Pennsylvania
Search on for owner of dogs that attacked man while walking his own pets in Levittown
LEVITTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — The search is on for the proprietor of two canine who attacked a Bucks County man whereas he was out strolling his personal pets in Levittown, Pennsylvania.
The sufferer was capable of battle off the animals, however not earlier than he and his pets had been significantly injured.
It was proper round 2:30 p.m. Monday when Joseph Monaghan was strolling his golden retriever, Mookie, and his shih tzu, Boey.
That is when, he stated, an unleashed husky aggressively approached.
“He began coming after us, and he began lunging for me and the little canine after which began attacking my golden retriever,” Monaghan stated.
Monaghan stated that is when an individual he presumes was the proprietor, appeared with a pitbull that was leashed.
Nonetheless, Monaghan shortly picked up Boey as each the leashed pitbull and the unleashed husky attacked.
“Boey bought bit within the neck,” Monaghan stated. “As a result of they had been making an attempt to tear him for my arms. Within the course of, I used to be making an attempt to guard his neck. So, I bought bit by the canine.”
Monaghan stated Mookie did all the pieces he may to fend off the assault.
However in the long run, Joe was hospitalized for critical chunk wounds to his hand, whereas Mookie and Boey obtained therapy for puncture wounds to the shoulder and neck.
Monaghan stated what’s much more disturbing, is that simply as quickly because the proprietor lastly pulled his canine away, he shortly left the scene.
“Proper now we’re making an attempt to determine who the homeowners are. I do know they stay on Ruby Lane. We’re making an attempt to trace down precisely who they’re. However, like I stated, they did not stick round to see if we would have liked assist or something like that.”
Monaghan stated he isn’t in search of justice, he simply desires to know for certain the canine that attacked him are inoculated in opposition to rabies.
He additionally desires to shed a lightweight on the significance of leashing canine.
Bristol Township Animal Management is investigating this case.
Anybody with info is requested to name police.