Lilah ,'Not Fade Away'
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I found a pdf of a total of dog attacks, by breed, in the US & Canada from 1982-2009.
The usual suspects aren't surprising, except for just how many attacks they involve. What gets me is the 1 reported Pomerian attack. I would love more details about that.
You just know Pomeranian attacks are underreported.
I knew a victim in one of those fatal attacks; she was a coworker at UGA. (See the notes, under Dobermans. She was walking her dog on their country road and was killed by a pack of dogs someone had abandoned at a local house; her husband came looking for her in their car and was killed also. They loved animals and had about 12 rescued pets themselves.)
that's terrible, flea. ugh.
Oh, God, flea, how awful.
I haven't said anything until now, but I've been vibing for all possible peace and ease and closure to Suela, her mom, and all her family since last night.
It's a fascinating and eye-opening list.
Cayenne was attacked by a pit bull at our favorite park last year and I am still not over my (since then) fear that's going to happen again. The pit didn't break her skin, so it did not mean business, but it was terrifying nonetheless. The owner was an old white guy who took absolutely no responsibility and was nonchalant about the whole thing. I was FAR more upset with him than with his dog.
I'm super skeptical about the claim that "dogs trained specifically to fight" are excluded.
Some of the notes would be hilarious if they weren't talking about people's deaths. Like the one under "Poodle."
her husband came looking for her in their car and was killed also
Oh, my god. How horrible!
Mom was in rare form today: very cranky and eager to leave. I finally suggested they load her into her wheelchair and take her on a tour around the block. Don't think they will, though.
Thanks for all your good thoughts, people. {{Buffistas}}
The usual suspects aren't surprising, except for just how many attacks they involve. What gets me is the 1 reported Pomerian attack. I would love more details about that.
I assume projectile vomiting after a vigorous round of barking was somehow involved.
I'm kind of surprised at the number of Lab attacks, and by the lack of chihuahua ones (though I suppose it may be that only successful attacks are listed rather than ineffectual ones).