[gdum-l] Dog Attack

[Roach, Kathy (OHA)]

I really think we need to try and introduce some kind of heavier fine on irresponsible pet owners who choose to have such dangerous dogs.  Some cities have banned them.  I don't like to see any dog get a bad wrap, when it is the fault of the irresponsible owners who don't restrain or control their pets.
It just makes me crazy!  That dog could also have hurt a child.
I do hope Kinley won't have any lasting trauma from this and will still work.
I do know seeing eye is doing a study on this problem and will be coming out with a report and some information to share with the public.


Kathy Roach Devin
Mass Office on Disability
Phone: 617-727-7440
Email: Kathy.Roach at massmail.state.ma.us


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From: gdum-l-bounces at acb.org [mailto:gdum-l-bounces at acb.org] On Behalf Of Val Duclos
Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 4:38 PM
To: Guide Dog Users of Massachusetts
Subject: Re: [gdum-l] Dog Attack

hi car.,

what a horrible experience for you and your puppy.

how is he doing today?  was he really traumatized too much for you to be able to use him?

all these dog incidents make me so sick!  i don't know what is wrong with the public!

i wish you and kinley all the best.

val and indra
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From: Roach, Kathy (OHA)<mailto:kathy.roach at state.ma.us>
To: 'Guide Dog Users of Massachusetts'<mailto:gdum-l at acb.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 4:13 PM
Subject: Re: [gdum-l] Dog Attack

Oh! Carl, I am so! upset and sorry.  Where was the dog?  Why was it not on leash?
I hope you reported it to animal control.  Seeing eye is doing a study about the frequency of dogs attacking working guide dogs.  I just can't believe how irresponsible some owners are.  What a traumatic experience for you and for Kinley.  Keep us posted.


Kathy Roach Devin
Mass Office on Disability
Phone: 617-727-7440
Email: Kathy.Roach at massmail.state.ma.us


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From: gdum-l-bounces at acb.org [mailto:gdum-l-bounces at acb.org] On Behalf Of Carl Richardson
Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 3:47 PM
To: 'Guide Dog Users of Massachusetts'
Subject: [gdum-l] Dog Attack

Hello All:
I just wanted to update you on something that happened to me and Kinley last night. As I was leaving the Stockyard Restaurant in Boston, Kinley was attacked by a charging pit bull. The Pit Bull was fast and ferocious. And did not want to let go. It was very traumatic.  Kinley was on harness and leash the whole time and could do little or nothing to defend himself Finally the roommate of the owner separated them. Kinley has a few abrasions, scratches, and one minor puncture in the leg. It could have been a lot worse.

I am home with him today to make sure he is okay. I have reported the incident to animal control and spoken to the owner about paying for the vet expenses.

Now I understand the need to have the legislation and support to those have had their service animal attacked by another animal not under one's control

Take care,
Carl

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