mygirlmollie
Boxer Insane
You poor things, thats a terrible thing to have happened. I'm glad your son is healing well. It must have really hurt saying good bye to your boxer boy, all though you knew you had to. Hugs.
Sad & mad at my boxer!
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jazzyboxer
Completely Boxer Crazy
This is an important post. A good reminder that our boxers are animals first, not quite human like we feel they are a lot of the time.
Thank you for sharing this experience. It is really hard to think that the boxers we love so much are capable of this, but unfortunately I also know it can happen when you least expect it. Our 2nd rescue boxer put my husband in the hospital one year ago (orthopedic surgeon had to put his arm back together). The attack came out of nowhere, without warning, and we were so thankful it was not one of the kids, so my heart goes out to you so much because we have rehashed over and over this year what would have happened if it HAD been one of the kids, with the severity of the attack.
Hearing you say all the things this has made you feel....shocked, sad, sickened, angry .... I want to let you know you are not alone and it has gotten better over this year but it was completely devastating to us to have this happen and to have to put our buddy down all at once, so I understand, and if it had been one of our kids instead of their dad, the guilt would have been tremendous even though we couldn't see the attack coming. We hated to have to say it had been a boxer that did the damage, because they are the last breed one would ever expect this from.
I am so glad your son is doing well now, and especially that you were present to save him. I pray that he will not have any lingering fears because of what he went through, and no lasting physical effects.
Faith
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Thank you for sharing this experience. It is really hard to think that the boxers we love so much are capable of this, but unfortunately I also know it can happen when you least expect it. Our 2nd rescue boxer put my husband in the hospital one year ago (orthopedic surgeon had to put his arm back together). The attack came out of nowhere, without warning, and we were so thankful it was not one of the kids, so my heart goes out to you so much because we have rehashed over and over this year what would have happened if it HAD been one of the kids, with the severity of the attack.
Hearing you say all the things this has made you feel....shocked, sad, sickened, angry .... I want to let you know you are not alone and it has gotten better over this year but it was completely devastating to us to have this happen and to have to put our buddy down all at once, so I understand, and if it had been one of our kids instead of their dad, the guilt would have been tremendous even though we couldn't see the attack coming. We hated to have to say it had been a boxer that did the damage, because they are the last breed one would ever expect this from.
I am so glad your son is doing well now, and especially that you were present to save him. I pray that he will not have any lingering fears because of what he went through, and no lasting physical effects.
Faith
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Scrapper's Mom
Boxer Insane
Boxer_21 said:
That was my thought as well. There could have been something neurologically wrong or a tumor. Whatever happened, it was a horrible experience and I'm so sorry you had to go through that. I agree, supervision is necessary when dogs are around small children.
marciafinn
Boxer Insane
My heart goes out to your family during this difficult time. I am glad to hear that your son is feeling better and on the road to recovery. I hope that this will not make him fearful of all dogs in the future - cautious yes, but not afraid. I think it is natural to miss your fur baby even though things happened this way.
I was also thinking along these lines when I read your post. In any case, children & dogs should be supervised.
Boxer_21 said:
I was also thinking along these lines when I read your post. In any case, children & dogs should be supervised.
I agree entirely with all of the above comments, and i am so glad your little one is recovering well now. I know exactly what you are going through since a year ago my Bullmastiff bitch attacked my 5 year old son for no reason at all. If i hadn't been standing 2 steps away i dread to think what might have happened.
I was devastated having her put to sleep, but some consolation was when the post mortem came back showing that she had a huge brain tumour.The vet said she was like a walking time bomb waiting to go off, it was a comfort to know that our furry friend was still indeed all that we thought she was.
Still i couldn't agree more with peoples thoughts, dogs and children should always be supervised.
I was devastated having her put to sleep, but some consolation was when the post mortem came back showing that she had a huge brain tumour.The vet said she was like a walking time bomb waiting to go off, it was a comfort to know that our furry friend was still indeed all that we thought she was.
Still i couldn't agree more with peoples thoughts, dogs and children should always be supervised.
Kiwi_Storm
Boxer Booster
It has taken me 20mins to stop crying enough to reply to your post. I am soooooooo sorry this happened to your family and wish your son all the best wishes for his recovery. What an eye opener. Thank you for sharing your story and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ang xo
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Julie P.
Completely Boxer Crazy
Magic
I am very, very sorry for your pain. I just recently had to put my beautiful female boxer, Magic to sleep. I feel so bad for you and know that when a tragedy of any kind hits it really can mess with our heart and mind. I miss my boxer so much that daily I have to struggle with my anger, resentment, tears, and my new companion called “pain” that seems to have a huge grip on my heart.
Magic was a healthy dog until I took her to the vet that I had gone to for years. The vet got sloppy and did not give her the care that she needed. Her death was a senseless death. I struggle daily wishing I could go back in time and change things. I have kicked myself a million times for not knowing what type of questions I should have asked the vet prior to her surgery.
BW has helped me with my grief because I can read stories such as yours. Thank you for sharing. I truly know your pain.
Julie and Magic
I am very, very sorry for your pain. I just recently had to put my beautiful female boxer, Magic to sleep. I feel so bad for you and know that when a tragedy of any kind hits it really can mess with our heart and mind. I miss my boxer so much that daily I have to struggle with my anger, resentment, tears, and my new companion called “pain” that seems to have a huge grip on my heart.
Magic was a healthy dog until I took her to the vet that I had gone to for years. The vet got sloppy and did not give her the care that she needed. Her death was a senseless death. I struggle daily wishing I could go back in time and change things. I have kicked myself a million times for not knowing what type of questions I should have asked the vet prior to her surgery.
BW has helped me with my grief because I can read stories such as yours. Thank you for sharing. I truly know your pain.
Julie and Magic
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We are still waiting to get our puppy...due to be born in the spring.
I have 3 children under 8 and was told by a vet that this is the PERFECT breed for children....should i be reconsidering my choice??I have always had a dog as a child....never a boxer...but i do know that the love a dog gives us HUMANS is just one of a kind!!!I also know that a child should never be left alone with an animal.Should i be second quessing my choice of choosing a boxer as the breed of preference??I trully hope not.We are all so looking forward to getting our baby.Any advice?
We are still waiting to get our puppy...due to be born in the spring.
I have 3 children under 8 and was told by a vet that this is the PERFECT breed for children....should i be reconsidering my choice??I have always had a dog as a child....never a boxer...but i do know that the love a dog gives us HUMANS is just one of a kind!!!I also know that a child should never be left alone with an animal.Should i be second quessing my choice of choosing a boxer as the breed of preference??I trully hope not.We are all so looking forward to getting our baby.Any advice?
Boxers are Great
Tasillo, I have had Labs and Golden Retrievers all my life because we were told they were the best with people and children. I would say most of this is true but any dog can have a moment for an unknown reason. Our golden only attacked one person in her entire 12 years, a small child. We still don't understand why. Thank goodness we were there and it was not serious. Even so I would not eliminate the experience of growing up with a dog from my children's life because of this I have just been extra careful during their youngest years.
My boxer Taz was 11 years old and just passed away last week. I got him when he was 7 years old he was angry depressed and snapping at everyone except children. After we gained his trust this stopped. I saw him behave in ways with children that were so mind blowing! I never left him alone with kids but I knew he would never hurt one in fact he was always watching them to come to their rescue if needed. Once my 3 year old nephew was sitting on the kitchen stairs Taz went over to him put one paw between his legs and pushed him up against the wall out of fear he would fall down the stairs. His whole personality changed when a child was present I saw it and I felt it, but as always when children are very small with ANY dog use caution and supervise. My Boxer Taz came to me from a hardtime, neglected left outside all day alone and his dog mama had died and left him alone after 7 years of having her company, I would be snappy too. Your Boxer I'm sure will start it's life with all the love you can give it and be the best added family member for sure. Good Luck and congrats on your new baby. Boxers really are special.
Leilani (Tazzy Mommy misses your face)
Tasillo, I have had Labs and Golden Retrievers all my life because we were told they were the best with people and children. I would say most of this is true but any dog can have a moment for an unknown reason. Our golden only attacked one person in her entire 12 years, a small child. We still don't understand why. Thank goodness we were there and it was not serious. Even so I would not eliminate the experience of growing up with a dog from my children's life because of this I have just been extra careful during their youngest years.
My boxer Taz was 11 years old and just passed away last week. I got him when he was 7 years old he was angry depressed and snapping at everyone except children. After we gained his trust this stopped. I saw him behave in ways with children that were so mind blowing! I never left him alone with kids but I knew he would never hurt one in fact he was always watching them to come to their rescue if needed. Once my 3 year old nephew was sitting on the kitchen stairs Taz went over to him put one paw between his legs and pushed him up against the wall out of fear he would fall down the stairs. His whole personality changed when a child was present I saw it and I felt it, but as always when children are very small with ANY dog use caution and supervise. My Boxer Taz came to me from a hardtime, neglected left outside all day alone and his dog mama had died and left him alone after 7 years of having her company, I would be snappy too. Your Boxer I'm sure will start it's life with all the love you can give it and be the best added family member for sure. Good Luck and congrats on your new baby. Boxers really are special.
Leilani (Tazzy Mommy misses your face)
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