My Sisters Dog Attacked
By Ruby Hawk
@RubyHawk (99367)
Atlanta, Georgia
April 7, 2022 7:32pm CST
One of my sisters called today and was telling me about her little dog. I don’t know what breed it is but it’s a tiny dog. I suppose you would call it a lap dog. It can sit up in the window cell.
Three large dogs came in her yard and attacked her little Gilly. She had taken Gilly to the vet to get him patched up. She said he’s bandaged all over. All three dogs attacked and were biting him before she could drive them away.
They belong to her next door neighbor. My sister called the police and they told her to call animal control. She did and they wrote the neighbor a citation and said that’s all they can do. She said the neighbor had been given several citation but still animal control does nothing and on top of that the vet couldn’t tell her if Gilly will recover.
That little dog has been my sisters rock since my brother in law passed away. She’ll be heartbroken if Gilly passes away.
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@DaddyEvil (174336)
• United States
8 Apr 22
Tell your sister to contact the mayor. If he/she says nothing can be done then contact the city attorney. The CITY is responsible if they won't force the people to do something about things like that!
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@DaddyEvil (174336)
• United States
8 Apr 22
@RubyHawk If she's in city limits, yes. If not, then no.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
8 Apr 22
@DaddyEvil That lets her out. I called her this morning but she didn’t answer so I don’t know how Gillys doing.
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@Marilynda1225 (91063)
• United States
9 Apr 22
That is so sad to hear. I hope little Gilly recovers
It's strange that animal control didn't do more than issue a citation especially if they've gotten them before. I thought it was a law that a dog or dogs would be removed if they attacked more than once.
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@Marilynda1225 (91063)
• United States
9 Apr 22
@Marty1 I'm not really sure about them being euthanized. I know we have a strict leash law here and you can get cited if your dog gets loose. I don't know how many citations you would get if your dog attacked another dog or a person before it was removed from your household.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
9 Apr 22
When I spoke to my sister this morning she was more hopeful that Gilly would survive.As for neighbors dogs I don’t know what to think. You’d think they would be taken away or the neighbor would be told to fasten them up especially after he’s received other citations .
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@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
8 Apr 22
Dog owners really are a sad bunch..not your sister or some people..but the narcissistic of them, like to inflict cruel and unusual punishment on other dogs, and creatures and even people by allowing their savage dogs to roam, bite, savage, and kill and maim.
As you can tell, I hate them, people like that.
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@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
8 Apr 22
@RubyHawk I witnessed it as a matter of fact the day before yesterday here. Two dogs..a guy left his dog in the truck with the windows open, another dog walking by, both pit bulls..omg that one lept out of the truck and wow tore the other ones ear off nearly.
Course I do know accidents happen.
How is your sisters dog today?
Course I do know accidents happen.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
8 Apr 22
@RebeccasFarm I don’t know how she is. I’ve called twice and She doesn’t answer. I’m afraid it’s the worst. She’s probably too sad to talk. I’ll give her awhile and call again.
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@LindaOHio (222280)
• United States
8 Apr 22
What a heartbreaking story. I hope little Gilly survives.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
9 Apr 22
@LindaOHio She called me this morning and said Gilly was a little better. So she’s more hopeful.
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@oahuwriter (26773)
• United States
10 Apr 22
Holy Saint Roch, help bring Gilly fur baby back to good health, poor thing was attacked thank you, amen. Did your sister get an apology & payment for vet bills?
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
12 Apr 22
@oahuwriter My sister said Gilly is drinking and eating so that’s a good sign,
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@oahuwriter (26773)
• United States
11 Apr 22
@RubyHawk
That's sad. You're welcome for prayers.
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@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
12 Apr 22
I can only imagine how she must feel. Some people should not have animals and they should be prosecuted harshly for such things. I hope and pray Gilly will be okay.
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@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
13 Apr 22
@RubyHawk It's a shame people don't teach their dogs right, because now the dogs may have to be put down and those nasty people will probably just get more. I hope it does teach them a lesson though 
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
13 Apr 22
@bunnybon7 I’m waiting to see what happens. I’m pretty sure he’ll have to fence the dogs in.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
13 Apr 22
@bunnybon7 I think shes going to file a civil suit against the neighbor.
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Poor Gilly - and your poor sister.
@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
5 May 22
@porwest I think all that matters is the little dog was attacked in his own yard by these large dogs that the owner had already received citations for letting his dogs run loose attacking other dogs. I think his dogs should be taken to a shelter until he fences in an area for them. My sister is looking into it but I don’t know if anything will be done.
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@porwest (112804)
• United States
5 May 22
@RubyHawk It's a tough call. How much can a pet owner be responsible for their pets anymore than a parent can be held liable for something their kid does? I guess it depends on the situation and circumstances surrounding the events and how severe the incident.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
9 Apr 22
It just burned me up but my sister called me this morning and said Gilly looks a bit better. He took a drink of water and nibbled a little food. She’s thinking about taking the neighbor to civil court but now she’s worried more about Gilly.
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@snowy22315 (208821)
• United States
9 Apr 22
I hope Gilly survives, the same thing happened to roomie's stepsister's dog. Another dog came into their yard and attacked it. He was serioously wounded but survived. I don't know if they found the owner or not. I am sure the vet bils were expensive.
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