Bellevue, Washington - Minor Injuries in Dog Attack at 154th Avenue Southeast
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Bellevue, Washington – Minor Injuries in Dog Attack at 154th Avenue Southeast

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Posted on August 26, 2019

Bellevue, Washington (August 23, 2019) – A person sustained minor injuries after getting bitten by a Bichon Frise at 154th Avenue Southeast on Friday evening. Bellevue police have reported that the victim sustained “superficial scratches” in the incident. The victim did not require any further medical attention, and the dog was reported to have been up to date with all its shots.

The incident happened around 7 p.m. According to the report, the victim was walking on the road when the dog appeared and attacked the victim’s ankle. The incident was reported by Bellevue Police for documentation purposes.

About Dog Bites

It is fortunate that the injuries sustained in this case are relatively minor. Dog bites can be 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.  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 capability of their dogs. Ensuring other one;s and other people’s safety is the responsibility of any pet owner.

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