My nan's dog has been attacked, vibes please

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My nan's Cairn x Yorkie terrier was attacked on Saturday, by three spaniels (I believe they were Springers). Bonnie is, as you can imagine, tiny, and was set upon by the three dogs whilst they were off leads being walked by their owner, on a footpath.
Bonnie was thrown into the air and savaged by two of the dogs. When my nan - who is frail herself and walks with the aid of a stick - finally managed to pick Bonnie up, the third spaniel jumped on to her back and was trying to attack both my nan and Bonnie.
Poor Bonnie was taken straight to the emergency vets where she has had to have dozens of stitches and is suffering from extensive internal bruising and suspected broken ribs.

The owner of the spaniels - who was entirely unsuccessful in controlling the dogs whilst they attacked - offered a half hearted apology. My nan has sent her the substantial vets bill.

In my opinion, my nan should have reported the incident to the police - thoughts?? The dogs were not under control and attacked both a dog and a human.

Vibes please for poor Bonnie, she is one sore little terrier today
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Yep, I would have reported it to the police.

Poor gran, and dog. What a frightening thing that must have been.
 
I thought the police didn't get involved in animal-on-animal violence.
Did you stop to think the other owner might have been in shock?? I feel for your nan and dog but I dont think most people wantonly welcome their pet dogs fighting..
 
I would have reported to police as well, its worth a try surely to see if these dogs can be prevented from attacking again? Especially if they went for your nan too?
 
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It would appear that one of the spaniels attacked granny........
 
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I thought the police didn't get involved in animal-on-animal violence.
Did you stop to think the other owner might have been in shock?? I feel for your nan and dog but I dont think most people wantonly welcome their pet dogs fighting..

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The other owner stood by whilst her dogs attacked a small terrier and an elderly lady......personally I couldn't give a flying f*ck if she was in shock.
If you'd read the original post, you'd see that one of the dogs attacked my nan also - I think this is more than animal-on-animal violence.
And FYI - this wasn't dogs 'fighting' - my nan's dog was attacked - there was no provocation.
 
Well having had dogs all my life I know quite well that only in certain occassions would I throw myself into a dogfight. Im not saying they are right - Im just saying that I wouldnt vilify them on a public forum.
My old dog was once involved in a fight with a weimerana - do you think I was going to leap into that? Doubtful Id most likely get my hand taken off.
When you say your gran was attacked how do you mean? You say it jumped on her back - did you see it happen? Does she have any injuries? Not meaning offence but I don't know many people-aggressive springers.

FYI just because your little dog didn't put up much of a resistance its still a dog fight.

I just don't like hearing things like this - being a dog lover I think people are too quick to make dogs villains.
 
I think you are being terribly unfair on the OP Welshrarebit. This is not about villifying dogs - more the crap owners who can't control them.

Little dog attacked - end of.
 
Don't mean to seem unfair, Ive been involved with many dogs having been PTS due to 'attacks' once you see a lovely dog pts because someone called it human-aggressive - makes you quite sad for others.
Report it to the police by all means although I doubt they'll be interested, the police are rarely such use in matters.
 
I'm afraid I agree with AmyMay, this was an attack, not a fight. A fight would imply the little thing was fighting back and defending itself. Something I can't imagine with 3 dogs going at it.

I am a dog lover too, but these 3 dogs attacked with (by the sounds of it) no reason. And she also states they might be springers, she doesn't know for definite.
 
I'm of the opinion that while WE see it as no reason - there is a chance that the victim was perhaps giving off signals that warranted an attack, dogs have communication that far exceeds our own - so although it may have seemed out of the blue - there we probably indications it was going to happen.
Regardless must've been scary and horrible for all involved.
This is why I was always taught not to pick a dog up - as the aggressors will often make more of a play for the dog.
 
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Regardless must've been scary and horrible for all involved.
This is why I was always taught not to pick a dog up - as the aggressors will often make more of a play for the dog.

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And the alternative would have been to have watched her ripped to pieces? The short attack itself has resulted in over 60 stitches, plus broken bones and severe bruising to a dog who measures approximately 9 inches high, against three strong adult dogs.

Oh, and the dogs approached the terrier from behind whilst she was walking with her owner, there was no confrontation, it was a pack attack.

To be honest, I think your attitude is rather bizarre.
 
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I'm afraid I agree with AmyMay, this was an attack, not a fight. A fight would imply the little thing was fighting back and defending itself. Something I can't imagine with 3 dogs going at it.

I am a dog lover too, but these 3 dogs attacked with (by the sounds of it) no reason. And she also states they might be springers, she doesn't know for definite.

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Couldn't have put it better myself!
 
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To be honest, I think your attitude is rather bizarre.

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Sorry that you feel that way. I just don't believe the owner wanted their dog to attack the little one - just an unfortunate accident in my eyes.
 
I don't think anyone has implied that the owner wanted their dogs to attack! Why on earth would they?! It was an unfortunate incident, which may have been avoided if the owner of the other dogs either had more control or had theirs on leads.

However, we don't know the history of the 3 dogs involved so it could have been totally out of character for all 3 (and pack mentality may have kicked in) but on the other hand they could have been known to be agressive towardsothers. We'll never know for sure.
 
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What news today Twiglett??

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Thanks AmyMay - Bonnie is a little better, but isn't eating or drinking, so might have to go on a drip.
My nan is ok, just upset still. It happened whilst she was staying at my aunt's, so I think she'll be glad to come home in a couple of days.
 
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What news today Twiglett??

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Thanks AmyMay - Bonnie is a little better, but isn't eating or drinking, so might have to go on a drip.

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Poor little mite - she's probably still in shock.
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I have only just seen this post - I really hope your Nan is Ok and that Bonnie gets better soon. They must both be so traumatised.

I would have reported this to the police. I doubt they would do anything but if these same dogs keep doing it maybe something will get done.

I think that there is no excuse for an owner to allow their dogs to do this. I own large dogs so I am not anti dogs in any way. With owning a pack of dogs comes the responsibility of controlling a pack of dogs.

I don't understand why the owner wasn't dragging her dogs off?? Was she a long way off? Surely she didn't just stand by while it happened?
 
What a horrible frightening incident for both your Nan and little Bonnie.

I hope they are both feeling a tiny bit better as the hours/days go on Twiglet. Hugs and best wishes to them both LB x
 
I think it would be a good idea to report it now. While it might seen too late for the police or local authorities to do too much about it now, at least it will be recorded. And if it happens again...imagine if they killed someone else's dog. Best wishes to your grandmother and her little dog.
 
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