Sunday, September 30, 2012

Elderly Man Attacked by Neighbor's Pit Bull

TEXAS -- A man in his 70's was attacked by his neighbor's pit bull on the west side Saturday morning.

Police were called to a home on Morales Street near North Colorado Street around 9:00 a.m. after the man's family called 911.

The elderly man suffered puncture wounds to his arm and wrist area, but was not seriously injured.

According to an Animal Care Services officer, the owner of the dog was cited for animal violations.

The elderly man's family claims the owner did not keep his dogs restrained, but the owner says he did.

(FOX 29 - Sept 30, 2012)