What should I have done? -> Updated
A pitbull got my cat this morning. Cat is in the hospital and dog owner gave them his credit card. I finally have a minute to breathe, and am trying to think what I could have done differently, for ...
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Naio wrote:
She did say that the dog turning on me would be unlikely, although it sometimes happens.
It's not a matter of "turning on you", it's a matter of the dog being an animal. It will very likely bite you: 1) because you are a barrier to the cat; 2) because it is biting and your body part is in the way; 3) it sees you as a threat; 4) you've scared it; and/or 5) it's going on instinct and not thinking clearly.
As for grabbing the hind legs and swinging the dog around, try grabbing a 60+ lb sack of flour and swinging it around and see how effective that is.
