Pueblo Woman Goes For Morning Walk And Gets Brutally Attacked, 'De-Scalped' By Pit Bulls (VIDEO)

Police say that a woman was on a walk Monday morning in the Pueblo, Colo. neighborhood of Peppersauce Bottoms when she was brutally attacked by two pit pulls.

KKTV reports that the woman, approximately in her 50s or 60s, was walking down the road near a house where the dogs live and unfortunately the male dog broke free from its chain, the female dog escaped from her pen and both dogs went after the woman. A delivery man witnessed the attack in progress and scared the dogs away, but not before they had severely injured the woman and dragged her at least 15 yards.

Cpl. Michael Mares, a Pueblo Police spokesperson, told 7News about the nightmarish attack, saying that the victim "was basically de-scalped and dragged across the roadway by the two pit bulls. The witness who stopped to render assistance was able to scare the dogs off."

KRDO reports that part of the woman’s scalp was lying on the street when the ambulance crews had arrived -- the section had become completely detached from her head during the mauling.

The as yet unnamed woman also had serious bite marks on her back and arms, according to the Pueblo Chieftain.

Paul Anthony Rodriguez, the owner of the dogs, has been cited with several violations and said to KKTV that the dogs are usually very friendly and was not sure what happened here, but thought that perhaps the pit bull pair were being protective over the two puppies that also live at the residence. Rodriguez expressed remorse for the attack and plans on euthanizing the pit bulls.

The as yet unnamed woman is expected to survive although she will likely have to undergo several surgeries before she is fully recovered.

Comments

[Heather Cormier]

03:05 AM on 12/13/2011

why dont they put other peoples stories in the news about being killed by another type of dog...it happens all the time also...they just pick out the pits to make them look worse...there might be a bit more pit attacks but dont just chose that one dog to dump on...there was a boy here recently killed by a basset hound...but that didnt make the world news...because it wasnt a pit...guns kill people more than pits but no one bans those..so why ban the pit?

[sunneeray]

08:30 AM on 12/08/2011

No one can convince me that Pit Bulls are loveable, family dogs. I have seen too many children attacked by them, then the parent saying "I don't know what happened they have never acted like this! Why would they attack for no reason!" My mother did not see her grandchildren for 4 months becuase she had a Pit. I told her she could come visit me at my house but my children would not be returning to her house until she removed the dogs from her house. I also showed my kids pictures of Pit attacks, so they know to stay FAR away from that breed!

[JosephPerea1]

12:54 PM on 12/08/2011

I've owned five pitbulls during my lifetime. They are the most lovable pet i have ever had You dont know what you are talking about.

[charmgirlblues]

08:13 PM on 12/08/2011

Oh but don't you know around here people know EVERYTHING about how horrible pits are. They know friends of friends who knew someone online that had a pit that attacked a bus full of children.
It's a good thing she showed the children the picture of the mean horrible pit. Wonder what happens when it's another breed that attacks someone she truly knows. OH and I wonder did you show them picture of others breeds mixed with pit or do you think she knew someone who told her that when mixed it waters down how mean and HORRIBLE they are?

[sentimentiques]

11:38 PM on 12/07/2011

I'm a cat person, so I have no first-hand knowledge of dogs. But, aren't pit bulls and other dogs able to be trained to not be aggressive? I agree that NO dogs should be chained up outside. They are put into a vulnerable position this way and have no protection from other dogs or nasty people who want to harm them. A spacious tall chain link fence is the best for outdoor free running.

[rebtris]

01:12 AM on 12/12/2011

I am also a cat person but I have seen and heard too many bad things about this breed of dog to buy that "it's not the breed" BS. Do a bit of research online and you will find that there are lots of people who are fed up with the damage these dogs do. In San Antonio, TX the doctors got together and did a study on the viciousness and the damage done by pit bull dogs and they are literally becoming weary of having to patch people and their kids back together again after one of these dogs attack. If you live near anyone who has one of these dogs, please don't let your cat go outside, these dogs are notorious for attacking and killing cats. I live out in the country where there are literally miles between me and the neighbors so I don't have that problem, but I keep a loaded rifle ready just in case.

[sentimentiques]

06:03 AM on 12/12/2011

Thanks for the advice. I live in the country also, and none of my few neighbors even has a dog. The people in a new neighborhood quite a distance away always walk their dogs on leashes, none with pit bulls. I really didn't think that any dog would be able to catch a cat, especially my fast little creatures. But, as you know, cats will demand to get out of the house and won't give up until they can run~~if they had never been outside, it wouid be easier. All of mine, however, have been drop offs, so they're pretty set in their ways.

I like our riot shotgun better than a rifle.

[Crushedknee]

03:39 PM on 12/07/2011

Why are people so intentionally obtuse over the effect of selective breeding over traits physical and behavioral? Any serous contention that a Pit bull will make good water retrieving dog..I mean if it is the individual dog right not any specific breed than any healthy larger framed dog should do?. Not like any one breed just totally dominates in waterfowl hunting retrieval and water jump competitions Right? Seriously What has been "THE" fighting dog been for at last 30 years..How can anyone deny that this has contaminated the genetic pool by breeding to select for aggressive physical and behavioral traits?

[rebtris]

01:14 AM on 12/12/2011

Good point.

[gwbsucs1]

02:37 PM on 12/07/2011

two words - euthanize and lawsuit

[rebtris]

01:14 AM on 12/12/2011

two words - I agree

[Cody29]

12:53 PM on 12/07/2011

Kill both dogs and fine the owner.

[likes2kayak]

02:10 PM on 12/07/2011

He should be liable for ALL medical bills, including any physical therapy and emotional therapy that this poor woman is going to need, ALL time she has to take off from work and any other bills including gas that are a result of this attack!. He should also be denied of ever being allowed to own any dogs. And all pit bulls and any of the "killing" breed of dogs need to be banned from inside the city limits! There is too much of a chance that they can and will kill people!

[IrieMoon]

02:45 PM on 12/07/2011

I was in agreement with everything you said up until the point where you said "And all pit bulls...etc".

By your logic we should ban all humans because of the high chance that they will and can kill animals and other humans.

Will you ban yourself?

[Ayla1104]

01:15 AM on 12/09/2011

Do you understand that saying people should ban all Pit Bulls from city limits because they have a higher rate of attack is akin to saying that because crime rates for "minorities" are higher, they should be banned from said city? That is not only prejudiced but an unsound judgement. Please don't judge any one group as a whole. There are other circumstances to be considered before placing one's opinions above logic.

[goonie138]

12:20 PM on 12/07/2011

I know the victim of the attack, personally. She has nerve damage. So she sorta twitches while she, well does anything! I have also seen her walking a pit bull. I think The dogs tense from the recent birth of there puppies, and being of protective nature viewed this DISABLED women as some sort of threat and attacked. If you're going to have a dangerous dog, have a proper place to keep them, and that does not mean on a toe chain behind a pallet fence! Those dogs where ready to attack anything out of there usual. Who knows what that could include? This lady is lucky to be alive, and the guy should put those puppies up for adoption, maybe get some fish..

[Ashley Cunningham]

05:41 PM on 12/07/2011

I hope she gets well soon, and you couldn't have said it better... The dog owner shouldn't be allowed to have dogs, at all...

[Ayla1104]

01:16 AM on 12/09/2011

I hear Chia pets tend to respond better to being chained in a backyard...

[rebtris]

01:48 AM on 12/12/2011

I hear most any other dog breed responds better to being chained in a backyard. That's just another excuse. There have been dogs chained in backyards in this country for decades, only recently with all the pit bulls out there has there been such a huge problem with serious and even fatal dog attacks. These dogs need to be banned.

[kareemachan]

11:38 AM on 12/07/2011

'Police say that a woman was on a walk Monday morning in the Pueblo neighborhood of Peppersauce Bottoms when she was brutally attacked by two pit pulls.'

Come on, HP editors. How about a little proof-reading? Pit pulls?

[strawberrykiki]

11:33 AM on 12/07/2011

I have a 10 pound dog and I wouldn't leave him tethered outside by himself. That's not a good idea for any breed.

[Susan Schmidt Baker]

01:19 PM on 12/07/2011

Amen to that. I can't stand to see any dog chained. I'd be vicious too if I was standing out there chained all day long.

[rebtris]

01:17 AM on 12/12/2011

There's plenty of dogs that spend all their time on a chain that DON'T attack people or people's pets. Pit bulls stand out as the most likely to attack breed, this is why people want them banned.

[Shelleyy]

11:06 AM on 12/08/2011

Sadly, that should go without saying.

[luloops]

11:06 AM on 12/07/2011

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ4mT-Rzmvg&feature=related
Funniset standup from Bill Burr. He LOVES his Pitbull. Funny!

[tccat4]

06:08 AM on 12/07/2011

I hope the guy has the money to cover her medical bills and money to live on. Who puts a pit on a dog chain in the first place? And he has been cited numerous times. They need to chain the owner up..

[alenic]

05:55 AM on 12/07/2011

The breeds that make up what we know as the "pit bull" have been around for hundreds of years. No one ever heard about them or had an issue with them until the last 20 years when irresponsible people started owning them. Those Any dog can attack. However, it is true that with larger, more powerful dogs, that attack can be deadly. There is just not the hype and emotional charge when Joe Reporter writes about grandma who got bit by her yorkie. So, let's say the lemmings get their wish and all pit bulls are outlawed. You really think the dog attacks will stop? REALLY?! Of course they won't! Idiot people will focus their attention on another big, powerful breed and the media will jump on THAT bandwagon and you'll all be screaming about how we should ban Akitas, Rhodesian Ridegbacks, St. Bernards, etc. Irresponsible media and irrresponsible people. Perfect bedpartners for hysteria.

[Pitterboo]

09:41 AM on 12/07/2011

So true. It's just going to keep going until they ban every single dog alive.

[ltcaffey]

10:46 AM on 12/07/2011

You are so right. Hey I've decided to get a grizzly bear for a pet. No prob right? You saw grizzly adams right? They can be loving wonderful companions.

[luloops]

12:31 PM on 12/07/2011

You are comparing a domesticated animal to a wild animal? Smart real smart. :O

[RWinTenn]

05:30 AM on 12/07/2011

Charge all the dog owners with what ever acts there dogs do.

[tccat4]

06:12 AM on 12/07/2011

Most home insurance company's will charge more if you have an agressive dog. My son had (he died of old age) a Akita. Wonderful loving dog. But very protective of all of us.

[Rocky the bulldog]

05:24 AM on 12/07/2011

if i'm so bad, then why are more people treated in emergency rooms EVERY YEAR for Labrador, and Dalmation bites? why were there more of MY breed killed in the Twin Towers than all other rescue breeds combined? why am I the most used rescue dog breed in the world? why is the certified most successful rescuer in the U.S. a female of my breed?
FACT 85% of "pittbull" attacks are perpitrated by similar LOOKING breeds, that aren't even my relatives.....
Challenge: visit "for pittys sake" website and try the game "pick the Pitt Bull"......bet you can't do it 1st try......90% of ppl trying it can't.
recent "devil dogs" by decade.....50s German Sheperd 60s Dob.Pincer 70s Rottweiller 80s Chow 90s Rotti again and now I'M a villain..........

Rockys' Daddy says y'all need to learn a few facts before you make such idiotic statements about me.

[luloops]

06:16 AM on 12/07/2011

Well Rocky your Daddy is lucky to have you

[charmgirlblues]

08:16 PM on 12/08/2011

Great post!

[luloops]

05:15 AM on 12/07/2011

This article speaks volumes to me. The dogs were tethered. Tethered dogs become more aggressive it doesn't matter what breed. They were unaltered. Unneutered dogs are ten times more likely to bite than a neutered or spayed animal. This is a classic case of unresponsible dog ownership. I have a ten year-old Pitbull and she is an amazing dog....smart, funny. loyal and sweet.

[rebtris]

01:36 AM on 12/12/2011

It's kinda funny but the words you said about your dog: "I have a ten year-old Pitbull and she is an amazing dog....sma­rt, funny. loyal and sweet" are almost exactly the words another pit bull owner used to describe the dog that had just torn her son's face half off.

[luloops]

01:48 PM on 12/12/2011

rolling my eyes at that haha Huge difference, my dog is spayed, vital memeber of the family and socialized. Sorry, nice try, (wink)