Clayton County staff injured in pit bull attack

The Brief

  • Two Clayton County Animal Control employees were injured by a pit bull named Barney during a routine intake.
  • One staff member suffered a severed finger, while another sustained foot injuries and multiple bites.
  • Officials have deemed the dog a public safety risk and will not release him to the public.

CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. Two animal control employees are recovering from significant injuries following an attack by a pit bull during a routine processing session last month.

What we know:

The dog, a nearly two-year-old pit bull named Barney, was brought into the facility after being found roaming freely with several other dogs. According to Clayton County Animal Control, the incident occurred after a muzzle was removed from the animal.

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