AARGH! Sorry, about this quiet blog.
Just two quick frustrating things:
First we got "killer dogs" in our neighborhood. Three weeks ago, a neighbor, five houses away, was in her front yard with her little dog, weighs about 3 lbs, when two loose dogs knocked her over (she is elderly) grabbed hold of her dog and tore it to pieces in front of her. A neighbor heard her screams, came out, yelled, chased the dogs away, but too late for the little dog, it died. Animal Control and police were called, but no one found the dogs. Or the owners of the dogs. They are not strays, one has a collar...
Other incidences in the neighborhood of dog attacks -- two dogs, same description. Attacking both people and other dogs. I've bought pepper spray (had to hunt for it) and now walking Kona (holding onto pepper spray) is not a relaxing walk to do -- it's poop, pee, go home, quickly, anxiously looking down every street, alley, corner... I honestly don't know if Kona is a fighter -- what she would do if attacked?-- especially by two dogs. My old Boomer, well, he would be the last dog standing. But Kona, she's a more mild tempered dog... worry worry worry
Then, I've been trying to draw up a new "estate plan" as Bob is gone and things have changed, so paperwork needs to be changed, and wanted to set up a new Will or as my financial advisor said to set up a Living Trust -- and I want especially to set up something for my pets -- because if I die I don't want Kona and Ripley sent to a shelter or worse, want them to be cared for and the money there to care for them -- anyway I got some references, picked an attorney, had a consult, and another one, then gave them money to set up said Trust, that was at the end of January -- but seems like I'm just getting the run-around -- back and forth e-mails, sending me documents that look like a Will not a Trust and questions not answered, or only partially answered, phone calls not returned, changing lawyers on me (same firm, but different lawyer with differing opinions), and me -- just confused totally about the whole thing, aargh, legalese and what does it all mean hereto, whereas, blah blah etc., you know what mean ... anyway, have an appointment tomorrow to meet with attorney again, had to get almost aggressive to get an appointment with the initial attorney I met with --- wish I'd never gave them any money or would just switch attorneys, feel like an idiot for doing so, but hopefully get it figured out tomorrow Been preparing -- got to be a bitch, if I have too, and get it done. Wish me luck.
Meantime, been writing on the book.. plus Kona got bit by (we think) a spider, got an infection, so meds, vet visits, etc. -- so busy busy busy.
Oh, guess that's four things, not just two.
More later. Frustrated.
And wish they'd catch these damn loose dogs. What's wrong with people?
6 comments:
I see a product development opportunity here. A “duty belt” for dog owners, containing pepper spray, poop bags (clean), poop bags (full), bear alarm, sun screen, baton (defense when pepper spray misses), and various and sundry other necessities that make your walk safer.
What a crappy thing to have to anticipate.
I’m glad you are writing. Every time your emails show up, I have to debate about whether to save or read immediately. Thanks for keeping in touch.
Glad to see your pixels. Hugs. Loose dogs are always a problem. Carry your phone with you on walks. Get a picture if you can.
The pepper spray I make with cayenne, oil and water does the trick around here. Shoot for the eyes and muzzles.
Kona may be laid back, but I guarantee you as a retriever, if you or her are threatened she'll come out fighting. It's the nature of the breed.
Wow, well consider yourself fortunate to be able to get a lawyer....many people aren't able to provide such great security for their beloved pets...you are truly blessed. So sad for that elderly woman who lost her dog! I hope she is doing alright. :(
One more additional comment- search out your local dog park. They are there for your and your dog's protection.
Yes, Anon (whoever you are) I am blessed to have no children, only pets and some money to provide for them if I should die. But I tell you, I would give every penny back to have Bob back -- every penny.
And thanks, all (including Anon), for your comments! Stephany -- very funny -- thanks for the laugh!
I hate to sound too scary but a couple of years ago my oldest daughter was out of town and the middle daughter was watching her very high need german shepherd after dark. Yep had a loose dog coming at them and the dog made a go at my daughter but the shepherd came in between and he got bit instead. Surgery and an emergency vet bill hit came to over a $1000. We were actually lucky the dog survived because it cut an artery in his leg. My daughter had her shoulder pulled and hurt and wound up on the ground and dragged and we needed to take her to the hospital too.
The animal control said they never found the dog but we are pretty sure about what house it was from. The photo comment by J.L. Murphey would have made a difference! The police told us we could have made a civil claim to recoup some of the money if we had proof.
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