Dangerous dog off leash reported

We have had a report from local neighborhood watch groups that a neighbor walking near Marble and Rampart was attacked by an off-leash loose black and brown pit pull at about 4:00 p.m. Although the dog attempted to bite the neighbor, she was thankfully rescued by a passerby in a car. This has been reported to the Sheriff's Dept., but it's extremely important that we determine who this dog belongs to so that action may be taken. If you have any information about who this dog might belong to, please contact your neighborhood watch coordinator, Olivia Magana, or Carmen Hirkala ASAP.

How to Protect Yourself in a Dog Attack

Taken from the Good Morning America website, referenced through the Humane Society of America:

What Not to Do

 Take flight. Don't run away from the dog, because it triggers the dog's prey drive. Once that happens, the dog will want to turn and chase you.

 If the dog catches you and starts attacking, don't hit it. The more you fight back, the more the struggle feeds into the dog's defensive drives and the more he wants to kill that prey and take it home.

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What to Do

 If you are approached by a vicious dog, relax and be as still as possible.

 Drop your head so you don't make eye contact, but maintain an upright position.

 Cover you ears and press your elbows to your sides. This way, if the dog bites you, your ears, eyes, rib cage and vital organs are protected.

 If the dog grabs your arm or your leg, try to remain motionless. If the dog thinks you're dead, it should let go of you.

Stay safe out there everyone, and again, please do share any information you have on where this dog might have come from.