VERNON, Conn. — Two people were injured and a dog killed Monday morning in attack by another dog.
Around 11 a.m., police and animal control officers were called to the area of Beverly Drive for the report of a dog attack. When they arrived, they found a woman and a man that had been bitten by what the police described as a pit bull, however, the owner said the dog was an American Bulldog.
They also found a dog that appeared to have died as a result of injuries caused by the attacking canine. The adults were evaluated by emergency crews and they declined to be taken to the hospital. There was no word as to the extent of their injuries.
FOX61 reached out to the owner of the dog that attacked the people and the other dog. She said that despite the gate being locked, the dog must have gotten out through a gap in the fence caused by recent high winds.
She said her son called her at work to tell her what happened. Calling it a tragic accident, she said, "Benny was a happy, loving obedient boy. Almost seven years old and I had him from a 10-week-old puppy. He loved to play fetch in the lake and hike with me for hours during blizzards. It is important to stress the natural prey drives that occur in these breeds."
She said her own children grew up with the dog, which she says was euthanized late Monday.
"I am absolutely devastated at the thought of the pain that the owner of the other dog is enduring. I cannot fathom having to witness that happen to your animal and it almost makes me feel guilty for grieving him on the floor during this euthanasia. I know all the grief I feel now pales in comparison to the trauma they endured. It makes it unbearable for me truly. Please know that he was a good dog, we loved him deeply, I will miss him forever, and today is the worst day of my life,' said the owner who is cooperating with the investigation.
No charges have been filed and this case remains under investigation.
Doug Stewart is the Senior Digital Content Producer at FOX61 News. He can be reached at dstewart@fox61.com.
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