PITTSBURGH, PA -- Officials at the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society said two people were hurt after an aggressive dog attacked two other dogs in the parking lot of the Western Pa. Humane Society on Wednesday.
"An aggressive dog went after another dog in our parking lot, and some individuals tried to break up the fight. As the dog was being aggressive toward the other dog, it accidentally bit a couple of people," said executive director Lee Nesler.
Animal Control officers called to the scene said the Rottweiler mix was sitting in a car with one of its owners after visiting the humane society's medical clinic.
When another dog walked by, officers said the Rottweiler mix leaped out of the window and bit two other dogs that were being walked out of the building.
Two people who tried to separate the dogs were bitten in the struggle and were taken to Allegheny General Hospital to be treated for their wounds. The injured dogs were treated at the humane society.
Nesler said this was a bad situation and should serve as a lesson for anyone with an aggressive animal.
"If your dog is aggressive, the most important thing to do is keep your dog muzzled. Something can trigger a dog as simple as another dog walking by," Nesler said.
No charges have been filed against the dog's owner. The Humane Society continues to investigate.
(WPXI - July 27, 2011)
