They are called animals for a reason
 

I was attacked tonight while walking my two small dogs one is only 14 pounds. It was a person who walks her two goldens every day the same place I walk my dogs every day. I believe I have been seeing them for about two years. we passed each other with no fanfare from the dogs. I was never so scared in my life never screamed and swore so much. The woman stood about 30 feet away with her other dog and just watched as I screamed and begged her to get her dog Off of us . I was never so scared. . I realize now it was not for her not to come near us for her other dog would have become involved in the fight. The dog actually Had my small dog in its mouth few times and had his mouth around me. Miraculously none of us were seriously hurt . Hey, I just sore neck and shoulder the dogs seem fine. While the attack was happening I saw a car slow down and thought they were going to stop to help but then they kept going. That was an awful feeling. I finally got my dogs up on a bench and was able to protect them and asked someone to come across the street that heard me screaming. Then another friend came along that heard me screaming and helped. Then the woman with the dog came over. I Told her we were OK just go away that I was terrified of dogs I was just scared and I wanted to go. I can't remember but I don't think she apologized once. Or even said a word. My friend brought me to her porch and gave us water. She was the one who realized this dog was not even on a leash. The dog often isn't but I figured since we were passing each other she would have it on the leash. I know goldens are awesome dogs and I well behaved usually. They're still animals please be careful. My little dog is 13 years old. I would be devastated to lose her this way. My 30 pound dog held her own I was proud of her

File a report with the appropriate (Marion, Sumter or Lake) Sheriff's Office.

So sorry that you and your dogs experienced this tonight. Glad that all 3 of you are ok. Our pets are like our children, and I know that this was traumatizing to you and them. Some people just don't get it. To not apologize is unforgivable, my opinion.

The owner of the Golden Retrievers is a lawsuit waiting to happen.

You will actually be doing her a favor by reporting it to the police, as then maybe she will never let them off the leash again.

I have to say, you seem to be taking this a lot better than I would be. :cus:

Thank goodness you or your two little dogs...weren't seriously hurt. :thumbup:

I'm totally in shock and I feel sick to my stomach . I totally didn't realize she didn't have the dog on a leash at the time. I don't think I could sue anybody. Well, it would really have to be something blatant . I have to believe that her non-action was a little bit a shock on her part. I still can't get over that my Ellie would be gone right now. I'm proud of me too . as afraid as I am of dogs that I could protect Them.

Just curious ... where did this happen? I think others should be aware of someone walking a dog, not leashed, that could be aggressive.

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Had An appointment to cut the dogs nails this morning. Could not even get them into the office with other dogs there. The vet put my bigger dog on Xanax she was shaking so bad she couldn't even move.
At the time I just wanted the woman to go away and told her such. Now in the light of day I agree that I do not want this to happen to someone else. Should I go to the women's door and tell her if I ever see her dogs off leash with that she's near me or not I will call the sheriff? Or, should I just go to animal control.

I don't think you should talk to the owner. Some dog owners can be in amazing denial about their animals, and it may be more upsetting for you than you expect. I'd call the sheriff's office for guidance. This needs to be reported in case it happens again.

I'm so sorry this happened to you and your pets.

What Village did this occur so others can be on the lookout?
I am so sorry that this happened to you and your pets.

Since your property ( sorry to sound cold ) has been damaged I would report this to the sheriff. No one else should be subjected to what you've been through.

As asked by rayan and phanaticluvr, WHERE DID THIS HAPPEN?

So sorry for your terrible experience. What happen to you and your dogs is why many are afraid. Dog owners please keep your dogs on a strong leash.

This happened in the village of Duval
around the pond

Letting a dog off the leash, not only creates problems with other dog walkers and their pets, but many times the dog can dart into the street. Imagine if you hit someone's dog with your car, you would be traumatized to an extent. The driver might be able to serve and miss the dog, but might end up hitting another car. At the very least they may run into a curb and bend their wheel. Leash laws are there for a reason, and if someone sees an abuser they should call the county sheriff's office immediately.

There are some people lacking common sense. About 3 years ago there use to be a woman riding her bicycle up and down St. Charles Blvd. in the golf cart lane with a dog on a leash. She would have a large dog on a leash attached to the bicycle frame. I thought there was an accident waiting to happen. You got a dog trotting in the cart lane behind a bicycle about 3 to 4 feet from passing cars. I must of seen her at least 5 times. Finally one day I saw her with the dog at the Tamarind Grove post office, and I really let into her about the cruelty to her pet and the dangers she was facing. She didn't take it very easily, but I have never seen her again.

I will join the chorus of going to the Sheriff or animal control. This dog attacked you, it will attack again, next time it could be a child. Do not go to the owner’s home. You will be quite disappointed. Many believe their pets are as pure as the driven snow and you may find the owner turn the tables and try to make you responsible for what happened. Animals are animals, don’t blame the dog, BLAME the owner. Just call the authorities.