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McKeesport Dogs Cited After Fatal Emu Attack
30 Jul
Summary
- Two dogs fatally mauled a 6-foot-tall emu named Barb in McKeesport.
- The emu owner claims prior attacks by the same dogs on her chickens.
- Dog owner faces eight summary charges; plans to plead not guilty.
In McKeesport, a dog owner has been charged following a fatal attack on a family pet emu. The incident occurred on July 21 when two dogs reportedly chased and mauled the 6-foot-tall emu, named Barb, to death on Ravine Street.
Eight summary charges have been filed against Amber Alexander, the dogs' owner, whose property is adjacent to the emus. Her daughter stated that Alexander intends to plead not guilty. The court process will determine if the dogs are declared dangerous, with options for the owner including euthanasia or strict containment measures.
The emu owners shared that this was not the first animal attack by these dogs, citing a previous incident where chickens were killed. They are hopeful the court will consider the severity of the attack on their emu. The surviving emus have been relocated for safety.
