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B.C. dog owner charged after mauling left woman with ‘life-altering’ injuries
Port Moody Police charged a dog owner after two large dogs allegedly mauled a woman on May 20, leaving her with injuries described as "serious" and "life-altering."
City officials had previously deemed the dogs aggressive, requiring them to wear muzzles; Police allege the owner failed to comply during the attack.
The BC Prosecution Service approved a charge of criminal negligence causing bodily harm against the owner, escalating the case beyond animal control violations.
Although the full extent of injuries remains undisclosed, Police describe them as "serious" and "life-altering," requiring the victim to seek hospital treatment.
This incident illustrates ongoing enforcement challenges in Port Moody regarding aggressive dog control, as the criminal negligence case proceeds through the courts.