Kimber's been taken into custody!!

[northernmastiff]

Glad that you were able to pick her up. I am sure she is terrified still, even though she is home. Give her some time to settle back in. Here's hoping that you get continued good news. Sorry to hear about the GSD though. I had a King Shepherd when I first moved out on my own. Wonderful dog but when the time came, the signs were so evident that it was time to let her go. I am sure she deserved better than what happened to her.

 

[chuckorlando]

If your dog is fine, I doubt there will be any thing else legal wise. Unless you have incured cost. Good deal though

 

[Kimbersmama]

If your dog is fine, I doubt there will be any thing else legal wise. Unless you have incured cost. Good deal though

We may be taking action against the owners for their negligence and to pay for the bills that we have for treating Kimber. It's up to us whether or not to press charges even though AC said the state will most likely pick it up.

 

[ruthcatrin]

Yay! I hope the rest of it goes smoothly too!

As for why she's wedged under the futon: she's unhappy cause she got injured protecting you and then ended up in a kennel surrounded by strangers while she was healing and being treated. She'll be ok, but keep an eye on her, and definetly work with the trainer you were talking to! And watch her closely around GSDs for a while :/

 

[cinnamon roll]

I am so glad to hear that she is home. It sounds like she is scared to death still. Probably thinking someone is gonna take her. I am so sorry for you and your dog. Honestly if it were me I would take action against the owners what they did was careless and irresponsible. maybe they will be a little more cafeful next time if they see how serious it is to let a dog off leash.

We may be taking action against the owners for their negligence and to pay for the bills that we have for treating Kimber. It's up to us whether or not to press charges even though AC said the state will most likely pick it up.

 

[Amanda F.]

I'm so sorry to hear this. The kennel environment is very stressful for dogs in general but I feel it is even harder on the mastiffs. Glad Kimber is back home. Give her some time and she will come around. I think you should go forward with holding the gsd owners responsible.

 

[musicdeb]

Great news! Kimber is home!!!!! Give her some time to decompress.

 

[chuckorlando]

she needs to adjust to society as she just got out the clink. ahahahahaha

 

[fila4me]

I am so happy she is home!!!

 

[Bailey's Mom]

Thank God! Blessings upon your wonderful, heroic dog.

It's been a very unsettling time for Kimber. She doesn't understand why she was ripped away from her family. She was terrified and wounded. No one will ever know how this has hurt her. It will take some time before she begins to let her guard down. If possible just lie near her, let her feel your presence. She may be resistant to being crated after her experience, all you can do is be understanding.

I'd keep your appointment with the trainer. Work together to engage her and make her feel secure again. I know she will come around, you already have the prime ingredient, your love.

Let us all know how it has worked out. Oh, I think Purina has a heroes award program for dogs, put her name in, she deserves a medal.

 

[Kimbersmama]

It makes my heart hurt because she's a pretty sensitive pup anyways. We hired this trainer to help with some of her fears and now I'm worried that this is going to make it that much more difficult. She came out of her room and usually we don't let her crawl on our laps, but given the circumstances we let her "sneak" up here for some extra snuggles. The other dogs are JEALOUS!

 

[erevos]

Poor hero pup...I wish she will get out of this soon I read all the thread just now I am so glad she is back

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[Bailey's Mom]

I'm glad you are letting her be close to you. She will need the reassurance for some time. Think of this in human terms, a human child would become clingy and she will need to be a cling-on, just like a human child would. The big bad world is a little bigger and a little badder right now. It's going to take some time to straighten up and fly right again. But, she will!!!
Hugs to both of you.

 

[CeeCee]

Yay! I am so glad Kimber is home!!! I agree that she needs to decompress and yes you want to be gentle and respectful of that, but be careful you are not inadvertently nurturing her fear and stress. Get back to your routine, take her for a walk. If she becomes fearful, let her go through the fear, but don't nurture it. Be her strong center that she can come to for support.

The worst thing that could come out of this is that Kimber becomes fearful or walks, dogs, etc.

Welcome Home Kimber!!

 

[DMikeM]

Personally even though the GSD owners screwed up I would not bother them about compensation. They have already paid a heavy price for stupidity. Unless you really need the help with the bills of course. Just my thoughts on this.

Very glad you got your Kimber back and I would imagine it was terrifying for her to be in lock up, once an agency believes the dog is dangerous they don't treat it with the kindness they do other dogs. So she was likely treated poorly and with a bad attitude. Just give her lots of love which I am sure you do and try to get back to normal routine with her. If you know of anyone with a good stable friendly GSD it might help to get them together for a play date.

 

[Campbell Corso]

Glad your girl is back with you!

 

[goetsch4]

I don't have anything to add that hasn't been said but I'm really glad Kimber is home!!

 

[Bailey's Mom]

How is Kimber doing? I was wondering if she was having trouble walking past the place where she was attacked or if she's returned to her former calmness.
We're really hoping that everything is okay. Let us know.

 

[first english]

The whole story sucks I feel bad for you I fell bad for Kimber and I feel bad for the stupid people that lost their family pet just hoping everything works out for everyone.

 

[Kiloteague]

Let the dog on your lap as much as possible. Hug that dog all the time. Thats going to be the best way to help her get over her fears. From day one I would alway kiss my dogs on there muzzles. That way when little kids get in there faces all they want to do is lick, where as other dogs that haven't had that reinforced face to face contact may get scared and snap. I used to pick my dogs up and hold them like babies for probably the first 2-3 years of there lives. (2pits 1rott between 85-110) yeah it wasnt easy and its obviously unrealistic for you at this point but my dogs would go limp and relax and it just reinforced trust. A dog of that size may just need a little bit more "ridiculous love" I guess just because they are more of a liability. I think the love and kindness that you show the dog, goes a long way in helping a dog cope with unwarranted fears.