A few weeks ago I mentioned in When dogs attack; and what to do about it a woman who had been set on by a pack of 8 pig dogs. It was a horrific attack that left the victim badly injured.
I can’t imagine being subjected to that kind of attack, but if I were I suspect my emotions would rule and I’d be out for harsh penalties and revenge. I’d probably also be terrified of dogs.
It’s heartening to read today that the victim isn’t responding in that way at all:
Mrs Christensen said yesterday she did not want [Tara] Tuhakaraina [owner of the dogs] to be given a jail sentence. “I don’t bear any grudges towards Tara. She has made a mistake and the best outcome would be a monetary fine, and not to be put in prison.”
Tuhakaraina should not be able to own a dog for five years, she said. …
“I haven’t been put off dogs, I’ll just be more careful in the future … I would like to run again but I will take someone with me next time.”
[Via : Dog attack victim wants owner fined, not jailed | Stuff.co.nz.]
That’s courage.
