Dogs attack outside St Privat

[bobmar]

Just want to warn of dangerous dogs about 1k out of St Privat.
My wife was attacked and was badly bitten blood poured out. 3 collie dogs were involved. Would urge extreme caution.

 

[Mike Savage]

I am so sorry this happened and I hope she will be okay. I also hope you were able to report it to the authorities.

 

[bobmar]

I am so sorrin a state of shock. Heard from a fellow pilgrim that helped us tha day it seems there was a second attack a few days later which was reported. Do hope the authorities take action. this happened and I hope she will be okay. I also hope you were able to report it to the authorities.

Thanks Mike. Unfortunately we do not speak French and we were I

 

[Kanga]

Very sorry this happened to your wife, and it must have traumatised you too. I hope you are both getting over it and able to enjoy the rest of your walk. It is pretty unusual to have dogs attach pilgrims but I guess the Vézeley route is less travelled than most so landowners may be less likely to have their dogs restrained. It would be good if you can take the time to notify the police and the local Amis de St Jacques (even when you get home) of what happened, with as much location information as possible. They may be able to identify and talk to the owner of the dogs.

 

[Deleted member 3000]

I think BobMar left from Le Puy en Velay, so he is speaking of St. Privat d'Allier.

There are more loose dogs in France than Spain in my experience. I have had to deal with about a dozen over the years. Spanish authorities apparently enforce "leash laws" more diligently to preserve the pilgrim trade.

 

[Kanga]

OK, post is in the wrong thread. I will move it to the Le Puy section.

 

[Leah C. O'Leary]

Did your wife get rabies shots?