WARNING - Unleashed, unsupervised pitbull remains on Lexington Ave after viciously attacking me & my dogs this past Saturday
Hi all - warning those walking - both those with dogs and those walking solo - to avoid Lexington Avenue between Lewis & Marcus Garvey at all costs.
This past Saturday my two dogs & I were attacked by an unleashed, unsupervised pitbull (forced to live in squalor in the middle of the block) who lunged at us from across the street. One of my dogs (Rooney) was traumatically injured & remains in the ICU. I was also bitten many times and am undergoing an excruciating rabies vaccine series.
While I have filed formal reports with the 81st precinct & the DOH animal bite unit, it appears that the owner has not yet been investigated and the dog remains. I have heard from neighbors that this dog has a demonstrated history of violence, recently killing another dog & biting a child.
If you have the bandwidth or desire, I am humbly asking for the support of our community in covering the astronomical cost of Rooney's life sustaining critical care : https://www.gofundme.com/f/rally-for-rooney-emergency-care-and-recovery
If you are unable to contribute a donation but want to contribute to making our neighborhood safe from future traumatic dog attacks, please report to 311 or file a dangerous dog report with the 81st precinct.
If you or your loved ones have personal experience with this dog or owner, please reach out as we are pursuing legal action.
I appreciate each and every one of you who passes this on & the next level commitment & generosity so many of our neighbors have shown us & the very best boy Rooney - both on our very worst day and the challenging days that have followed ❤️