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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiSeptember 11, 2026Miami-Dade County

Miami-Dade Animal Services takes custody of two American bulldog mixes after mauling a 63-year-old woman in Homestead

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A 63-year-old woman was seriously injured in Homestead after being attacked by two stray American bulldog mixes on Friday morning. A witness intervened to help, and the victim was airlifted to Jackson South Medical Center for surgery, where she is currently in stable condition. Animal control officials safely collected the dogs, and the investigation remains active.

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Why It Matters

A local resident sustained severe injuries requiring surgery and hospitalization following a stray dog attack, prompting an active animal control investigation.

Key Facts

  • A 63-year-old woman was attacked by two dogs while walking along Northwest Ninth Terrace near Second Street in Homestead.
  • The incident occurred at around 10:30 a.m. on Friday.
  • The dogs were described by Miami-Dade Animal Services as American bulldog mixes.
  • A good Samaritan intervened and scared the dogs away to help the victim.
  • The victim suffered injuries to the back of her head, neck, right arm, and right ankle.
  • The victim was airlifted as a trauma alert to Jackson South Medical Center, where she underwent surgery and is in stable condition.
  • The two stray dogs were safely collected and placed into the custody of Miami-Dade Animal Services.
  • Area workers reported having seen the dogs roaming the neighborhood for months.
  • No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains active.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationJackson South Medical Center“Hospital where the victim was airlifted and underwent surgery”OrganizationMiami-Dade Animal Services“Described the dogs as American bulldog mixes and took them into custody”OrganizationSunbeam Television Corp.“Copyright holder of the news article”locationHomestead“Location of the dog attack”locationSecond Street“Street near the incident location”locationNorthwest Ninth Terrace“Street where the victim was walking”