Savage attack leaves Swansea grandma and dog injured
A GRANDMOTHER claims she and her pet lurcher were savaged by another dog, leaving them needing medical treatment — and hundreds of pounds out of pocket.
Theresa Gammon was walking six-year-old Bonny close to Garden Village Football Club last Sunday lunchtime, when they were left with a series of bloody injuries which could yet leave the much-loved pet unable to run freely again.
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Theresa Gammon with her dog Bonny
Mrs Gammon, a receptionist with Morriston Hospital's out-of-hours GP service, has since left a series of posters warning other walkers to be aware of the dog and its owner, who she claims left the scene once his animal had been subdued.
Grandmother of four Mrs Gammon, from Garden Village, said: "I was walking along the cycle path which runs alongside Mardy Industrial Estate, with Bonny on the lead.
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"I saw a man coming towards me with a dog, which wasn't on a lead. It was an alsation or German shepherd type dog, and as soon as it saw us it came running over and laid into Bonny.
"The dog bit me too, and it was a minute or so until the owner caught up, but it seemed to last forever.
"After he had got hold of his dog, I said we should swap details, but he just turned and left."
Mrs Gammon was later treated at Singleton Hospital for bites to her leg and thigh.
Treatment
Bonny, meanwhile, had to be treated by a vet, with her treatment already running up a bill of £650. And her owners fear that possible damage to muscle capsule on her back leg could have a significant effect on the dog's heel, which will create difficulties for her running.
Mrs Gammon said: "I sometimes take my young grandchildren out with me, and I dread to think what might have happened had they been with me.
"When I asked the owner for his details, I said it was obvious we are both dog lovers, but he left before doing so.
"Another man, called Michael, from nearby business Oil and Gas Fabrications, came forward to help me. I've since been back to see him to thank him for his help.
"Dog walkers need to beware about incidents like this."
Mrs Gammon said the dog owner, who was aged between 18 and 30 and wearing a pink hooded top.
A spokesman for South Wales Police said: "We can confirm that we are investigating an incident which occurred on Sunday, October 21, at the Mardy trading estate, where a female out walking her dog was attacked by another dog which was being walked by a man.
"We are appealing for anyone in the vicinity at the time to come forward."
Comments
by jules2109
Thursday, October 25 2012, 5:31PM
“@ Chelsea
I'll reiterate you need to increase the meds - your response borders hysteria.
Yes my dog runs freely, and uses my garden for any toilet needs, as I said I am fortunate to live in a rural area.
I am surrounded by open 'free to roam' countryside where my dog can run to her hearts content and not worry about coming into contact with anyone or specifically idiots like you. You could do with a muzzle.
The non-judgemental companionship and unconditional love offered by dogs is known to have considerable mental health benefits for owners, including increased self-esteem.
I suggest you get one before you either have a coronary or some form of mental breakdown”
by Philosoraptor
Thursday, October 25 2012, 2:28PM
“twin60... I have never been attacked by a dog, but I have been attacked by drunken people. If we treat those people like animals I am sure the world would be a better place, yes?”
by Philosoraptor
Thursday, October 25 2012, 2:25PM
“Chelsea, me and my partner were walking our dogs around the lake and we saw no dogs mess laying around, we saw dog bins that were obviously being used though. I doubt for one second you saw dogs mess there, and I doubt your story regarding the attack. The way you described it seems vindictive because the police would not react like that because they would know that is one more disciplinary hearing for officer in question.
If you hate the world, that is your issue, but it is no use to anybody if you come here telling porkies.”
by chelsea1955
Wednesday, October 24 2012, 9:50PM
“JULES U R JUST THE TYPE THAT LETS YOUR DOG RUN FREE (AS U STATE) AND DON'T GIVE A DAM WHERE IT DROPS IT LOAD SO KIDS CAN COME INTO CONTACT IN YOUR DOGS MESS, I BET YOU HAVE NO YOUNG KIDS SO WHEN THE NEXT DOG ATTACKS A CHILD IN A PUBLIC PLACE REMEMBER IT WOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED IF THE DOG WAS MUZZLED. BY THE WAY IT IS MOSTLY DOG OWNERS WALKING AROUND THE LAKE, YOU ARE RIGHT MOST DOG OWNERS MUST BE SAD PEOPLE IF THAT IS ALL THEY CAN DO, GO THROW A STICK!!!!!!”
by jules2109
Wednesday, October 24 2012, 9:10PM
“@Chelsea - you need to increase the meds hun!!
Not every dog is a risk - and if your choice of walk is around Fendrod 'pond' I pity you.
I live in Gods heaven and walking the dog freely is a delight, just to watch her running free, she is no risk and just enjoys being allowed to do this.
Maybe you should think about yr choice of walk?”
by chelsea1955
Wednesday, October 24 2012, 8:02PM
“ALL DOGS IN PUBLIC PLACES SHOULD HAVE A MUZZLE FITTED BY LAW, next time it could be a child, i have stated on this site many times about the dangers of dogs NOT on leads and the only time something is said on this site is AFTER ATTACKS, maybe the Evening Post should do what they are supposed to do and do some research into the problem we have in Swansea, I have beened attacked just walking round Fendrod lake (if you can walk round without stepping in the dog mess) NEXT TIME I will deal with it there and then, as when I reported it to the Police they told me "I COULD DEFEND MY SELF IF I FELT WAS IN DANGER"”
by Hadoken632
Wednesday, October 24 2012, 6:17PM
“Typical respose, what with me silencing you with cold hard logic and making you realise you no longer have any points to make because the basis of your initial point that you once thought was worthy of being typed has been shown to be nothing more than bad thinking on your part.
Still laughing, I know I am. Byeeeeeeeeee!”
by twin60
Wednesday, October 24 2012, 5:33PM
“Hadoken!! - Typical response - I rest my case.”
by Hadoken632
Wednesday, October 24 2012, 5:15PM
“Twin60, you know NOTHING about the dog in question so how the hell can you say it was acting unpredictable when you know nothing about its normal personality only shows the hilarious lack of intelligence you have, which is only made worse by your belief that you can then go on to form conclusions from them.
Your original statement said....
"we all know dogs are unpredictable and can be savages in an instant"
So not only are you assuming to know the dog in question that you do not, but you do the same for the entire species.
I daresay you are laughing, but as I have proven by destroying your flawed point in public, you form conclusions based on your own stupidity, so the chances are you are laughing by yourself.
Hope you just enjoyed being taken apart in public. Thank you allowing me to highlight the holes in your "logic". Thick as ****.”
by twin60
Wednesday, October 24 2012, 4:05PM
“Stop talking utter rubbish Hadoken !!
This unprovoked attack by this Alsatian shows how unpredictable dogs can be - it has to be put down, it cannot be trusted.
It is obvious in your comments that you have got too close to these animals (dogs) so start treating them like dogs and youll appreciate comments by others.
Oh Yes ! your comment - " There are many people whose life are not worth a fraction of my dogs " - That got to be the most stupid comment Ive seen today - It made me laugh though. Thanks”