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Woman injured in dog attack at Padua cafe
A dog bit a woman on the head as she sat outside a cafe in central Padua, Italy, on October 12.
The dog, described as an American Staffordshire Terrier, was being walked by a dog sitter when it got away from her.
The woman was taken to hospital, treated for scalp injuries and discharged with a seven-day recovery estimate.
She filed a complaint, and veterinary officials from the local health authority are reviewing the dog and its owner.
The woman said she had encountered the dog before and that it had behaved aggressively toward her; reports also say it had attacked other dogs.
The dog sitter reportedly said the animal was playing, while the cafe owner said it had not caused problems there before.
The woman is considering a civil case against the owner, and the veterinary assessment will determine what action is taken with the dog.
A woman was bitten on the head by an Amstaff while having coffee at the Pollini Due bar in central Padua.
The attack happened at about 9:30 a.m. on Monday, October 12, while the dog was with a dog sitter.
The woman was treated at a hospital and discharged with a seven-day prognosis for injuries to her scalp.
She filed a complaint, and veterinary officials are assessing what action to take regarding the dog.
The woman is considering civil action against the dog’s owner.
- Who
- A woman from Padua was attacked by an Amstaff being handled by a dog sitter.
- What
- The dog bit her head, tearing her hair and injuring her scalp.
- When
- Around 9:30 a.m. on Monday, October 12.
- Where
- At the outdoor seating area of the Pollini Due bar in central Padua.
- Why
- The dog reportedly took advantage of a moment when the dog sitter was distracted.
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The dog attacked the woman as she sat outside the Pollini Due bar having coffee.
The woman was taken to the emergency department, treated and discharged with a seven-day prognosis.
Veterinary officials at Usl 6 Euganea began assessing what action to take regarding the dog.
- Location
- Pollini Due bar, central Padua
- Date and time
- Monday, October 12, at about 9:30 a.m.
- Dog
- Amstaff, also identified as an American Staffordshire Terrier
- Injury prognosis
- Seven days
- Complaint
- Filed by the woman through medical staff
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What people are saying
We suddenly heard screams
that dog is familiar to us because it often passes in front of our windows but it had never caused problems
wanted only to play