NEW DETAILS: Police say they found a K-9 who went missing from his handler's home, but it appears the dog bit someone while out, reportedly leaving several deep puncture wounds. We have what animal care and control is saying about this incident.
A report from the Maricopa County Animal Care and Control says the dog was let outside to eat and when family members came to get him, they noticed a side door was open, and he was gone.
The report further explains, "The dog took 2-3 steps towards him and then lunged towards his face, he placed his arms out to block his face and the dog bit onto his right forearm. began hitting the dog and yelling at his family to get inside the house. wrestled with the dog for a minute the dog released his right forearm and redirected attempting to bite his face when went to block the dog with both hands he was bit on his left hand and then his right.
"He advised his bone was visible on his right index finger," documents read. "On his left arm he had ten puncture wounds and two large lacerations. The doctor took X-Rays, these showed no broken bones. wounds were treated with cleaning solution, the lacerations were treated with medical tape and the puntures were left open to prevent infection."
Avondale Police say their K-9 officers do have microchips that can be scanned if they are found, but the police dogs do not have a GPS tracking chip.
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