'We could have been dead': Calgary dog attack victims push for stricter penalties
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Victims hurt in two separate Calgary dog attacks are pushing for the city to hold dog owners more accountable after violent incidents.
Victims hurt in two separate Calgary dog attacks are pushing for the city to hold dog owners more accountable after violent incidents.
Sharon Beaton and her Chihuahua were injured after being attacked by two terrier-type dogs on in the northeast community of Thorncliffe on Aug. 22.
Beaton received stitches after being bitten on her arm and hands, while her dog underwent surgery for puncture wounds.
"I’m still traumatized," she said. "I think about it 24-7. I don’t sleep. I’m frustrated."
According to the city, the owner of the dogs faces six fines, and has transferred ownership of one of the dogs to the city. The dog in the city's care will likely be euthanized, officials said, while a vicious dog designation is being sought for the dog now back in the owner’s custody.
Beaton is frustrated one of the dogs has been returned to the owner.
"The other dog did just as much damage," she said. "I’m afraid it’s going to get out again and do it to somebody else. I just don’t understand how many complaints it takes before something is really done. We could have been dead."
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