I had a bad night lastnight. A …
I had a bad night lastnight. A lot of crying for my son Jake. I just wanted to run away …
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Hey guys. I know I have disappeared for a while and I am so sorry for not keeping up with your journals like I'd like. I was feeling rather depressed for some time and when that happens I tend to shut down and not want to communicate with anyone. Then when I thought things couldn't get any worse, they really did. Bigtime.
On Friday my son, husband and dog were playing outside as we normally do...I was inside and heard the worst three words a Mother can hear-Call 911 now!!
Michael ran inside and screamed the dog bit Ian, there was blood all over his face and clothes, I went into shock and couldn't look at him, I felt faint and just started praying as I dialed 911....Jake bit his eye.
The paramedics came and we went to the ER where we were for 8 hours, a plastic surgeon was called in and ultimately repaired him without much trouble at all but for a while there was a concern that his actual eye may have been damaged.
He's okay now, I will try to post a pic of him and his poor eye.
Michael told the police to take Jake, he never wanted to see him again, so Animal control came and got him-he's current with his shots but whenever you ask them to take the dog after a bite they have to quarantine them for 10 days to check for rabies. Then they charge you $190 whether you want the dog back or not.
When the 10 days is up they will ask if we want him euthanized or adopted out to someone without kids. Of course, I will opt for the adoption.
He's a neutered border collie that we have had for 2 years without incident, I don't know what happened but Michael said he knocked Ian over and then was on top of him attacking him.
My friends and family have mixed views on what we should do, some think it was a fluke and we should take him back-but what do I do, take him back and wait for him to actually get the eyeball??!! We can't take that chance, sorry.
In the meantime, now that Ian is recovering, he is in the back yard screaming "Jake, Jake, where are you?" He forgave him the second it happened, and I keep crying and miss Jake and feel so bad that this had to happen. You don't immediately stop loving something because it made a mistake, do you? I was just starting to wwalk him everyday for my exercise and his enjoyment, I don't want to walk alone.... Of course my son is more important-but my heart is still broken.
I love you all and thank anyone who takes the time to read this and offer me some advice or validation that I am doing the right thing by letting Jake go.
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Little buddie!!! I'm so sorry about Ian. His picture looks like he could easily have lost an eye. Thank God he will be ok! - Dogs are strange creatures and I love them but you never know when they will become aggressive. It's just a part of their genetic make up. - Glad you are feeling better but next time just make a note to us that you're not wanting to talk!! I was so worried about you and your family!! Love you. Take care Connie
ConnieE
Oh JJ you poor dear and poor little Ian! I can only imagine the horror you felt when Michael yelled call 911. The terror when you saw the blood on Ian's helpless face. God love him, that he didn't stay mad at Jake. You did the right thing in getting rid of Jake. Even though it may have been a fluke you can't take that chance with your precious child. Besides next time, if there were a next time it could be a neighbors kid and you could face a lawsuit. I know it is hard and you miss Jake, they are like kids too and they become part of the family fabric. I am so glad the plastic surgeon was able to save Ian's eye and correct any potential problems from happeneing. Pat yourself on the back for you and Michael being such good and fast acting parents. I swear it always seems to be something with us these days. I certainly wish I could wave a wand and make everyone's problems and ailments disappear...wouldn't that be nice. Please JJ, don't shut us out, we are here, more family than family, to help you thru the rough patches, both physically and emotionally I love you sweetie. Give little Ian a big kiss on his owie for me. Also, give Michael a pat on the back for calling you immediately and give yourself kudos for responding with 911 in an instant. Love you guys! ((hugs))marcia
bizemomm
Oh Jeanette, I am so sorry to hear about Ian. That is awful. I can understand how you feel about Jake, I probably would have done the same thing. Our pets become part of the family and we love them dearly, but when something like this happens, it's hard to give them another chance. Our kids are our first priority and we want to keep them safe. It's just sad. Sorry you are having to go through this. Big hugs to you and Ian.
Dawn2
Jeanette, as a lover of pets, I understand your feelings and I'm so sorry you are going through this. I am super glad Ian will be ok. In my opinion, you really have no choice with it comes to Jake. Personally, I probably would euthanize him even though some people would thing that was wrong. I just feel that a dog should never cross that line, and now that he has he may want to do it again. So you are doing what must be done and Ian will have to understand that no matter how much he loves his dog, it's not ok for a dog to bite. I wish you good thoughts. Hugs. -sarah
SarahKeturah
i would definitely not euthanize him! but i also would not keep him! animals are just that animals, even tho we want them to have human characteristics, they cannot. i think jake is a good dog, who may have been having a bad day...he needs to be where he can run or w/an adult family who knows his background.you cannot risk your beautiful ian around jake again. i am so glad for you honey, that everything turned out ok...you handled that really well as parents...good for you! i love ya, babe...janey
janey
Oh wow, I am so sorry that happened. I know it has to be tough. I am so glad that Ian is going to be okay. I have to say that you have a tough decision to make. I can't say that I know what I would do, I guess just go with your gut feeling. Take care Sweetie and give Ian a kiss for me ! April
aprilrenae
Oh dear I am so sorry your family had to go thru this! Thank God Ian is alright. I am surprised a border collie got this aggressive, but what do we know of animal behavior? There is no way you can guarentee that the dog won't behave in this manner again so it is probably best to keep him away from small children. When we went to PAWS to look for a dog to adopt most of the bigger dogs over a year old all had signs on their pens saying stuff like for homes with children over 10 years. I didn't really understand why but since Ashley is here everyday and she is only going to be 5 I opted for a dog that didn't have that criteria.
PAWS has a behaviorist on staff who can answer questions and give advice about problem pets - I'm sure there is one in your area - they are everywhere. I would ask an expert whether to put the dog down or give it up for adoption but either way I wouldn't bring him home to Ian. Good luck honey, I'm real sorry you had to deal with all of this...hugs jilly
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