Dog-attack incident — Madison, WI

A person walking a dog reported that another dog broke free from a nearby home and attacked the companion dog. The caller was bitten several times while intervening and was treated by EMS for minor injuries.

MinorUnknown / not reportedMadison, WI
Date2026-08-22
Location200 block of Swanton Road
Victim(s)1 person; 1 companion dog
Dogs involved1 attacking dog
Injury severityMinor
Breed attributionUnknown / not reportedNot reported
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Incident summary

A person walking a dog reported that another dog broke free from a nearby home and attacked the companion dog. The caller was bitten several times while intervening and was treated by EMS for minor injuries.

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Animal Disturbance — Madison Police DepartmentPolice incident report · Published/record date 2026-08-22

City police: caller was bitten several times and treated by EMS for minor injuries.

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