Kelly Allen is still haunted by the pet dachshund's attack
Kelly Allen was enjoying drinks at a friend's house on March 15 when their pet dachshund suddenly changed it's demeanour and latched on to her face. The 45-year-old claimed the dog didn't loosen its grip until it tore off a large chunk of her cheek and ate it.
“I now have to buy camouflage make-up for people who have facial disfigurements – that’s something I never thought I would have to do. I’m a single mum and I can’t afford my electric and gas most weeks – it just seems so unfair.” "He didn’t release, he pulled it off and I felt the skin tear.” As Kelly stumbled to her feet, the dog bit her again, this time on her arm. Fortunately, she was able to break free and run out of the room.
“They then poured water over me for five minutes, which felt like I was being waterboarded. It was horrific.” With her wound bandaged, Kelly was told she could return home and wait for the plastic surgery team to contact her. At 7.50am, she received a phone call from the hospital telling her to “come back immediately” as she needed to have surgery.
Kelly is now seeking compensation after learning the dog had allegedly already attacked two people, but this could take several years. Kelly said she can't face returning to work at a contact centre for a travel company due to the trauma and struggles to leave the house without being accompanied by one of her two sons – Fletcher, 19, and Cooper, 18.
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