My mini poodle killed by loose mastiff

[Isaac’s Mom]

I was walking my 11 lb Miniature Poodle Isaac the morning of December 5th when a loose French mastiff mauled and shook my dog until his neck broke. The attack was unprovoked. The dog had been let out in a tiny back yard and not brought back in so escaped and attacked. I was helpless against this huge dog. The pain and terror and confusion in Isaac’s eyes is burned into my memory. It was the most violent experience of my life. I should have picked isaac up but for some reason I didn’t think of that. And the mastiff may have torn into me as well if I had. The dog tried to attack two other dogs as police were trying to catch it. Owner is charged and will hopefully get a huge fine as well as pay all my expenses. City prosecutor won’t ask to have the dog destroyed because it was the dog’s first offense. Ridiculous! Make someone else go through the hell I’ve been going through? I’m trying to get the city ordinance changed.

[kayc]

I am so so sorry.  Irresponsible pet owners can cause a lot of problems.  Your poor little dog!  My heart goes out to you.  It can be hard to erase horrific memories.  If it continues to haunt you, you may want to see a therapist about it.  These techniques have been used to help with that, but you may want to try them with the guidance of a qualified therapist.  I'm just so sorry.

http://blog.healthjourneys.com/update-from-belleruth/emotional-freedom-technique-eft-may-look-weird-but-if-it-gets-the-job-done-do-we-care.html 

https://www.griefhealingblog.com/2010/03/using-emotional-freedom-techniques-eft.html 

https://www.griefhealingblog.com/2016/03/in-grief-using-eye-movement.html

 

 

[Isaac’s Mom]

Thanks Kayc for your support. I already do see a therapist because I have Bipolar Disorder. Isaac was my emotional support dog which makes his loss even harder. Isaac turned my life around after a bad divorce from an abusive husband and the loss of my children. I owe him my life because of my depression and suicidality. My therapist now is helping me get through it. I found a miniature poodle puppy who plays like Isaac used to and was born on the day Isaac was killed! I think God’s hand is in this choice! Like a friend said, I need to see the new puppy’s eyes instead of Isaac’s eyes as he was being murdered. I hope she’s right. The puppy comes home in two days. 

[Isaac’s Mom]

Kayc, the EFT looks very interesting. Thanks for letting me know about it! Here is a picture of my new puppy. 

[kayc]

Oh, your new puppy is adorable!  What is his/her name?  I love the coloring!  I hope you bond quickly and this one is as much support to you as Isaac was.