Not at all Man Bites Dog

[susandennis]

So, I was in the elevator coming back upstairs. My neighbor was there with his not ever trained French Bull Dog. I had the smell of french fries on my fingers. He (the dog) was jumping all over me. And finally his never trimmed claws dragged across my hand...

Under this bandage there are four gouges. None are deep but two are nice wide little divots. It was just before the door opened on our floor when it happened so I was able to prevent the neighbor from seeing it and get inside here to grab some toilet paper before I made a mess.

I got antiseptic cream all over it and the bandage and the bleeding finally stopped. But, ugh! This is not going to heal quickly, I'm afraid.



The dog needs training and his nails clipped but he was just excited and shit happens. Had I not leaned down to let him sniff my hand, he would not have clawed it. Even bandaged up, I can move then hand just fine. Knit, sew, do whatever so it could be worse. But. Ouch!

I was coming back from meeting ljtourist. I thought he had left for Christmas but he had not! He was having a late lunch at the newly moved deli so we got in a nice visit. The sewing shop had my needles and my zipper. Oh and FedEx said that they were going to deliver the fleece I ordered on Monday, but they delivered it today!!

I got my hand ripped to shreds and still had an excellent day. Now, that's very cool.

Comments

[meowmensteen]

Dang. I hope your hand doesn't take too long to heal. It's always interesting how different people react to situations like that. Some would cause a scene and call animal control. I'd be more inclined to do what you did.

[susandennis]

I already had the drama of a hurt hand... I sure didn't want the drama of neighbors and animal people.

[awakenyourfaith.livejournal.com]

Oh no! I hope your hand heals up soon. I'm glad that you had a good day in spite of your injury!

[nick-101.livejournal.com]

That really hurts. Hope your hand heals soon. This is going to be a painful week to go through.

[meathiel]

Oh noes ...
Be careful with that ... hope it doesn't get infected.

[jwg.livejournal.com]

I think you should tell the dog owner about it - just saying it was partly your fault for tempting the dog, but had it been someone else....not lecturing or complaining - but just a friendly gesture that means - he should pay more attention to his dog in crowded places.

[zyzyly.livejournal.com]

Yikes! Keep a good eye on that hand and watch for infection.

[zoefruitcake.livejournal.com]

Ouch, sounds nasty

[eventidereverie.livejournal.com]

Sorry about your hand, but glad you still had an excellent day.

[daphnep.livejournal.com]

Ugh, that sounds awful.
Hope you have some good painkiller for if it starts throbbing.