So, I once mentioned I’d go all out to protect my dog from aggressive ones, right? Well, today was a real test, and let’s just say, timing could’ve been better. Last week, I had a bit of a mishap with a tree while skiing, leaving me with some serious bruising and painfully sore ribs. And wouldn’t you know it, tonight’s walk with Marcy had us face-to-face with a pit bull attack.
It was a gorgeous evening, temps in the 50s, and the sunset was gearing up to be a showstopper. We headed to Waterworks Hill for a stroll, soaking up the vibe until we were rudely interrupted. Heard someone approaching over the ridge and quickly leashed Marcy, bracing myself.
Then it happened. A woman’s dogs, including a pit bull, charged at us. As the pit bull went for Marcy, I intervened, only to aggravate my chest injury in the scuffle. Amidst the chaos, the other dog targeted Marcy’s leg.
The pain was intense, my chest on fire as I shielded Marcy, shouting for help. The owner? Cool as a cucumber, telling me to calm down while I’m wrestling her dog off mine. She eventually got her dogs and I, clutching my arm in agony, made a beeline in the other direction.
Missoula’s got a serious issue with reckless dog owners letting their potentially dangerous pets roam free. Imagine a child, not just another dog, being attacked. It’s a ticking time bomb. How many more incidents before we take serious action against these irresponsible owners? Pit bulls can be dangerous—denying it doesn’t change the reality.
Boneshakerbike 
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