Pit bull attacks woman owner

Pit bull attack lands woman in hospital April 15, 2008 08:36 PM SPOKANE -- A young woman is in the hospital after being severely bitten while trying to break up a pitbull fight. The attack occurred in the 3300 block of Northwest Blvd. where two pitbulls who are kept at the home started fighting. A 28-year-old woman who was identified as Elizabeth is the owner of the dogs. She stepped in to try and break up the fight when she was attacked by one of the animals. Animal control say she was bit severely, from her shoulder down to her wrist, and was taken to the hospital. The offending dog, meanwhile, was seized by Spokanimal and will be kept in quarantine for the next ten days for observation. The other dog was taken to a local veterinarians to be treated for unknown injuries. Spokanimal officials say the animal that attacked its owner was extremely aggressive when they arrived to take it away, noting that they had to use a Choke Pole to get it out of the house. According to a friend, Elizabeth has owned the dog for over a year and has never had a problem like this with the animal before. The attacked woman's injuries were unknown Tuesday evening, however it is believed she might be held at the hospital for several days.
Pit bull attacks woman owner