Bit of a fright this morning

Took the dogs out as usual neighbours nasty mastiff/staffie leapt out their window and went for mine.. Elsie has a nasty ear wound vet says not to stitch it in case of infection, Betty has a puncture wound under her tummy and top of her back (I thought when this huge dog had her it's mouth she was dead - she is only 5lb in weight ).

Have reported it again but now considering whether it's safe to have dogs here.

What I don't get is if my dogs cause a nuisance the council can insist we get rid of them so why can't they see this as a nuisance ?

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Oh Julie how scary for you I hope you and the dogs are ok after their horrible experience.

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Just too scared to go out again, it's not fair on my dogs I always have to creep out when I see the coast is clear but if it's going to come out their bedroom window we stand no chance of getting to the car.

Just discovered it bit me too in all the panic about the dogs I hadn't seen the bite on back of my leg, so I am off to the hospital to report it and will be ringing the police as I believe a human bite might make them take it more seriously.

I don't want to see the dog dead but if they can't keep it safely then I can't see any other option.

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That sounds terrible , What was the owners reaction ?

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Oh dear Julie - you do need to report it

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If a dog is out of control then the owner is liable for prosecution.
As your dogs were on the lead and walking innocently down a
street then a unchained dog who jumps out of a window is
definitely not under control. The owner can be fined and told
to keep the dog on a lead and even have a muzzle.
If its a massive dog and it attacks your small female dogs then it
is definitely not been trained and could even be in dog fights.
Seek information from the local police or ring the RSPCA.
Keep your vets bills and get them to write a statement should
anything else happen. Good luck and so sorry about what happened.

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What an awful thing to happen. Please report it . Do hope neighbours are told to muzell the dog

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Oh Julie!! I am so sorry to hear this. Yes, do report it, and I hope your wound is not too bad. Poor you! Bet it's shaken you up.

You can't spend every day living in fear of this happening again.
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That must have been terrifying for you and your dogs Julie. You really must report it and if the authorities are not interested then see a solicitor and take out a private prosecution against them. Also it would be a good idea to take photographs of the wounds on your dogs and yourself. Nobody should have to live with such a fear.

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Yes - photos important evidence