Officer Shoots Pit Bull That Attacked Owner

WAUKESHA, WI -- The Waukesha Police Department said a dog that attacked its owner was shot by an officer Tuesday night.

Officers said a 59-year-old woman was attacked by one of her pit bulls about 6:30 p.m.

The owner said she was trying to kennel one of the two family dogs when the other dog attacked her.

Police said the owner suffered bite injuries to one arm and to both her legs. A 39-year-old neighbor who tried to help was also bitten by the dog, police said.

While the owner and the neighbor were being treated by fire crews, an officer said he saw the pit bull trying to jump over a low picket fence to attack police and neighbors at the scene.

Would you feel safe with this 'low picket fence' containing
your neighbor's pit bulls?

The officer said he was forced to shoot the dog to prevent it from attacking again.

The Waukesha Fire Department said the owner was flown to Froedert Hospital and is in stable condition, while the neighbor was taken to Waukesha Memorial Hospital.

The Waukesha Humane Animal Welfare Society said it removed both dogs from the house.

(WISN - June 28, 2011)

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