Ohio Man Charged in Dog Mauling Pleads Not Guilty
In a report from Ohio CBS affiliate 10tv.com, an Ohio man pleaded not guilty to sixteen misdemeanor charges stemming from an October 5th dog attack. According to the report, four dogs attacked 67-year-old James Bright while he was walking along an intersection in Columbus, OH. Bright had to undergo three surgeries to repair damage from the attack including skin grafts.
Bright was reportedly bitten in the leg, feet, hands and head and doctor’s are unsure whether Bright will be able to walk again as a result of the injuries. The dogs involved in the attack were quarantined in an animal shelter. The dog’s owner, Virgil Mitchell III showed remorse in the incident, stating that he felt terrible for what happened to Bright and he has no desire to keep the dogs.
As this incident demonstrates, dog attacks can result in minor cuts and puncture wounds to extremely serious injuries, as in this incident. Even a very small dog can inflict serious damage to the victim of an attack. A Shih Tzu dog is a relatively small dog but it is very easy for a person to be overpowered by a dog in an attack. Dog attacks are not always avoidable, but you can protect yourself to avoid serious injuries if you are attacked. Websites such as the American Kennel Club website and the CDC website can provide information on dog attacks and how to avoid serious injury.
