The 54-year-old woman is recuperating in hospital following several hours of surgery, after sustaining serious dog bite wounds across her body. Her little dog, a Papillon type of breed, also underwent several hours of surgery, after sustaining serious bite wounds and vertebrae damage.

Guardian Veterinary Centre, 5620 99 St. in south Edmonton, where the dog is now convalescing, is welcoming contributions from the general public that would like to help the victim cover her veterinary costs.

Downtown Division members have already pitched in more than $200 to get the ball rolling with another $1,000 being contributed from an anonymous donor.

Anyone wishing to make a contribution can bring it into Guardian Veterinary Centre in south Edmonton or by mail to 5620 99 St NW, Edmonton AB T6E 1V2, Attention: Dog Attack Victim Fundraiser.

Background:
It was reported that a 54-year-old woman was walking her small dog down an alley near 112 Avenue and 101 Street at approximately 9 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, when she was suddenly surrounded and attacked by a pack of several medium to large-sized dogs.

A nearby male resident heard the victim’s screams and ran to her aid. The dogs then allegedly turned on the Good Samaritan, who took refuge on the roof of a nearby parked vehicle. Once the dogs retreated, the resident ran home and retrieved his vehicle, before rushing to the woman’s aid. The resident was reportedly able to get the victim and her dog into his vehicle and back to his home safely, where police were contacted.

Paramedics treated the woman on scene for multiple bite wounds to her body, before she was transported to hospital.  She is currently in serious, but stable condition.

Animal Control Officers also responded and apprehended the dogs believed to be involved in the attack, at a nearby home.

Police are working with Animal Control in their investigation to determine whether charges will be laid.