An investigation is underway after a dog and its owner were attacked by another dog in Chatham.
Chatham-Kent's Manager of Animal Control Services Jason Hamm said the attack took place in the area of Sandys Street and Mcnaughton Avenue at around 2:30 p.m. Thursday, January 3.
Hamm said it a male American Bulldog ran across McNaughton Avenue and attempted to go after a dog that was being walked by a 64-year-old man. The man reportedly tried to save his dog from being attacked and as a result, he received serious injuries to his left hand and later attended the hospital in Chatham for treatment.
Hamm said the owner of the American Bulldog has been located and the dog has been taken into the care of Pet and Wildlife Rescue.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Jason Hamm at 226-996-9969 or email jasonpawr@gmail.com.
