No pictures of my leg this time...it mostly just looks like the picture below but the bruising is going down a little bit. Still hurts when anything brushes against it, ie my PANTS, but I'm doing OK.
I got a phone call this morning from an officer who has taken this case. Here's what we discussed:
1. The female dog who did NOT bite me will most likely be released to the owner today or tomorrow, providing the owner pays a HUGE criminal citation fee.
2. Said owner is being cooperative and the officer said he's being very strict and firm in hopes the owner will realize the seriousness of the incident. He said that the owner was upset at her roommate, who was supposed to be watching the dogs that day, and has since kicked him out.
3. The officer asked me to describe my wounds, pain level, and overall feelings of the attack. Also, he asked about my concerns. I told him that I'm nervous to walk passed the house now because I don't know if the dogs will be leashed when they are out. He said that they take that kind of thing into consideration when determining what to do with the dogs.
4. Boozer, my attacker, is in quarantine until May 2. The officer was still investigating any other incidences where Boozer was involved but that he would very likely be put down.
5. Owner still does not know which neighbor reported the incident, but officer said she did not seem vindictive or out to get whoever did report it.
I think we can call back with the case # in a few more days to get the final word on what's going to happen. We did get a restitution form to get any medical expenses reimbursed, but I think I calculated it added up to about $30, including my $7 prescription. Ben and I are still debating on whether or not to take any further legal action.
(Keep reading for a couple more new posts...I was on a roll for a while when Erich was happily playing in his bouncer!!!)
3 comments:
I'm glad to hear that the police are taking this so seriously. It is so scary to have dogs out on the loose like that!
So glad things are getting into place with that dog. Everyday when I take Dallas on walk and I see a dog-it freaks me out! I used to show Dallas and then move on, but now I want to run past the house!
Hope your leg heals quickly.
So glad your leg is okay! That is seriously my biggest fear...random dogs I don't know, and what they will do to me. There are TONS of stray dogs here in HK who scare the crap out of me.
On a much happier note...Erich is DARLING!
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