Officials Capture 4 Stray Dogs From the Pack of 6 Canines That Attacked a California Woman
Officials Capture 4 Stray Dogs From the Pack of 6 Canines That Attacked a California Woman
Moná ThomasTue, May 5, 2026 at 11:20 PM UTC
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A Stockton woman was attacked by six stray dogs, sustaining over 150 lacerations and punctures across her body
Four of the dogs have been captured while officials continue searching for the remaining canines
Local leaders emphasize responsible pet ownership to address dog overpopulation and the safety issues it causes
Four canines from a group of six stray dogs that attacked a woman in Stockton, Calif., have been officially captured.
According to ABC 10 and 9 News, the attack took place on Thursday, April 23. Dorrie Reyez was walking near her home in the Weston Ranch neighborhood of Stockton when six unaccompanied dogs approached her and started attacking.Reyez filmed the dogs with her cellphone as she screamed for help from her son, Ronnie Reyez, before the canines started jumping on her.
A group of stray dogs standing together outdoors on a beachfrontCredit: Getty
Ronnie told ABC10 his mother sustained significant injuries and received "at least 150 to 200 lacerations and punctures all over her body," including her arms, legs, neck, and face.
"They got her pretty bad," he said. "This could have been a lot worse." A Good Samaritan who witnessed the scene unfold helped Dorrie escape the dogs.
ABC 10 also spoke to Stockton residents who expressed fear for the local children who play in the area.
"I'm hoping they catch the dogs, because there are kids out here too that ride their bicycles," explained one resident. "There are kids and moms with strollers; you just never know."
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On May 1, one of the dogs was captured with a humane trap and transported to a local animal shelter. A couple of days later, a second was found. On May 4, two more were captured by officials near the scene of the attack.
Stockton Police Department (SPD) confirmed to PEOPLE in a statement that four of the dogs have been captured, and officials are searching for the remaining dogs.
"Coordinated daily efforts have continued to safely locate and capture the remaining dogs as part of an active and ongoing investigation," the department shared.
Stockton Vice Mayor Jason Lee said in a statement to ABC 10, "Public safety is the priority in addressing the stray dog concerns."
Lee also noted that this is a "community issue," highlighting that "pet overpopulation and roaming animals don't happen without a lack of responsible ownership."
Officials confirmed that the city is expanding its spay-and-neuter services and "expects residents to do their part" to be responsible pet owners.
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