Dallas County woman thankful to be alive after dog attack; owner faces felony

Kathy Dunn reported being attacked by eight dogs outside her home, suffering bites to her neck, head, arms and legs. The owner later faced a felony case according to CBS Texas.

Severe / extensive bitesUnknown / pack of dogsSand Branch, TX
Date2024-04-19
LocationSand Branch area; exact private address omitted by BiteDB
Victim(s)Kathy Dunn, 60
Dogs involved8 dogs
Injury severitySevere / extensive bites
Breed attributionUnknown / pack of dogsThe source reviewed did not provide a reliable official breed identification. BiteDB leaves breed unknown rather than inferring it from appearance.
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Kathy Dunn reported being attacked by eight dogs outside her home, suffering bites to her neck, head, arms and legs. The owner later faced a felony case according to CBS Texas.

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Dallas County woman thankful to be alive after dog attack; owner faces felonyLocal/news reporting citing law enforcement or emergency officials · Published 2024-05-02 · Accessed 2026-08-28

The cited report documents the 2024-04-19 dog attack in Sand Branch, TX, including the victim injuries/outcome and official response summarized here.

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Breed is recorded only at the provenance level shown above. Missing injury details, dog history, ownership facts or circumstances remain unknown unless a reliable source establishes them. This record may be updated as police, animal-control, medical, court or follow-up reporting becomes available.