CANADA -- A man has lost a testicle after being bitten by his girlfriend’s pet bulldog.
The 52-year-old man was attacked by the 70-kilogram (appx 150-lbs) American Bulldog, Bully, in the Avenue Rd. and Davenport Rd. area on Tuesday.
Toronto police Det. Murray Barnes said the man was feeding the dog treats when the 3-year-old bulldog attacked his face, neck and groin.
“The animal had to be beaten off him with a mop,” said Barnes, “and it was eventually secured in a bedroom by the owner.”
Paramedics were called and the man was treated for his injuries. He is well on his way to recovery, police said.
The dog was removed from the home and placed under quarantine for 10 days and an investigation is underway.
Toronto Public Health will gather details about the incident and the animal to determine if the animal is rabid.
When there are issues related to animal neglect and abuse, enforcement officials can take custody of the animal and a court order to permanently remove the dog from its owners could be filed.
(Toronto Star - October 31, 2012)
