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Woman’s dog dies following Husky attack

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Gallup Police are investigating a dog attack that occurred on the 1600 block of Monterey Avenue on June 28.

Susan Ortega told police that she was walking her dog about 7 am. When they got to the area of Monterey and Arnold, a large Husky dog came out of nowhere and began attacking her Maltese Poodle.

She said that she picked up the dog to protect it from the Husky who then began attacking her, biting her on the fingers of both hands.  She said she began to scream for help when Dr. Krause, who lives in the area, showed up with other residents from the area and got the dog to stop attacking.

She said she saw the dog leave the area but was unable to see which home it went to. She described the dog as being black and gray.

Since her dog was injured, she took it to Cedar Animal Clinic. The dog later died at the clinic  as a result of the injuries suffered in the attack. Dr. Krause tended to her wounds, said Ortega.

Police as well as animal control officials searched the area in an attempt to find the dog but were unable to find any trace.

Note: the report only listed the person who helped Ortega as Dr. Krause. There are two Dr. Krause’s in Gallup – Sharon and Kiersten.