The owner was a young woman (mid 20s) with pink hair in a bun and was driving a silver SUV (maybe 4 runner) and she had another dog, a smaller terrier. My friend did not realize that the Pit bull bit him and tore a 4 inch gash in his head. (His big floppy ears hid 4 inch gash) and so she did not get this woman's information.
Even if the dog had not suffered a devastating injury, they should have gotten the owner's information to report it to Animal Control. Animal Control needs to know about all these types of incidents -- should this same dog eventually attack a child, they need to be able to show that the owner KNEW OF THE DOG'S AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR. You can only do that by filing reports and having law enforcement CREATE A RECORD of having spoken with the owner about the incidents.
PLEASE if this was your dog or if you know this woman, please come forward and accept responsibility by contacting me at (928) 607-1560.
This is NOT just about the hefty VET bill that we are now straddled with for his surgery today, but also about ensuring the safety of all OUR common Dog beach. One bad dog endangers all of our safety, access to Dog Beach and lenient leash laws.
I don't think this woman knows how much damage her dog did and in trying to find her we encountered 2 other dog owners with run ins with her pit mix as well. If you have any information or know who this woman is, please reach out to me with information. I've owned an aggressive dog before and i know its hard, but its not fair to our gentle pooches that these dogs are off leash in public places. Thanks in advance for your help and everyone be safe out there.
Amber Elyse Cannizzaro: The irresponsibility of this person is super sad! I'm so sorry to read about your dog.
Carina Eady-Toledo: It was on us to check him thoroughly before leaving the situation bit sadly I wasn't there so just trying to clean up afterwards. He's out of surgery, in pain, but hopefully on the mend. Thank you
Amber Elyse Cannizzaro: I understand it's all around a sad situation.
Paige Butterfield: Surgery for a cut?
Carina Eady-Toledo Paige: Butterfield it wasn't just a cut. He ended up needing 15 stitches I think, 4 inch long but very deep, full anesthesia and antibiotics, etc. It was infected within 12 hours and very close to his ear. He's home now on pain meds with a cone and doing better.
Paige Butterfield: Poor doggo. I hope the other owner comes forward.
