Dog Attack - Dulwich Woods

[DrinkingBuddy]

I thought I would post a warning that my dog (a fox hound) was attacked by two pit bulls whilst being walked in Dulwich Wood, near Sydenham Hill yesterday afternoon. Our dog was very badly injured and she and the lady walking her (or son's carer) were only able to get away when some other walkers pulled the dogs off her.

Our dog has significant injuries all over her body, fortunately they did not attack our son's carer. The attack has been reported to the police, but if you see such dogs around the area be very careful. They clearly have an owner as they were wearing collars, although if the owner was there they did not make themselves known.

 

 

Edited Friday at 10:10 by DrinkingBuddy
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[Happyme5]

Ohhh My Gosh.  I can not say how awfully deeply saddened I am to hear and see the state of your beloved little girl.  My heart literally breaks for her and all of you 💔 💔 💔 💔 💔.   I can not imagine the sheer horror.   I wish her and you the very best recovery. I know the love you have for her will make such a huge difference on her journey back to good health physically and mentally.   Please if you are able could you add anymore details about the dogs involved.   

Just now, Happyme5 said:

 My heart literally breaks for her and all of you 💔 💔 💔 💔 💔.   

 

Edited Friday at 10:25 by Happyme5
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[Rockets]

So sorry to hear this and I hope your dog makes a full recovery.

[Happyme5]

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Edited Friday at 12:37 by Happyme5
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[robocop]

Hi there, so sorry to hear this. I met a dog dad yesterday who told me his neighbour’s bichon was killed by two bull breeds - the family live in Peckerman’s Woods. It’s clearly the same dogs. The police were patrolling yesterday and told me they’d caught the dogs but despite using a helicopter had not yet traced the owners. Just horrible. Glad your dog is ok.

[Happyme5]

Robocop

Thank you so much for the brilliant news.  Let's hope they get the owner now.  

[Mystic Mog]

I do hope your dog makes a full recovery, thinking of you.

 

[Cyclemonkey]

Oh your poor dog, I hope she recovers.  Something has to be done about irresponsible dog owners.  I witnessed a terrifying incident on Thursday near London Bridge where a pit bull type dog slipped its lead and was running and barking at a poor woman who was just passing by - it was furious -  bareing its teeth and lungeing repatedly at her. The poor woman was screaming with terror.

Luckily some passerby by managed to grab the lead and the owner took it back - they didn't seem to be at all remorseful.

[Azalea]

I really hope that the dogs were chipped so the police can dogs track the owner down.  You and your dog must have been petrified.  

Bull breeds like American bulldogs and even the English Bull Terriers frighten me a lot.  I’m also fearful of Akitas as I was bitten by one.   Princess Anne had an EBT who killed one of the Queen’s small dogs, (the dog was euthanised as the injuries were too severe) and she also had to appear in court due to one of her EBTs being off the leash, out of control and biting two children in Windsor Great Park.

I remember a story on here about someone’s small dog being savaged by an American bulldog. The owner was eventually tracked down and I think the dog was confiscated.

 

 

 

[Happyme5]

Wow you jogged my memory about the royal dogs.   I have a bull breed and although I 💕 her I do get why others would not.  She is always on her lead.  She has been bitten and attacked by small dogs who have been on and off lead. She has never bitten back.  I think all dogs should be kept on their lead unless they are in a specific designated dog exercise area.  People should add back up measures accordingly.  If you know your dog is aggressive keep it safely away from others. The legislation around dangerous dogs had been flimsy and back in mid 1980's when pitbulls started to appear it was the beginning of a new era in dog ownership.  Which has brought us to this point with various XL breeds etc.  I am very glad to hear that the police are now taking the issue of dog attacks on dogs very seriously.  

[JackGa]

Very sorry to hear of the experience of the original poster and wishing their pup a speedy recovery. 

I would just like to say that bull breeds can be the most fantastic of dogs and there are many around Dulwich that do the breed (s) proud. It's so lazy, but way too common, to simply label an entire breed (or group of breeds) as 'bad' and another as 'good' but it's exactly this attitude that has led to 1000's of great dogs sat in shelters whilst you can't move for cockapoo's, daschunds, etc. in any London park. It's way more complex than 'good' or 'bad'  and inevitably, there will always be well-behaved dogs, and less well behaved dogs across all breeds. The key to everything with dogs is the owners, regardless of breed. Treat your dog well, train it, understand it, and take precautions if necessary (i.e. keep it on a lead).