Large dogs escape yard, attack man taking walk on Detroit’s west side
DETROIT – A 62-year-old man was mauled by four large dogs Friday morning as he was taking a walk on Detroit’s west side. Police said it happened at about 9:30 a.m. on Fullerton Avenue, between Linwood Street and Dexter Avenue, when four large dogs left their yard and began biting the victim on his legs, shoulder and ear. A neighbor was able to distract the dogs and get them away from the man. The dogs have been taken away by Detroit Animal Control. The man was rushed to a hospital where he was listed in temporary serious condition.
Officials investigate after two matted, neglected dogs found wandering streets of Macomb County
ROSEVILLE, Mich. – Officials in Macomb County are investigating after two matted and neglected dogs were found wandering the streets. The two dogs are currently being held at Macomb County Animal Control. Macomb County Animal Control Chief Jeff Randazzo said officials got a call from a Roseville resident saying he found the two dogs as strays wandering the streets. As soon as the dogs came in, a groomer called Hair of the Dog in Eastpointe and took care of them for free. Two pounds of hair came off the male and one pound came off the female, according to officials.