A family’s Fourth of July in Hialeah turned into a nightmare when a large dog charged at a woman walking her small family pet, leaving the smaller dog badly hurt and in need of emergency surgery, the family says. Hialeah police have confirmed that Miami‑Dade Animal Services has opened an investigation into the attack.
Surveillance video shared by the family shows the larger dog sprinting across a yard and lunging at the smaller animal, knocking it out of frame before relatives rush in and pull it away. The injured dog, identified by the family as Daisy, was taken straight into emergency surgery and is now listed in stable condition, according to WSVN.
County Investigators Open Probe
Hialeah police told Local 10 the attack happened on July 4 and that Miami‑Dade Animal Services has launched a formal investigation. The county agency handles bite reports and can order quarantine or remove animals from a home while it looks into an incident. Miami‑Dade Animal Services outlines how residents can report animal bites and what steps investigators may take once a complaint is filed.
Neighbors Demand Action
Neighbors and the victim’s husband say the attack came out of nowhere and quickly turned chaotic. “I went outside, running towards my wife’s screams,” the husband told reporters, describing how he tried to shield the smaller dog as the larger one latched on. He said the owner of the larger dog walked away from the scene while police were still taking a report, according to WSVN.
How To Report a Bite and What Happens Next
Miami‑Dade County advises anyone who is bitten to get medical help right away and then report the bite so Animal Services can investigate. Reports can be submitted online or by calling 311. The county typically places animals suspected of biting under a 10‑day quarantine for rabies observation and may impound or remove the animals while the investigation plays out. Full guidance is available from Miami‑Dade Animal Services.
The family says they want tougher enforcement to prevent similar attacks and hope the current case leads to action. The investigation remains open, and authorities have not released additional details, according to Local 10.
