THE woman who was fell victim to a terrifying dog attack in Machattie Park on Tuesday morning has been released from hospital.
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Dorothy ‘Dot’ Simmons was walking her neighbour’s dog Daisy, a five-year-old cavoodle, when they were attacked by two dogs who were roaming the park without their owner.
The terrifying attack left Mrs Simmons in hospital with concussion and puncture wounds to her arm, while Daisy was left fighting for life.
Stacey Whittaker spoke to the Western Advocate on behalf of her mother Sue Parkes, who owns Daisy the dog.
“Dot came home from hospital today [Wednesday], but Daisy has got a long road ahead of her,” Mrs Whittaker said.
“She [Daisy] was probably one millimetre from death. Her carotid artery and her jugular were both exposed, her neck was ripped open.
“How they weren’t severed, I’ve got no idea.”
The incident was reported to Bathurst Regional Council and officers have completed an initial investigation, including speaking to witnesses.
“One of the dogs, a Staffordshire terrier cross was impounded yesterday [Tuesday] and was returned to the owners today,” a council spokesperson said.
“The owners have taken actions to ensure the dogs are unable to leave the property.”
The spokesperson said as a result of the investigation, council will pursue the matter with the owners.
“Council is also keen to speak to any other witnesses who may have seen the attack and have not yet spoken to council staff,” they added.
“Pet owners are also reminded that it is important that registration details attached to a dog’s microchip are updated to reflect current address and phone details.”
Under the Companion Animals Act 1998, the owner of a dog must take all reasonable precautions to prevent the dog from escaping from the property on which it is being kept.
A dog that is in a public place must be under the effective control of some competent person by means of an adequate chain, cord or leash that is attached to the dog and that is being held by (or secured to) the person.