Neighbor attacked by Pit Bulls

[timster2]

I was working out in the garage and from the neighbors house comes a blood curdling scream and dogs barking. I know the neighbor does not own a dog so my senses are telling me this is not good. I thought the guy was chasing the dogs but the screams were not that tone of voice. Well I jump on my tractor and rush up the right of way for the power-lines between our houses and he is under his pick up with two pit bulls trying to drag him out from under the truck. When I get there the two dogs turn their attention to me. I carry a .380 to scare the bears if needed but today it saved a life. The two dogs came for me and I shot the lead dog then the other tried to circle around my back and I shot that one as well. All totaled five rounds two dead pit bulls.

Neighbors legs had chunks of flesh missing and he was bitten in the face, both hands, shoulder and both legs pretty bad. Never thought I would use my weapon for any more than target practice or to scare away a bear or coyote.
Here is a picture of dog number 1, that's the neighbors blood all over the dog.

 

[brin]

Tim - I wish I had you as a neighbor....Nice going ..your neighbor owes you his life...I hope the owner of those dogs has to pay a large sum to your neighbor and you as well...don't forget you were attacked as well and had you just walked over ...well you know.....

 

[reb]

Kudos! A good reason to carry full time.

FWIW, a .380 is worthless against bears. I'd recommend .357 magnum at the least.

 

[TripleR]

That is a shame you and your neighbor had to go through that ordeal because someone was irresponsible with their dogs.

 

[J F]

Glad you were able to help out your neighbor (and yourself), Tim.

 

[J F]

Call your attorney NOW.

 

[LJH]

That is a shame you and your neighbor had to go through that ordeal because someone was irresponsible with their dogs.

x 1000. I love dogs, pitties included, but would have done the same in your situation.

It's sad when animals have to pay such a high price for being owned by idiots. I hope your neighbor will be OK, he owes you, big-time.

 

[Mace Canute]

Way to go, timster2!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

I hope your neighbour's injuries aren't too bad and he's up and sharing a couple of cool ones with you ASAP.

 

[timster2]

Neighbor is out of surgery and in intensive care. He had chunks of flesh torn from his legs clear to the bone. Owners of the dogs moved into the neighborhood on Saturday. No license, no record of shots. Dog Warden picked up the bodies for testing. Never considered that I was attacked as well, never gave it a thought, just reacted. Guess it could have gotten worse in a hurry if I had missed.

 

[timster2]

The .380 was more for noise to scare the bear as I run like **** for shelter.

 

[J F]

Neighbor is out of surgery and in intensive care. He had chunks of flesh torn from his legs clear to the bone.

Man is he ever lucky you heard and came along.

 

[Jimbrown]

Sure would like to hear the rest of the story. Was he under the truck when they attacked him? Did he crawl under to try and get away? What kinda story do the owners have.

 

[timster2]

He crawled under the truck to get away. He had just gone to the mail box and was heading for his side door as he got near his truck they attacked. The dogs owner said that as he was putting them in the house they got away from him and took off.

 

[riptides]

You poor soul, you must be tormented, confused, dazed and rattled. I hope your not going to be suffering night terrors in your valient attempt to help your neighbor. wink wink

 

[timster2]

Apparently the owner was cruising the neighborhood looking for the dogs. He pulled up behind the second dog that had expired while it was running down the road. When I asked if he knew who owned the dog he said that it was his. He did not seem too upset more like he figured it was coming when I told him his other dog was dead as well.

 

[2LaneCruzer]

I was working out in the garage and from the neighbors house comes a blood curdling scream and dogs barking. I know the neighbor does not own a dog so my senses are telling me this is not good. I thought the guy was chasing the dogs but the screams were not that tone of voice. Well I jump on my tractor and rush up the right of way for the power-lines between our houses and he is under his pick up with two pit bulls trying to drag him out from under the truck. When I get there the two dogs turn their attention to me. I carry a .380 to scare the bears if needed but today it saved a life. The two dogs came for me and I shot the lead dog then the other tried to circle around my back and I shot that one as well. All totaled five rounds two dead pit bulls.

Neighbors legs had chunks of flesh missing and he was bitten in the face, both hands, shoulder and both lets pretty bad. Never thought I would use my weapon for any more than target practice or to scare away a bear or coyote.
Here is a picture of dog number 1, that's the neighbors blood all over the dog.
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God Bless you man; I wish you and injured neighbor the best.

 

[nitroxn]

This is a terrible turn of events for all involved. Your neighbor is a very lucky man to have had you close by.

I believe strongly in our second amendment rights, this is the perfect example of why. Its not always going to be a bad guy who puts your life in danger.

I have noticed some members hinting that you may be "traumatized" because you were attacked too. I also noticed you have not entertained them......KUDOS to you. Your neighbor however has physical damage to his body and recovery time along with being traumatized, he should be compensated accordingly.

You did the right thing for the right reason.......it doesn't get any better than that.




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