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SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2012/01/10/woman-bit-by-dog-wins-settlement The Ottawa woman who was attacked by a Shih Tzu in the infamous Home Depot biting incident has sued the dog owner and received a settlement. “It’s been bittersweet, although, you know, the money has really helped out,” said Anne Riel. “I’ve paid a whole bunch of bills and I took my […]
MoreThe city’s bylaw department is allowing the Shih Tzu that ripped out a chunk of a Home Depot employee’s nose to live. “I’m happy because he’s not a vicious dog,” said owner Odette Fournier. Home Depot greeter Anne Riel was attacked by Spot on April 15 while working at the east-end store. Riel wanted the […]
MoreTyrus, the pitbull that killed a Shih Tzu, is still alive — for now. “If it was any other dog, he would get three strikes but because he’s a pitbull, he’s not allowed to have that,” said owner Jennifer Mayer, who made her first court appearance Thursday. Mayer initially decided to put the dog down […]
MoreThe owner of the Shih Tzu that attacked and disfigured a Home Depot employee’s face says she’s contesting the fine handed down by the city because she can’t afford to pay it. “The little bit I do have, I’ll be needing forever,” said Odette Fournier, 65, who’s retired and living on a fixed income. On […]
MoreThe elderly owner of a dog that attacked a Home Depot employee was charged by the city Monday. “As a result of the investigation we were able to validate the bite did occur,” said general manager of emergency and protective services, Susan Jones. The Shih Tzu’s owner – described by the victim as a woman […]
MoreFriday started out pretty well for Anne Riel. She was given a customer service award at the Home Depot where she’s worked as a greeter and sales associate for nearly a year. Then, half an hour before her shift was to end, she greeted an elderly woman who was pushing a cart carrying a small […]
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