Tragedy struck in Cleveland

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A heart-wrenching incident has left a Cleveland woman, Laeann Amos-Reed, grappling with severe wounds inflicted by an animal identified by animal control officials as a "wolf-hybrid".

The attack took place on East 147th Street on July 31 in Cleveland, Ohio, but it wasn't until more than two weeks later that the alleged wolf-dog was apprehended.

You see, Ohio law does not view wolf dogs as exotic animals. Instead, the Ohio legislature regards wolf dogs (of any percentage) as domesticated animals. Anyone can own a wolf dog in Ohio, and as long as they are at least 1% domesticated, they are protected domestic pets.

Unfortunately, Ms. Amos-Reed, who was jogging through her neighborhood after completing a seven-mile run, was caught off guard when the animal…

pounced on her from behind.

"It bit the whole from this side all the way around the back to the opposite side, and when I was bit, of course, I screamed really, really loud," she recounted.

Despite her efforts to fend off the creature, Ms. Amos-Reed sustained substantial injuries to her leg, hand, and wrist. Upon hearing the terrified screams, the owner rushed out, attempting to stop the animal attack, but its owner's aggressive behavior only provoked a second charge.

“The owner of the animal comes running outside being very aggressive, yelling at it, cursing at it to grab it. When he started yelling at it, it turned around and charged at me again,” said Ms. Amos-Reed. (emphasis added)

The incident not only left physical scars but also emotional ones, deeply affecting Ms. Amos-Reed's daily life.

Her calf muscle bore the brunt of the attack, and the severity of her wounds has prevented her from pursuing her usual activities, including her work as an actress.

She spent four days in the hospital, her leg injuries too grotesque to be shown. “It’s very gruesome and unfortunately, we can’t show these types of images online," she explained. Her recovery path is long and uncertain, with doctors estimating it could take one to two years for her to fully heal.

One concerning aspect of this incident is the alleged wolf-dog's continued presence in the neighborhood even after the attack.

Despite the harrowing experience, the animal was spotted in a backyard near Ms. Amos-Reed's home, prompting concerns among residents, especially considering the proximity to an elementary school.

Animal control officials have classified the dog as a wolf hybrid and designated it as a level two threat. The definition of a “Level-Two Threat Dog”: Is a dog that, without provocation, has killed or caused serious injury to any person, or has killed or caused serious injury to another domestic animal.

Unfortunately, legal complications in the case have arisen due to the owner having two dogs, raising questions about whether the hybrid in question was indeed responsible for the attack.

Again…

It's important to remember that Ohio state does NOT recognize wolf dogs as exotic animals, making them legal to own. The fact that the animal turned more aggressive after being yelled at points directly toward the wolf dog being the attacker. Wolf dogs are notorious for this type of behavior; turning more aggressive when presented with aggressive conflict. The blend of wild traits can make these conflicted animals unpredictable and dangerous. Many wolf dogs, despite appearances, carry complex and inconsistent behavioral traits that can make them hazardous companions.

Please remember that wolf dog breeds will often claim no wolf blood… outright lying about their dogs’ wild ancestry.

Remember…

The Dire Wolf Project is

THE ONLY wolf-look-a-like breed

to have 0% wolf content.

Please be advised that the following are wolf dogs as seen by DNA evidence:

• Tundra Shepherd
• Tamaskan Dog
• Northern Inuit Dog
• Alaskan Noble Companion Dog
• Blue Bay Shepherd
• Utonagon
• Native American Indian Dog
• Czechoslovakian Vicak
• Saarloos Wolfdog
• Timber Shepherd

A long-time wolf dog owner recently wrote an article for the Dire Wolf Project explaining his experiences with these confused creatures.

Take a moment to read it.

You will not be disappointed.
https://direwolfproject.com/direwolf-guardians/companion-dog-training/why-our-dogs-are-not-wolf-dogs/

Jennifer Stoeckl is the co-founder of the Dire Wolf Project, founder of the DireWolf Guardians American Dirus Dog Training Program, and owner/operator of DireWolf Dogs of Vallecito. She lives in the beautiful inland northwest among the Ponderosa pine forests with her pack of American Dirus dogs. 

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Stanley A Direwolf dog happy in his forest home

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