madre
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Post by madre on Jan 24, 2019 16:41:31 GMT
The facts:
- our dogs (two 50 lb mutts) knocked down a panel of fencing and ran into neighbor's yard
- I called them back over, they came immediately
- neighbor has a Bernese Mountain Dog who was not in yard at the time
- neighbor's mom was at the house and came out to see the fence
- we were looking at the panel, figuring out what to do to stabilize it
- one of our dogs was excited and jumped up against the fence
- his mouth was open and he hit neighbor's mom in the head
- she got a scratch on her forehead and a puncture on the bridge of her nose
- it wasn't an aggressive bite, he didn't close his mouth at all, wasn't growling or barking, he was excited and jumped up
- neighbor's mom ended up going to urgent care because of the puncture, had it cleaned, had some glue stitches applied, was put on antibiotics and was given a tetanus shot
- neighbor's mom was entirely gracious the whole time
- because it was a dog bite, doctor had to report it
- neighbor's mom continues being gracious, apologizes that report had to be filed
- police stopped by, mandatory court date because injury was sustained
- animal control came by, verified dog had current vaccinations
- dog placed on 10 day in-home quarantine
- quarantine completed, no issues
- court date is next week
Look at this from any angle you can think of... is there any question about whether or not I should offer to pay urgent care bill?
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pilcas
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Post by pilcas on Jan 24, 2019 16:43:25 GMT
I would offer to pay if their insurance didn’t cover it.
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Post by Prenticekid on Jan 24, 2019 16:44:31 GMT
Good God, just pay it. And then get some training for your dogs and yourself. They knocked down a fence. You then failed to secure the dogs before doing anything else.
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madre
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Post by madre on Jan 24, 2019 16:44:50 GMT
P.S. I am a long time Pea, just felt I needed to be a little careful with this.
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Post by stumpedagainof3 on Jan 24, 2019 16:46:22 GMT
I would at least offer
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madre
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Post by madre on Jan 24, 2019 16:46:50 GMT
Good God, just pay it. And then get some training for your dogs and yourself. They knocked down a fence. You then failed to secure the dogs before doing anything else. Good God, you don't know my stance. I'm asking for your opinion, not rudeness. |
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Post by mikklynn on Jan 24, 2019 16:47:08 GMT
I would pay the bill, no question.
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sharlag
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Post by sharlag on Jan 24, 2019 16:47:31 GMT
Yeah, she's being nice, so of course, pay it.
I hope all goes well.
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Post by christine58 on Jan 24, 2019 16:47:48 GMT
I hate fake names....own it
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Post by gar on Jan 24, 2019 16:49:13 GMT
Of course you should offer.
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madre
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Post by madre on Jan 24, 2019 16:50:18 GMT
Yeah, she's being nice, so of course, pay it. I hope all goes well. Thank you, Sharlag. |
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Post by kelly8875 on Jan 24, 2019 16:51:01 GMT
I would pay her out of pocket bills for her. And fix her fence.
A very similar situation happened to my boyfriend before we met. He paid this woman’s medical bills.
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Post by schizo319 on Jan 24, 2019 16:51:21 GMT
There's absolutely no question in my mind. If not for your dog, the neighbor wouldn't have ended up in urgent care.
Personally, I would pay *immediately* if possible, that way you can show it when you go to court next week - I would think a judge would be more lenient about charging you a fine if you prove you've taken responsibility for an incident that was caused by your dog(s).
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Post by Really Red on Jan 24, 2019 16:52:42 GMT
My dog (since passed) nipped someone and I offered to pay everything out of pocket. I think you should do the same and probably bring her flowers.
Since the urgent care had to glue stitch her up, it was not small.
Just like with you, everything was reported and we were up-to-date on everything. Beside the doctor for the nipped person (who came on our property), no one followed up with anything. I didn't know the people too well, but they were super gracious and that was years ago and we never had another issue. I can't believe the police followed up with you in this circumstance, particularly since the dog was not aggressively biting. I have a springer spaniel who JUMPS now and I do worry about this.
It sounds like you do the right thing and you'll be fine. Good luck at that hearing!
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Post by muggins on Jan 24, 2019 16:53:29 GMT
As an owner of two rambunctious dogs-
Yes, I would pay it and bend over backwards to ensure that my neighbors were satisfied with my response. I would also get reinforced fencing around the yard to prevent it happening again. Had it been a child who was injured by your dog, the consequences could have been worse.
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Post by Really Red on Jan 24, 2019 16:55:25 GMT
Good God, just pay it. And then get some training for your dogs and yourself. They knocked down a fence. You then failed to secure the dogs before doing anything else. Good God, you don't know my stance. I'm asking for your opinion, not rudeness. Exactly. Why on earth be so rude Prenticekid? My dogs are trained and will immediately come when called and stay and whatever. However, in this circumstance, I can see them doing the exact same thing as OP's. And OP? I understand completely why you made a fake name. Someone would remember this and be rude to you if you ever had a dog question again. |
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Post by freebird on Jan 24, 2019 16:55:45 GMT
I had something similar happen. My dog scratched a guy, but they claimed she bit him... she didn't, I was standing right there when it happened.
I just paid the urgent care bill... even though the guy put his hand in an area where it said not to do it.
Now, in your situation, I don't see how any of that is her fault even a little bit. It's the least you could do to make right.
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Post by LeaP on Jan 24, 2019 16:56:08 GMT
As an owner of two rambunctious dogs- Yes, I would pay it and bend over backwards to ensure that my neighbors were satisfied with my response. I would also get reinforced fencing around the yard to prevent it happening again. Had it been a child who was injured by your dog, the consequences could have been worse.  pay it. Do the right thing and ensure that good will continues. |
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Post by sassyangel on Jan 24, 2019 16:58:31 GMT
I would pay for it. Accidents happen, but it’s the right thing to do, and would help keep a good relationship with them.  |
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Post by Basket1lady on Jan 24, 2019 16:59:01 GMT
Look at it this way. If your neighbor was holding your toddler, who then bonked her with a toy and needed medical care, would you offer to pay for that? Same thing in my eyes.
I can see how a dog’s tooth scraped your neighbor (vs a bite). I’d also follow up with some training to teach your dogs not to jump on people. Not in greeting and not in play. I can completely see my lab being all excited that a neighbor was interacting with her, but she was taught not to jump on people from day one. It’s a hard habit to break, but it can be done.
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madre
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Post by madre on Jan 24, 2019 17:03:31 GMT
Thank you all for you responses. I feel like I'm in the Twilight Zone. My husband did not want to offer to pay at all. Then decided a compromise of offering to pay half would be ok. I've explained to him that paying ALL of it is the right thing to do. Period. It's insane.
I told neighbor that we want to pay it. I'm sure husband is not happy that I did that. Aaaggghh! It's the ONLY thing to do.
That he did not immediately see that paying was the right thing do is really bothering me.
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Jan 24, 2019 17:05:43 GMT
Look at this from any angle you can think of... is there any question about whether or not I should offer to pay urgent care bill? No question at all in my mind: yes, offer to pay. What kind of figure are we talking about? |
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jan 24, 2019 17:08:43 GMT
Pay the urgent care bill immediately so you have proof for court.
Have a fence rebuilt now. This week. Make it happen and pay it entirely. Take photos of fence, along with proof of payment.
Enroll dog(s) in obedience training and bring proof to court.
You need to own that the incident was your fault, even though an accident, and show proof that you are doing all in your power to rectify it, and that it can't happen again.
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Post by SweetieBugs on Jan 24, 2019 17:09:38 GMT
Thank you all for you responses. I feel like I'm in the Twilight Zone. My husband did not want to offer to pay at all. Then decided a compromise of offering to pay half would be ok. I've explained to him that paying ALL of it is the right thing to do. Period. It's insane. I told neighbor that we want to pay it. I'm sure husband is not happy that I did that. Aaasggghh! It's the ONLY thing to do. |
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Post by sassyangel on Jan 24, 2019 17:12:50 GMT
Thank you all for you responses. I feel like I'm in the Twilight Zone. My husband did not want to offer to pay at all. Then decided a compromise of offering to pay half would be ok. I've explained to him that paying ALL of it is the right thing to do. Period. It's insane. I told neighbor that we want to pay it. I'm sure husband is not happy that I did that. Aaaggghh! It's the ONLY thing to do. That he did not immediately see that paying was the right thing do is really bothering me. You did the right thing. That would bother me a bit, too. |
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Post by pierkiss on Jan 24, 2019 17:13:52 GMT
I would offer to pay.
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Post by Kerri W on Jan 24, 2019 17:13:58 GMT
Thank you all for you responses. I feel like I'm in the Twilight Zone. My husband did not want to offer to pay at all. Then decided a compromise of offering to pay half would be ok. I've explained to him that paying ALL of it is the right thing to do. Period. It's insane. I told neighbor that we want to pay it. I'm sure husband is not happy that I did that. Aaaggghh! It's the ONLY thing to do. That he did not immediately see that paying was the right thing do is really bothering me. :shaking head: Men! Of course you should pay the entire bill and to have the fence fixed. Whether it was intentional or any number of other scenarios, it boils down to *your* dogs were not under your control and did damage. You are responsible. |
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Post by Darcy Collins on Jan 24, 2019 17:19:00 GMT
Absolutely offer to pay. When you take on pets, their damage is your responsibility always.
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Post by GiantsFan on Jan 24, 2019 17:20:54 GMT
You are doing the right thing by offering to pay. And if they decline insist to pay. Sorry but I think you pay to have the fence repaired.
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Jan 24, 2019 17:21:17 GMT
Pay it and send flowers!!!!
And fix the fence!
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pay it. Do the right thing and ensure that good will continues.
