Attack by Helen Betts

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15-AUG-2015

Attack

Poor Sahraa got attacked this evening while on a walk with Tim. Some guy who looked like a third country national and who didn’t speak English didn’t have some dog on a leash, and it proceeded to attack Sahraa. Tim said he kicked it away. Then some car drove up and the handler was given a leash, which didn’t help the situation much. She appears to be unhurt, but it was very unfortunate all around. I would have tried more than to just kick the dog out of the way…

Skewed, posted earlier:

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pkocinski		09-Apr-2016 11:25
I hate when that happens - irresponsible pet owners.

Julie Oldfield		08-Apr-2016 01:54
Beautiful portrait. She has such a gorgeous face. V

Julie Oldfield		08-Apr-2016 01:53
Poor baby! That's horrible. I am glad she is OK. 🙁

janescottcumming		07-Apr-2016 00:02
Awww...so sorry to hear this news. Glad she is ok. Always so upsetting when your dog gets attacked. Give her a hug from me! This is a very endearing photo of her. V

Tom LeRoy		06-Apr-2016 14:11
Poor Sahraa, fortunately she wasn't hurt but looks like she needs a lot of TLC to get over the shock! A very sweet portrait, Helen. V

Wim Ensie		06-Apr-2016 06:38
She has a very sweet expression

joseantonio		06-Apr-2016 04:10
Poor sharaa....Must have been a difficult moment.V

Jeff Real		05-Apr-2016 23:43
A scary moment. I hope she is ok. A very gentle portrait ~V~

Dave Petersen Photography		05-Apr-2016 23:19
So glad she was not hurt. I know it had to be a scary situation. This is such a superb capture of Sahraa that conveys so much expression. I know that look from my dog and it really makes me sad that this happened. Voted+

larose forest photos		05-Apr-2016 21:56
Oh, poor Sahraa. She does look as if she has had a bit of a traumatic time of it. I hope she is OK. V

Isabel Cutler		05-Apr-2016 21:46
Poor baby! When we were living in a rental while our current house was being built, I was walking my dog on a leash in that neighborhood and a dog that was tied out on a line tethered into the ground, pulled loose and ran to attack my dog, biting him on his rear. I don't remember how I got rid of him, but I went over to the owner and read her the riot act about rabies protection, etc. The only thing that came of that was I went out to Wal-mart and bought a container of pepper spray and carried it with me whenever I walked the dog(s). I was scared to death of ever having to use it for hear of the wind blowing it into my eyes, but it did make me feel better prepared.

Jim Coffman		05-Apr-2016 21:09
Oh No!!!! Poor girl.. I hope she is okay!

Patricia Kay		05-Apr-2016 20:55
Such an awful experience...hope Sahraa has calmed down Helen...Some people should not have dogs...BV

Martin Lamoon		05-Apr-2016 20:20
Hope she gets over it quickly, a wonderful close up of Sahraa. v