FLORIDA -- Animal control agents took a large Akita into custody after it attacked a woman at a dog show in Melbourne.
The dog attacked 70-year-old Marie Larry-Tatman, injuring her left ankle. Police say the adult dog began dragging the woman before several men pulled the animal away.
The Akita was not one of the nearly 200 dogs competing in the Space Coast Kennel Club of Palm Bay competition. Police say the dog's owner, Sally Jaffe, was given several citations by animal control agents, including one for a bite causing injury.
A Brevard animal control spokesman says the dog will be the subject of a dangerous-dog hearing in 10 days.
The victim was taken to Holmes Regional Medical Center, where officials say she was listed in good condition.
(WSVN - March 27, 2007)
