Boy Attacked By Dog In Lansdale
A child was hospitalized with scratches all over his body after being attacked by a dog in Lansdale, authorities said.
The incident occurred around 1:40 p.m. last Thursday on the 100 block of Walnut Street, local police said.
A witness told NorthPennNow that the dog was a Rottweiler. Another witness also said someone tried spraying the dog with pepper spray, although that detail was not confirmed, the outlet reports.
There, the boy was found with numerous puncture wounds and lacerations on his arms, legs, back, face, and head, authorities said.
He was rushed via ambulance to Grand Vi…
'It's Nothing Short Of A Nightmare': Family Stunned By Death Of Area Woman In Dog Attack
The family of an area woman who was home alone when she was killed during an attack by either one or both of her dogs said their hearts are "shattered at the sudden, unexpected, and tragic death."
The Dutchess County woman, Arlene Renna, 67, of Pleasant Valley, was found unconscious on her living room floor by her husband around 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, when he returned home, New York State Police said.
A subsequent investigation determined the wounds, and circumstances were consistent with a dog attack. Two Coonhounds were kept in the home as pets, state police said.
Police did…
