2happybassets

Poor Hilda.

As we neared the end of our walk today, we rounded a corner and suddenly encountered two young girls trying to ride their bicycles and walk their pitbulls at the same time. Unsurprisingly, one of the girls lost control of her bike and dog, and it made a beeline for Hilda and Thor. The pitbull assumed an aggressive posture, barking and towering over my poor bassets. Chaos ensued from there. Hilda freaked out and tried to make an escape. I somehow managed to hold onto my two leashes and pull the pitbull away by his collar. We walked the rest of the block to our house, then I noticed the bloody footprints following us down the sidewalk. My first thought was that she'd been bitten, but upon closer inspection I realized that one entire toenail was missing. The amount of blood was unbelievable! It was squirting out with each beat of her heart! I rushed her to the emergency vet where they had to sedate her and cauterize the wound. The nail had been ripped out to the bone, causing arterial bleeding. She must have caught it in a crack in the sidewalk during the scuffle.

She is still pretty out of it; she's been laying around all night. Nine month old Thor has been very concerned about her, laying next to her, whining and wagging his tail. Well, I guess if the nail doesn't grow back, that's one less nail we have to clip.

Beverly Anne

How awful for you! What a nightmare. I hope she mends quickly and isn't too scarred emotionally and physically.

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Francis's Bevy

murraysmom

This story makes me furious- those kids weren't capable of controlling an aggressive dog and their parents should have known better

I hope Hilda is feeling better today! Poor girl-

2hounds

That's horrible, thankfully it didn't get any worse. I hope Hilda feels better soon.

~Heather

edited to add: It's the irresponsibility of owners like that that cause problems for so many breeds. If people knew what the heck they were doing when they get their dogs there would be a lot less problems.

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Mommy to Gibbs and kitty kitty Eva

Dear sweet Lily (ATB ) you will never be forgotten.

Elmer-n-Button

Poor Hilda! I would be so upset. Those girls parents should be notified and you should send them this picture. (And a copy of the vet bill!) Hope the poor baby feels better quickly!

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Arrrooooos from Bubby Boo, Dee Dee and Elmee Too!

Ed's best friend

I agree with Murray's mom, and I would send a picture and the vet bill too. You were minding your own business. Although accidents do happen, I agree, a kid on a bike with an aggressive dog is never a good idea!

Poor pup. Poor you! :comfort

jallen9696

I am so furious....you really need to send the pictures to the parents and a copy of the vet bill. I, too realize accidents happen...but the pit bulls are very aggressive and should not have been out with children. I can't believe people just can't use common sense....you and your babies could have suffered even worse injuries. I guess because I don't understand all there is about pits...I am a little scared of them.

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Katie and Moosie's Mom

mtandg

You actually also need to report that to the local animal authority as each report of a dog attack on another animal or a person is valuable in case this happens again to someone else.

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Mom to some two-leggers and one Dobby the House Hound!
No that is not a desert lizard in that photo that is a Bassett Hound!

Basset Momma

Poor darling! Hope she is feeling better soon!

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-Wendy
Mom to Samantha, Jake, Cuddy, Frodo, & Indy

jasperspet

The parents of those girls should be ashamed of themselves and offer to pay for your expenses. My heart goes out to Hilda, bassets are so durable but vulnerable too. I agree with the response about notifying the animal control officer to file a complaint, so no other bassets, people or other dogs get hurt.