Today’s “off topic” topic sounds like one of the those bad TV shows you see airing between “Life after Lock Up” and some shitty Housewives from Somewhere nobody cares about. I wish I could laugh about it today but I’m not in the mood. Last night after dinner, Deke and I were doing our daily neighborhood walk and we were attacked by a pit bull.
This dog somehow (I’m not really sure still) busted through the front door of the house and ran straight across the street at the two of us. I did everything I could to keep that dog off Deke but he managed to get a hold of Deke’s side even as I put myself between the two of them the best I could. I did everything…and I mean everything….to get that dog to release Deke. It was the most heart breaking (60 seconds or so…I don’t really remember how long but it seemed like forever) because Deke was in pain and I couldn’t stop it immediately. After some time, I was able to get them separated. I couldn’t tell if the blood was Deke’s, mine, or the other dog. The dog owner was able to finally get a lease on the dog.
We separated ourselves down the street by maybe 50 yards and I called Mary to come pick us up. Mary got Deke cleaned up and we rushed off to the Emergency Clinic. Deke is such a kind and gentle boy and was so good and behaved. He was calm while the nurses and vet looked him over and shaved his side to get a better look at his injuries. We got lucky…no internal injuries. The physical wounds will heal…but I worry about Deke’s personality and how he will do moving forward. Deke had no concept of pain or aggression until yesterday. He never even fought back….he let me do that for him.
Deke was released on antibiotics, anti inflammatory meds, and some pain meds. He slept pretty well last night…snuggled up directly between Mary and I who had our hands rested on him the entire night. I’m working in my office today with Deke by my feet.
So here is what I found out after my conversation at the police station. The dog was being fostered by this family and only had the dog 3 days. What are your thoughts on this? Foster family responsibility…the foster organization…the previous owner? I applaud anyone who fosters animals…there is a huge need. I’m sure the foster family is as devastated as I am that this happened. But what can we do to prevent this from happening to anyone ever again?
I will keep you posted on Deke’s recovery.
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