CertaPet’s back this week with a new report that’s likely to shock our readers. The incident took place last month in Humboldt County, California. So, without further ado, let’s get on with the news item.
California Resident And Corgi Service Dog Overtaken And Attacked By Aggressive Poodles At Trinidad State Beach
Kathrin Burleson and her Service Animal, Emma, were out for their walk when a pack of poodles overtook them. The bizarre incident occurred on Oct 29th on Trinidad State Beach.
Ms. Burleson relates that the group of standard poodles (10 in total) jumped out of a nearby car and began running toward her. When she saw the pack approach, her first instinct was to pick up her little Corgi to get it out of harm’s way. However, Emma, her Service Animal, managed to wriggle out of her harness.
Soon after, the two of them were overtaken by a group of aggressive poodles. Ms. Burleson claims the canines were snarling and biting as they ‘jumped’ on her and Emma. Ms. Burleson said she tried her best to shield her dog from the poodles as she believed they would kill Emma. Kathrin Burleson’s Service Animal is a gentle soul who volunteers at a local hospital and is loved by the community.
As Kathrin was trying to save her Service Animal from being attacked by the other dogs, she was surprisingly bitten by the owner of the poodles. Kathrin related she thought one of the poodles had bitten her, but she was horrified to discover it was their owner instead.
Ms. Burleson said, “It was one of the most bizarre experiences of my life when I looked up and saw that it was a person who was biting me. I screamed to stop, and he did.” She was eventually saved by another woman who helped her out of the situation. Her would-be savior also helped lift Emma from the canines attacking and tearing at her flesh.
Once the fight was under control, Emma was rushed to the Sunny Brae Animal Clinic in Arcata. The Corgi is under treatment at the clinic for severe wounds. The lacerations and injuries suffered by Emma were extensive; she’s recovering slowly.
The owner of the poodles has been identified as Frank Mallat. According to Trinidad resident Ted Pease, this is not the first time Mr. Mallat’s dogs have been involved in attacks on others.
Source: Mad River Union
CertaPet’s Thoughts on This Week’s News
One rarely gets to hear such horrifying instances of dog attacks as the one suffered by Kathrin Burleson and Emma. Ted Pease reported the incident as a warning to others regarding the group of Poodles owned by Frank Mallat. We advise our readers in the area to be alert and retreat immediately if they run into the pack of Poodles described here. It’s unclear if the incident has been reported to Animal Control or how Ms. Burleson wished to pursue the case, but one thing’s for sure, this isn’t a matter to be swept under the rug.
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