~kira~
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You should absolutely try to get money out of those people. People who don't control their dogs need to have some punishment.
If you don't want to go through the trouble of legal solutions (and possibly getting a nice payout), then AT THE VERY LEAST call animal control and have that dog put down. There is a no reason a dog that has bitten 2 people should still be alive.
For reference, I was bitten by 2 different pit bulls, and one of the biggest regrets of my life is not killing those dogs right then. And then, after that, not calling Animal Control and having those dogs put down. It's not the dog's fault, but that's not really a relevant point. A dog is property, and a vicious dog needs to be taken away the same way a violent felon loses their gun rights.
I'm sorry to hear you were bitten by the same dog! I unfortunately told my boss last night that I didn't know what to do, she called animal control and told her we didn't want to do anything, but I talked with her a little earlier. At first she said there was nothing we can do now. But after explaining to her what I wanted to do she said animal control will be contacting them. I have no idea what that means but I'm hoping they either take the dog away or put it down. At first I didn't know if I should sue for money or what, but I'm wondering how much you can get from that? And maybe just maybe it will make them realize there wrong doings.
The people need to control their dog.
That sounds really traumatic, and you shouldn't have to put up with being attacked by animals as you make a living.
The dog needs to be restrained, or kept inside or behind a fence. It's a danger to public safety to have an aggressive dog getting loose - if it attacked an elderly person or a child it could kill them.
The people should not have blamed you - it is their responsibility to control their dog.
I don't know what sort of regulations there are where you live, or what authorities there are to have jurisdictiction over things like dogs - but if someone has an aggressive dog, it is the owner's responsibility to keep it under control, and make sure it doesn't hurt people.
If i were you, i would follow it up with your manager. They have a duty of care for your safety, and you know that those people aren't takng proper precautions to stop their dog biting people.
I have no idea what the right action to take is, but i think you should definitely discuss it with your manager.
Not just for your sake, but for other people, and the animal itself.
If it isn't being cared for properly, is randomly attacking people, it needs some boundaries or a new home...
Having dangerous aggressive dogs around, attacking people, is not cool.
If you can alert relevant authorities, you may be able to prevent an even worse disaster from taking place - and maintaining your own safety as well.
I agree! The dog didn't have a leash, or collar that I could see. They have 0 fences and 2 signs saying "beware of dog" but everyone has those signs. I forgot to mention that I live in PA and here is what I found as far as dog bite laws in PA
http://www.alllaw.com/articles/nolo/personal-injury/dog-bite-laws-liability-pennsylvania.html
The dog was deffanantly unprovoked as he was a good 50 or more feet away.
I have talked to her a little bit. I will see her tomorrow night and be able to discuss this in person with her. I have no clue what the right answer is but I don't want this dog to attack me or anyone else ever again! Especially if it would be an elderly person or younger child.