A San Antonio woman is in critical condition following a severe dog attack in her own home, according to local authorities. The incident occurred late Wednesday night in the 1400 block of Patricia Drive, when the woman, identified as being in her 20s, was bitten multiple times by her own dog while attempting to isolate the animal from a visitor, according to KSAT News.
The response from the San Antonio Police Department, which arrived at the scene around 11 p.m., revealed that the dog became unexpectedly aggressive, provoking the attack. The breed of the dog, a male bully breed as identified by KSAT News, is now in custody of Animal Care Services (ACS), who are conducting an investigation into the situation.
Further details from KTSA, indicate that the victim was trying to move the dog to another room when she was bitten. KTSA News reports that she was subsequently rushed to the hospital and remains in critical condition. The identity of the second person present, also an owner of the dog, has not been disclosed at this time.
Lisa Norwood, Public Relations Manager for ACS, clarified in an emailed statement that "the dog, a male bully breed, bit the woman multiple times," and that the second owner has been issued multiple criminal citations related to the incident. Alongside the violations for the bite attack the owner, according to KSAT News, was also cited for failing to provide proof of vaccination or a microchip for another animal at the residence. The investigation remains ongoing as the dog is under quarantine.
