TALLAHASSEE, FL -- An Animal Control Officer attacked by two pit bulls may be out for work for a week or more.
The dogs are now under lock and key at the animal shelter while Leon County Animal Control completes its investigation.
Director Richard Zeigler says an officer responded to a stray dog report on Munson Landing Road Friday.
Ziegler says the Officer was charged by one dog and that's when the other attacked from behind.
"She got bit very badly on both legs, arms, wrists and her stomach area," Zeigler said.
And what's the prognosis for her recovery?
"That's day to day right now," Zeigler said.
Zeigler says the officer has a series of doctor's appointments scheduled and he does not expect her back on the job this week.
The Animal Control Officer declined our request for an interview.
Zeigler says he hopes to complete the dangerous dog investigation by the end of the week. Depending on its outcome, the owner could face citations and fines and the dogs could be euthanized.
Zeigler says he does not know why the dogs were running loose. He says he's not sure yet whether the dogs managed to get out or were never confined in the first place.
That's something they'll try to determine in the investigation.
(WCTV - June 27, 2011)
