What do I do in the situation of an animal attack? And who can I call to get some help?

Question

Ok, so here's the situation, and I know that a lot of people read this so I will try to control my temper. I go to the same dog park everyday to walk my puppy. This dog park is about 5 blocks from the local police station, and there are a great many signs that clearly state it's illegal to have a dog that is not on a leash. So tonight, the same white trash family was there, and they have 5 very very big dogs, no leashes, so collars, no tags. So as soon as I saw them there, I turned around to start walking home. But wouldn't you know that I heard a sound of running paws and in a panic had to grab my baby and lift him over my head because 4 of the little pukes were charging at us. One of them bit my sweet little dog and surrounded me snarling so I couldn't get away. I was screaming for the owners to come and call them off, but they didn't seem to care, I was screaming for help, and nothing, I was scared out of my mind that we were about to be mauled and I was helpless. So when we finally got away my baby is limping and crying and I was almost to that point too, and no one would help us. I called the police because those people were still at the park if someone would just go down there. But wouldn't you know the place is empty, apparently they are all still an donut den. I don't find it acceptable for people like me and my puppy to be punished and have no place to walk just because of people like that. So my question is, where do I report something like this? Who can help me? There is a grade school right next to that park where those horrible people are, and I may have gotten away, but it could have been a child that got attacked and I would not be able to live with the thought of that. Any help here? Any ideas or help from people who have had this happen, it would be greatly appreciated, from both me and my pup :) Thanks

Answer 1

call the Humane Society.

Answer 2

Call animal control and report those people and their dogs. If the dogs bit you too, and the owners did nothing about it, then they can seriously get in a lot of trouble for that.

One time I was walking my Yorkie through the neighborhood, and all of a sudden, this pit bull (who comes from a house of people who probably do dog-fighting) came charging at my dog. I lifted him off the ground just in time, and he didn't get hurt at all. The dogs owner, who had apparently been looking for his dog, came running up and took his dog back.

Those same people used to have another pit bull who would always get off his chain (except this dog was sooo sweet) and he would follow me home. I had to take him back to their house 3 times, and the first two times, the owner would put him back on the chain. The third time, when the owner came out of the house, I looked at his dog, and when the owner laid eyes on him, I could see the poor dog getting really submissive, and acting like a dog who was afraid of his owner.

From then on, I could hear the dog barking from the garage, but as of a few months ago, I haven't seen the dog at all. They're always getting new dogs and getting rid of old ones.

Answer 3

i would confront these people, preferably when there are lots of other people around, and ask them if they would consider using leashes for the dogs. do not let them know your are pissed, try to hold back your anger. remember your goal is to protect your loved ones, and to do this it is best to work with the enemy. that is only if you feel they deserve to be worked wth if the people do not say they will get the leashes or if you see them again without leashes, your only other reasonable option is to report them. . if you are concerned for the strange dog's well being, maybe you should consult some sort of animal specialist.  otherwise, continue to persue the police.

also maybe you should inform the perpetrators that you intend to take action against them if they do not do what youve asked, but say this as nonconfrontationally as possible. let them know that you are not out to cause throuble, yo are just concerned with your baby's well-being.  after conversing with these people you will find out what kind of people they re. they may not be willing to cooperate.

i hope this helps i hope all goes well. (also im sure you are not the only one who has had this type of problem in the area)

Answer 4

kick it in the sac ! then call the 5-0

westside!! word my homie

Answer 5

You need to call animal control, not the police.  Make a formal report.  Don't exaggerate, just state the facts.  You should take photos of your dog's injuries plus your own.  Perhaps later you can go down to the park and take a photo of the dogs if you see them again (don't make a scene).  Those photos can be taken down to animal control and added to the complaint file.  

It is important to report this incident.  In any case, even if it appears minor, if you make a "paper trail", it will help officers tie incidents together should this happen to anyone else.  It will help in making a case against the owners because officers will know they are repeat offenders.

My own dog was repeatedly attacked one day at a dog park when she was a puppy.  The owner of the dog was a complete moron.  He was so ghetto, I actually felt bad for his dog.  It took a whole group of people to get him to take his dog and leave.  I wish I would have known then that I should have reported the incident.  To this day, when ever I hear of a pit attacking a child, I wonder if it was this dog and if I could have prevented it by reporting the attack on my dog.  :(

Answer 6

I would start with a formal statement to the police.  Then I would contact animal control and file a complaint.  The next time you are at the park before you go in check and see if they are there.  Take a camera, get photos and then call the police and or animal control to have them come out.  Maybe even have a copy of your reports on you to show the officer.  These people will not stop until you call them out on this stuff.  Some folks are just better citizens than others.  Try to use the resources you have to help you.

Good Luck!!!

Answer 7

file a complaint at the police station

Answer 8

I would honestly say to carry pepper spray and if the dogs come to attack, get them with pepper spray. Or carry a umbrella.. What other choice do you have? Maybe the dog owners would keep there dogs on a leash next time.

Some dog owners are so freaking irresponsible. It angers me just as much as it does you.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

call 311!