[targonrotts]

i totally agree with anne.
in this day and age, i would not let a 10 year old walk a dog of that size alone. he can be a great and friendly dog, but it is incidents like these to try to avoid.
but she walked him and it happened.

i think you were generous enough to offer to pay for 1/2 her bill when it was her dog that was off leash and ran up to them. and as A/C put it, both were at fault, so at most, even if goes to court, i believe the most you would get is 1/2 her bill.

unfortunately, due to our breeds reputation- even if we were not involved, somehow they will put us on the spot.
if you are in training class and a dog growls, everyone looks towards the rott.
if you are in a dog park or activity and someone says a dog bit another, they all turn towards the rott.
i know. been there gotten that.

hopefully the news stations in the area are not sensationalized reporters like here. they love those stories to blow out of proportion.

good luck and hope things calm down.
be careful.