A SAVAGE dog attack left a woman with skin "ripped off" her arms after being thrown around like a "rag doll" and mauled by an American Bulldog.
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info
The victim claims to have experienced nightmares and flashbacks of the horrifying attack since it happened.
The incident happened in Norwich when the victim had been walking through the West Pottergate area of the city on her way to the shops on Dereham Road high street.The case was heard at Norwich Crown Court on Monday where the jury were told of the victim's injuries.Charlie Buckenham, who owns the dog, is said to have "put up some form of windbreak in an attempt to keep the dog in an enclosed area".However, prosecutor Edward Renvoize said the victim was "attacked" as walked on the footpath of the communal area by the dog.INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOUR PET: Your dog can help get you a date! One study showed that a man’s chances of getting a girl’s phone number went from 10% to 33%, just by having a dog with them. In the study, a staggering 66% of men and women would not date someone who didn’t like pets.
The court heard how the woman "screamed" for assistance and the dog's owner "did what she could to end the attack".
Help your pet be the best pet he can be. Train your pet by setting him up to succeed. There’s a reason for everything your dog or cat does, and the reason rarely if ever involves being deliberately disobedient.
Luckily, the 27-year-old dog owner was able to stop the dog from causing further injury.
An ambulance was called by a neighbour that witnessed the attack.
READ MORE: Piper Perabo husband: Is the Yellowstone actress married?
Prosecutor Renvoize told the court that there was "significant damage" caused to the victim's arms who he said had "deep puncture wounds" where skin is said to have been "ripped off".
Following the attack, the victim was forced to spend four days in hospital and even had to be seen by a plastic surgeon.
Watch Out For Your Dogs Feet in the Summer. Hot pavement can burn your dogs paws rather quickly. To see if it’s too hot for your dog place the back of your hand on the pavement – if you can’t hold it there for 5 seconds it’s too hot for your dog. On really hot days consider walking your dog in the woods, on the grass, or waiting til the sun goes down.
The surgeon said that the dog had grabbed her "like a rag doll".
Charlie Buckenham, who had previously admitted being the person in charge of a dog dangerously out of control and causing injury, told the court that she has now muzzled the dog following the grim attack.DON'T MISS: London's loneliest dog finally finds a forever home [INSIGHT]Gardeners warned over ‘fatal’ plants for pets this spring [COMMENT]Pair of dogs desperate for home before one-year anniversary in kennels [ANALYSIS]But the court heard that a neighbour has seen the canine since without a muzzle on.
Before Buckenham was sentenced, an impact statement from the victim was read to the court in which she described how she suffered "nightmares of dogs attacking her" as well as flashbacks about the incident.
Use a Food Dispensing Toy for Fast Eaters. If your dog eats too fast use a food dispensing toy (we love the Kong Wobbler & Bob a Lot), or place a few tennis balls in their bowl to slow their eating. Not only does this keep them from eating too quick, it gives them a nice mental workout.
The case has been adjourned until May 24 for a further hearing to determine whether Buckenham has now had the dog muzzled or on a lead as it should have been at the time of the attack.
That hearing will also determine whether or not the dog is to be put down.
Related articles
- Heartbreak as rescue dog still waiting for home after 750 days
- Dognap horror as puppy rescued from Ukraine is stolen from car in UK
- Cancer: BHA increases risk