Tempe Dog Foster Suffers Severe Injuries in Backyard Attack
A woman in Tempe, Arizona, who had been fostering dogs for nearly five years, suffered severe injuries and nearly lost her arm when a dog she saved from euthanasia attacked her. The attack occurred in her backyard when the dog,…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 21, 2026 —
A woman in Tempe, Arizona, who dedicated nearly five years to fostering dogs, sustained severe injuries, including a near-amputation of her arm, after being attacked by a dog she had rescued.
The incident occurred in the woman’s backyard. The dog, identified as Benny, reportedly attacked another dog before turning on the foster owner. The severity of the attack necessitated emergency surgery, and the woman is currently in recovery, facing limitations in using her arms.
The foster volunteer, who has been actively involved in animal rescue for close to five years, is now sharing her experience to alert other foster volunteers to the potential dangers associated with caring for rescue animals, some of whom may have unknown histories or behavioral issues.
Details regarding the specific breed of the dog, the exact timeline of the attack, or the current status of the dog were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Mickaela Castillo on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.
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