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I live in the area where the dog attack occurred. I spoke to someone yesterday who was at the scene after the dog attack happened and was with the lady ( Irene) while waiting for the ambulance. Her injuries were pretty horrible and yesterday she was in an induced coma, but apparently she is stable now. The dog was in the front yard and Irene was coming home from church and walked into her front yard when the attack occurred.That's all the details I know about the circumstances so far. The dog was her grandsons. The grandson is allegedly a drug dealer and is known to the police.(this is not gossip, it comes from a reliable source). At the time of the attack there was only the one dog on the property. The Sunday Night program are trying to do a story on the attack, but it may end up on 7 news, if it goes to air at all.

Forgive my ignorance but how are the owners allowed to take this dog home when they are the cause of this animals suffering?

I would like to donate some money to this poor souls care and/or treatment or rescue. How do I go about doing this? Is this darling soul with a rescue group?

Nekhbet I agree with you, and it has been a very good lesson for me. Friends that I have told have also said the same thing. It has been a good reminder for them as well. Just to clarify though I didn't put my face right up to this dogs face or in his face. I was standing to the side of the dog. I was at eye level though and I totally acknowledge that I did the wrong thing. I have at no time blamed the dog in any way.

Just wanted to let you all know that I spoke to the council yesterday. They said that without a name or address for the owner they couldn't do anything. They said if I had an address even they could go and pay a friendly visit but without that they had no recourse. I did explain that I was at fault as well. On my walk yesterday and today I didn't see the owner or his dog, but I think when I do I will have a casual friendly chat with him. I will take responsibility for my part and just see what he has to say. Thank you all for your concern I was quite touched. Thank you all for your very sensible advice as well. On my walks yesterday and today I received much doggie love and cuddles from the dogs I do know well around here, which was wonderful!

Showdog and poodle wrangler thanks for your comments as well. My original post was to ask for advice so I could determine my part in this, and where I may have gone wrong. Feel a bit silly, as it does seem very obvious now that I shouldn't of put my face so close to a dog I didn't know very well and one that had been muzzled the day before.

Thank you. I was pretty surprised by the owners reaction and do think he could have been more responsible. However I have to own my part in this as well. Thank you as well, I appreciate you taking time to give me some feedback, and it is duly noted. Although I was surprised by the owners seemingly lack of care I think I will do what you suggest and put it down to a lesson learned that could have been much worse.

I am ok thanks! Moosepup I did think the same thing. Perhaps if I see the owner again, I should say something to him? Mention that it might be a good idea for him to muzzle the dog when out walking so that it doesn't happen to a child or older person.

Thanks again for the concern, I appreciate it. Yes have had a cuppa No choccy yet though! Do you really think I should report it? I am unsure. While I don't think it was my fault entirely I do think I should have been more mindful. Although on the other hand I think the owner needs to take more care as well.

Thanks for your replies. I was sort of half squatting, half leaning in, not really over the top of the dogs head more eye level. It was a large dog. I guess I was thrown off a bit as the dog had been quite friendly the day before so I let my guard down I guess. Most of the dogs in my area are very friendly but this has been a really good lesson for me to be more careful and also to be more mindful in the way I approach dogs. I do try to be respectful of the dog and also the owner and always ask permission to approach or pat, but as you guys said some owners are delusional about their dogs! I do love having contact with dogs, I get lots of doggy cuddles and kisses from the dogs I know, so I will stick to them from now on I think. As I said though a very good lesson for me. And it was scary! I came home and burst into tears.

I had a dog try to attack my face this morning while I was out walking. It made contact with my forehead and nose and luckily didn't break any skin, but it was quite an aggressive attempt to bite my face. Dog was on lead with his owner. I had met this man and his dog yesterday while out walking and yesterday the dog had a muzzle on, but today there was no muzzle. Yesterday I chatted with the man and his dog stood next to me and nuzzled me gently. Owner said he wants a pat, and I asked if it was ok to pat. Owner said yes no problem, he likes people just doesn't like other dogs. So while we stood there I was patting him on his side and underneath his chin. Today when I saw them again, chatted with owner, dog nuzzled me again, and owner again said he is after a pat. So I patted dog again on his side for a minute and then slowly lent down a bit to pat him under his chin as I had yesterday. Dog lunged at my face with teeth barred. Owner pulled dog back but not before its teeth made contact with my forehead and nose. I got such a fright! I felt my face wondering if it was bleeding and asked the owner he said no, its fine. He then said, oh my dog can be unpredictable. Owner did not seem overly concerned and in fact did not say sorry until I said I am going to head home now. I was pretty shaken up. I am wondering if I did something wrong to cause the dog to react that way? I was fairly slow in my movements toward the dog, like no sudden movements. My face wasn't right up against the dogs face but I was leaning down close to it. I am curious though if I did something I shouldn't have. I have been around dogs all my life, I am generally comfortable around dogs and like to think respectful. My last dog a rescue kelpie/shepherd mix I had from a pup. She was almost 17 years old when she passed away a few years ago. I don't have a dog at the moment as I am renting and really miss having a dog. I walk everyday and have made good friends with lots of dogs and their owners in my area and walk my neighbours dog when she is unable. I am certainly no expert with dogs though and am happy to always learn more about dogs and their behaviour. So what do the lovely DOL people think?

Done and passed on to a good number of people. In Off Topic there is a thread called Stay Safe QLD and NSW about the current flood disaster. Someone said in that thread that an evacuation centre was not allowing pets. I just cant believe that is still happening. After Hurricane Katrina in the US they formulated a plan for pets in disaster situations, and I think we need to do the same thing here.

Disintegratus, maybe your dogs knew that you hadn't really collapsed? Maybe they could sense that there was no real danger to you?

I saw this story this morning and was in tears. Tommy the dog looks so sad. I read another article about this which said that the townsfolk of the village leave food and water out for him, and have unofficially adopted him. I am so glad the Father of the church is still letting him attend the church services. The story reminds me of the Hatchi story. The movie of Hatchi had me crying for days and days.

stonebridge could you please let us know where we can donate to help these animals? I have donated to various flood relief appeals but would like to donate something that will directly help the animals. for the above dog that was staked through the chest by the yellow road sign.

Jules thank you for posting both the photo and the video. Your photo is just lovely and I am sitting here in tears after watching the video of the service. The cans of dog food placed at the headstone brought me undone. It must have been very moving to have actually been there. Off topic but your town looks very pretty!

Jed I pop in often to see how you are doing, I dont post very much but I (and many others that you dont know) think of you everyday and send many healing vibrations your way. Please excuse me if I am butting in where I dont belong but I in regard to your financial situation ..is it possible for you to apply for a disability pension for the time being? Apart from your physical injuries preventing you from working surely you would also be eligible for a disability benefit on emotional grounds? I have heard of people being on a disability pension for post traumatic stress and depression. With a disability pension you would not have to be looking for work like you do on the dole. Also, (again excuse me if I am butting in) do you need clothes? If you do what size are you? I have some things ( some brand new with tags on) that I was going to put on ebay but I would be happy to send them to you, if they would be suitable.

I have been lucky enough in my lifetime to own two beautiful dogs both who lived to 16 and 14. The 14 yr old would have kept going I am sure if not for cancer that she fought bravely, and we nursed her through. For me it was a privilege to look after my dogs in there old age. They gave us love joy and devotion for so many years it ws the least we could do. I just cannot fathom how someone could abandon their faithful friend in this way. If it were possible I would take him in a heartbeat. I posted in other thread about how if I won Lotto I would like to own and run a pet friendly resort by the beach, but now I think if I won Lotto I would like to run a Old Age Home for dogs, where they were treated with the love and respect they deserve.

Hope it is not too late to recommend this place: http://www.rainforestresort.com.au/ Admittedly it was quite awhile ago we stayed there, but have had friends stay there on our recommendation not too long ago and they loved it! We had a wonderful stay there and our beautiful Jess ( gone to the bridge now) loved it too. It ws actually one of her last holdiays with us before she became ill with cancer.She was 11 when we went there and had a ball. The owners love dogs and they allowed in the rooms as well. After we stayed there I loved it so much I wanted to buy the place..not that we could afford it! If I won Lotto I would love to buy and run a pet friendly resort by the beach.

I have just lit on candle for Magnus.

I am another one who is going to join up today. I actually meant to do it after the Vic bushfires when I saw how amazing they were, but stuff happened and I put if off and then forgot about it. I also would like to be able to do more to help as well, so hopefully after I join this will be possible.

I have just finished reading through this entire thread and am in tears. My heart is breaking for Jed. Even though I only know her from her posts here I think she would be really moved to know how much she is loved. I am another one who has valued her posts here on DOL. She sounds like a remarkable woman and my thoughts and prayers are with her. MDBA PACERS you are wonderful, not only because you are helping with the practicalities but also because you really care about the little details of this and want she would want. I am off to make a donation now. I just also wanted to add that the DOL community never fails to warm my heart in the face of tragedy. I have friends not far from Caboolture will get them to keep an eye out for Magnus.

I was reading an online interview with Cesar. It is recent ( Feb 08 this year). And found this quote about Daddy: Millan, who married Ilusion Wilson 15 years ago and is dad to Andre and Calvin, became a U.S. citizen last year. Junior, another pit bull pup, was brought into the pack and became a loyal companion for the arthritic Daddy, who retired as chief therapy dog but still sets the example for etiquette at feeding time for the whippersnappers. “We spend a lot of time one-on-one now,” Millan says of Daddy. “He lost his hearing. So I’m his guide dog, and I know he would have done the same thing for me.” It made me cry all over again. Here is the link to the whole article if anyone is interested: http://www.nj.com/insidejersey/index.ssf/2...eader_is_a.html

Rest in peace beautiful Daddy. I am sitting here crying at this news. I loved Daddy. I was watching a repeat of Dog Whisperer yesterday afternoon on Foxtel and Daddy happened to be on. When I was watching I swear I had a feeling something bad had happened to Daddy. So much so I started to cry. As I was having a bit of a bad day anyway I dismissed it as me just being over emotional. Then I come here this afternoon and see this thread..I could not believe it. Nothing like that has ever happened to me before, its weird. Anyway more importantly, Daddy you were a truly beautiful soul and you will be greatly missed.

I would also like to know more about this organisation if anyone has any experience.