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A local woman was injured February 13, when she attempted to protect her pet from an attack by two dogs.
According to Ulysses Chief of Police Ron Vagher, this was not the first incident involving the pair described as "pit bulls".
"February 10, at approximately 3:43 p.m., our Animal Control Officer was dispatched to a residence in the area of Grant Avenue and Court in reference to a dog attack," Vagher said.
According to Vagher, the incident involved two dogs that had attacked a third dog.
"Upon the arrival of our animal control officer, the suspect animals had been removed from the scene and relocated back to their residence," Vagher said. "(The animal control officer) was able to locate them and a citation was issued.
Vagher said the owner was issued citations for viscious dog (x2) and dog at large (x2).
"From what I understand there were no serious injuries the animal that they attacked, who was at his house on his property," Vagher said.
The second incident involving the pair of pitbulls occurred only three days later.
"February 13 at approximately 1:40 p.m., our (Animal Control Officer) and other officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Ulysses Parkway for a dog attack," Vagher said. "Upon arrival they identified an 88-year-old victim and her animal that was seriously injured. Both of the animals (who had allegedly attacked) were picked up and are currently confined at the animal shelter. The 88-year-old female was transported to Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital with minor lacerations to her hand. Her dog ended up having to be euthanized due to its injuries."
The female victim had let her dog outside to go to the bathroom.
"Both of them were on their property when this occurred," Vagher said. "The other two dogs came out of no where and attacked her dog. She tried to defend her dog (and that's when she got injured)."
According to Vagher a case is being filed.
"We are filing a case through the Grant County Attorney's office regarding this attack," Vagher said, adding they are waiting to hear from the Grant County Attorney's Office as to what they will do going forward.
No further information, including the names of the owners of the dogs who did the attack will be released at this time, according to Vagher.
Vagher encouraged pet owners to be more diligent.
"I would encourage everyone who owns an animal to do their due diligence," Vagher said. "Keep your animals on your property or on a leash when you are walking them."
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