[kennethshifrin]

You should seek medical intervention ASAP. Rabies is most probably not an issue, but a bacterial infection is. I've been bitten twice, and both times I was put on a course of antibiotics. Also, a thorough cleansing was necessary. Had to return to see the doc several times to make sure the wounds were not infected.

[Cliff Fr]

One of the reasons I never take our dogs to a dog park or go to one

[Laker14]

it seems likely that when "Grandpa" left the scene without giving out his identity and contact information, he upped the ante from a civil case, likely handled by his insurance company, to very possibly a criminal offense.

[Topgun 1776]

Yes...I agree ..In my humble opinion...file a police report. This is comparable to assault. This dog owner should be held liable and the dog banned from our parks. If you don't follow up with legal action it will only happen again to someone else

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Laker14

it seems likely that when "Grandpa" left the scene without giving out his identity and contact information, he upped the ante from a civil case, likely handled by his insurance company, to very possibly a criminal offense.

That sounds accurate. Probably depends a lot on what the dog owner does in the coming days. He should contact the person who was bitten by his pooch.

What To Do After You Were Bitten & Injured By Someone Else’s Dog In Florida | The Florida Law Group

[airstreamingypsy]

Originally Posted by dougjb

This is perhaps one of the most unsettling posts I have ever read on TOTV.

I agree, I actually got emotional reading it. How anyone could be such a monster is beyond comprehension.

To the OP, Call the police, this is a crime.

[Topgun 1776]

Originally Posted by gettingby

Not sure I’d encourage people to confront a person in their home. Euthanizing his dog is a bit to far as well especially since you only have one side of the story. Did the dog just run up to this person and bite them on the hand? How did the hand get in front of the dogs mouth? We all love our pets and our pet couldn’t have started this, right? It’s always somebody else’s fault. Dogs fight, all dogs fight. If you decide to take your perfect pet to the dog park you should expect that they might tangle with a bigger dog.

Wow!!! Really???!!! Regardless what caused the bite... leaving the scene certainly denotes the victim didn't do anything to provoke this...also, the pics were taken by witnesses so obviously they felt it was unjustified. I'm sure your dog is perfect though...sounds like maybe you might know this guy or maybe more....hmmmm....

[airstreamingypsy]

Originally Posted by gettingby

Two sides to every story. Where was your dog during all this? Dogs are dogs, they play and they fight. I have a ten year old very passive beagle and hates the dog parks.

Really? What would the side of the guy whose dog bit someone, and he left the scene?

[KimmieK]

The Recreation Department oversees the Dog Parks in The Villages.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by KimmieK

The Recreation Department oversees the Dog Parks in The Villages.

I think "oversees" stretches what happens there with respect to the upkeep and supervision by the Villages Recreation Department. Unless things have changed a great deal since I have been to various Villages' dog parks.

You are on your own when visiting. There might be a busybody Villager checking your ID but very seldom did I see that happen.

[Rheinl271]

If you seek medical attention (at minimum get an antibiotic) you will be required to complete a dog bite report that will be followed up by the FL Dept of Health or an animal control agency. It may be difficult until you can ID the owner, but they absolutely will contact the owner if possible.

[MrFlorida]

Somebody will recognize him , just a matter of time.

[billethkid]

No reaction(s) to any of the posts from OP?!

[rrtjp]

Another trial by TOTV. I’d like to hear grandpas side of what happened.

[Lea N]

Originally Posted by Mrprez

I would go back to the dog park and ask around. Someone there might know him.

This is a good idea. It's possible the people who run the place know him and his dog.