Dog Attack - June 2, 2026

On our morning walk, Jasper and I met a couple walking a little boxer dog. The dog is a new adoptee and is just starting to socialize with neighborhood dogs. We had met this dog once before so I encouraged Jasper to walk over and say hello. Big mistake. 

The dog latched onto Jasper’s front right foot, and crushed it for two or three minutes as Jasper cried and screamed and flailed, as we tried and failed to loosen the dog’s grip, injuring me in the process. It was like something from the worst horror movie ever. 

I’ve taken Jasper to his usual vet, Midtown Animal Hospital. It’s a busy morning over there, so they are working on him as time and resources permit, first off, by cleaning the wound. They intend on sedating him so they can get an X-Ray of his foot. They suspect broken bones. Sometime in the afternoon I’ll pick him up and get a better idea of cost. The couple are nice and offered to pay. 

Still. 

[UPDATE:  The vet informs me that there is an oblique break on bone #5 in the paw. Fortunately arteries were not cut. She will debride the wounds and stitch it up, particularly on the bottom of the paw, which she describes as “gnarly.” Jasper will have a splint, with minimal walking for the next 2 months. The next visit will be Friday, to change dressings. I will retrieve Jasper after 4 pm.]