Pit bull attacks, injures boxer
Morgan Hill – A boxer attacked by a pit bull Thursday morning was undergoing treatment at South County Animal Hospital late Thursday afternoon, according to a hospital employee and Morgan Hill Police.
MHPD Cmdr. Joe Sampson said Thursday that both the boxer that was attacked and the pit bull were on leashes at the time of the 8:40am attack.
Angelica Avila, 57, of Morgan Hill, was cited and the pit bull labeled a “level 2” dangerous dog, one of three categories in the city code that restrict dogs.
“A Level 2 means the dog is deemed potentially dangerous,” Sampson said. “The dog must be kept on a leash or in an enclosure when not in the residence and must be muzzled.”
The attack occurred when Carmen Jones, 41, of Morgan Hill, was walking her female boxer down E. Dunne Avenue near Grand Prix Way.
On the opposite side of the road, Avila was walking the pit bull and a bulldog.
As they came closer, the pit bull pulled the owner into the street. Sampson said the pit bull was so strong that Avila could not hold it back, and the dog eventually broke the leash.
“Bystanders were stopping to try to help separate the dogs,” Sampson said.
Neither Avila nor Jones were injured, but the boxer suffered serious injuries, including cuts to the legs and two major gashes in her chest, Sampson said.
Pet fair adoption
Katie’s Friends and Buddy’s Pals Animal Rescue has many wonderful companions for adoption, including beautiful kittens and adult cats, along with three 7-month-old shepherd mix puppies. The Adoption Fair will be held from 1 to 4pm, Sunday July 17 at Our Pet Shop, 705 First St.
Our Pet Shop is the proud sponsor of Katie’s Friends and Buddy’s Pals Animal Rescue. A free gift from Our Pet Shop with every adoption.
Details: 846-9477
Auditions for teen performers
Gilroy – South Valley Civic Theatre will be holding auditions for teen performers for their production of ‘Count Dracula,’ a drama based on Bram Stoker’s 19th century novel, ‘Dracula.’ Richard and Becky Kaiser are looking for seven young men and two young women between the age of 13 and 19. Prepare a short monologue of one to three minutes in length. Bring a resume and a photograph.
Auditions will be held Saturday at 9am and 12:30pm. Also on Sunday July 24 at 9:30am at the SVCT warehouse, 8565 Monterey Road.
Details: 683-2625.
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