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| Joe Ricard |
 Jun 27 2007, 12:21 PM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU  Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92  |
Well If it was me in the 1800's they would be dead already.
But the law is protecting the freaking dogs for the 10 days of quarranteen. Yet I can't see them and the place they are being held is run by the county. I am sure if I choose to keep the dogs I will be facing several vet bills to get them back to health. If I could have witnessed the incident I would have taken the dogs out back and knocked them both in the head and finished the filling in of the pool. |
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| Howard |
Jun 27 2007, 12:46 PM
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Incontin(g)ent Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,785 Joined: 24-July 03 From: Westlake Village, CA Member No.: 943 Region Association: None 
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IMHO...
Sad story to be sure, but don't make it worse by trying to fix it yourself. The authorities will do what they have to, a personal apology to the victims by you and your son, but notify your insurance company right away. They have the lawyers on the payroll already, and it's better than you getting into any disagreements with your neighbors. |
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| grantsfo |
Jun 27 2007, 01:03 PM
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Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Howard @ Jun 27 2007, 11:46 AM)  IMHO... Sad story to be sure, but don't make it worse by trying to fix it yourself. The authorities will do what they have to, a personal apology to the victims by you and your son, but notify your insurance company right away. They have the lawyers on the payroll already, and it's better than you getting into any disagreements with your neighbors. Oh damn the voice of reason. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| TravisNeff |
Jun 27 2007, 01:09 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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Crap Jake, I just about spit coffee out my nose (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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| Joe Ricard |
Jun 27 2007, 02:43 PM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
Thanks Howard.
I have done exactly that. called my insurance co. and got the process to use if things go that way which I am sure they will. |
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| rhodyguy |
Jun 27 2007, 03:33 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,188 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
the 10 days is for rabies. or should be. do you proof of a current vacination?
that's why we pay for liability on our homeowners. k |
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| aircooledboy |
Jun 27 2007, 04:17 PM
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Sweet Pea's 1st ride in daddy's "vroom -vroom" Group: Members Posts: 1,672 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Rockford, IL Member No.: 1,629 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(shelby/914 @ Jun 27 2007, 10:18 AM) Colorado seems to have a first bite rule which saved my neighbors dog, so you may not have to put them down. Most states do. If you had no reason to know they were a risk to others, often the dogs get one pass. I would apologize until I was blue in the face, and try to explain the "deaf dog / dumbass son" factor. Old girls can be pretty understanding when it comes to pets and kids. Good luck |
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| watsonrx13 |
Jun 27 2007, 06:34 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
Joe, put the kid down and get the dogs back....
I'll call you later... -- Rob |
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| Joe Ricard |
Jun 27 2007, 09:22 PM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
You mean kick him out?
He has been avoiding me. |
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| GeorgeRud |
Jun 27 2007, 10:44 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Every county is different in their animal control ordinance, but a ten day quarantine period is pretty standard if the dog's are not current on their rabies vaccination around here. That period is only to protect the person that was bitten, so they hopefully do not have to go through post exposure rabies treatment (very expensive and painful).
Deaf dalmations can be a problem, and it's quite possible that the dog was only startled by the person's actions. Nevertheless, you have to follow the ordinance in your area. The local animal control can tell you the procedures, hopefully they're good people and will let you keep the dogs if this was a first bite situation. Homeowner's insurance should cover you this time, but don't be surprised if your not allowed to renew it when it comes due again. Unfortunately, the insurance companies are getting bad when it comes to dog bites. Too many people playing liability lottery in our courts. Hang in there, it can be tough if you have to put an animal (and friend) down. I've been a veterinarian for the past 28 years, and have had to be the bad guy pushing the euthanasia solution in situations like this before, it's heartbreaking for everyone concerned. Look carefully at breeds before getting another dog, the insurance carriers have lists of breeds that they don't want to insure (PitBulls, Rotts, etc.). It's pretty much like the old muscle cars in the 70s - they're the ones calling the shots. |
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