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#1
03-26-2008, 04:30 PM
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Dog park incidentWhat is the name of your state? Virginia I was at the local dog park on a Sunday -- my dog's an 8-year old retriever who was lying down away from the other dogs playing. Another dog entered the park and soon after barreled into my dog, knocking her over. Both dogs tumbled together, there was growling and a whine, and, when they separated, my dog had bitten the other dog in the flank. I gave the dog's guardian my name, number and veterinary information. The guardian is now asking me to split the costs of a $465 emergency vet visit for stitches as well as an additional $412 visit to the same emergency vet a few days later to treat an infection that began in the wound. I'm totally willing to split the initial cost with her, and to include an accompanying letter that speaks to this as a no-fault accident, but should I consider giving her any money for the additional visit? I looked over the vet reports and can't find an exact reason why the infection occurred, except that it was deep, which could indicate improper initial cleaning. I don't know if I should take part responsibility for both the bills, and I also don't this to turn into some legal battle. Thanks in advance for any advice. Marianne |
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#2
03-26-2008, 04:38 PM
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| Infections can happen in wounds. Do the right thing and pay for 1/2 of her bills.
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03-26-2008, 04:42 PM
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| Offer to buy the dog from her at the value of the time for a used dog and have it destroyed.
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03-26-2008, 04:44 PM
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__________________ * * The information I gave is based on my 7 seconds of research on Google. Review the information yourself to make an informed decision. Communication is KEY - 10 mins of talking now can save you months of headaches later! Masterfully stating the obvious to the oblivious! (Thanks SP!) Tell it like it is! When all else fails, make up a statistic! Gender references shall apply equally to the other gender. I will not correct gender mistakes (unless I want to) |
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03-26-2008, 05:10 PM
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Unless some negligence happened, and I just don't see that here in a off leash dog park. If anyones dog was not under control it was the bite victim dog.
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03-26-2008, 05:30 PM
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The OP will lose if she protests this.
__________________ * * The information I gave is based on my 7 seconds of research on Google. Review the information yourself to make an informed decision. Communication is KEY - 10 mins of talking now can save you months of headaches later! Masterfully stating the obvious to the oblivious! (Thanks SP!) Tell it like it is! When all else fails, make up a statistic! Gender references shall apply equally to the other gender. I will not correct gender mistakes (unless I want to) |
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03-26-2008, 05:46 PM
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Further, without a statutory obligation simply for the dog having bitten, it supports the position that the dog's value is at best what is in play.
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#8
03-26-2008, 07:22 PM
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| I always thought you accept all risk of a dog fight at a dog park.
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