THE two American bulldogs that attacked an Orange woman are not an illegal breed and therefore not required to be caged.
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The two dogs broke down a fence in Tobruk Crescent and chased down Rachel Hepworth and her small dog, with one dog inflicting serious injuries to Ms Hepworth.
She remains in Orange hospital following surgery on her right arm.
Orange City Council manager of building and environment Mark Hodges said when council rangers visited the Tobruk Crescent residence following the attack and spoke with the owners they “surrendered the dogs without hesitation”.
“It was explained to the owners if the dogs were not surrendered it was possible they could be liable for a fine of up to $50,000,” Mr Hodges said.
“Arrangements are being made to euthenase the dogs.”
American bulldogs were originally bred in the United States as a working dog.
“Whilst there are a number of strategies we suggest, when you are in the moment and it is happening to you it can be quite a scary experience,” she said.
Here are some of Ms Coleman’s tips:
