Sankari Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I was inside on DOL as usual with my dog inside by my side and I heard a commotion outside so i went to investigate and heard a dog fight next door - 3 JRT Xs live there, 2 bitches and 1 dog. Anyway i looked over the fence and told the youngest to cut it out and then see that she had the middle aged one by the throat tossing her about. Then finally she stopped but the middle dog wasnt moving, blood everywhere and she's dead. The middle dog and the youngest are the bitches. Only about a month ago i had rescued the middle one from being hit by a car (it got out under the gate). The woman loves these dogs dearly and told us if she came home to find one gone she'd be devastated. It's fairly warm day, and she usually isnt home from work til about 6pm or so. I dont have her contact number, do I ring the ranger? Put a note on her door? I don't know what to do. I wonder if i dont do anything will she think we did something to her dog. I cant believe the dog actually killed her. I know bitches are not good together but the middle one wasnt doing anything they get along well together and as far as i know the one that died from the fight was sick looking bones all exposed whereas the one who killed her is very fat for a JRT. Any help appreciated!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Call the rangers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Well if you ring the dog ranger, they will come and dispose of the body but the owner will probably not have much say in the disposal of it and they may have ideas of their own. Alternatively, you could give your vet a ring (unless you know which vet your neighbour uses) and see if they can hold the body until the owner is notified. But you'll probably still have to notify the ranger so that they can notify the neighbour unless you wish to do so yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 (edited) does the other dogs wear dog tags? it might have her number on it. will it be dangerous to over to check? But call the ranger Just want to add... poor dog Edited March 12, 2010 by charleswentworth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 (edited) Rangers. Don't assume it's dead because it's not moving - it could be unconscious and in need of urgent medical attention. If you tell them you think it might be alive, they might come at the rush. Edited March 12, 2010 by poodlefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetty Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 oh no LC. I have no advice but that is horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casowner Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 An ex employee of mine left her supposedly dead SWF that her GSD bitch had grabbed by the throat in the backyard and went out She came back and the dog was still alive, had deep punctures to the throat and was in shock but she pulled through. The GSD bitch went on 2 kill another SWF (that was on lead with it's owner) and badly injure another (same scenario). They gave their SWF away at a garage sale, luckily a current employee took her and they love her to bits. They kept the GSD bitch, she is still undesexed (cause she has papers you know) and there were no restrictions placed on them by the Council. It sickens me. I agree with Poodlefan she may be in shock or unconscious are you sure she is dead? Horrid situation when the owner comes home, a terrible way to die for the girl :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT101 Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Poor dog :D If the other dogs are not aggressive, then I would be jumping the fence to take the injured/dead one home until the neighbour arrives. Or ring rangers/vet, to see what they suggest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starkehre Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Sorry, but rightly or wrongly, I am with SBT. I would not be able to help myself, aggressive dogs or not, I would have been over that fence in a flash and grabbed the supposed dead dog. Not suggesting you should necessarily do that too though LC. What an awful predicament for you to be in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 i agree, if your not game enought to jump over, call a ranger to do it :D could still be alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnauzer Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Get somehelp if you can and jump the fence and take the dog to a vet immediately. If you are not game - call a ranger/police/rspca. I stopped for a supposedly left for "dead" dog on the road, and she was still alive :D and then rushed her to a vet. If the dog is still breathing, move very carefully in case it attempts to bite - try to stretcher onto a towel or flat board to carry if possible in case of broken bones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sankari Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 Thanks for the advice everyone! Um i feel a little stupid, it wasnt dead. I rang the vet who said leave it there, have rung Police. They're sending someone around. Her vet was no help, told me to leave it there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 don't worry, you weren't to know, and you could have saved its life it could have bled to death if you hadn't looked over, well done, hope its all ok. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappiemum Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Luck she has you for a neighbour LC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterpaws Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I'm bad, I would have jumped the fence and grabbed the injured dog :D Probably not the right thing to do though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atua Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 aw god I feel sorry for you. You are such a great neighbour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starkehre Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Don't feel silly LC. Animals often do that, they go into shock or are winded momentarily, then get up shortly afterwards. Or it could have even been playing dead. I hope the little dog is going to be OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianed Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Did you ask her vet to give her a call?? Most people leave their work numbers with the vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sankari Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 yes, her vet was going to give her a call. I am really crossing my fingers for the poor dog. I feel really sick in the stomach now. If I got home and that had happened to my dog i would be mortified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT101 Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Glad that the little dog seems to be OK, BUT I would be still jumping the fence to take it home until the neighbour can get home. But thats just me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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