Verified incident record · 2026-06-19

51-year-old woman hospitalized with serious arm injuries after Des Moines dog attack

Police said the woman was watching a friend’s dog when it attacked her at a north-side apartment building.

Serious / majorUnknown / not reportedDes Moines, IA

Date2026-06-19 · 13:30

LocationEuclid Avenue near McHenry Park

Victim(s)1 woman, age 51

Dogs involved1 dog

Injury severitySerious / major

Breed attributionUnknown / not reportedNot reported

What the record currently shows

Incident summary

Des Moines police said a 51-year-old woman was seriously injured in both arms while watching a friend’s dog at a north-side apartment building. Police said the dog rushed the first responding officer, which stopped the attack, and Animal Care and Control detained the dog. No charges had been filed when the initial report was updated.

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Woman hospitalized after dog attack on Des Moines’ north sideKCCI local reporting citing Des Moines Police · Published/record date 2026-06-20

KCCI reported police described serious injuries to both arms and said the victim was watching a friend’s dog.

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What BiteDB does not infer

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.