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Dog attack in Zeitz: Chihuahua injured and owner falls!
A 44-year-old and her Chihuahua were attacked by off-leash dogs in Zeitz. Police are investigating negligent bodily harm.
Dog attack in Zeitz: Chihuahua injured and owner falls!
On Saturday morning around 6:40 a.m., an incident that agitated people occurred in Zeitz, in the Burgenland district. A 44-year-old woman was walking her Chihuahua on a leash when she spotted two black dogs off leash. These dogs ran directly towards the little Chihuahua and injured him on the right hind leg, which had fatal consequences not only for the animal, but also for the owner: She also fell and injured herself, but did not require any medical treatment, as Tag24 reported.
The situation quickly escalated when the two attacking dogs, which police said were off-leash, attacked the Chihuahua. The little four-legged friend then had to be taken to an animal clinic in Leipzig so that he could be helped quickly. The owner of the aggressive dogs, a 65-year-old woman from nearby, was visibly affected after this terrible experience.
Reporting and investigations
The 44-year-old did not allow herself to be discouraged and immediately filed a complaint for negligent bodily harm against the owner of the black dogs. The police have started an investigation to clarify the exact circumstances of the incident, as [Mitteldeutsche Zeitung](https://www.mz.de/lokal/zeitz/zeitzerin-und-ihr-chihuahua- Werden-in-funktion-einer-beissattacke-verletzt-was-die-polizei-dazu-sagen-4070704) reports. Personal details were exchanged between the two women before they separated.
In Germany, keeping dogs is clearly regulated. In Berlin, for example, all dog owners are obliged to register their animals in a central register to ensure that quick action can be taken in the event of an incident and the owners can be identified, according to the Berlin Dog Law, which is described in detail on the website of berlin.de. Such regulations could also be important in other cities and municipalities, especially in cases like this where the responsibility of dog owners is at issue.
The incident in Zeitz sheds light on the issue of dog ownership and the dangers that off-leash animals can bring. A clear appeal to all dog owners: Protect not only your own animals, but also those you meet! The case remains exciting and the police investigation could provide some insightful information.