dog attack

[yagagriswold.livejournal.com]

I thought the community might want to know that I was attacked by a dog near the Lexington Street playground this morning. It was one of two medium-sized (probably around 50 pounds, I'd guess) dogs held on leash (though just barely) by a blond woman, 40 years old or so.

I was passing them on my bike, after having stopped and asked the owner and another dog owner if I could pass them. Once they acknowledged me and moved their dogs to one side, I rolled slowly by them. The dog lunged at me and took a bite out of my leg, breaking the skin.

While the cops were there, the dogs lunged at several other people, actually grabbing the arm of an older man who was walking by.

I understand from Animal Control that both dogs will now be quarantined for ten days.

I hope no one else has to experience this. I *like* dogs, and this was scary.


Edited to add: April at S'ville Animal Control was true to her word and faxed me the vaccination certificates as soon as she had them. The dogs are up to date on their rabies vaccinations. Thank you, April!