CANADA -- Two pit bulls dogs have been impounded after a woman was attacked over the weekend in the city's northeast.
City officials say the 35-year-old woman was speaking with the dogs' owner at the front entrance to their home in Applewood on Sunday when it happened.
City officials say the 35-year-old woman was speaking with the dogs' owner at the front entrance to their home in Applewood on Sunday when it happened.
The incident left the woman with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. She was bitten several times on the legs and face.
Bill Bruce, director Animal and Bylaw Services, expects the dogs will be destroyed due to the severity of the bites.
"Typically on a bite this severe it would be rare that we would not be recommending destruction," he said.
Bruce said the tragedy was consistent with what he called a disturbing trend.
Charges are pending and a dangerous dog hearing is being scheduled.
The dogs will be assessed over the next few days and remain impounded until the completion of the dangerous dog hearing. The fine for a serious dog bite is $1,500.
(CBC News - April 12, 2012)
