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26 Stitches for Gwinnett Girl After Dog Attack
The 10-year-old also had to be given several rabies shots.
A Gwinnett County girl received 26 stitches to her face and four rabies shots following a dog attack in Hall County on Friday.
Amanda Bergin, 10, was visiting a home in Gainesville when she asked to pet a dog described as a pit bull. At that time, Amanda said the dog attacked her, according to WSB-TV.
The dog could not immediately tested for rabies, so the rabies shot for Amanda were required. By Monday evening, WSB-TV reported the dog's owner had turned the animal in to officials and received a citation for not having proof of rabies inoculation.
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In Gwinnett County, violations of the animal control ordinance could mean $1,000 fine, jail time not to exceed six months or both. Click here for the county ordinance.
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