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Be Advised with Regards Rufuz...
by Ed Matlack → (All Poetry by Ed Matlack)
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Prayers for Rufuz would be appreciated...


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On Wednesday afternoon Rufuz attacked a little boy(9 years old).

Rufuz was in his own yard & on a leash like always & the boy had played with him before. 

We have no idea why Rufuz went off on him, but he did some major damage to the boys face, as far as I could tell.

I was home but was just waking up, till the boy started screaming, then I went out and was confronted by that scene.

I called 911 as it seemed no one else was doing so & the local squad, paramedics & a helicopter for transport was called in.

Nothing further do I have on the boys condition, and Rufuz is in the county SPCA for a ten day quarantine to make sure he is not Rabid.

Initially, I thought I should have Rufuz put down, euthanized, but thought better of that idea when & after talking to my other half Rene & a few others that know him and me.

So I called to request that they DO NOT put him down and I will be going down there tomorrow to make sure of it.

I WOULD LIKE TO ASK ANY AND ALL THAT WOULD BE WILLING TO PRAY FOR THAT LITTLE BOY, HIS NAME IS TYLER, AS I FEEL SO VERY BADLY FOR HIM...

THANK YOU,   Ed

 

 


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Reviewed by Ch'erie de Perrot
Reviewed on July 16, 2009
AGE Ed! My SHEPPIE I had her for 12 yrs, she never hurt a fly, but after she went deaf, she raced out of the garage when the roller door was up and the crazy Scot wasn't watchin......And went for a Dog walking down the street on a leash. The owner went off his head, of course, but I reeled in amazement at my beloved, dear departed Dog.
Arthritis had set in as well. I wonder if Ruffie is losing his hearing, or is having pain in the joints. Just a thought, worth checking him. You have had one heck of a cold winter just gone..I know, coz u sent it downunder to us, you prawns ;)
Yeah check him over, he might need to be elevated off the hard ground even in summer...lemme know ok. Am so sorry this has happened, and hope and pray that Tyler is not badly scarred in the face.
Hugzzz Ch'erie

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on July 12, 2009
i am so sorry--thoughts and prayers go out to that boy and to you and rufuz

Reviewed by Walt Hardester
Reviewed on July 10, 2009
I really hate this Ed. Darn it all, it's always something.
I hope this works out.........what a shame.

~W~

Reviewed by m j hollingshead
Reviewed on July 9, 2009

Reviewed on July 9, 2009
Oh God this picture is heartbreaking net alone the heartwrenching story, I had a German Shepheard a few years back fully trained, never ever was trouble attacking anyone or anything else, my next door neighbour who knew him for years and always played with him, he came home dressed in his airforce uniform and all hell broke loose, it was just luck that I had come home at the same time to averd something that could have been major, whatever rang a bell in Rufuz mind to trigger such a thing, one never knows, please don't put him down, he did it out of innocence not aggressiveness, it would tear my heart, I am so glad you changed your mind, and don't take no shit, none, yes I say a prayer for little Tyler of course, but also one for your Friend and You! Bless you Jersey and Rufuz! Jasmin Horst

Reviewed on July 9, 2009
How terribly sad for Rufuz and you, Ed, and the young boy...and those of us who have learned to love Rufuz. I am SO glad you are not having Rufuz 'put down'; he was protecting your and his home territory.
We pray for Rufuz and you and Tyler.
Keep positive, dear friend...
Blessings and Love - Micke

Reviewed on July 9, 2009
Hi Ed, I am so sorry about this happening! I, too, have never seen a dog attack without being provoked, except for pitbulls and those who are kin to it. After knowing Rufuz for a short time and all his wonderful pics, I tend to believe he is not the type that would do this without cause. Smoke signals going up, my friend, for all involved. So sorry....

In Spirit,
Bear

Reviewed on July 9, 2009
Heartbreaking development; I pray all turns out well for you, for Tyler, and especially for Rufuz; please keep us posted!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( >tears! <

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on July 9, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Rufuz, and the little boy. These types of incidents are always so heartbreaking for everyone involved, and I'm glad we got to talk last night.

And I truly hope that everything turns out OK for Tyler, for Rufuz, and for you, brother. Hang In There.

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on July 9, 2009
As a "owner" of few dogs, I never ever saw one of my loyal friends go aggressive to any thing, that is, if not provoked, attacked or receiving a painful wrong of a stick.
When the dog is in leash, its own ground, no matter what, no human or otherwise are the right to intrude because they are just an "animal" without right over "humans". Sorry about Tyler, he has play with the dog many times, but this time he "did" something he wasn't suppose to do and got a bite. Shouldn't his parents ask the boy what "really" happened before blaming off hand RUFUZ?
Shake the boy's tree and see what falls to the ground.

Georg


Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on July 9, 2009
So sorry to hear this news, my friend. You are all in my prayers, Ed.
May God bless.

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on July 8, 2009
Not feeling well wasn't signing in until I saw this. Ed I'm so very sorry. I feel like Rufuz is a part of of us, and I will pray for him too. I pray the boy will be fine and not too badly hurt or scarred.I can only imagine how terrible you feel. The fact that he was on a leash and in the yard is in your favoe,and I wonder why the boy didn't get away from him before he hurt him.You will be in my thoughts and prayers, please keep me informed.I feel truly bad
about this...

Love and prayers,
Eileen

Reviewed by Lori Moore
Reviewed on July 8, 2009
My heart dropped while reading this. Few things can make me cry. This brought tears. I'm sure Tyler, you and Rufuz will have multiple prayers.

Reviewed by Patrick Granfors
Reviewed on July 8, 2009
Oh, no, no, no. Prayers for Tyler, Rufuz, and you. Until you can get details give Rufuz a chance. Love Patrick

Reviewed on July 8, 2009
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear this, Ed! Of course, you, Rufuz and Tyler are in my prayers! Goes without saying. I pray everything turns out alright, for everyone.

(((((HUGS))))) love and prayer, Karla. *tears*


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