc and it healed. Some days later a lump came up there and I took her to the vet - the abscess burst in the waiting room - eeuw. Anti-biotics ensued.

If Moo's swelling came up quite quickly then it is very possible it is just a bruise, but best to check it out imho.

How's moo today jayney? Hope you're both feeling better.

Thanks Mandy, she is fine in herself, the lump is still there but she lets me touch it without flinching, I couldn't get to the vets today as I am at work but I am off tomorrow so we will see Xx

Hope Moo is getting better now Janey :)xx

Vets is booked at 10.15 tomorrow, I am just not happy with the swelling, It appears bigger, I shall let you know how we get on, thanks Ella Xx

Fingers crossed alls ok janey for you and moo

Good luck Janey and Moo

Hopefully it won't need more than anti-biotics - we're keeping our paws crossed for you. (((((HUGS)))))