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Dog Injured in B.C. Cougar Attack; Owner Issues Warning
1 May
Summary
- A dog suffered puncture wounds and cuts after a suspected cougar attack.
- The incident occurred rapidly when the dog was briefly let out in the yard.
- Authorities are investigating the cougar sightings and the dog's injury.
A pet owner in Kitimat, British Columbia, has issued a warning to fellow residents following a suspected cougar attack that left her dog with several puncture wounds and cuts on her face. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon when the dog, Mavis, was briefly allowed into the yard.
Mavis returned inside within half an hour, bleeding profusely from wounds to her head, nose, and mouth. Although the owner, Ayla Thompson, did not witness the encounter, her veterinarian suspected a cougar due to multiple recent sightings reported in the neighborhood. Thompson noted that the attack happened very quickly.
Mavis received antibiotics and painkillers and is being cared for at home, but she will not be allowed outside alone. The Kitimat Humane Society has reissued alerts about cougar sightings in the Kildala area. Both Thompson and the vet have reported the incident and sightings to the B.C. Conservation Officer Service, which is aware and investigating to ensure public safety.
The Conservation Officer Service encourages the public to be aware of their surroundings, travel in groups, and keep pets closely monitored and leashed. Sightings can be reported to the RAPP line.
