A Miramar woman was rushed to the hospital Tuesday morning in serious condition after her son’s German shepherd attacked her. The woman’s son, claiming his dog attacked his mother, called Miramar fire-rescue to 14599 Brim Road, said Chief Bill Huff.Because of the nature of her injuries, paramedics decided to transport the woman as a trauma alert to Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood.
According to Miramar police, the dog arrived a week ago from Germany, where her son had purchased it.
Josue Llorente, 40, was walking the dog on a leash in the front yard at about 9 a.m. His mother, Fidelina Llorente, 67, was taking the garbage to the curb and walking back to the house when the dog lunged at her, knocking her to the ground. She suffered a broken arm and bites to the head.
Her son caged the dog inside the home.
Miramar police called Broward County Animal Care and Regulation officers to investigate.