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Serial Dog Maulings in Oakland
Oakland residents report a surge in dog attacks harming people and pets after a fatal mauling.
In brief
Oakland residents report a surge in dog attacks harming people and pets after a fatal mauling. Oakland resident Tomiquia Moss lost her 12-year-old dog Pepper to cane corsos in Lakeside Park, part of a series of attacks in the city. Originally reported by Sfgate.
Tomiquia Moss
Oakland resident Tomiquia Moss lost her 12-year-old dog Pepper to cane corsos in Lakeside Park.
“I couldn’t get them to release her. I was screaming.”
Cane Corsos Attack
Two cane corsos mauling Pepper while running toward Moss at Lakeside Park.
“These two massive animals jumping two fences off-leash running directly toward my dog and I.”
Pepper's Condition
Pepper suffered collapsed ribs and breathing difficulties after the attack.
“She had collapsed ribs, and was struggling to breathe.”
Fatal Outcome
Pepper was pronounced dead despite hospital efforts to stabilize her.
“Despite the hospital’s efforts to stabilize Pepper, Moss and her wife’s beloved pet was pronounced dead.”
Community Response
Residents report a series of dog attacks harming people and pets in Oakland and Berkeley.
“Bay Area residents say that Moss is far from the only person to experience a brutal dog mauling.”
Ongoing Investigation
Oakland Police Department is investigating dog attacks but has not identified the owners.
“The Oakland Police Department told SFGATE that it’s looking into a series of incidents involving dogs injuring both people and pets around local parks.”
What to remember
Oakland resident Tomiquia Moss lost her 12-year-old dog Pepper to cane corsos in Lakeside Park, part of a series of attacks in the city.
