English Bulldog Attack on Woman in Massachusetts

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In Massachusetts, an English Bulldog attack left a woman with serious injuries. The dog's owner was charged with animal cruelty.

The attack occurred in a residential area, where the dog was known to roam freely. The woman was bitten multiple times, requiring immediate medical attention.

According to reports, the English Bulldog had a history of aggressive behavior, which was not addressed by its owner. This lack of responsibility contributed to the severity of the attack.

English Bulldog Attacks

English Bulldogs can be prone to attacking people, as seen in the case of a 77-year-old woman in Massachusetts who was bitten by her neighbor's English Bulldog, Cooper, not once but twice. This dog, Cooper, managed to chew through its leash and attack the woman, leaving her with serious bite injuries.

The woman's backyard was next to the dog owner's yard, with no fence separating the two properties, which may have contributed to the attack. The dog's owner was held strictly liable for the injuries inflicted by the dog, as per Massachusetts law.

In another incident, a six-year-old boy in Australia was attacked by a British Bulldog outside a cafe, leaving him with severe injuries, including a 10-12cm long arm wound. The boy had obtained permission from the owner to pat the dog before the attack occurred.

Gold Coast Boy Relives Cafe Mauling

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Six-year-old Teddy Bracek was attacked by a British bulldog outside a cafe on Easter Sunday, leaving him with severe injuries.

Teddy's father, Andy Bracek, said the attack left his son with a 10-12cm long arm wound that was 2.5cm wide and 1.2cm deep.

The dog attempted to bite Teddy's ankles before jumping on the young boy, as shown in shocking CCTV footage.

Teddy's father blasted the owner for making a "half-assed effort to restrain the dog".

Retired police dog handler, Grant Teeboon, said the bulldog's owner was most likely at fault, stating "The owner didn't really appear to have much of a clue about his dog".

There were initial clues that the dog was about to attack when it began "circling around the boy", according to Teeboon.

Gold Coast City Council has launched an investigation into the attack, but it hasn't been reported to the police.

Queensland law states that dogs which have caused serious attacks may be declared dangerous, requiring the canine to be desexed, muzzled or restrained.

Massachusetts Dog Attack Seriously Injures Woman

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In Massachusetts, dog owners are held strictly liable for any injuries inflicted by a dog, regardless of whether or not any actual negligence was involved.

Lee Salvucci, a 77-year-old woman, was attacked by an English bulldog outside her home in Wollaston, Massachusetts. The dog, named Cooper, had bitten her before and was not on a leash at the time of the attack.

The attack happened in Salvucci's backyard, which is next to the dog owner's yard and has no fence separating the two properties. Salvucci was doing yard work when the attack occurred.

Cooper managed to attack Salvucci after chewing through its leash. A neighbor helped fend the animal away.

Salvucci sustained serious bite injuries, including bites to her arms and left leg. A neighbor reports that she will likely require skin grafts for her injuries.

The attack was traumatic for Salvucci, who had just been to the hospital a couple of weeks ago after Cooper attacked her the first time.

Massachusetts Incident

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In Massachusetts, dog owners are held strictly liable for any injuries inflicted by a dog, regardless of whether or not any actual negligence was involved.

The victim, a 77-year-old woman named Lee Salvucci, was attacked by an English bulldog named Cooper outside her home in Wollaston, Massachusetts.

Cooper belonged to a neighbor and had no fence separating the two properties, allowing it to attack Salvucci in her backyard.

The attack was not the first time Cooper had bitten Salvucci, who had recently been to the hospital after the first incident.

A neighbor helped fend the animal away during the second attack, which left Salvucci with serious bite injuries to her arms and left leg.

The injuries were so severe that Salvucci will likely require skin grafts, according to a neighbor.

Dog attacks can be very traumatic for the victim, and the injuries can be painful and scarring, possibly even causing nerve damage, infection, skin abscess, lymphangitis, impetigo, cellulites, bacterial tenosynovitis, rabies, physical disability, disfigurement, or death.

In Massachusetts, victims of dog attacks must prove that they did not provoke the animal and were not trespassing on the owner's property.

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Lucy Orn-Mills

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Lucy Orn-Mills is a versatile writer with a passion for canine culture. With a keen interest in the world of dogs, she has penned articles on a wide range of topics, from the charming Border Terrier to the rich history of dog breeds originating in Scotland and England. Lucy's expertise extends to the fascinating realm of Terriers, a group of breeds known for their feisty and affectionate nature.

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