Good news & bad news

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

She should try to find out if the dog's owners go to claim it from Animal Control. If they do, then they could be made to pay for her bike repairs and helmet replacement, etc.

[Batbike]

She should try to find out if the dog's owners go to claim it from Animal Control. If they do, then they could be made to pay for her bike repairs and helmet replacement, etc.

Don't worry, sherriff came and I have a police report. Animal Control came and took away dog -- to be included in police report. I got names, numbers, and addresses of those who owned dog. After I get everything itemized and documented, I plan on sending an invoice and taking legal action, if necesary. Hopefully it won't come to that, but we will see.

[Batbike]

Oh -- the owners had to give custodial constent for Animal Control to take dog away because actual owner was son of those who lived there and they could not automatically take dog because he only attacked me, no bite.

Again, this should all be in police report. I am waiting for my copy to be mailed from sheriff in Madison, VA.

[missymaya]

I'm glad your ok Batbike and that the dog didn't bite you. We had a similar instance with our group ride yesterday where 2 dogs came out and tried to bite us (there were only 4 of us). All I could do was sprint away and use my best mean dog growl/bark. That was a scary situation, so being in your shoes would have been terrifying. Again, I'm glad that your ok.

[IFjane]

Oh -- the owners had to give custodial constent for Animal Control to take dog away because actual owner was son of those who lived there and they could not automatically take dog because he only attacked me, no bite.

Again, this should all be in police report. I am waiting for my copy to be mailed from sheriff in Madison, VA.

I just talked to the Animal Control officer. The dog is currently residing at the Animal Shelter until Friday when it is going to be transported out of the area & placed in a home with a secure area for him to stay. The officer assured me the dog will not be running loose to chase more cyclists in his new location.

[divingbiker]

Wow, Batbike, I'm glad you escaped without major injuries!

[bikerchick68]

yikes! I'm relieved you're OK too!

some friends of mine in Seattle got chased a few weeks ago... the dog ran into her front wheel which ricocheted her into her husband and they BOTH crashed.

He has a broken thumb, both are bruised with road rash and both frames are carbon fiber... so they were told to replace them as there is no guarantee they're safe

the dog owner said no way he's paying a dime (despite police report etc!) and that they could put the dog down for all he cared... so now my friends are in for a legal fight on top of it... why oh why can't people be responsible???

I hope these people ARE so you don't have to deal with that too...

get better soon!