Madison Reeve
It’s a dog owner’s worst headache.
Tiana Stuart was out for a walk with her pitbull-mixed dog called Pretty Girl, or PG, on Thursday night when she was knocked to the ground after an off-leashed dog lunged at PG.
Stuart says the event took place prior to 10 p.m. on July 13 along Ethel Street and was recorded on a property owner’s doorbell cam.
She informs Castanet that the released dog was approximately 100 pounds and seemed a walking cane corso/mastiff mix.
The dog came charging from throughout the street, without any owners in sight, and locked onto PG.
“I saw it coming at me, however it was rather close already. I began chewing out it and attempted to action in front of my dog, believing that would hinder it, however it simply pressed best past me,” she said.
The 26-year-old says a couple saw the attack throughout the street and came going to help.
“The man came by and was striking the dog, however it wasn’t slowing down.”
After about a minute, the 100-pound assaulting dog launched Pretty Girl’s neck. PG was using a muzzle at the time of the attack and was not able to eliminate back.
Stuart says the beige dog fled right after the event.
“I remained in shock and sobbing. My dog was bleeding from her neck, chest, and shoulder.”
Stuart says she drove to Fairfield Animal Hospital immediately where her dog went through emergency situation surgical treatment with expenses amounting to over $800.
Stuart is a nurse and has actually been required to require time off work to look after her dog.
“She will require her drain eliminated in 5 days in addition to 14 stitches. I am physically fine following the event, aside from some cuts and swellings. I’m rather mentally shaken.”
Stuart says PG will be not able to choose strolls for numerous weeks.
“She is rather drowsy and moving gradually.”
RDCO dog control is examining.
“They said there have actually been positive advancements. Apparently, another person stepped forward who saw a dog matching the very same description in the very same location and at the very same time.”
