Keizer Police say the 5-year old Pekingese involved in the attack has died. The exact cause, however, is unknown according to the family, and a Necropsy will be scheduled to determine cause.
(KEIZER) - A Keizer woman called Police Friday evening at 7:41 PM to Department report that her neighbor’s dog had just attacked her and her dog. A Keizer police officer responded within minutes and arrived at 5322 Jeffrey Court North within a few minutes.
The victim, Karen Wright-Bayless, told officers that her dog, a 5-year old female Pekingese, was attacked by her neighbors Akita. The attack reportedly took place in the backyard of the complainant’s residence.
During the attack Mrs. Wright-Bayless said she was also attacked by the Akita when she attempted to rescue her dog.
She said she sustained bites to her forearms from the Akita at that time. Medics responded to the residence to treat her injuries which were not deemed to be serious. She was not transported for any further treatment.
The investigating officer found the suspect dog belonged to a neighbor who resides at 5312 Jeffrey Court North. Although the owner was not at home when the incident occurred, the investigating officer was able to contact the owner at his residence later last evening.
The dog's owwner, Jack R. Rabenberg, was issued a citation for having a “Dog as a Nuisance.” This offense is a violation and carries a base fine of $500. The suspect dog had returned to its residence after the incident.
Police say this is the second time Mrs. Wright-Bayless and one of her dogs has been injured by the neighbor’s dog.
The last incident occurred on May 15th, 2004. That incident resulted in Karen Rabenberg being issued a citation for the same offense (Dog as a Nuisance). She was found guilty of this violation on July 9th, 2004 and was ordered to pay $404 restitution, and a $537 fine of which $200 was suspended.
The officer believes the dog that attacked Mrs. Wright-Bayless and her Pekingese yesterday was the same dog that attacked her and another one of her dogs in 2004.
The Pekingese injured as a result of last night’s incident was treated and released at a local veterinary clinic. According to Mrs. Wright-Bayless the dog suffered multiple bruises across her body.
Keizer Police say the 5-year old Pekingese involved in the attack had died. It is unknown the exact cause, however, according to the family, a Necropsy will be scheduled to determine cause.
A report concerning last evening’s incident will be forwarded to the Marion County District Attorney’s Office, and to the Marion County Dog Control.
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