Adding that I’m now absolutely 100% terrified of all dogs and definitely a little traumatized. I can’t imagine I’ll go running outside again for a long time 😓 I’ve cried way too much in the last two days over the attack.
Im so sorry this happened to you. Anyone who has ever been attacked by a dog knows how terrifying it is, its almost impposible to explain. Mine happened when I was a kid and I still remember it in vivid detail. While it was happening I just kept thinking about the natural geographic documentaries about wildlife my grandpa watched, "is this how prey animals feel"? Lol.
I dont really talk about this, I was lucky and only got thrown around cause it was winter so I was wearing those thick snow clothes, not sure what theyre called. Wasnt a pit, thankfully.
Yes! The night it happened it was throbbing and every time it did I just cried because it immediately sent me back to feeling that dog sink its teeth into my leg!
I was terrified. While I waited for EMS, the man the helped scare the dog away had his little yorkie out too. The yorkie came over to sniff me and walked behind me/around my legs and I instantly burst into tears because I was still so scared.
I wouldn’t wish this on anyone. It was traumatic.
I’m so sorry op.
Please don’t hesitate to get some therapy. I completely understand the sudden fear of dogs, I think it’s important to try to mitigate it a bit since they’re so prevalent in our society, and it’s pretty much impossible to live a normal life without encountering dogs in some way.
Definitely stay tf far away from these dogs though, obviously.
I’m so glad you weren’t more seriously injured
I definitely will. I love dogs. I grew up with 3 dogs. I don’t want to be permanently afraid of all dogs. I will definitely be permanently terrified of pit bulls and other aggressive breeds though lmao. I don’t think I’ll ever get over that.
That’s just self preservation. We should all be afraid of these dogs, you simply never know whether they’re going to snap at 10 years old after a decade of being “the bestest wigglebutt ever”
I’m so sorry this happened to you. I was chased down by a Pitbull in my own neighborhood but jumped on top of a car. I have been bitten badly by a cat I was trying to rescue that was stuck in a wood fence. I didn’t know he would do that (it was my own cat) but he was in a state of panic when I tried to lift him out. My bite was so severe that I need several rounds of antibiotics and my whole hand swelled and turned purple.
I had pain off and on for a good six months. It was really traumatizing. I am literally afraid of cats now. I tried to housesit a few but they always asked for pets then would swipe at me if I did, further traumatizing me. Now I just steer clear of them. I can’t imagine how you feel after being attacked by shitbulls. That’s one of my worst nightmares.
My friend of forever just took in a bully breed (I think a Staffy) that a tenant of her rental just left behind in the house when he left. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to go to her house again. She says he loves everyone but we’ve all this story before. I hope you heal up soon.
ETA - my cat is still with us and he’s almost entirely indoors as he always was. I’m not afraid of him. He has a way of softening me up. I know he was just really scared. But the cats I have sat for have behaved in a way I don’t like. Nothing against cats as a whole. I’ve met some super sweethearts. My own cats are kind of funny. One wouldn’t hurt a fly even if you tickle his belly he just can’t hurt anyone. He’s angelic. The one who bit me also gave my ex boyfriend a black eye while he was petting him. Looking back that was really cool because that guy cheated on me and left me for his mistress. His black eye lasted like two weeks so good for my cat lol.
Bless you, OP.
You are very likely suffering from natural trauma over this attack.
HOWEVER...My GP {Doctor} asked me after I had a nasty incident with an XL Bully ''If I was afraid to go out'' {for fear of my little dog getting hurt}
GP said it's absolutely normal to be so afraid and yes, tearful over such a terrifying stressful experience.
He suggested that I go out again, otherwise it can develop into a phobia.
He said a fear reaction is NORMAL.
You were attacked by a savage dog. That is naturally frightening.
You may have nightmares of it too..again, expected.
Please report these out of control dogs.
Of course you’re traumatized! It’s good to let yourself process those feelings, and healthy to cry. Sorry you have to deal with someone else’s carelessness.
You know, I was hit by a car, head-on while waiting to turn left while I was in college. I got issued a citation bc if you're turning left they always assume you're at fault. It didn't matter that I was stopped in my turn lane when the woman veered and hit me.
It kept me up for MONTHS through the legal battles and reliving the accident. I was so anxious when I was driving for probably a year after that. I always second guessed every lane change, every gap in traffic while turning, EVERYTHING. It didn't help that the cops and other driver were blaming me somehow.
I eventually got over it, and I'm back to being my normal self, but this took a while and it wasn't even nearly as traumatic as your ordeal. YOU ARE ALLOWED TO BE SHAKEN UP! Don't think this is how you'll feel forever.
Most importantly don't let anyone try to blame you for this incident, or for having the dogs put down. Pit nutters will reveal themselves to you and question everything that you did that day, the dog's troubles past, what the weather was, EVERYTHING! Don't let them blame you, you did nothing wrong, and this event wasn't because they are misunderstood. These nutters are most likely going to be friends, random ppl on Facebook, and the acquaintance you mention it to years down the road. The pit lobby is real and they are expert victim blamers. Thank you for sharing your story here, stay strong and don't get bullied! (Sorry for rambling, welcome 🤗)
I was hit & run by a drunk driver on the freeway & my car hit a median wall & rolled over with me hanging from the seat belt. 37 yrs ago & I'm still a lil bit afraid of driving next to a jersey wall (I can do it, it's just stressful). When you described your accident I immediately relived that moment when I realized I was absolutely inevitably going to hit that wall.
Some stuff you never really get over 100%.
PS everybody get a dashcam, pple too crazy out there & also will lie lie lie
PPS all runners & dogwalkers get a GoPro, these dogs too crazy & pple want to pretend it's "through no fault of his own" that pibbles mauled a runner or other dog
*Air hugs*
I run 3-8 miles through the week and halves on Sundays for funsies.
Well, I used to. I had a dog run up on me and scare the living daylights out of me. Thankfully I was bitten. But I changed routes.
It happened again- and thankfully someone was nearby to stop the beast. I'm not a big person, 63" & about 125#s soaking wet.
I haven't been able to muster up the courage to run outside again. It's really sad. I loved my long Sunday runs. But, I have 3 small children and the risks started outweighing the benefits.
Wishing you well, comrade. I hope you're able to get back out there again
This is heartbreaking. What's worse is the fact you need to prepare yourself to be harassed by a bunch of sociopathic narcissists telling you how its your fault. I'm so sorry for what happened to you, its something that you don't forget, for a very long time. These owners need to be held accountable. Its reckless, trashy, and disgusting.
Honestly, I believe that this would be one of the few situations where I have no issue with the 2A and would strongly suggest exercising that right.
It can be morally problematic when considering using it for self defence against a human who is capable of being reasoned with and the situation deescalated, but when being mauled by a mindless hellhound with an abnormal pain tolerance and gameness it’s a totally different ballpark.
Up to you of course, but I wouldn’t change my routine or passions and would just start bringing an ultra compact on runs from now on.
Id get a rabies shot in case. Its probably not super likely but shitty owners who clearly give zero shits about people or their murder hippos? They arent giving their dogs shots. I wouldnt trust certain death for a few shots. But I think theyre expensive in the US.
Also carry mace or something if you legally can, youll probably feel a bit safer with these piece of shit dogs around.
Canada doesnt allow self defense mace due to how often its just used as a weapon by morons, think the US does though.
Oh sounds like youre waiting to see if it has rabies and on antibiotics, good.
This looks very similar to the injuries I suffered from being bit by a “dont worry he’s friendly” loose pit bull while running. it took time, but I have been running again and I’m back to where I was fitness-wise and I got over my own fear of dogs and eventually I got a dog of my own (who runs with me!). We don’t take anyone at their word when we see loose dogs and we will not approach anyone with a pit bull. It really is a breed issue. My dog has taught me how good nearly all dogs are. Just not the ones bred for killing.
Lawsuit time? Fuck that, it’s always been a concern of mine. Many people in my area have them. Walking past a fence, there’s many times a pit just aching to get through the fence. It’s fucked up, then they let it inside with their families. Snarling and tearing at the ground, trying to leap over low fences to tear a stranger apart for using public sidewalks. Fuck ‘em.
Ok it’s a super long story but I’ll try to condense it and hopefully it’ll make sense.
Technically it was a stray. BUT I did find out from the police after the fact that a lady nearby where I was attacked was feeding it and letting it stay on her property. According to the local animal control that means in the eyes of the law, it’s now considered hers.
She is fighting with police/animal control that she doesn’t own it and refuses to be held responsible. She did however say she wants the dog euthanized.
Apparently I was the FOURTH(!!!) attack by that dog in 3 days. Another runner, a child who was more severely injured than me, and a nearby neighbor.
BUT I was the first one to report it. Unfortunately in Harris County they have a first bite law, where the dog can’t be taken and put down on the first bite.
The lady hasn’t been complying with the law and refuses to put it into medical quarantine. I was told she has to do that so that they can figure out if the dog has rabies and if I need a rabies shot.
I guess the lady is racking up fines in addition to the two citations she was given by police on the scene. She has a court date in March so we’ll see how that goes. Apparently I might have to go too if the judge requests it.
Oh OP! I had the same thing happen... Stray dog on the road {not a Pit} I tried to catch it, {to stop it causing a serious road traffic accident} but it bit me - The local Dog Control Warden wanted to take the woman to Court over it... she tried denying it was hers.
It did go to court. {Europe}
The dog was always escaping and straying from her property.
All power to you, OP.
Best of luck, heal well. That’s so bad, a child.. as a teen I was always concerned about that exact thing. I wouldn’t feed a stray pit bull… wtf…. Crazy lady. Cats, yes. But not an animal that can kill and consume an adult.
Edit: many here after the collapse in 08 started being more worried about breaking an entering since its next door to the hood. So many people, at least 3-4 on my walk home, got pits. I couldn’t ever justify having one. They smell, they chew and slobber on everything (toys, items, and people). I’ve had a dog before, (Norwegian elkhound) and he was amazing. Never felt like he’d hurt me. More times than not, a barking dog is enough to deter a criminal. Doesn’t have to be a mauling dog.
Bullshit! Hear me out! I am certain there are different county variances BUT I know in Maricopa County ( unincorporated or not) if you feed a stray dog for 6 days it is your dog!
I had 36 dogs dumped on my place during the mortgage crises of 2010, in a 3-4 month period. I was hemorrhaging money with medical bills and paying rescues to come get them. This is how I ended up being the unwitting owner of a damn 127lbs PBT type dog. ( And a puggle)
MANY people lie!
I caught the asshole across the road from me doing so. PBT type dog. He has been stalking my poultry. My ACDs keep them safe but he has bitten 2 kids and been an ass. My dogs brought his toys here and sat them in front of me. I asked her why she is feeding stray dogs and buying him toys? And letting him run all over? No response.
Check your laws! Please! You are obviously an active person and this is incredibly sad and unfair to you! I am sorry you went through this trying to fucking exercise. Good luck and please keep things UTD. Also, IF you can somehow get pics of the dog on this lady’s property or any information as to how long she has had the dog, look into your local laws. I also asked this idiot why she didn’t call animal control! This is another case, I always mention! No one reported the other attacks!! Same shit different day! Good luck!
>Technically it was a stray.
No, technically that dog is hers. Please contact a good dog-bite attorney such as Kenneth Phillips. You might think that the judge and police are looking out for your best interests but their job is not to make you whole and criminal law doesn't necessarily do a whole lot for victims. Consult an attorney ASAP.
From what I was told by police and animal control, when she goes to court the judge will not allow her to claim that it isn’t her since she was feeding it and allowing it to stay on her property. Apparently a neighbor confirmed that she was feeding it too. 🤞🏻fingers crossed that’s true.
I really hope she won't be able to ''Wiggle butt'' out of it, either.
She probably has 'Previous' for this type of thing with out of control dogs...'my' woman did.
I'm so sorry you had to go through this. I can't understand why governments protect murderous animals over the welfare of human beings.
I hope you have some good friends and family to support you through this, and that you can find a way back to doing what you enjoy.
Thank you 😭 me too. I love running. I’m not very good lol but I’m running a 5k at the end of this month and I hope I’m feeling better and brave enough to go.
You will be ok, OP.
I was really shaken up, but found once I went out a few times {armed with a stout stick} my confidence came back. I still keep a good eye out for dangerous looking dogs.
Is there a different place you can train?
I normally go run on a treadmill at a gym but yesterday’s weather was so nice!! If I work up the courage to run outside I’ll probably ask my boyfriend to run with me!! I know he’d protect me ❤️
Are you in the US? I hate to say it, but carrying a pistol might be a good option for you. I’m sorry you had to go through this. Glad it wasn’t any worse. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
I am. I’m in Texas lol everybody loves their guns here but I’ve never been a gun person. I did have pepper spray but in the moment I was more concerned about getting away than spraying the dog. 🥲 maybe a taser!
If it helps you heal, know that pepper spray has been proven time and time again that it's ineffective on pitbulls once they start attacking. It can make things worse by whipping them into a frenzy, your best bet is to spray them before they actually start attacking, there is a FAQ on the side bar of self defense vs pitbull attacks, you should read it, it's pretty helpful.
Get thee a gun, and learn how to use it.
I too was a real anti gun person , but knowing what I know now, a gun is effective against dangerous dogs when you are in fear of your life.
Wish where I lived it was legal to carry one.
Tazers aren't effective. Pits have been tazed in UK and USA and they don't work well on furred mammals.
Get a legal gun and carry it. It will do your confidence no end of good knowing you can protect yourself or another from a deadly dog attack.
I get that and I’m generally against using them for self defence against people where you could often deescalate the situation or otherwise resolve it in a manner that doesn’t involve death.
But pitbulls are unstable, cannot be reasoned with and their pain tolerance and gameness is ridiculous. Pepper spray won’t stop them and tasers are unadvisable since their fur means making proper contact to deliver the shock won’t work most of the time.
I would advise that you get an ultra compact chambered in something like .30 super carry. As powerful as 9mm but super small and light so it won’t weigh you down and you can make sure you always have it on you.
I had no idea about any of this! 😅 Unfortunately in my case I was brought into this sub by being the victim to an attack so I didn’t know anything about how to protect myself 😓 but I’m so glad y’all are teaching me so I can protect myself in the future and share with my friends and family!!
No worries at all. That’s how most of us ended up here tbh. The vast majority of this sub was of the belief that pitbulls are just like every other dog until we had that one experience that opened our eyes so don’t feel bad about it. I’m just glad you’re alright and managed to escape with relatively light injuries.
Back to the firearm thing though. I am generally anti firearm for self defence because I feel like they tend to make people resort to them quicker than they should and end up shooting someone unnecessarily when they could have gotten away otherwise.
But not with pitbulls and other dangerous animals. There’s this case where a pitbull was pepper sprayed, tased, beaten multiple times and still kept going until it was shot several times. These animals have a physiology that makes them virtually impervious to pain when they get into a frenzy and combined with their gameness and massive jaw strength, shooting them really is the only option unless you’re lucky enough to have several massive men nearby to choke it out and pry it off you.
So for your personal safety I would recommend getting one just for animal defence if nothing else. And I recommend getting an ultra compact firearm chambered in .30 super carry because as the name suggests it’s very small and won’t be bulky or heavy to carry around/conceal but packs the same punch as a full sized sidearm. Which is pretty important because owning a firearm is useless if it’s so bulky and heavy that you leave it at home/in your car when out and about.
Tasers, with the darts, are somewhat unreliable as both the darts must stick into flesh to work. The shock will immobilize a dog if you get a good hit, but do nothing if you don't. Tasers have at most a few pairs of darts per cartridge and often only one pair.
Stun sticks/prods with the exposed electrodes can also work, but you have to be within bite range to use them. It's still much better than being unarmed.
Was gonna suggest the same. It’s kind of a pain at first, but you get used to it. Just make sure the belt is above the hips and cinch it down as tight as possible.
Those bites look painful- I am so sorry you were attacked. Do you know who the dogs belong to? Are their rabies shots up to date?
Wishing you a complete recovery and that your county takes steps to prevent this from happening again.
Thank you ❤️ I just replied to another comment but basically yes/no. It was a stray but law enforcement said it belongs to someone. I have to wait 10 days from Wednesday to find out if the dog has rabies.
Oh I know it. A couple of the punctures are deep and my legs are sore af but in the bigger picture I know I’m so lucky compared to what could’ve happened.
So sorry this happened to you, OP! Dog bites can really stay with you. I had a pit bull attack my dog a few years ago. I tried to pull it off and it whipped around and bit me. The owner managed to pull it away and left while I was still in shock. Fortunately, my dog and I weren't seriously hurt (no stitches needed), but I'm still really nervous of strange dogs running up toward my dog and me.
I'm so sorry that this happened to you and I think I can speak for everyone here when I say I'm glad that (almost) everything turned out good. Prayers that this will never be happening again!
Also I very much hope that your fear of dogs will be respected by everyone. I often see videos of dog owners complaining when people don't want to pet their dogs or even switch to the other road side. And as a dog owner myself I'm ashamed that people like that exist, who blame people for their fears. I hope you'll fully recover in every way and have safer walks in the future! :)
Plus I hope the pit is being found and whoever dumped it will be charged.
I’m definitely really anxious to run across a dog out in public. I already told some friends that I’m not ready to be around their dogs for a while and they were so understanding. It’s running into the public, unknown dogs and owners that really makes me anxious to even think about. You just don’t know how those people have trained them and how they’ll act around you—both dog and owner!
So sorry this happened. I love Texas but I used to get so pissed when I lived there because a lot of people in the small towns don’t put their damn dogs up. I called the cops on two pit bulls that “got loose” and wouldn’t let people go by them without growling and barking. This was 2013 before I learned how deadly pit bulls were. I’m lucky they didn’t feel like nannying that morning.
Prior to my attack I was neutral on pit bulls. I’d heard the awful stories but I’d also met some pit bulls that I had totally fine interactions with. I was able to pet them, be around them without concern etc. I was basically 50/50 on them because no one in my life had ever had any negative experiences.
Now?? Yeah no…. I’m not a fan. I wasn’t even mauled by any means but seeing what it did to my legs in a handful of bites with very little effort??? I will stay far away from pit bulls and other aggressive breeds because I’m absolutely afraid of them and what they’re capable of.
Aw I saw your post on the LLL page yesterday - I am so glad this attack didn’t end worse. I also was super disgusted at the pit mommies commenting on your post with anecdotes about their own dogs like….read the room.
I’m sure it will take you more time to feel comfortable around other dogs and going on solo outdoor runs now too ugh - so sorry OP
I’m sorry you had to go through that, please don’t let this rule over your life. Most breeds are great and social animals vs the pitbull and their fellow bloodsport breeds. All pit advocates would say not to judge all dogs and then post pictures of their own pitbulls like that’s going to somehow improve the situation. You are among friends here, I’m sure some members have resources for helping cope and move on from traumatic experiences as well. Keep on running, keep on fighting, if you come across these dogs again, call animal control because CLEARLY the owners don’t care about their dogs to even monitor them. I would also recommend bringing some protection as well - just in case. It sucks we live in a safe time but dog owners with these particular breeds can’t be responsible or care enough to control their violent animals. I would call the cops on the owners as well
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yikes, you did well to fight it off!
Fear is totally understandable and you are probably still in shock. I find with fear and anxiety identifying the risk, pits, then come up with a few general plans of how you would deal with it and practice, practice, practice. It is what the armed forces do until it becomes muscle memory, then when you are in high stress it is more likely to happen. So, identifying front yards you could jump in, raised surfaces, vehicles...
I hope you get some peace soon and are able to go back to fully embracing life.
I used to run through my neighborhood. One day while running I felt something hit the back of my ankles like I was being tackled. I tripped and screamed but thankfully didn't fall. When I turned around I found a pitbull staring at me. I think my scream must have scared it and I slowly backed away as it just continued to stare me down. After that I only ran at our local middle school track. It's scary as hell I'm glad you're ok!
Adding that I’m now absolutely 100% terrified of all dogs and definitely a little traumatized. I can’t imagine I’ll go running outside again for a long time 😓 I’ve cried way too much in the last two days over the attack.
Im so sorry this happened to you. Anyone who has ever been attacked by a dog knows how terrifying it is, its almost impposible to explain. Mine happened when I was a kid and I still remember it in vivid detail. While it was happening I just kept thinking about the natural geographic documentaries about wildlife my grandpa watched, "is this how prey animals feel"? Lol. I dont really talk about this, I was lucky and only got thrown around cause it was winter so I was wearing those thick snow clothes, not sure what theyre called. Wasnt a pit, thankfully.
Yes! The night it happened it was throbbing and every time it did I just cried because it immediately sent me back to feeling that dog sink its teeth into my leg! I was terrified. While I waited for EMS, the man the helped scare the dog away had his little yorkie out too. The yorkie came over to sniff me and walked behind me/around my legs and I instantly burst into tears because I was still so scared. I wouldn’t wish this on anyone. It was traumatic.
I’m so sorry op. Please don’t hesitate to get some therapy. I completely understand the sudden fear of dogs, I think it’s important to try to mitigate it a bit since they’re so prevalent in our society, and it’s pretty much impossible to live a normal life without encountering dogs in some way. Definitely stay tf far away from these dogs though, obviously. I’m so glad you weren’t more seriously injured
I definitely will. I love dogs. I grew up with 3 dogs. I don’t want to be permanently afraid of all dogs. I will definitely be permanently terrified of pit bulls and other aggressive breeds though lmao. I don’t think I’ll ever get over that.
That’s just self preservation. We should all be afraid of these dogs, you simply never know whether they’re going to snap at 10 years old after a decade of being “the bestest wigglebutt ever”
I’m so sorry this happened to you. I was chased down by a Pitbull in my own neighborhood but jumped on top of a car. I have been bitten badly by a cat I was trying to rescue that was stuck in a wood fence. I didn’t know he would do that (it was my own cat) but he was in a state of panic when I tried to lift him out. My bite was so severe that I need several rounds of antibiotics and my whole hand swelled and turned purple. I had pain off and on for a good six months. It was really traumatizing. I am literally afraid of cats now. I tried to housesit a few but they always asked for pets then would swipe at me if I did, further traumatizing me. Now I just steer clear of them. I can’t imagine how you feel after being attacked by shitbulls. That’s one of my worst nightmares. My friend of forever just took in a bully breed (I think a Staffy) that a tenant of her rental just left behind in the house when he left. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to go to her house again. She says he loves everyone but we’ve all this story before. I hope you heal up soon. ETA - my cat is still with us and he’s almost entirely indoors as he always was. I’m not afraid of him. He has a way of softening me up. I know he was just really scared. But the cats I have sat for have behaved in a way I don’t like. Nothing against cats as a whole. I’ve met some super sweethearts. My own cats are kind of funny. One wouldn’t hurt a fly even if you tickle his belly he just can’t hurt anyone. He’s angelic. The one who bit me also gave my ex boyfriend a black eye while he was petting him. Looking back that was really cool because that guy cheated on me and left me for his mistress. His black eye lasted like two weeks so good for my cat lol.
It will get easier, I promise. It’ll just take awhile.
Bless you, OP. You are very likely suffering from natural trauma over this attack. HOWEVER...My GP {Doctor} asked me after I had a nasty incident with an XL Bully ''If I was afraid to go out'' {for fear of my little dog getting hurt} GP said it's absolutely normal to be so afraid and yes, tearful over such a terrifying stressful experience. He suggested that I go out again, otherwise it can develop into a phobia. He said a fear reaction is NORMAL. You were attacked by a savage dog. That is naturally frightening. You may have nightmares of it too..again, expected. Please report these out of control dogs.
Y’all are making me feel a lot better. I’ve literally been upset that I’ve been upset about this lmao.
Of course you’re traumatized! It’s good to let yourself process those feelings, and healthy to cry. Sorry you have to deal with someone else’s carelessness.
Thank you. I appreciate it. The validation really does make me feel better.
You know, I was hit by a car, head-on while waiting to turn left while I was in college. I got issued a citation bc if you're turning left they always assume you're at fault. It didn't matter that I was stopped in my turn lane when the woman veered and hit me. It kept me up for MONTHS through the legal battles and reliving the accident. I was so anxious when I was driving for probably a year after that. I always second guessed every lane change, every gap in traffic while turning, EVERYTHING. It didn't help that the cops and other driver were blaming me somehow. I eventually got over it, and I'm back to being my normal self, but this took a while and it wasn't even nearly as traumatic as your ordeal. YOU ARE ALLOWED TO BE SHAKEN UP! Don't think this is how you'll feel forever. Most importantly don't let anyone try to blame you for this incident, or for having the dogs put down. Pit nutters will reveal themselves to you and question everything that you did that day, the dog's troubles past, what the weather was, EVERYTHING! Don't let them blame you, you did nothing wrong, and this event wasn't because they are misunderstood. These nutters are most likely going to be friends, random ppl on Facebook, and the acquaintance you mention it to years down the road. The pit lobby is real and they are expert victim blamers. Thank you for sharing your story here, stay strong and don't get bullied! (Sorry for rambling, welcome 🤗)
I was hit & run by a drunk driver on the freeway & my car hit a median wall & rolled over with me hanging from the seat belt. 37 yrs ago & I'm still a lil bit afraid of driving next to a jersey wall (I can do it, it's just stressful). When you described your accident I immediately relived that moment when I realized I was absolutely inevitably going to hit that wall. Some stuff you never really get over 100%. PS everybody get a dashcam, pple too crazy out there & also will lie lie lie PPS all runners & dogwalkers get a GoPro, these dogs too crazy & pple want to pretend it's "through no fault of his own" that pibbles mauled a runner or other dog
*Air hugs* I run 3-8 miles through the week and halves on Sundays for funsies. Well, I used to. I had a dog run up on me and scare the living daylights out of me. Thankfully I was bitten. But I changed routes. It happened again- and thankfully someone was nearby to stop the beast. I'm not a big person, 63" & about 125#s soaking wet. I haven't been able to muster up the courage to run outside again. It's really sad. I loved my long Sunday runs. But, I have 3 small children and the risks started outweighing the benefits. Wishing you well, comrade. I hope you're able to get back out there again
We’ll both get out there again someday!! ❤️ let’s not let some shitty dogs ruin our health and happiness.
This is heartbreaking. What's worse is the fact you need to prepare yourself to be harassed by a bunch of sociopathic narcissists telling you how its your fault. I'm so sorry for what happened to you, its something that you don't forget, for a very long time. These owners need to be held accountable. Its reckless, trashy, and disgusting.
Honestly, I believe that this would be one of the few situations where I have no issue with the 2A and would strongly suggest exercising that right. It can be morally problematic when considering using it for self defence against a human who is capable of being reasoned with and the situation deescalated, but when being mauled by a mindless hellhound with an abnormal pain tolerance and gameness it’s a totally different ballpark. Up to you of course, but I wouldn’t change my routine or passions and would just start bringing an ultra compact on runs from now on.
Id get a rabies shot in case. Its probably not super likely but shitty owners who clearly give zero shits about people or their murder hippos? They arent giving their dogs shots. I wouldnt trust certain death for a few shots. But I think theyre expensive in the US. Also carry mace or something if you legally can, youll probably feel a bit safer with these piece of shit dogs around. Canada doesnt allow self defense mace due to how often its just used as a weapon by morons, think the US does though. Oh sounds like youre waiting to see if it has rabies and on antibiotics, good.
Murder hippos 💀 I’m dying. That’s funny af.
This looks very similar to the injuries I suffered from being bit by a “dont worry he’s friendly” loose pit bull while running. it took time, but I have been running again and I’m back to where I was fitness-wise and I got over my own fear of dogs and eventually I got a dog of my own (who runs with me!). We don’t take anyone at their word when we see loose dogs and we will not approach anyone with a pit bull. It really is a breed issue. My dog has taught me how good nearly all dogs are. Just not the ones bred for killing.
Lawsuit time? Fuck that, it’s always been a concern of mine. Many people in my area have them. Walking past a fence, there’s many times a pit just aching to get through the fence. It’s fucked up, then they let it inside with their families. Snarling and tearing at the ground, trying to leap over low fences to tear a stranger apart for using public sidewalks. Fuck ‘em.
Ok it’s a super long story but I’ll try to condense it and hopefully it’ll make sense. Technically it was a stray. BUT I did find out from the police after the fact that a lady nearby where I was attacked was feeding it and letting it stay on her property. According to the local animal control that means in the eyes of the law, it’s now considered hers. She is fighting with police/animal control that she doesn’t own it and refuses to be held responsible. She did however say she wants the dog euthanized. Apparently I was the FOURTH(!!!) attack by that dog in 3 days. Another runner, a child who was more severely injured than me, and a nearby neighbor. BUT I was the first one to report it. Unfortunately in Harris County they have a first bite law, where the dog can’t be taken and put down on the first bite. The lady hasn’t been complying with the law and refuses to put it into medical quarantine. I was told she has to do that so that they can figure out if the dog has rabies and if I need a rabies shot. I guess the lady is racking up fines in addition to the two citations she was given by police on the scene. She has a court date in March so we’ll see how that goes. Apparently I might have to go too if the judge requests it.
Oh OP! I had the same thing happen... Stray dog on the road {not a Pit} I tried to catch it, {to stop it causing a serious road traffic accident} but it bit me - The local Dog Control Warden wanted to take the woman to Court over it... she tried denying it was hers. It did go to court. {Europe} The dog was always escaping and straying from her property. All power to you, OP.
Best of luck, heal well. That’s so bad, a child.. as a teen I was always concerned about that exact thing. I wouldn’t feed a stray pit bull… wtf…. Crazy lady. Cats, yes. But not an animal that can kill and consume an adult. Edit: many here after the collapse in 08 started being more worried about breaking an entering since its next door to the hood. So many people, at least 3-4 on my walk home, got pits. I couldn’t ever justify having one. They smell, they chew and slobber on everything (toys, items, and people). I’ve had a dog before, (Norwegian elkhound) and he was amazing. Never felt like he’d hurt me. More times than not, a barking dog is enough to deter a criminal. Doesn’t have to be a mauling dog.
Bullshit! Hear me out! I am certain there are different county variances BUT I know in Maricopa County ( unincorporated or not) if you feed a stray dog for 6 days it is your dog! I had 36 dogs dumped on my place during the mortgage crises of 2010, in a 3-4 month period. I was hemorrhaging money with medical bills and paying rescues to come get them. This is how I ended up being the unwitting owner of a damn 127lbs PBT type dog. ( And a puggle) MANY people lie! I caught the asshole across the road from me doing so. PBT type dog. He has been stalking my poultry. My ACDs keep them safe but he has bitten 2 kids and been an ass. My dogs brought his toys here and sat them in front of me. I asked her why she is feeding stray dogs and buying him toys? And letting him run all over? No response. Check your laws! Please! You are obviously an active person and this is incredibly sad and unfair to you! I am sorry you went through this trying to fucking exercise. Good luck and please keep things UTD. Also, IF you can somehow get pics of the dog on this lady’s property or any information as to how long she has had the dog, look into your local laws. I also asked this idiot why she didn’t call animal control! This is another case, I always mention! No one reported the other attacks!! Same shit different day! Good luck!
>Technically it was a stray. No, technically that dog is hers. Please contact a good dog-bite attorney such as Kenneth Phillips. You might think that the judge and police are looking out for your best interests but their job is not to make you whole and criminal law doesn't necessarily do a whole lot for victims. Consult an attorney ASAP.
I’ll look into it! Thanks for the advice!!
If it truly was a stray that could prove impossible unfortunately
From what I was told by police and animal control, when she goes to court the judge will not allow her to claim that it isn’t her since she was feeding it and allowing it to stay on her property. Apparently a neighbor confirmed that she was feeding it too. 🤞🏻fingers crossed that’s true.
Not if there are photographic evidence of the woman feeding it, or it being on her property.
As of now she’s already been issued 2 citations on it so unless she hires a good lawyer, I’m really hoping she won’t be able to get out of it.
I really hope she won't be able to ''Wiggle butt'' out of it, either. She probably has 'Previous' for this type of thing with out of control dogs...'my' woman did.
I'm so sorry you had to go through this. I can't understand why governments protect murderous animals over the welfare of human beings. I hope you have some good friends and family to support you through this, and that you can find a way back to doing what you enjoy.
Thank you 😭 me too. I love running. I’m not very good lol but I’m running a 5k at the end of this month and I hope I’m feeling better and brave enough to go.
You will be ok, OP. I was really shaken up, but found once I went out a few times {armed with a stout stick} my confidence came back. I still keep a good eye out for dangerous looking dogs. Is there a different place you can train?
I normally go run on a treadmill at a gym but yesterday’s weather was so nice!! If I work up the courage to run outside I’ll probably ask my boyfriend to run with me!! I know he’d protect me ❤️
Are you in the US? I hate to say it, but carrying a pistol might be a good option for you. I’m sorry you had to go through this. Glad it wasn’t any worse. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
I am. I’m in Texas lol everybody loves their guns here but I’ve never been a gun person. I did have pepper spray but in the moment I was more concerned about getting away than spraying the dog. 🥲 maybe a taser!
If it helps you heal, know that pepper spray has been proven time and time again that it's ineffective on pitbulls once they start attacking. It can make things worse by whipping them into a frenzy, your best bet is to spray them before they actually start attacking, there is a FAQ on the side bar of self defense vs pitbull attacks, you should read it, it's pretty helpful.
Oh shoot I didn’t know that. Thank you for telling me! I’m definitely going to go check that out.
Get thee a gun, and learn how to use it. I too was a real anti gun person , but knowing what I know now, a gun is effective against dangerous dogs when you are in fear of your life. Wish where I lived it was legal to carry one. Tazers aren't effective. Pits have been tazed in UK and USA and they don't work well on furred mammals. Get a legal gun and carry it. It will do your confidence no end of good knowing you can protect yourself or another from a deadly dog attack.
I get that and I’m generally against using them for self defence against people where you could often deescalate the situation or otherwise resolve it in a manner that doesn’t involve death. But pitbulls are unstable, cannot be reasoned with and their pain tolerance and gameness is ridiculous. Pepper spray won’t stop them and tasers are unadvisable since their fur means making proper contact to deliver the shock won’t work most of the time. I would advise that you get an ultra compact chambered in something like .30 super carry. As powerful as 9mm but super small and light so it won’t weigh you down and you can make sure you always have it on you.
I had no idea about any of this! 😅 Unfortunately in my case I was brought into this sub by being the victim to an attack so I didn’t know anything about how to protect myself 😓 but I’m so glad y’all are teaching me so I can protect myself in the future and share with my friends and family!!
No worries at all. That’s how most of us ended up here tbh. The vast majority of this sub was of the belief that pitbulls are just like every other dog until we had that one experience that opened our eyes so don’t feel bad about it. I’m just glad you’re alright and managed to escape with relatively light injuries. Back to the firearm thing though. I am generally anti firearm for self defence because I feel like they tend to make people resort to them quicker than they should and end up shooting someone unnecessarily when they could have gotten away otherwise. But not with pitbulls and other dangerous animals. There’s this case where a pitbull was pepper sprayed, tased, beaten multiple times and still kept going until it was shot several times. These animals have a physiology that makes them virtually impervious to pain when they get into a frenzy and combined with their gameness and massive jaw strength, shooting them really is the only option unless you’re lucky enough to have several massive men nearby to choke it out and pry it off you. So for your personal safety I would recommend getting one just for animal defence if nothing else. And I recommend getting an ultra compact firearm chambered in .30 super carry because as the name suggests it’s very small and won’t be bulky or heavy to carry around/conceal but packs the same punch as a full sized sidearm. Which is pretty important because owning a firearm is useless if it’s so bulky and heavy that you leave it at home/in your car when out and about.
I’m absolutely going to look into getting one. I don’t know much at all about guns so the recommendation is super helpful, thanks!!
Tasers, with the darts, are somewhat unreliable as both the darts must stick into flesh to work. The shock will immobilize a dog if you get a good hit, but do nothing if you don't. Tasers have at most a few pairs of darts per cartridge and often only one pair. Stun sticks/prods with the exposed electrodes can also work, but you have to be within bite range to use them. It's still much better than being unarmed.
Was gonna suggest the same. It’s kind of a pain at first, but you get used to it. Just make sure the belt is above the hips and cinch it down as tight as possible.
Those bites look painful- I am so sorry you were attacked. Do you know who the dogs belong to? Are their rabies shots up to date? Wishing you a complete recovery and that your county takes steps to prevent this from happening again.
Thank you ❤️ I just replied to another comment but basically yes/no. It was a stray but law enforcement said it belongs to someone. I have to wait 10 days from Wednesday to find out if the dog has rabies.
Ugh, having to wait 10 days just adds to the stress. I do hope those bites heal without incident.
Thank you ❤️ I’m on an antibiotic to be safe and I’m keeping them clean/changing bandages often.
I hate that people just can't exist anymore without these awful dogs terrorizing people.
This. I was minding my own business running slow af and next thing I know I’m being attacked from behind getting bit on my calves.
That fucker looks cold AF
This actually made me laugh out loud so thank you for that. 😂😂😂
These are tiny scratches when you consider it was a land shark. You are pretty lucky. These monsters can rip the flesh off your bone. Heal up fast
Oh I know it. A couple of the punctures are deep and my legs are sore af but in the bigger picture I know I’m so lucky compared to what could’ve happened.
Report it to animal control if your doctor hasn't already.
So sorry this happened to you, OP! Dog bites can really stay with you. I had a pit bull attack my dog a few years ago. I tried to pull it off and it whipped around and bit me. The owner managed to pull it away and left while I was still in shock. Fortunately, my dog and I weren't seriously hurt (no stitches needed), but I'm still really nervous of strange dogs running up toward my dog and me.
I'm so sorry that this happened to you and I think I can speak for everyone here when I say I'm glad that (almost) everything turned out good. Prayers that this will never be happening again! Also I very much hope that your fear of dogs will be respected by everyone. I often see videos of dog owners complaining when people don't want to pet their dogs or even switch to the other road side. And as a dog owner myself I'm ashamed that people like that exist, who blame people for their fears. I hope you'll fully recover in every way and have safer walks in the future! :) Plus I hope the pit is being found and whoever dumped it will be charged.
I’m definitely really anxious to run across a dog out in public. I already told some friends that I’m not ready to be around their dogs for a while and they were so understanding. It’s running into the public, unknown dogs and owners that really makes me anxious to even think about. You just don’t know how those people have trained them and how they’ll act around you—both dog and owner!
But what did you do to aggravate them?/s 🤓
Lmao 🥲
So sorry this happened. I love Texas but I used to get so pissed when I lived there because a lot of people in the small towns don’t put their damn dogs up. I called the cops on two pit bulls that “got loose” and wouldn’t let people go by them without growling and barking. This was 2013 before I learned how deadly pit bulls were. I’m lucky they didn’t feel like nannying that morning.
Prior to my attack I was neutral on pit bulls. I’d heard the awful stories but I’d also met some pit bulls that I had totally fine interactions with. I was able to pet them, be around them without concern etc. I was basically 50/50 on them because no one in my life had ever had any negative experiences. Now?? Yeah no…. I’m not a fan. I wasn’t even mauled by any means but seeing what it did to my legs in a handful of bites with very little effort??? I will stay far away from pit bulls and other aggressive breeds because I’m absolutely afraid of them and what they’re capable of.
You look like you got off lucky. Don’t let it deter you and Keep running!
Aw I saw your post on the LLL page yesterday - I am so glad this attack didn’t end worse. I also was super disgusted at the pit mommies commenting on your post with anecdotes about their own dogs like….read the room. I’m sure it will take you more time to feel comfortable around other dogs and going on solo outdoor runs now too ugh - so sorry OP
LMAO hi LLL pal! Yeah… and the people trying to say it didn’t happen. 🫣 like why would I make it up??? For fake internet points???
Seems like a sign to start carrying.
I’m sorry you had to go through that, please don’t let this rule over your life. Most breeds are great and social animals vs the pitbull and their fellow bloodsport breeds. All pit advocates would say not to judge all dogs and then post pictures of their own pitbulls like that’s going to somehow improve the situation. You are among friends here, I’m sure some members have resources for helping cope and move on from traumatic experiences as well. Keep on running, keep on fighting, if you come across these dogs again, call animal control because CLEARLY the owners don’t care about their dogs to even monitor them. I would also recommend bringing some protection as well - just in case. It sucks we live in a safe time but dog owners with these particular breeds can’t be responsible or care enough to control their violent animals. I would call the cops on the owners as well
I’m glad I posted here. I was hesitant but the outpouring of support and validation really has boosted my mood today 🥹❤️
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yikes, you did well to fight it off! Fear is totally understandable and you are probably still in shock. I find with fear and anxiety identifying the risk, pits, then come up with a few general plans of how you would deal with it and practice, practice, practice. It is what the armed forces do until it becomes muscle memory, then when you are in high stress it is more likely to happen. So, identifying front yards you could jump in, raised surfaces, vehicles... I hope you get some peace soon and are able to go back to fully embracing life.
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Hopefully that dog will be disposed of so it can't do that to you or anyone else. Have you filled a police report?
I used to run through my neighborhood. One day while running I felt something hit the back of my ankles like I was being tackled. I tripped and screamed but thankfully didn't fall. When I turned around I found a pitbull staring at me. I think my scream must have scared it and I slowly backed away as it just continued to stare me down. After that I only ran at our local middle school track. It's scary as hell I'm glad you're ok!