Dog attacks 2 at Richland County Dog Shelter
Two people were attacked by a dog at the Richland County Dog Shelter on Dec. 18, including a deputy dog warden.
“On Saturday, Dec.18, a dog receiving care and shelter at the Richland County Dog Warden’s Department attacked a department volunteer, Richland County Commissioner Tony Vero said.
"A Richland County deputy dog warden came to her aid, but was injured in the process by the dog. Health care personnel treated the volunteer who continues to spend time at the department. The deputy is scheduled to return to work in mid-January. Unfortunately, as a result of the incident a local veterinarian had to euthanized the dog,” Vero said Tuesday in an emailed statement.
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The News Journal requested the names of the individuals who were injured but Vero did not identify them. Vero also did not provide any information on their injuries.
Mansfield Fire Department transported an individual from the dog shelter to Avita Ontario Medical Center in Ontario at 10:26 a.m. Dec. 18, according to the fire department.
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