Coney Island Dog Attacks: Pit Bulls Maul French Bulldog, Injure Other Pets

Dog Attack in Coney Island

• 💔 A three-year-old French bulldog named Calypso is recovering from severe injuries, including lacerations, stitches, and a dislocated shoulder, after being attacked in her apartment building's vestibule.
• 💥 Two pit bulls reportedly charged into the vestibule, grabbed Calypso, and held her head in one of their mouths, causing her to go limp.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The owner of the attacking dogs was present and reportedly began punching his own dog after the incident.

Pattern of Aggression

• ⚠️ Neighbors report that the same two pit bulls have attacked other pets in the Coney Island neighborhood on multiple occasions.
• 🐶 One neighbor, Lacia Palmer, stated her dog Milo was attacked by the same dogs in May, sustaining bites to the neck, belly, and back.
• 💔 Another incident involved the same dogs killing a friend's dog a month after Milo's attack.

Resident Concerns and Management Response

• 🗣️ Residents are concerned about the safety of their pets and children due to the proximity of a Y (likely YMCA or similar community center) and a school.
• 🚫 Despite promises from the dog owner to implement muzzles, residents claim no action has been taken.
• 🏢 Building management has stated they are taking the matter seriously, have initiated legal proceedings against the tenant, and prioritize resident and pet safety.

Legal and Health Department Involvement

• ⚖️ The victims' families plan to sue the dog owner, as injuries to a dog caused by another dog are considered a civil matter.
• 📞 The Department of Health was contacted, but no information on their response was available at the time of reporting.