Aynne88 -> RE: For the Anti Pit Bull _________s (3/5/2014 11:44:07 AM)
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This happened about 2 or 3 miles from where I live. I would have shot them on sight. These dogs are dangerous and a menace. Courtesy of: File Photo Warren — Two unleashed pit bulldogs attacked a horse — seriously injuring it — on Western Road in Warren Sept. 27, according to a report obtained from the Knox County Sheriff's Office. Janice Goodwin had ridden her horse, Molly, to Beth's Farm Market to get an apple, according to Deputy Lance Mitchell's report. While walking home, she noticed two dogs in the driveway at 1005 Western Road. As she passed the residence, Goodwin reported seeing the dogs leave the driveway and begin following her. After going about 100 feet, Goodwin said two children came to the end of the driveway and began yelling for the dogs to return. When the dogs did not obey, Goodwin thought that if she turned around and rode back toward the residence the dogs would follow. However, as she approached the dogs, they began to maul the horse. The attack continued for some time, during which time more than 10 citizens stopped to assist getting the dogs off the horse. The children were able to get the female dog, but it took four men to pull the male dog off the horse. "The horse has some serious injuries," said the report. "The horse sustained pectoral muscle tears and deep wounds to the left abdominal area," said veterinarian Paula Benner, whom had been called by Goodwin. Benner said the worst injury was to the right side of the horse's neck, where the dog held on and tore a flap of skin approximately 11 to 12 inches in length. Concerned the horse needed to be hospitalized, Benner called around and found someone with a trailer who was willing to transport the horse to Annabessacook Veterinary Clinic in Monmouth. "I did as much as I could onsite," said Benner, who cleaned and sutured the wounds. Goodwin said in a phone conversation Sept. 30 that she had received minor scratches during the entanglement, but was more concerned about Molly — her 16-year-old registered Paint quarter horse. Goodwin had just returned from visiting Molly, and reported she is doing as well as can be expected. She was thankful that no veins, arteries, tendons or ligaments were torn. "The big rip in her neck is being left open to drain," said Goodwin. The horse will most likely be released Wednesday, according to Goodwin. "But she can't come home until the bill is paid," she said. "And I am in no position to do that." "I am waiting to hear from the officer and animal control officer," said Michael Robinson, the owner of the dogs in a phone conversation Oct. 1. Robinson said he has offered to pay the veterinary bill for Goodwin, although he said he was told by both officers that it was not the dog's fault. Robinson reported the male dog, Tucker, was in surgery having its jaw wired shut due to being kicked by the horse. "Tucker's jaw was broken in two spots," said Robinson. "They are not attack dogs," Robinson said, adding "They snuggle with the kids." The children are 8 and 11 years old. Robinson was not given a citation, but was fined for "failure to control the dogs", according to Animal Control Officer Larry Reed. Reed said in a phone interview Oct. 1 that he did not believe the dogs were dangerous, but "obviously something had happened." He will be filing a report on the incident with the District Attorney's Office. Robinson has a court date set for Nov. 18, according to Reed. "Everything was handled very well," said Goodwin of the situation. "I knew I was in trouble, but people left their vehicles to help me," she said. Courier Publications reporter Beth A. Birmingham can be reached at 594-4401 ext. 125 or via email at [email protected]. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on email Share on print More Sharing Services 17 Comments (8) Posted by: Rebekah Woodworth | Oct 01, 2013 20:17 It's not just two incidents recently. On Saturday, a Pomeranian was attacked and seriously injured on Granite Street in Rockland. The Pom's owner now appears to be stuck with very substantial vet bills because of someone else's sweet, unleashed, vicious, out of control dog. Posted by: Erika Stone | Oct 01, 2013 19:59 I find it quite hard to believe that this was not the dog's fault. The dogs follow the horse, nip at its tail, lunge at it's chest... And it took multiple people to pull the dog off the horse... and it wasn't the dog's fault? I don't care if these dogs snuggle with kids when inside the house... They are clearly a menace to all living things and should be confined to a fence when outside. Poor horse and owner - how frightening! Posted by: Susan Dumond | Oct 01, 2013 11:22 How can it not be the dogs fault if they are following the horse. Horses don't attack without reason. I love dogs but I also know what they can do and how dangerous they can be. Posted by: RUTH ROWLING MAXFIELD | Oct 01, 2013 10:04 "Stuff happens" for sure . . but so much "stuff" happening can be prevented! This story makes me so sad . . and so mad. DARN IT ALL TO HECK! Posted by: Susan Sinclair | Oct 01, 2013 06:03 I carry a knife when I walk at all times. Your dog attacks me, they won't win. Sorry, I don't trust these dogs, and don't give me the crap that it's the owner, not the dog. Dog owners don't have a clue about what their dog will do. Posted by: Paula Freeman | Sep 30, 2013 17:16 What if this had been a couple of kids riding their bikes or walking down the road. It is bad enough that it is a beautiful horse, could have been someone's child. I hope the horse pulls through for a full recovery and I hope the horse owner sues the owners of the dogs! She was lucky she had concerned citizens stop to help her or it could have been a lot worse....dirtbag!! Posted by: Valerie Wass | Sep 30, 2013 16:46 Unfortunately, many owner of pit bulls, and other known vicious dogs, think that because they are raised with love and love their family, they are ok around others. Not true. A dog, regardless of it's breed, can turn on someone or something for no known reason. Lease laws are put in place not only to protect people but also other animals. Just another horror story of dogs mauling and killing other animals. Hopefully, others will read these two stories of dog mauling, attacking and killing and keep their dogs on a leash. Posted by: Paula Freeman | Sep 30, 2013 16:01 Keep your damn dogs leashed - even in your own yard! This sickens me!!
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