So, I may be in trouble...

[Ram07]

I had to take a trip to the grocery store today and there was a dog in the parking lot....a Golden Retriever, very friendly, but loose.

While I was petting him, thinking of what to do next...can't just ignore it, it's cold out, and very close to the main drag, the loser owner comes walking up with a leash in hand saying the dog ran away from home and he's been looking for it.

Anyway, I figured the guy would be happy the dog was okay, but when he went to put the leash on him, he starts to punch the dog...not cool, a closed fist punch to the poor dogs head.

So, I stopped him, just grabbed him and got him away from the dog. People saw what was happening, a couple gathered around, which was good I guess, because that's when the guy started getting mouthy(a few words were exchanged) and hit me.

So, I hit back, but just a little harder than he hit me....hard enough to knock him on his ass, and stay there...

That's when the police showed up...there was a cop at Tim Hortons in the same parking lot, go figure...  

They were told what happened, called the humane society to pick up the dog, took my information and told me to go home, they would be in touch.

Now I'm worried I'm going to get charged with assault, anyone know how this works..the charges or whatnot?

At least the dog is no longer with the dude, probably why the dog ran away in the first place.

[hemi68charger]

Nothing wrong there buddy..  

I hope the witness(es) mentioned to the police what they saw.........  The dog appears to be better off...... I salute you....  

[BB1]

Good job imo, our four legged friends have rights too.

[dyslexic teddybear]

Hope it works out for you. So many are afraid to do the right thing.


Think there's some good signs....you were not arrested right there....there's witnesses.....humane society was called......

Again.....hope it works out for doing the right thing.

[4cruzin]

I can tell you that I would of done the exact same thing that you did . . . maybe worse.   Then I would say "how does it feel hitting something that can hit back!" 

[cavemanno1]

I'm saluting you too to have a corage to step in and stop that asshole!Most people would just go away or ,like the epidemic nowdays,film it on their selfphone

He hit you first so no worries,i think!

[chargerman69]

Good job,

Had same kind a thing happin coulpe years ago at our farm guy thought he wood talk bad about our family name i step ahead and he hit me first so i throw one at him. Cause he hit me first i didnt hear back from the cops so you should be alright

[polywideblock]

as they say what goes around comes around     karma is  on your side  

[tan top]

   good on ya  !! as long as you have a witness to back up exactally how & what happened , doubt there will be a problem , having said that . with this screwed up world , anything is possible

[Ram07]

No charges...

Very stern warning....I could have lost my job, if charged...whew! (I'm a social worker)

I broke the guys nose...  

He can sue me they say...

The dog is fine, being taken care of, he had a nosebleed...was scared, will be kept for a few days, then fostered out....till they find a new home for him  .

[cavemanno1]

Sue you?He started the whole punch up game and he could sue you?You know when someone can do that the legal system is wrong!What were you supposed to do,stand there and show the other cheek?

[Ram07]

The powers that be said, it was because I put my hands on him first...I pushed him! Then he got stupid and hit me, and so on...

I'm not concerned about him suing me...I think the whole thing will just go away now!

I must say though, a big thank you to those who agreed with me...much appreciated!

[nvrbdn]

i am assuming that in the defense of the animal, the push was merely to seperate him from the animal that he abused. after being seperated, he came back as the aggressor.  thats the way i seem to remember it happening.    

     good luck, the dog deserved better, and you gave it the chance.

[cavemanno1]

Didn't you"touch him" gently to protect him from the abused dog because you saw the dog was trying to defend himself and you were concerned about the guy's safety?

[Ram07]

haha, yes...it was for his own good...that pooch may have attacked him....

You are one smart man caveman...thanks for the defense thought, just in case...


The dog was huge...teeth like a Grizzly, I'm sure I helped him...

[cavemanno1]

Those Golden Retrievers could be vicious i know!
Could have taken his arm off of that guy and imagine all the trouble cleaning the blood up,hospital bills paperwork and etc.

[Tilar]

If he tries that I would definitely push that you were acting in defense of the dog and even if it did I think the testimony of the witnesses would negate anything he said. He instigated it by hitting the animal, and I'd bet that would make him the aggressor.

[Ram07]

I had two police officers come to my door, they seemed happy to tell me no charges would be laid against me, but, still a stern warning was required, and they offered their support...

[War wagon]

  WELL DONE SIR, WELL DONE 

The laws protecting animals in Canada , specifically Ontario are a joke. A sad one
You have my Respect for what you did and how you handled it.
If you hadn't done that, he could have taken that dog home and beat it senseless. Even if he did get caught what's the fine couple bucks??

happy things worked out with the law and you weren't punished for being a stand up guy

If you make it to new hamburg be sure and say hi, I'd like to shake your hand

[BIGBLCK11]

  We'll done, indeed!!

[dual fours]

Ram07, you did the right thing for the dog, something you can live with, better then looking away.
I'm glad the dog beater did not pull a weapon on you, that's makes it very intense.
If you can't hit first, hit harder!

[Ram07]

Thanks again...didn't expect to get hit, just did, he kinda missed. so I took advantage of that, he was also much smaller than I...

Everyone has guns here, they just keep 'em at home...never any worries there...

And yeah, the laws up here suck, mostly a slap on the wrist...

One guy just got charged with neglect.. 3 dead horses...they froze to death...it's been cold here...

It's the guys 3rd charge.,..

[stripedelete]

   Good Job!

[chargerboy69]

Nice job. . . two of my brothers are cops, you will be fine.

[charger1972]

 Great job.