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Woman and Child Bitten by Dog

2,698 views · Published 10 May 2013 · 1:34 · Indexed 14 November 2026

Channel: WTVC NewsChannel 9 · 2013 · News & Politics

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by Kyra Rogers  A Chattanooga woman says she didn't see a dog coming for her until it was too late.The attack happened on Winniespan Road just off of Highway 58. Tamara Church said she was having a friendly conversation with her neighbor, when out of no where, the dog snapped and jumped on top of her.He felt like a horse, Church said. I can tell they've really been taking care of that dog. I would just like to thank the Lord for my arm.Church is grateful the bites aren't worse. She said the 12-year-old son of the dog's owner pulled the rottweiler mix off of her and he was bitten in the process.The owner said they got the dog as a puppy three years ago and never had any problems with him before Friday.I was just shocked because I never been bit by a dog before. I'm just glad I was grown and not no child, Church said.The owner fought back tears as she watched animal control officers take her pet away, telling them he should be put down. She says she spent the day pampering him at the groomer right before the attack and is still trying to process what happened.It's a success story, Church said. It's a successful story and I would just like to thank the Lord for my arm today. I think for the rest of my life I don't think I'll be handling no dog.The dog's owner says she plans to cover the ambulance costs and any medical bills Church might have. Church says she's not angry with her neighbor, and is just thankful it happened to her instead of a child.

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