Sandra Lambert, 63, was transferred earlier this month from the USA Medical Center in Mobile to the West Florida Rehabilitation Institute in Pensacola, where she worked to learn to live without her dominant right arm.
Her arm was amputated at the shoulder following the dog attack. She has now been released from the rehab center and is now staying at a relative’s home.
The two pit bulls that attacked Lambert at her home were euthanized at the Escambia County Animal Shelter. Animal Control’s investigation determined that Lambert’s family had been taking care of the two animals for at least 10 months, making the family the legal owners of the dogs, according to Escambia County officials. Family members signed custody of the dogs over to animal control with the understanding that the animals would be put down.
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| Molly the pit bull, which attacked first |
Lambert had taken both pit bulls out for a walk behind her home on in the 8000 block of Jakes Road. Molly, the female dog, was on a leash and lunged at some chickens in the yard. Lambert yelled “No, Molly” to the dog and pulled on her leash. The dog quickly turned on her and attacked, with the male dog, Rosco, joining in.
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| Roscoe, the pit bull joined in the attack |
She was airlifted to the USA Medical Center in Mobile where she underwent several surgeries.
An account to help Lambert with medical expenses has been established. Donations can be made to the “Benefit Account for Sandra Lambert” at any branch of United Bank. Donations can be mailed to United Bank, P.O. Box 8, Atmore, AL 36504.
A benefit car wash for Lambert will be held on Saturday, September 14 at O’Reilly Auto Parts on South Main Street in Atmore at 9am.
(North Escambia - Aug 26 2013)
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