OHIO -- A pit bull attacked a woman and another dog in Youngstown Friday afternoon.
Nathaniel Riggle said he and Alison Morris were clearing brush in her backyard on Shelby Road when a pit bull charged at them and the dogs in their care.
The 150 pound black and brown spotted pit bull cornered them on the back porch.
Riggle said the dog bit one of Moriss' legs and one of her beagles.
"It was extremely stressful because I was beating this dog with these cutters and it seemed to have no effect. He just kept charging at us and was determined to attack the dog and attack us," he said.
The dog described as having tags and a pink carabiner around its neck, ran away.
NO RESPONSE FROM ANIMAL CONTROL
Riggle called 911 and followed the dog in his car for about two hours waiting for Mahoning County Deputy Dog Warden Dave Nelson who was tied up on another call.
During that time, Riggle said he saw the dog attack four other dogs and go after a woman who he warned about the animal.
When Nelson did arrive, the dog was not in the area.
Nelson said there were too many incidents at the same time and not enough manpower.
What call were you on that it took you more than 2 hours to arrive? An active dog attack is a Priority 1 call. Show us your call logs and prove you were on something just as serious and not sitting in the parking lot at the shelter eating your lunch.
(WFMJ - April 28, 2012)
