A woman received ‘non-life-threatening’ injuries after being attacked by a stray dog in Dunfanaghy last weekend.
The incident occurred at around midday on Friday in the area of Lurgabrack, Hornhead. The dog in question is described as being medium sized and of a light colour. No further details are available as of yet.
Garda Grainne Doherty has appealed to anyone who may be aware of a dog on the loose matching that description in the area to alert Gardaí or the dog warden immediately.
“If anyone travelled in that area with a dash-cam on that date around midday, we ask them to make the footage available to us,” she said.
“The lady in question required medical attention for non-life threatening injuries. We are anxious to locate the dog in question so as to avoid any further incidents.”
Any relevant information should be passed on to Gardaí in Ballyshannon on 071-9858530. The Garda Confidential Line may also be contacted on 1800 666 111.
In light of this incident, and also because of the fact that it is lambing season, Gda Doherty once again reminds dog owners that their pet must be kept under control at all times. She also stressed that farmers are ‘perfectly within their rights’ to shoot stray dogs on their lands and dog owners are also liable to prosecution.
“With dog ownership comes responsibility. Secure your dog, have it microchipped and registered with your vet,” she said.
“Please keep your family pet under effectual control. By being a responsible dog owner you can help prevent attacks on people, on sheep and on their lambs.”