Ashtyon Slavens (aka Ashtyon Ciearra Rae), 18, owner of “Bebe” the pit bull mix, said she was home when the attack happened.
However, contrary to previous reports, she claimed her dog was provoked prior to the attack.
“I am very sorry for what happened to [Richard Holt,]” Slavens said. “My dog had to have been provoked. Because, my dogs are not known for violence. My dogs do not attack anybody unless there is a reason.”
Holt told 5NEWS he felt the dog attacked him without cause.
"It started to shake my leg, I hit the dog and got my hands on its muzzle. I managed to pry his jaws open long enough to escape," Holt said. "I was laying on the double yellow line trying to stop the bleeding."
Other than handing him a towel, the dog owners offered little assistance to Holt, initially refused to give an address when 911 was called and tried to hide the dog before authorities arrived, Holt said.
The dog, Bebe, was taken to the pound. Two other dogs, Gracie and Diesel, were also taken by deputies.
Slavens said Diesel and Gracie were not directly involved in the attack.
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| This is the dog Bebe, which attacked the victim |
Slavens said the dogs are not vicious, and have never had any issues before.
“I have had random officers knock on my door, and [the dogs] did nothing to them,” Slavens said.
Slavens planned to pay the necessary fines for the attack, as she took responsibility for Holt’s injuries.
“I feel so sorry for him. But, my dogs will not be put down. My dogs will not be hurt because of one mistake,” Slavens said. “I am perfectly fine with paying a lot of money, if that is what it takes for my dog to live. Because, they are like my kids.”
In the video, they say that Slavens "dropped out of school" in order to pay the fines. Hmm, why don't I believe that?
(KFSM - Feb 19, 2016)
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