Police looking for dog owner after woman attacked in St. Albert

An RCMP patch is seen on the shoulder of an assistant commissioner, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday, April 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

RCMP are looking for a dog owner after a 61-year-old woman and her golden retriever were attacked in St. Albert Thursday.

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A news release said the woman and her dog were bitten in the Alderwood neighbourhood by a large, black dog, causing the woman to be hospitalized with a serious injury requiring surgery. The golden retriever also needed medical treatment after getting bitten on its hind legs.

The owner of the dog is described as a woman between the ages of 18 and 20 with brown hair. Police said the dog looked similar to a boxer.

Police are asking the public to contact them at 780-458-7700 with any information regarding the incident. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers.