So we've had some drama around here, and not the "my daughter was mean to your daughter" drama. Real heart wrenching drama. I've been so emotional about it I thought I'd type out some feelings. Yesterday afternoon all the neighborhood kids were out in their usually spot "on the street" playing in the very welcomed sunshine. All the neighborhood dogs were out mingling with the kids and all the moms were out visiting and watching the kids and dogs. Well after a good hour of fun disaster struck. From out of the clear blue sky, my puppy (and I know you're saying from these photos, that's no puppy, but he really is - only 10 months old) angrily bit our sweet little 4 year old neighbor, Brigham. And we're talking BIT. He got him pinned and bit him on the back of his neck. There were 4 distinct teeth marks on either side of Brigham's head. He was whisked away to the doctor immediately and ended up with stitches. I t was truly awful! I couldn't help but feel responsible.
I couldn't believe that my sweet, very patient and good natured dog would flip like that and deliver such a devastating blow. I cried all night. I just felt awful about everything. My children were devastated by all this as well. They cried all night too. They were just sure that we'd have to get rid of Tucker because of this. Brigham's parents are wonderful people and they have been very kind through all of this. There was a report filed to Animal Control (standard procedure) and one of their officers came and paid us a visit today. We knew that there was a possibility that he would have to be taken for a while by Animal Control for observation but the good news is that he can stay home on a 10 day quaratine to make sure there are no signs of rabies. The only reason for the report is for rabies tracking.
I truly feel blessed by the graciousness of Brigham's family and for their forgiveness. They have not once blamed us or had any animosity towards us. I am so thankful for good people! Brigham is doing well. He was a real trooper and so brave through all this. When I visited him today he was in good spirits and had lots to tell me about HIS dog.
2 comments:
I am soooo sorry! What a hard thing to go thru. I'm glad that Brigham's parents are so understanding. The same thing happened to my brother's son and he, unfortunately was not as understanding. Sometimes animals just do things out of character... I'm sorry it happened to you guys! :(
Oh my gosh, Allison, that is the worst. I am so sorry. Our neighbor's dog bit a child a few months ago. It is always such a scary thing. Your neighbors sound amazing in how they have handled the situation. Best wishes all around and here's hoping that it was just a freak, isolated incident. Tucker is a beautiful dog, by the way. p.s. I am enjoying your blog!
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