Council officers continue dog hunt

The dog that mauled a Hamilton woman in Frankton on Wednesday remained on the loose last night as council dog control officers widened their search.

Seven officers door-knocked Frankton and Nawton homes yesterday looking for the dog. They also patrolled kindergartens and schools in the area, looking for a large tan-coloured ridgeback dog which attacked Tania Potter, 29, in her neighbour's driveway in Hawk St.

She had nearly 50 stitches put in her face after the attack left her with puncture wounds under her left eye, her lip ripped open, and chunks of flesh torn out. (...)

Mrs Potter said she first noticed the dog on Wednesday morning as she walked her five-year-old son, Pacey, to kindergarten. She was attacked by the dog on her way home.

Anyone with information about the dog should phone Hamilton City Council on 07 838 6632