MICHIGAN -- The Ypsilanti Police Department is continuing to investigate an attack by a pit bull on two other dogs that took place Saturday in a parking lot near the Ypsilanti Farmers Market on the corner of Rice and Cross streets.
Contrary to prior reports, the two dogs attacked by the pit bull were very seriously injured.
Onlooker Joy Meadows said during the initial attack, "(The pit bull) grabbed the dog by the back of the neck and was shaking it around like a rag doll."
The pit bull reportedly attacked the first dog while on a leash attached to a van near the market. The owner was unpacking her van for the market when the first dog was attacked, according to Meadows.
Janet Cowling, who said she arrived immediately following the first dog escaping from the attack, said onlookers were attempting to get the pit bull in to the van when the dog became loose.
"We were attempting to get the pit bull in the van, but the dog slipped out of its harness," Cowling said. "Then it turned around and went straight for the other dog."
Cowling said she was bitten five times while she attempted to free the second dog from being attacked.
"I was lucky it wasn't the pit bull or I could have been really messed up," Cowling said.
Ypsilanti police Sgt. Kent Overton said the police cannot confirm the status of either attacked dog at this time. The owner of the two dogs told Overton he did not personally sustain any injuries.
Overtone said at this time, there have been no charges filed.
(AnnArbor.com - July 22, 2012)
