OK. So, I'm not really an animal "hater" but what I really do hate is people who treat their pets like people. You know who I'm talking about. Those who dress their cats in Christmas sweaters and carry their dogs in their purses.
Well, I had a run-in (literally) with just that type yesterday.
I was out for a run when a woman and her two dogs were stopped on the path ahead of me. The dogs were taking care of business. As I ran by, the German Shepherd lunged at me and bit a chunk out of the back of my upper left leg. No joke.
First, I was shocked and then I was really scared and then the pain hit. I've been running for years and I've never had a dog bite me!
While I gripped the back of my leg in horror, the woman just stood there and proceeded to deny that her dog actually bit me. "He must have just given you a little 'love nip'", she insisted. "He wouldn't bite anybody. He's just a puppy. You must be mistaken, he just didn't bite you." Well, canine punctures in my upper thigh showed her otherwise. (Lucky for me, I was wearing thick pants and not shorts) Once I showed her the blood and the bruises, she pulled her dog close to her and said, "Oh, he's just so scared. You've scared him." Seriously. I am not lying. Her dog had just sunk his teeth into my leg and HE was petrified? Well, it was at this point that my anger overruled my pain and fear and I think I may have started yelling at her through gritted teeth and tears, "HE's scared? I'm terrified, lady!"
She backed off a little but just kept telling me how her dog was just a puppy and how her dogs are her life and they are her babies, etc. I wanted to explain to her that I had 3 real babies at home--three actual living and breathing HUMAN babies who would appreciate a mother with all limbs in tact. But I managed to compose myself, memorize her name and number and continue on my way. (She did offer to give me a ride home, but like I wanted to take a back seat to the doggy carseats she probably had waiting in her car for each of her mangy mutts.) I walked for a good mile, crying and cooling off my temper but I was still a solid 5 miles from home so I eventually picked up my pace and ran the rest of the way home. Running helped calm my mood until I relayed my experience to Brent which scared Ally pretty bad. I think I might have been yelling again...
My leg still hurts pretty bad, but it's nothing a little antiseptic and some duck tape can't fix. Brent was the hero and patched me up nicely First-Aid-Kit-style. He took some pictures just in case we needed to go to the doctor later. I don't think that will be necessary. The woman's "babies" are well-cared for and are up to date on all their shots. I do wonder how she would feel if I let Keith or Cole gnaw on HER leg. Some people. Newsflash: PETS. ARE. NOT. PEOPLE!!!
OK. Now that I blew off my steam, here are some recent pics of my true babies. I'm not really sure what happened to my mad blogging-skills in March but if I want my family to start talking to me again, I better start blogging.
22 comments:
That lady is so lucky your mother was not any where near the assault scene. Otherwise it would have been something akin to Rambo meets Robocop. She would have taken down the lady and her precious "babies." Glad you're okay. BTW, you look too thin! go eat a cookie!
1. Love the mug shot Brent took of you - super classy and I love the North face running shirt. (I wear mine all the time)
2. That woman should be reported - if for nothing else, for her insanity! As an actual animal hater, I can truly say that I completely agree with your statement - ANIMALS ARE NOT PEOPLE. Like when people include them in their family pictures as the focal point? Or how about when they take a day off work because their dog is "sick?" Or how about this - when people let their pet SLEEP ON THEIR BED? N.A.S.T.Y.
3. Is this woman a member of P.E.T.A? She sounds like one of those people who would be mad if you stepped on an ant or something.
Thanks for the post Darc - I have been dying to see pictures of the babies! I can't live in this dry state without pictures of C,K, & A to keep me going.
P.S. Remember that one time Chelsea took me with her to sell Christmas cards for Melody Lane and that HUGE dog bit me on the face?
EVIL.
Wow Darc, I'm an animal lover with mucho pets around our house but trust me, that lady was out of line and I think she got off pretty easy. That's a bad bite, I first thought he nipped at your heels (which is still bad) but he bit high, he must have really lunged at you. I can't believe that lady was defending her dog.
I'd make her pay some how! I wonder what she would have thought if you sprayed mace in her dogs eyes! Maybe you should carry some!
It's good to see the kids, they are so cute!!
That is awful. People that treat their pets like that are nuts. My sister-in-law knows people who put braces on their dog's teeth. Can you imagine?!?
The kids are adorable!!
The dog AND her parent should be put down. ha ha! Just kidding...sort of. :)
Your daughter is ADORABLE! Are we going to see you at the next reunion? Maybe we need to get up north again. :)
I want that womans name, rank, serial number, social security number, date of birth, etc.!!! NO ONE messes with the mother of my grandchildren, NO ONE I say! I WILL find her and her so-called puppy!!! Darc, I agree with Dad, go eat a dozen cookies, but of course with a nice tall glass of skim milk!! (I am so relieved that you are ok.)
Geeze, Darc, this is terrible. I have a little dog that I love (and sorry, Sydney, we do let him sleep on the bed) but there is no excuse for this behavior. I do think you should give her name and number to someone who will put her straight on her "baby" biting people. Maybe a police report incase you do have a health problem from this--think rabies! Woah, that was kind of over the top--move over Sheila!
Anyway, I agree with both your mom and dad on that food thing, only I'd go for a double cheese burger with a diet coke!
Love the updated pictures of the kids they are SO darn cute.
I can't believe you seriously got bit by a dog! I am so angry just reading about it. The nerve of that lady and her precious little dog! I'm glad you're ok. I would have probably let my anger get the best of me with that if that had happened to me.
You look even thinner than when I saw you a week ago! Is that possible?? If you keep running so much you might fly away!
Ok that woman is INSANE!! She needs to see a therapist or something. I'm glad to hear you are ok! And your kids are flippin adorable! :)
I've unfortunately had experiences with people who believe they birthed their pets, but to totally deny any blame for the bog taking a chunk out of your leg?? and then say that HE'S the victim?? wow. unbelievable.
HOLY CRAP!
When I was running in the Fells there would be a fat, old man who would take his dogs for a walk there but never keep them on a leash and he would let the run free. One of them tried to bite me TWICE, two different times and the man was always yards away and couldn't do anything. I was so upset and scared each time but never injured. I would write a strongly worded letter to your town supervisor with his dog tag numbers so they can log a complaint.
SCARY!
Oh ... my ... gosh! That lady is nuts! I can't stand people like that (Have you seen that show where people have monkeys that they treat like children? crazy!) OK, I just have to say how great you look! You're like a twig!!
Love-Shanna
...and then those monkeys maul and kill their owners the first chance they get! Sorry, Darcee for your trauma. This was a hilarious post! I love my German Shepherd but he would be at the pound in a heartbeat if he even hinted at biting anyone...who does that lady think she is?!
Put the lady and her dog to sleep! I second Syd's suggestion of starting a animal hate club. Come to DC and you only have to worry about the squirrels!
Darc--I can't believe that happened. Glad that you are okay. I can't imagine having a dog bite me and what is wrong with people that they can't take responsibility for their animals. On the flip side--you are looking good. I am envious of how in shape you are with 3 kids--how do you do it? Also, I absolutely LOVE Ally's dress--she is so cute. Also, loved seeing pics of the boys.
You are the only woman I know that can put her picture on her blog with her thigh as the focal point. AND have it look good! (minus the bite, of course.)
YIIIIKES! My heart is pounding right now for your sake! You should've kicked the dog, for real. I have a small phobia of dogs in general (I know, I'm a whimp) but it comes with good reason. I had a paper route when I was 12, and a homeowner on my route always use to brag about the "100 pound chain" his doberman pinscher was chained up with because he was so strong. Lo and behold, one day I was turning the corner to head down that street, and I heard a distinct POP! sound. The dog had just snapped his chain IN HALF and was heading straight to me. I was screaming my face off, holding a newspaper at it's face. A lady from the house nearby ran outside and sprayed MACE in the dogs face!! The owner could have cared less about me, he was just soooo amazed that his "big, strong dog" just broke his chain!
Really though, you should report it. She needs to be scared a little bit.
Darcee, first of all I can't believe that you didn't point out that you have three HUMAN babies, people like that need a reality check! Second of all I am not an animal hater but because of the way people treat dogs like humans I am becoming one. In our city people actually walk their dogs in strollers, and I have seen double strollers and a JOGGING stroller for dogs!!! I have been trying to get a picture for my blog to tell the world that these are DOGS!!! They are supposed to WALK!!! Last of all I LOVE that red dress form the Gap, I almost got it one day and by the time I went back it was gone! I am still so sad because I think it is the most adorable dress and Ally looks perfect in it! Glad you have it! Love, sara
Darc, I am an animal hater to the max. I want to write my own post titled "Animal Haters Unite." A guy at work was baffled at that fact that I didn't like dogs. I told him look, they stink, they bark, they shed, they try to lick you, they ruin your house, they have to be walked, then you get rewarded by having to feed them and clean up their crap. What's in it for me? I just don't get it. By the end of our conversation, the guy at work was baffled that he liked dogs.
I was out on a run a few years ago and a pair of dogs started randomly following me. Then all the sudden a third and a fourth. I couldn't shake them. We came to a red light right in the middle of morning traffic and all these people are waiting to turn left and the dogs run out into the middle of the intersection and no one can turn, people are ticked. Multiple people roll down their windows and start yelling at me, "Get your dogs out of the road!!" I tried to yell back that they weren't my dogs but I don't think any one believed me. At least I wasn't bit only embarrassed. Loved your post.
Darcee, I am so sorry that happened to you. What a nut case of a lady. However; I would have gladly taken a bite in the thigh if I could have thighs the size of yours. Your kids are darling. They are so lucky to have a GREAT mom like you.
Wooo this post has gotten quite the comments:) I dont think 21 people ever even look at my blog:) Crazy - makes for a good story;) I'm glad your okay... but holy hannah you are skinny! Seriously I am going to Hawaii in about 8 weeks and needs some HELP - especially since my three little sisters have their tight unchild bodies:) Do you just run your little heart out? Give me some tips!!!
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