davy
Active Member
Hello all...this is my first post , I joined as I wanted to make folk aware of my experience these last few days. I am 76 years old and have been cycling for at least 60 years.
I am trying to remain calm in order to post this .
On Sunday last ( Sunday 9th July) I had ridden to a local park in Liverpool in order to look at a new park I had come across just recently. Whilst WALKING in the park I had stopped at an information board in order to read about the history etc. A dog off its lead came bounding over clearly looking for trouble. I tried to position my bike between me and the dog.....but as it was very lively I couldnt defend myself long enough for the owner and a park warden to reach me. I sustained a 2.5 inch bite to my upper thigh ( wearing loose shorts at the time )....I was given first aid , and obtained the owners details. I was too shaken to ride home so I rang for a lift. I went to the walking-in centre and was examined and prescribed antibiotics . I reported it to the police. On Tuesday I gave a statement to a policeman who called to my home. also provided photographs of my injuries.
Today I received a telephone call from the police to say officers had visited the dog ( 8 month old French pug) and deemed it not to be a dangerous animal. just a little boisterous as it was so young. The dog was removed from the owners and returned to the rescue centre for further training ......................BUT.............
They then said I was wrong to have tried to put the bike between me and the dog as this probably aggravated the animal even further and probably lead to to my injuries !!!!!!!!!! I should have remained still and calm and the dog would have calmed down .
whilst I agree with the dogs retraining etc....I am not happy because I was made to feel like it was my own fault....and my injuries ( physical not mental !) were not considered
a lesson for us all perhaps
VonWolf K9 spray is on its way to me
thanks for reading , hope this helps others
I am trying to remain calm in order to post this .
On Sunday last ( Sunday 9th July) I had ridden to a local park in Liverpool in order to look at a new park I had come across just recently. Whilst WALKING in the park I had stopped at an information board in order to read about the history etc. A dog off its lead came bounding over clearly looking for trouble. I tried to position my bike between me and the dog.....but as it was very lively I couldnt defend myself long enough for the owner and a park warden to reach me. I sustained a 2.5 inch bite to my upper thigh ( wearing loose shorts at the time )....I was given first aid , and obtained the owners details. I was too shaken to ride home so I rang for a lift. I went to the walking-in centre and was examined and prescribed antibiotics . I reported it to the police. On Tuesday I gave a statement to a policeman who called to my home. also provided photographs of my injuries.
Today I received a telephone call from the police to say officers had visited the dog ( 8 month old French pug) and deemed it not to be a dangerous animal. just a little boisterous as it was so young. The dog was removed from the owners and returned to the rescue centre for further training ......................BUT.............
They then said I was wrong to have tried to put the bike between me and the dog as this probably aggravated the animal even further and probably lead to to my injuries !!!!!!!!!! I should have remained still and calm and the dog would have calmed down .
whilst I agree with the dogs retraining etc....I am not happy because I was made to feel like it was my own fault....and my injuries ( physical not mental !) were not considered
a lesson for us all perhaps
VonWolf K9 spray is on its way to me
thanks for reading , hope this helps others
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