Saturday, July 30, 2011

California: Two biting dogs sought on Ackley Place

CALIFORNIA -- The Yolo County Sheriff's Department, Animal Services Section is attempting to locate two biting dogs on Ackley Place in Woodland. The bite occurred on the evening of Monday, July 25, at around 8 p.m.

The dogs are identified as a brown/white Boxer mix and a brown Chihuahua mix dog, according to animal services officials.

The two dogs were off leash and ran across the cul-de-sac and started biting the victim and her poodle.

The victim is described as an adult, white woman. The victim stated that the owner of the attacking dogs came across the street and took them into a residence. The victim is unsure as to which residence the owner went into.

Information regarding this incident is important for rabies prevention measures. Rabies is a deadly disease. If the dogs are not located then the victim may have to undergo rabies vaccinations.

Anyone having any information regarding this incident or knows who owns this animal, please contact Yolo County Sheriff's Department, Animal Services Section 24 hours a day at 668-5287 or email animal.bite@yolocounty.org.

(Daily Democrat - July 30, 2011)