Cops Kept Busy With Pit Bull Attack & Dog On Highway
Posted May 9, 2007 12:00 pm.
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Late Tuesday into early Wednesday was a busy stretch for Toronto Police, as two separate incidents involving dogs prompted calls to officers.
Just after 7pm Tuesday, two pit bulls escaped a fenced-in yard in the Finch and Neilson area and attacked two women who were walking their own dogs. An elderly woman was sent to hospital and one of the pets was killed, while the other, a miniature collie, was seriously hurt.
“The owners of both the victims’ dogs were injured . they received minor bites to their forearms in attempts trying to save their dogs,” said Toronto Police Cst. Wendy Drummond. “The attending officer was also injured … bit by one of the dogs as well.”
The animals were eventually captured and taken to Animal Services. At the owner’s request, they’ll stay there until they’re euthanized under Ontario’s pit bull ban.
Then, just after midnight officers spotted a mastiff (pictured) wandering up a ramp to Highway 401 near Kennedy and Progress. With some lengthy and careful coaxing the dog was loaded into a police cruiser and taken to a nearby animal shelter.
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