Animal Control officials in Chatham-Kent say charges have been laid after an alleged dog attack in January.
“As previously released on January 3, 2019 an American Bulldog ran across McNaughton Ave. near Sandys St. charging a 64-year-old male and his small dog,” stated Jason Hamm, Manager of Animal Control Services, in an email sent to the media.
“The 64-year-old male attempted to protect his dog from the attack and as a result received a serious dog bite wound to his left hand. He was transferred to Chatham-Kent Health Alliance by ambulance.”
Hamm said after the attack the victim underwent surgery in London.
“A metal plate and pins were placed (in) his wrist area,” he said.
“He currently is still recovering from his injuries. The dog was held in the care of PAW Pet and Wildlife Rescue for bite quarantine and later humanely euthanized.”
On Wednesday the American Bulldog’s owner, a 29-year-old Chatham man was convicted of not exercising reasonable precautions to prevent a dog from biting a person contrary to the Dog Owners’ Liability Act.
He was fined $2,505 dollars.
“Animal Control would like to thank the eyewitnesses for intervening and assisting the victim,” Hamm said.
