Animal Officer Attacked By Dog

Cases of dog attacks are high in the nation. Statistics show that most victims are bitten by a relative’s or a friend’s dog. This only proves that we must still be cautious even if the dog is owned by someone we know.

A recent incident in Bell Gardens shows the dangers involved in an animal officer’s job.

Officer Martha Muro was checking a house when two pit bulls broke-free and one of them attacked her. She reportedly lost a chunk of her thumb and sustained injuries.

Big dogs like pit bulls should be kept in a safe place where they cannot attack anyone going near the vicinity.

In the same manner, officers checking out animals that might be dangerous need to be more equipped and capable of defending themselves from attacks of big animals.

Preventing Dog Attacks

Owning a dog can be very useful especially due to the security it can provide to its owner. However, it can also harm if not properly taken care of by their owners.

In a Valley Center neighborhood, residents are getting scared and concerned because of the continuous occurrence of dog attacks in the place within this year.

A miniature horse was attacked by four pit bulls last January 31. Meanwhile, two dogs were killed last March 11. After a week, a woman chased away pit bulls that were trying to bite her horse.

It was reported that these dogs were spotted running to the direction of the San Pasqual Indian Reservation after the incidents occurred. It was claimed by the tribe that the dogs are left by their owners in the area since they are no longer capable of handling them.

Although the victims in most of the attacks are animals, residents are now equipping themselves with guns and stick so that they will be protected from a possible attack.

Aside from doing such, people should also avoid staring a dog in the eye, or approach a dog that is drinking or eating. Dog owners should also take good care of their pets so that the occurrence of an attack may be prevented.