Animal Services Department Blamed for Dog Attack
An California equine veterinarian who was bitten and mauled by two boxers has filed an amended lawsuit against the county's Department of Animal Services, according to the North County Times. Unspecified damages are being sought in the attack, which left the vet with $150,000 in medical bills, chronic pain, and an inability to resume work because of her fear of dogs. The lawsuit alleges that the department knew that the dogs had previously bitten two other people, but neglected to prevent more attacks. The defendant blamed the dog owner, instead. The North County Times reported that the dog owner pleaded guilty to a felony charge in connection with the attack. The dogs were euthanized.

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