I got attacked by a pack of dogs

I am so glad the two of you are ok and just shaken up a bit. A terrifying thing to happen in the dark much less day light.
 
Sending healing vibes to the two of you. Not sure how to get Romeo out of that state of mind. Hopefully Anne S. will come along and provide helpful information.

GO TO THE DOCTOR!  Get photos and documentation and sue for yours and your dog's bills at least.
 
Feel better!

I have been attacked by a "Friendly, Family" Rott. I know how horrific it is. He tore my poodle up, even though I held her. If I hadn't she would have been killed right away. She barely survived. They paid the vet bills, surgery and I had that dog put in the kennel at the vets for 10 days, even though they got him out early.
 
I wanted to make sure he didn't have rabies. Even though they SAID he had the vaccine. Why would I believe them??
 
I have had two other attacks by big dogs since then. It is just horrible.
 
I hope you and your dog will feel better soon. Dogs do not forget things like that, just like us. We can only try to help them heal mentally as much as we can.

That's crazy! Thank God you both are ok and I can't believe the police can't do anything!

OMG how awful!
 
For the puncture bites for you and Romeo,  get some homoepathic remedy called ARNICA MONTANA 30C  or I think LEDUM is good for bites too .  Take it a couple times a day for several days.  It will heal the wounds.   Pus and black stuff may come out.  can also get some CALENDULA ointment to rub on the skin.

How scary! I'm so sorry that happened to you.
 
It sounds like you did a fantastic job protecting Romeo and yourself. You stayed calm, which is more than I could've done.
 
I agree with everyone. Take pictures of your injuries and document everything you remember. Later on, things may get fuzzy, so write down specifically what happened. It may help to take pictures of the "accident scene" as well. Then find legal help. Press charges against the couple Chances are the dogs will come back and someone else could get hurt again.
 
Good luck with everything! Feel better soon. And congrats on the new job.

I'm so sorry. What a brave little guy. Sounds like he's more of an knight in shining armor than a Romeo.

Definatly report them. And heal fast.

What an awful ordeal.  I'm glad you and Romeo are OK.  Have these idiots never heard of putting the dog on a LEASH to take him out to do his business - especially if they have 3 large dogs???

Joyce

Oh my goodness, that is awful!!! If I were you I'd start carrying pepper spray... That is TERRIBLE that those dogs have bitten people before and that couple STILL let them off leash. That just makes me see red. [:@] What is wrong with people!?
 
That's good that you're reporting them (hopefully to the police and animal control). They need to pay the emergency vet costs and also any medical care you need. I think it would be a really good idea to take pictures of your wounds and of your shirt that was shredded.
 
*Big hugs*

That is terrible. Buy some Direct Stop, and carry it with you. Even if you never have to use it, just having something to protect yourself with might give you more confidence next time you encounter large or off-lead dogs. Hope that Romeo does well at day care!

I just wanted to add that DH and I recently had a run in with an VERY agressive dog early one morning last month. We were walking by ourselves (thank goodness the saints were at home) and DH said "Look at that dog over there, he seems really PO'd." It was a large white lab mix, and PO'd is putting it lightly. Tail straight up in the air, muscles tense, very alert. We tried to avoid him, but he crossed the road, and charged us. DH shoved my behind him the first time the dog charged, but I stepped out from the other side. We both had sunglasses on, which we took off (no idea why, but later I remember us doing this at the same time) and I yelled at the dog to stay. He charged us again, and DH yelled "NO", we finally started doing body blocks (arms crossed, we stood side by side, and tried to look intimidating) the dog finally hesitated, and we started to slowly back up. We kept backing up, and the dog stayed put. We did not turn around until we had backed waaaay down the street. It was one of the most agressive dogs I have encountered. If I had Direct Stop with me that morning I would not have hesitated to use it.[:@]

That is horrible!  Glad that you and Romeo are OK, hugs to you both!  As stated, I'd gather information too and proceed with a law suit.  I feel awful for the dogs, BUT the owners cannot continue to be that irresponsible.  If these dogs have attacked before, they will again, and may even kill next time!  I'd state to the judge that these PEOPLE should NOT own dogs!
 
Last year, my MIL was walking her dog, and a rottweiler attacked them.  Bobby tried to defend mom, she ran and began screaming, but he didn't fair too well against a rottweiler.  Mom's screams called a few neighbors out, one manage to beat the rotti off with a baseball bat.  The police arrived and called ACC, the rotti was hauled off.  Mom took Bobby to the vets, he needed drains in his abdomen, stitches, meds, etc., the bill was over $900.  Bobby's a mix breed, rescue, he's long and short like a bassett hound, muzzle and stocky body of a labrador, some coloring like a border collie, and the short, curved legs of a bulldog - as far as we can guess.
 
At the hearing, the rotti's owner agreed to pay all damages and surrendered the dog (pts, I'm sure).  He apologized, stating he just acquired the dog from a friend and didn't know his temperament.  He never imagined the dog would escape his fenced in yard.   
 
Now, Bobby was traumatized, and my MIL (never had been around large dogs) was fearful; understandable.  But, we were to go to their house for Thanksgiving and had all agreed that bringing Peanut with us was OK.  This incident mad my in laws nervous because Peanut is a GSD/Rotti mix, so they thought she'd attack too.  Well, my husband managed to convince them that she was well socialized, at the park at least once a week, and they had nothing to worry about.
 
We got there, and of course, my in laws' eyes bugged out at the sight of Peanut (who was about a big a lab at that time).  But, once they saw how well she listened, that she was very mellow, their opinion changed.  It took Bobby a few hours before he'd come out from under the table.  Then he'd run and hide whenever Peanut started a "play session."  By the time we left, 4 days later, Bobby wanted to play constantly, and my in laws were in love with Peanut.
 
It may take Romeo a bit of time to not react instinctively around other dogs, and it sounds like the day care is trying to help him.  As far as protecting you, that's his job, he figures he's your protector.  Again, I'm sorry for that horrible experience!  We'll pray for a speedy recovery for both of you!  {{HUGS}}

That is both unbelievable and unacceptable.

As for Romeo, understandably, he's a little worked up about it. My Penny was attacked a couple of times by large dogs when she was younger. For a period, she was frightened of big dogs and wouldn't go near them. But we just kept slowly and gently exposing her to nice big dogs that weren't too boistrous and eventually she forgot about it all. She's still a little wary around large, strange dogs, but she'll go say hello these days. The turning point was a big Samoyed she met at obedience, actually. He was quiet and well-mannered and didn't mind her leaning against his soft fur. She seemed to think he was more walking blanket than dog and he'd sit there placidly while she put her face in his fur. [] It was remarkably cute and after that she started entertaining the idea that big dogs weren't all scary.

I wouldn't bother with pepper spray. I would start carrying one of those mini baseball bats.  I can NOT believe that nobody wants to do anything about this! What if a CHILD had been bitten?  Would this have made a difference? I am glad you two are ok!

I took the day off today, my bite in the arm is not as deep as I first thought and the ones in the back are more scratches than anything else. 
 
Took Romeo to daycare and he did well, until this afternoon when I went to pick him up, he heard my voice and went into alert, when they brought him over to me, another dog was coming in and his attitude did a 360. 
 
So, I am the problem.  The behaviorist from daycare thinks is necessary not only that I take him everyday, but also wants to arrange some one on one time at the park with us and a couple of her dogs that she uses in situations like this. 
 
I am trying not to beat myself up about this, I understand why he would see himself as my protector, but since I am the leader of the pack, I am the one who needs to do that.  I guess he thinks I am not capable of such task.  I called my communicator and we are having a talk tomorrow.  I want him to trust me, I want him to know that I can and will protect both of us, no matter what.  [] 
 
As far as the people, they are gone, the dogs too.  Their neighbor said he saw them packing up their truck today, he took the license plate number down and gave it to me, but I don't know how far I am willing to go to pursue this.  Even if we go to court and they have to pay my bills, that is all that will happen to them, they also got rid of the dogs yesterday.  And they were very quick to provide me with the name to their vet who confirmed the dogs had been vaccinated last year and had the 3 yr rabies.
 
My concern right now is Romeo and his psychological well being.  I am just so upset this people will probably go to another town and the same thing will happen.

I'm so sorry you and Romeo had to go through that horrible experience. It's my worst nightmare.

It is mighty telling that these people packed up and left town. I am willing to bet the dogs went with them, not pts or anything. And I am also willing to be they are just another very scary and tragic accident waiting to happen.

You might spend $50 or so to consult a lawyer about what happened, and see if they are breaking any laws by basically running from their crime. I just hate to think that next time the dogs will kill someone.

And even if they got rid of the dogs, chances are they'll get more. [:@]

I can understand if you don't want to pursue it, but I can't help but think *something* should be done.

I'm so glad you are both relatively okay! You could have both been killed!