MIAMI – A witness to a recent dog attack that has the residents of an apartment complex in Miami in fear got Miami-Dade County Animal Services involved.
Gabriella Dominguez, a spokeswoman for the Miami-Dade County Animal Services, released a statement reporting their records show the Feb. 16 attacker was an American Bulldog mix.
Residents of Half Moon Towers of Miami, at 5055 NW 7 St., have lost trust in the dog. Some said it was a pitbull and they want the county agency to protect them from the risk of another attack.
“The determination of a dog as aggressive or dangerous, as well as any ensuing citations, hinges on various factors carefully considered during the investigation,” Dominguez wrote in her statement.
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Elda Gonzalez Batista said the attacker’s jaws were locked on the neck of the four-year-old schnauzer mix named “Tico,” so she grabbed a traffic cone and swung it.
That dog was killing him,” Gonzalez Batista said in Spanish.
“Tico” had to undergo surgery to have necrotic skin removed, and continues to visit the veterinarian regularly to have the dressings changed. The owner of the attacker was apologetic and was covering the cost of the veterinary treatment, which as of Thursday was about $3,000.
Animal Services reached out to the owner of the schnauzer and provided documents that need to be filled out and submitted along with a police report, veterinary records, and pictures within two weeks, according to Dominguez.
“Upon receipt of this documentation, Animal Services will proceed to provide the owner of the attacking dog with an affidavit, affording them a similar two-week timeframe for completion,” Dominguez wrote.
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After collecting evidence from both parties, animal services personnel will make an assessment.
“If any violations are established, the owner of the attacking dog may face citations,” Dominguez wrote.
For more information about the county agency’s process, visit this page.
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Two suspects accused in an overnight shooting in Southwest Miami-Dade remain on the loose, deputies said.
According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, the shooting happened on Saturday night in the area of Southwest 143rd Avenue and Southwest 260th Street.
Deputies said that a man was shot as he was trying to get away from two people who tried to rob him.
The man was taken to Baptist Hospital by a friend, but was then airlifted to Jackson South Medical Center in stable condition.
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An investigation into the shooting remains active.
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) – Police seek the public’s help in their search for an elderly man who was reported missing from Southwest Miami-Dade.
According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, Fausto De La Fuente was last seen in the 11800 block of Southwest 173rd Street on Saturday afternoon.
De La Fuente stands 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighs 190 pounds, and has brown eyes and brown and gray hair. He was last seen wearing a gray shirt and beige shorts at the time of his disappearance.
Investigators said De La Fuente meets the criteria for a missing endangered adult.
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Officials urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to contactDeputy O. Tellez, at 305-715-3300 (Office), 305-715-3252 (Desk), email u304578@mdso.com or Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477)
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GAINESVILLE, Fla.– The Florida Gators, fresh off an 8-7 win over Rider on Friday, host Miami in the winners’ bracket of the Gainesville Region. Winner advances to Sunday with a chance to clinch a Super Regional appearance, while the loser faces Troy in an elimination game beforehand.
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Florida Gators on SI is in attendance for Saturday’s game between the Gators and the Hurricanes. Here are live updates from Condron Ballpark. First pitch is set for 8:30 p.m., with television coverage on ACC Network.
Lineups
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Florida
CF Kyle Jones
SS Brendan Lawson
LF Blake Cyr
3B Ethan Surowiec
DH Caden McDonald
C Karson Bowen
1B Landon Stripling
2B Cade Kurland
RF Hayden Yost
P Aidan King (8-2, 2.68 ERA)
Miami
2B Jake Ogden
LF Max Galvin
RF Derek Williams
1B Alex Sosa
C Alonzo Alvarez
DH Dylan Dubovik
3B Gabirel Milano
SS Vance Sheahan
CF Fabio Peralta
P AJ Ciscar (5-4, 4.44 ERA)
First Inning
T1: Miami Batting
Jake Ogden hits a leadoff home run off of Aidan King. Miami 1, Florida 0.
Max Galvin hits a double to left field, called safe at second. Ruled safe after Florida challenged.
Derek Williams hit by a pitch. Miami’s first three runners have all reached base. Kevin O’Sullivan out for a mound visit with King.
Alex Sosa pops out to third. 1 Out.
Alonzo Alvarez grounds into a 6-4-3 double play. End of frame.
Miami 1, Florida 0
B1: Florida Batting
Kyle Jones hit by a pitch.
Brendan Lawson records a base hit. Jones advances to third.
Blake Cyr reaches second on a throwing error at first (E6), Jones scores, Lawson to third. Florida 1, Miami 1
