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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#000000 size=4>Myself, Mary Rose & odette were
at a bus stop when Odette was attacked by a pit bull. </FONT><BR></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#000000 size=4>When it happened I was just sitting
at a bus stop on a bench waiting to for the bus to go home. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#000000 size=4>I felt horrible and did not know what
to do. I just let go of the leash and let Odette defend herself. I
stayed wit the baby and made sure the dogs did not get near her. I just
kept screaming for help. People started getting out of there cars on a
very busy street helping. One guy kicked the pit bull so hard it lost its
breath for a second which gave Odette a chance to get away and at that very
second the bus pulled up and Odette just jumped right inside and so did I
with a stroller and all. I felt bad because the stroller was not collapsed
and the baby was still inside and I just pulled her in and dragged it up the
stairs in the midst of a crowded buss. And here is my dog bloody and
soaking wet. Then a lady said she knew of a vet on the bus route and help
me get there. Then I had no way home and I had no cane with
me. I called john who came and got me and his guide dog Jazz guided me and
the baby and himself home. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#000000 size=4>It was so horrifying hearing my dog
crying during the attack. I don't think I can ever get that memory out of
my mind. But I am so thankful that it did not turn out worse if it
was not for good Samaritans and that bus coming at just the right
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#000000 size=4>Odette was treated with medication
for shock and given IV and prepared for surgery. I hope her working life
will not be effected by this and she will not have to be retired. She has
several bites that entered the skin but one punctured wound where she has muscle
and tissue injury. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>The police wouldn't help saying it is an animal problem and to call the
animal control officer. Well they never answered there phone and later
talking to them they said they could not investigated because they did not have
an actual address. Very frustrated with these departments. </DIV>
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<DIV>As of today a few days later she is not quite herself. Sleeps in the
corner, doesn't always want to come when called and wants to stay in my
bedroom. Her wounds got infected and we are draining and treated it with
strong anti biotic. We are treating her with heat treatment on the muscle
area that got hurt. it is very swollen and hard. Her whole neck is
very swollen. We are also giving her pain medications. </DIV>
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<DIV>After the news coverage a witness called animal control and identified the
dog. The dog is now in custody and they are now looking for the owner and
investigating. </DIV>
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