Gravel and dog bite

[Catrin]

Took my first gravel road on the mountain goat this morning and it was awesome - until the end. The Jamis climbs like her namesake - especially with the 11-36 cassette!

Sadly I was bittenby a pit bull while I was riding. I did NOT stop and he kept chewing on my leg!!!! Thankfully it is all flesh wounds and no muscle. In ER getting it checked out. They are just updating my tetanus shot and cleaning it.

[Roadtrip]

Wow. Luckily tis just a flesh wound! Sorry you were bitten. That really stinks... Did the owner even know what happened???

Shannon

[Blueberry]

Did you get rabies information on the dog? That's what would scare me. That really blows

[Catrin]

Sadly there are multiple wounds, she got me in 3 different places. I was too terrified to stop because if she was doing all that while I was pedaling - what would she do if I stopped! Maybe she would stop but maybe not!

The owner was right there shout no while I was screaming...I did report all of this to the local police and the officer was going to see if he could find the dog and owner. I learned that right before this happened, this same dog went after another dog that someone else was walking on a leash and apparently the owner of the pit bull mix did nothing to try and stop it.

That dog has no business being off of a leash! ER doctor didn't suggest a rabies vaccine for me, thouh a staff member did.

See, I DO go to the doctor

[Artista]

I learned that right before this happened, this same dog went after another dog that someone else was walking on a leash and apparently the owner of the pit bull mix did nothing to try and stop it.

This dog already attacked earlier in the day & the owner didn't get it under control!!!??? The dog should be educated & the owner put down.

[malkin]

This dog already attacked earlier in the day & the owner didn't get it under control!!!??? The dog should be educated & the owner put down.

Good one!

Take care Catrin!

[Artista]

Oh, Catrin! That really s*cks! It's a wonder that you weren't more seriously injured considering the size & power of that dog. You probably saved yourself from additional injury by not stopping. Smart thinking, (& balance!), in a potential crisis situation.

I hope you're planning on reporting this to the authorities. The dog's owners need education on controlling an aggressive pet so that the dog never has an opportunity to attack you or anyone else again.

[makbike]

Catrin,

Dog needs to be quarantined for the next 10 days. You might want to contact the dog warden in your area or the health department.

[Catrin]

Catrin,

Dog needs to be quarantined for the next 10 days. You might want to contact the dog warden in your area or the health department.

Sadly I've no idea where the dog or owner lives. I did fill out a police report. The officer was going to look around the area. That is a small town so he has time to look. The location was a county gravel road and both I and the officer think he lives in the area. I agree the dog needs quarantined, but I am very glad I didn't stop.

Also glad, and surprised, that I didn't crash!

[redrhodie]

(((catrin!))) That is so awful! Are you okay? You must be shaken up.

I'm glad you could outrun it! Good thing you've been riding so much. Says a lot for your progress. You're not a newbie anymore.

[makbike]

If you can't locate the dog you really need to talk to your physician on Monday regarding rabies (not meant to scare you) and what you need to do to protect yourself from the possible transmission of the virus. Best scenario is they find the dog and quarantine it for 10 days to confirm it is not a carrier of the virus.

[indysteel]

Oh my gosh, Catrin. Getting attacked by a dog while riding is one of my bigger fears. I'm glad you're relatively okay. I'm impressed that you didn't crash! Take Makbike's advice. I can't believe somebody would have a dog like that out without a leash. Irresponsible dog owner!

[OakLeaf]

Oh, man. So glad you were able to get away! Hope they find the dog/owner and verify that it's had its shots. And make sure that nothing like that happens again.

I'm pretty sure the ER has to report a dog bite. They do in Ohio.

Last time I was bit by a dog while riding, it didn't even break the skin, but left a deep hematoma in my calf muscle that took months to clear. Take care of those wounds.