Phoenix police are investigating a dog attack in south Phoenix that sent a woman to the hospital.
The woman was bitten by dogs in the area of 4th Avenue and Dobbins Road at about 10:14 a.m. Thursday, Phoenix police say.
The Phoenix Fire Department responded and took the woman to a hospital with serious injuries. Police say officers are investigating what led to the attack and will be working with Maricopa County Animal Care and Control during the investigation.
A spokesperson for Maricopa County Animal Care and Control says the dogs are secure and under quarantine.
“We are still trying to get more information from the bite victim,” the spokesperson wrote in an emailed statement.
It was not immediately clear how many dogs were involved in the attack, nor whether the dogs belonged to the woman.
An average of about 43 people die per year from dog bites, according to an analysis of mortality data for 2011 to 2021 from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The CDC says there are ways to avoid dog bites, including:
- Do not disturb a dog while it is eating, sleeping, or caring for puppies.
- Do not pet a dog if it appears to be hiding or seeking time alone.
- Do not continue petting a dog if it seems scared, sick, or angry.
- If a dog knocks you over, curl into a ball. Tuck your head and place your hands over your ears and neck. You can also put a purse, bag, or jacket between you and the dog.
- Always ask if it is OK to pet someone else’s dog before reaching out to pet it. This is important even if the dog appears friendly.
- Let the new dog approach you first.
- When a new dog approaches you, remain still to allow the dog to feel comfortable.
- Always make sure a dog has seen you and sniffed you before you reach out to pet it.
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