Wenatchee, Washington – Woman Bitten by Dog at Leavenworth Place

Wenatchee, Washington (March 12, 2020) – A woman was bitten by a dog at Leavenworth Place on Thursday. According to the article from 560 KPQ News Radio, the woman was walking in the area when she came upon a Caucasian man with two pit bulls. She asked permission to pet the dogs and was bitten at the top of her hand. The victim immediately looked for medical attention but was unable to get information on the dog owner. The Wenatchee Valley Human Society is asking for the public’s help in identifying the dog owner and asks that anyone with information in the case to contact Animal Care and Control.

About Dog Bites

From the unfortunate circumstances which has come onto the victims in this case, we extend our sympathies and well wishes for recovery. Dog bites are a serious matter, involving a very painful and sometimes scarring experience for the persons involved. Injuries from dog bites can include amputation, disfigurement, and injuries to the neck, face, nerves and eyes. Unfortunately, over half of the reported dog bite victims are children, who may not be able to recognize the warning signs an aggressive animal might attack.

According to statistics from DogBites.org, from January 2005 to March 2018, the number one breed involved in fatal dog attacks on humans are pit bulls, the same breed of dog involved in this case.  Pit bulls account for more than half of the report with 284 cases, or 65.6% of all cases. It should be noted that each dog’s individual disposition differs even in the same breed, and it would be wise to be cautious around any dog one is not familiar with regardless of breed. People should not be deterred from getting a certain breed of dog, but it would do well for owners to be familiar with the capability of their dogs to prevent dog bites from happening.

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