Puppy killed by two dogs

[NoWords]

I've name changed for this as it will probably identify me. My mum was out walking her dogs in fields yesterday when she came across a woman with two very large dogs, she's not sure of the breed. One was very aggressive and she managed to pick up the older dog but the 7 month old puppy ran off, the dog chased him and ripped him to pieces right there in front of them. I can hardly believe that this has happened - I only saw him the other day, my mum's in bits and totally traumatised. She's only had him 5 months, she got him to replace her dog she'd had for many years who was hit by a car at Easter. Such a horrible run of luck, I have no idea what I can even say to her.

The woman actually had the dogs on a lead but couldn't control them, apparently she let go of the lead and just stood there screaming. The dogs were supposed to be put down last night. She apparently has no insurance for the dogs. Surely it's a criminal offence to be in charge of two animals you can't control?

It makes me feel nauseous just thinking about it.

[thwinka]

I'm so sorry for yours and your mum's loss:( I can't even begin to understand how horrific it must be to witness something like that, and the anger you must feel towards the other dog owner. I would be absolutely devastated to lose my dog in such horrific circumstances:( and hope your mum can get good support to come through this.
I would agree though that the owner be reported to anyone concerned:(

[idirdog]

Hope your Mum was able to rest a bit last night - I still cannot get over how dreadful this is.

[mintchocchick]

Are you ok NoWords? How is your mum? I hope she slept better.

I agree with you about the kids - they don't need to know details at their age. Honesty is not always the best policy. Just give them quick explanation and try to avoid getting drawn into big questionning. You will need to make sure that they don't overhear conversations and phone calls or they will pick up that they're not being told everything.

[NoWords]

Hello. My mum is still devastated and in shock about the whole thing. I woke up at 3am and have been up ever since, I just couldn't get it out of my head. I think when she feels stronger she'll be pressing whatever charges she can.

Thank you for asking.

[HarrietSchulenberg]

My friend's dog slipped its lead last week, ran across a field and savaged a smaller dog. Small dog rushed to vet but sadly had to be PTS. No previous sign of aggression frpm big dog.
Police were informed and the small dog's owner was given a say in what the course of action should be. Options were a) prosecution which could lead to big dog being PTS, or b) big dog's owner (my friend) being given the chance to accept a Police caution and the dog be placed on the dangerous dogs register which would require him to be on lead and muzzled at all times in public.
Small dog's owner opted for b, and my friend accepted. She accepted a Police caution (and all it entails) and dog now muzzled and on lead in public. It was on lead before but had slipped it.
My friend was dreadfully upset about what her dog did. He'd shown no sign of aggression before and hasn't since. She's very wary of him now but can't afford behavioural training so she's having to walk him at odd times of day to avoid other dogs wherever possible.
Your mum should have a say in what the outcome should be and the police will get involved your mum's dog wasn't just attacked, it died.

[basildonbond]

oldbag - really not helpful ...

[MotherOfGirls]

What a tragedy. I have a puppy myself and am in tears reading what happened. Sending lots of love and support to your mum, who I imagine will need some good, professional support to come to terms with what has happened. I would certainly want to ensure the dogs were unable to do anything like this ever again and I would break the habit of a lifetime and lie to the children - I think it would be kinder than telling them anything like the truth in this instance.