FLORIDA -- The evening of May 21, a deputy was dispatched to 10 Roxland Lane in Palm Coast after Janet Bryant, 71, and Robert Bryant, 67, reported being attacked by their own dog.
While the deputy was on the way, the Bryants had locked themselves in their bedroom, as the dog was in of the house. The deputy approached the house from the rear of the residence and made contact with Mrs. Bryant at their rear bedroom slider door.
Mrs. Bryant let in the deputy, who noticed Mrs. Bryant had blood on her left leg. Mrs. Bryant also had a towel wrapped around her left forearm and wrist. Mrs. Bryant told the deputy she’d been bitten by their their 3-year-old English Bulldog named Maddie.
Mrs. Bryant had several dog bite markings and scratches on her left forearm and wrist. The deputy also noticed a good amount of blood on the bed and floor leading into the bathroom. Mrs. Bryant then took the deputy to Mr. Bryant, who was in a bathroom, with a deep dog bite to his right elbow and scratches on his right elbow. Palm Coast Fire Department Station 25 responded and wrapped Mr. and Mrs. Bryant’s injuries. The couple refused to be transported to the hospital. Maddie was up to date on all of her shots.
The Bryants reported that Maddie is bi-polar and on medication. Mr. Bryant said the entire incident started when he was about to go to bed and Maddie entered into the bedroom. Maddie attacked him when he got out of the bed. Mrs. Bryant then tried to get Maddie off of her husband but Maddie then turned on her. Maddie then bit and scratched Mrs. Bryant. Mr. and Mrs. Bryant stated they had to hit Maddie in order to get her out of the bedroom. They then locked themselves in the bedroom and called police. Animal Control Officer Mike Hadden arrived on scene and took possession of Maddie, and the case.
(Flagler Live - May 21, 2012)
