my dog bitsomeone will it be put down?

Question

my german shepherd was stolen last tuesday then dumped at a kennels(i assume because she is 12mths they could not sell her) i only found out she was there monday night when the kennels called after scanning her for microchip i arranged to collect her yesterday evening but they called saying she bit one of the staff when i collected her the owner informed me that she will very likely get in touch with the police because she will get some money
my dog has never bitten before and is very friendly and always around children the girl she bit was nipped but had to have 4 stitches will my dog have to be put down

i did collect my dog last night after paying for her stay which i think was very cheeky but apparantly i could have lied to get a free week at the kennels i just wanted my dog back so i paid

Answer 1

(First you need to contact the police)(second contact other kennels)(third contact the kennel again and ask for a list of their policies about dog bites to employees) If it were my dog I would contact a lawyer right away and have them get in touch with the kennel asap and let them know you want your property back. They are not aloud to keep your dog without your permission, you should have been the one to call the police and report them. Chances are this could be a scam and they could have been the ones who stole your dog, some kinda get rich quick thing. Next you need to goto the local clerk of courts or search online and see if any similar cases have been filed with the kennel claiming dog bites. Act quickly, call the police asap and report this the police be on your side. Another option is to call other county kennels and see what their procedures are(probally your best bet). I hope this helps!

THE DOG WAS NOT IN YOUR CONTROL NOR WAS IT LOOSE ON ITS OWN WHEN IT BIT SOMEONE, IT IS A REGISTERED DOG WITH A CHIP(THIS SHOWS RESPONSABLE OWNERS) THE KENNEL WAS PROBALLY RUNNING A SCAM STEALING DOGS AND SELLING THEM FOR PROFIT, ONCE THEY FOUND OUT YOU HAD A CHIP INSTALLED THEY WENT THE OTHER ROUTE TO GET SOME CASH AND SET UP A FAKE DOG BITE. IM SURE YOUR NOT THE FIRST ONE TO HAVE THIS SCAM PULLED ON THEM.

Answer 2

I would have thought that getting bitten by an animal was an occupational hazard for kennel staff. I'm not sure the police would even be interested if all it was was a nip. 4 stiches is nothing really considering what your poor dog has gone through i.e being stolen and then dumped. They shouldn't take it out on your dog and should have more understanding

Answer 3

I don't think there is anyway they could justify putting the dog down. the kennel people should have known she would be scared and taken more care to make sure nothing like that happened. If I were you I would check out to see if this has happened at the kennels before. It could be a scam. it seems very odd that the woman would talk about getting money for the bite. they are responsible if she was bit while the dog was in her care.

Answer 4

keep the reciept to prove you paid, you did the right thing. As you weren't there it is unlikely they will put the dog down as you could argue she was being mean to your dog, it is a first offence, she is well-trained and good etc..you are not an irresponsible owner, you paid the fee and th eonly reason she was in the pound was that she was stolen - maybe the snatcher mistreated her.
You should be entitled to know the extent of the injuries she is supposed to have caused. Go to CAB to get free advice just in case you hear more.
How long did it take them to scan and call you? How long was she in the pound? If more than a few hours, you could say they were neglegent - after all, she had a chip, she should have been in and out of there

Answer 5

I doubt that this will go any further but if it does it is not likely on the details you have provided that your dog will be put down. That can only happen if the police press charges against you for failing to control your dog and as your dog was stolen at the time they can hardly do so.
This is more a matter for proper staff training at the kennel.
It sounds to me like they are having a laugh in charging you for her stay. They should have handed her over to the Police or reported her lost rather than taking things into their own hands.
Bet you are glad to have the poor thing back.

Answer 6

When you work with dogs it is part and parcel of the job that at some point you will be nipped or bitten, I shouldn't think that for one minute the police will do anything, your dog wasn't in a public place she was in a strange kennel with strangers, this woman is trying to frighten you. I used to be in the army with the dogs and got nipped a couple of times, my husband who was a dog trainer in the army got badly bitten on a number of occasions it's one of the hazards of the job. If you are really worried about it go talk to the local police yourself and tell them what the situation is or talk to citizens advice.
Good luck.

Answer 7

Being bitten is an occupational hazard for anyone that works with dogs - kennel staff, groomers, vets.
Its up to the employer to have liability insurance, provide staff training, and have procedures in place for dealing with stressed animals; such as having 2 members of staff working together, using muzzles on high risk dogs etc.
I suspect the kennel owner is trying it on.

I would get proper legal advice straight away. They would have to prove the bite actually happened - hospital records etc - and that they weren't negligent.
If you contact the Assc of Pet Behaviour Counsellors they assist with these kinds of cases all the time and may be prepared to do a temperament test on your dog that will stand up as evidence in court.
http://www.apbc.org

The fact that they let you take the dog home is in your favour, I think they're just going for compensation for the staff. You may be covered on your household contents insurance if it comes to that, so check your policy.

Answer 8

Dogs that bite dont automatically get destroyed, your dog has been through quite a traumatic time and the kennels would of been aware of this. A court order has to be issued for a dog to be destroyed and the animal is vetted by the dog warden first to determine if it is a dangerous dog. The warden will see that you have a great family dog and when you explain what had happened i doubt if it will go any further.

Answer 9

It will depend on state/local laws and the kennel's policies, but I would contact a lawyer right away as others have suggested because you may have to fight a nasty battle to save your dog's life if she is categorized as "vicious."

The dog went through a very traumatic experience, and was probably scared. She may have bitten out of fear, panic, stress or uncertainty. This was not a regular vicious bite because your dog was likely not in her "regular" state of mind. Kennel staff are supposed to be trained on how to identify a stressed-out dog and how to approach them. If your dog has never bitten anyone before, my guess is that the kennel worker didn't approach your dog correctly.

Answer 10

Your dog did not maliciously go and attack the staff. Your pup was the subject of dognapping and dumping. What is more terrifying? All alone after being dumped or being handled by people you dont know? These people who stole your dog may have hit your dog and she might have accociated the "strangers" with being hurt.
You have a very good chance or telling this staff person to sod off and that your pup was under major stress.