Category: Animal Attack

Court Judge Rules Over Two Pit Bulls after Dog Bite Incident

Jan 26

A municipal court judge in Longview, Texas ruled over on two pit bulls last Friday after an animal attack incident.

The said animal attack happened at 2300 block of South 12th Street at about 1:10 in the afternoon last January 6 when an animal control officer named Jacqueline Lynch was trying to take a free pit bull into custody at the residence. According to a Longview dispatcher’s report, as Lynch was taking the pit bull, another pit bull from the backyard jumped off to her and both dogs attacked her. Lynch ran to a house across the street owned by the 72-year old Helen Williams to seek protection.

Lynch sustained dog bites on her hands according to Longview Development Services Director Kevin Cummings.

The town officials are determining which of the two dogs bit Lynch. Either dog was quarantined for ten days. The dogs were brought to the Humane Society of Northeast Texas.

Williams said that the dogs’ owner is out of town. Lynch further added that she had seen those two dogs several times while their owner was training them to hunt for raccoons. Some other witnesses from the neighborhood agreed that the dogs show aggressiveness beforehand but, to their knowledge, had not attacked any humans.

The court judge declared the pit bulls “dangerous” and they can only be returned to their owner once they meet certain conditions.

Though people hate to think negative things about their own pets or those of others, the truth still remains that even the gentlest cat or mildest dog can attack anybody and can cause an injury.

An animal attack may be less common than a vehicle accident. However, it doesn’t mean that it can never cause serious injuries. Therefore, a Los Angeles dog bite lawyer is always reminding the residents especially dog owners to be more responsible in breeding and training their dogs.

Dog Bite Victim: The Woman Who Saved the Dog

Nov 10

Thousands are injured in dog bites and animal attacks each year. In fact, there were about4.7 million dog bite victims annually in the country. A more recent study showed that 1,000 Americans per day are treated in emergency rooms as a result of dog bites. In 2010 alone, there were 34 fatal dog attacks reported and most of the victims are children. Dog bite losses have exceeded $1 billion per year, with over $300 million paid by homeowners insurance.

Take the case of Lyn Wilheim and a friend who were walking along Route 322 in Middle Paxton Township, Dauphin County when they encounter an abandoned American bull dog mix. The dog looks so abused, very thin, fearful and seems to be in need of a veterinarian treatment.

Having a kind heart to animals, Wilheim took the dog home, fed, pampered and provided proper veterinarian treatment. Never had she imagined that the dog she once saved will soon be the cause of her tragic pain and injuries.

One day at a park, while Wilhiem was walking along with the dog, suddenly the dog went wild, attacked Wilheim and gravely bit her both arms. Upon hearing the animal attack, nearby policemen immediately went off to rescue Wilheim.

Due to the injuries and dog bites she obtained, Wilheim was brought to Harrisburg Hospital but soon transferred to Hershey Medical Center where she received full medical attention.

Wilheim probably hold on to her belief that the abandoned dog she took care of would never think of hurting her due to the love and affection she gave to the dog. Now, she learned her lesson that whatever positive signs to show to an animal, it’s still an animal, definitely having a heart but without emotions as humans have. Even if dogs are man’s best friend, best friends sometimes are bounded to be your worst enemy.

According to Wilheim’s family, the woman is still on her process of recovery and may receive plastic surgery soon. Moreover, as a precaution, she was given rabies shots.