Westmoreland County Woman Mauled by her Dogs

Posted on: August 28th, 2012       Attorney Thomas Newell

An Aug. 23, 2012 article on thepittsburghchannel.com described a horrific dog attack on a woman in Jeannette PA.  She owns 8 dogs, among them are Bull Mastiffs, pit bulls and Great Danes.  Allegedly, the dogs were fighting amongst themselves.  When the Westmoreland County resident went to break it up, they attacked her.  The Bull Mastiff caused severe injuries to her arm.  She was medevaced to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.