Monday, April 30, 2012

BC woman suffers vicious dog attack at Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Centre

CANADA -- A BC woman is recovering in a Calgary hospital, after a vicious dog attack.

The attack happened last week, in Golden, B.C. at the Northern Wildlife Wolf Centre.


The victim, Isabelle Simard, works independently for the wolf conservation company as their accountant.

She was at the facility after-hours on Wednesday evening doing some work.

As she went to leave, the single mother of two suffered bites to various parts of her body after the company's two pet dogs went towards her, breaking their leash.

Simard is now about to undergo reconstructive surgery to repair some of her wounds.

The dogs are Kareilian Bear Dogs and are trained to be disciplined, but are aggressive in certain situations. They are used to prevent human and bear conflicts.

It's not known what triggered their behaviour that night.


Fiends of Isabelle say she will be suffering for a long time.

RCMP say they are investigating along with the SPCA and aren't sure if any charges are being considered.

The owners say this was an unfortunate accident, and are sorry for what's happened. They say they've voluntarily put one of the dogs down.

(Global Edmonton - April 30, 2012)