Issue 6 2010 - TLS - Victoria University

Dad was having everyone over for dinner and
drinks; we were all sitting outside having a laugh
and playing pool. My dad’s mate brought his dog
over; she is very viscous and protective.
Everyone was laughing and mucking around while
my dad was sitting on my sister’s lap, and I was
waiting for my next shot at pool. When all of a
sudden my sister screams, then all I see is my dad
stand up with his hand over his mouth and blood
dripping from it.
Everyone went pale. I’m shaking and my sister is
crying. I thought Dad was going to pass out. I go
to run inside to get Dad something to stop him
from seeing the blood when all of a sudden I get to
the door and the dog that has just bitten my dad is
there. I was terrified, shaking uncontrollably.
Then the dog starts growling at me. It was the
most terrifying moment of my life. I scream for
the owner to get the dog before it gets me; next
second, the dog’s in a headlock getting dragged to
the car. I grab a cloth from inside to try and stop
the bleeding. When I return outside, dad is sitting
there with most of his lips gone, the dog’s owner in
tears, my sister shaking and crying.
Everyone was shocked and confused. No one had
actually seen it happen but everyone can see the
damage. This is a true story!
Tiara-Jade Barton is a VCAL Automotive Literacy
student at VU.
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