Miscellaneous: Today, I was at Petsmart with my puppy. Someone tried to pet...

By Anonymous - 04/10/2013 00:16 - United States - Irving

Today, I was at Petsmart with my puppy. Someone tried to pet him. I tried to warn the guy that he is a rescue and doesn't trust easily. He didn't listen and now wants to sue me for a dog bite that didn't even break the skin. FML

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By Anonymous - 13/04/2023 04:00 - United States

Today, I was walking down the street when I saw a cute dog. I reached down to pet it, but it snarled then bit me. As I was walking away, I saw the owner of the dog, who was laughing and filming the whole thing on his shitty cellphone. I hope the video isn't out there on TikTok or whatever. FML

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By Anonymous - 27/09/2012 15:31 - Canada - Red Deer

Today, I saw a dog trying to attack a man. I have experience working with aggressive dogs, so I pulled the dog off him and got it under control. The man punched me in the face for not having my dog on a leash. It wasn't my dog. I don't even own a dog. FML

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By Anonymous - 01/09/2012 23:15 - Canada - North Vancouver

Today, a dog attacked me. Its owner, instead of apologizing and helping me, said it was my own fault for making it think I was an attacker by running past them. We were on a jogging track. FML

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Today, I reached down to pet an elderly man's dog. It jumped up and utterly mauled my face, drawing blood. As I gasped in shock and pain, the man said, "Careful, he likes to scratch." FML

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By peta eata - 02/08/2021 13:01 - United States

Today, a crazed woman started screaming at me at the dog park. She was saying that I was cruel and unfit to be a pet owner, and she ought to kick my ass. My dog's ears and tail were cropped before I even got him. He’s a rescue and came to me like this. She wouldn’t listen and followed me to my car. FML

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By Anonymous - 11/10/2010 00:57 - United States

Today, while on my run, I was attacked by my neighbor's new dog. It apparently didn't like me running past their house and broke free from its chain. I now have stitches and was just told that I'm probably being taken to court for the emotional distress I caused her and the dog. FML

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By mickymoose1 - 17/05/2021 01:59

Today, a couple at the dog park, who seemed afraid of large dogs, tried to kick my dog for trying to say hi to them. They then called the police on me for lunging and yelling at the guy for trying to kick my dog. It's an off-leash dog park people, don't go there if you're afraid of dogs! FML

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By Addicted2FML303 - 06/12/2010 22:50 - United States

Today, I was on the couch, about to make out with the guy I've been dating. As soon as our lips touched, my overprotective dog ran up and bit him. He bled. FML

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plaguer 26

Friday 4 October 2013 8:46

This is why I don't like taking my dog out often. People need to learn to ask before touching a stranger's pet.

Kyuubi_Rose 11

Friday 4 October 2013 8:46

Well, he can't sue if there is no damage and you did try to warn him. People should never pat strange dogs without owner's permission, it was his own stupidity

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dRpRdP 8

Friday 4 October 2013 9:58

lolz.. let him sue.. without proof he will b punished for faking..

Palindromesque 21

Friday 4 October 2013 10:42

To all who say that this is no big deal-hold on a sec. Jurisdictions deal with dog bites in a variety of ways. In Texas, this "minor incident" could potentially go on record as this dog being considered dangerous. If another bite occurs, the dog is put down, and the owner can be considered criminally and civilly negligent (jail time, and money damages), regardless of damage. Train your pets well, protect them as best you can.

novapine 19

Friday 4 October 2013 12:05

even if there is no proof of injury and the owner warned them? Texas really is that crazy?

ytew6 6

Friday 4 October 2013 12:49

You do realize its a puppy... Not a Doberman told to attack someone, right?

nightbirdblue 27

Friday 4 October 2013 14:22

Multiple places have laws like that. My aunt in Virginia faced a lawsuit for her little, high pitched dog nipping some woman. It didn't leave a mark, but apparently the woman was emotionally distressed by the incidence. There was also the case of a guy shooting at a dog with a bb gun multiple times on the dog owner's property. The dog bit him after a few shots. The guy got awarded over 10,000 by the jury. The dog was placed on the dangerous dog list.

jmcr 27

Friday 4 October 2013 15:20

The dog bit him AFTER being shot a few times? Then the guy deserves it for bing an idiot and shooting someone else dog on their property shouldnt the guy get some sort of punishment?

Not_Impressed13 9

Friday 4 October 2013 11:18

When I brought my (ex's) dog into the city, he was very poorly socialized and had a thing for ankles. Many long walks and play dates with other dogs and people later, he is quite happy to visit with new people without any of his previous problems. Good on OP for getting her rescue out and about!!

CrazyOvrMustangs 10

Friday 4 October 2013 11:43

I'm sorry, but don't you think it was a bad idea to bring a dog that is obviously scared and weary of people into a store like that? Sounds to me you were lucky it wasn't worse.

Cazz91 21

Friday 4 October 2013 13:52

I understand where you were coming from with that angle but that may not be the case entirely. Petsmart has a dog grooming salon within it's store (yes, some will take on difficult dogs if they are comfortable with known current problems). For all we know, OP could have been taking the dog to his appointment or picking it up. Besides, if the dog was fine being in the store around people as long as strangers don't try to do anything personally with him, I don't see what is wrong with that when the dog wasn't out of control in the first place. It was that individuals fault for ignoring OP's warning to not pet the dog and he got what he deserved for proceeding regardless knowing the consequences that could have happened out of that denied permission in the first place. I don't feel sorry one bit for that person trying to sue OP what so ever in my opinion.

novapine 19

Friday 4 October 2013 12:04

you warned him. he's just whining about his own stupidity. don't worry about it. no court would side with him.

intensitive 11

Friday 4 October 2013 12:09

Take your dog to a trainer and counter sue for the cost, since he traumatised the dog and it needs to be retrained.

buckdharma 36

Friday 4 October 2013 12:18

So, some guy in Petsmart didn't pet smart and got a pet smart. ouch!

150493x 29

Friday 4 October 2013 12:29

I really feel for you, OP. Some people will not listen. Both my dogs are rescues, one is absolutely fine around strangers, the other is not. Folk will try and pet him and I warn them not to but it's always the whole "it's ok I have dogs too." Some people don't get that just because you have a dog doesn't mean my dog will like you.