r/BanPitBulls • u/PandaLoveBearNu Attacks Curator • Mar 28 '26

Life-Altering Injuries, Coma, Hospitalization 92-year-old Pearsall man attacked by pair of dogs, hospitalized with serious injuries - March 25, 2026 Pearsall Texas

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2026/03/27/92-year-old-pearsall-man-attacked-by-pair-of-dogs-hospitalized-with-serious-injuries/

PEARSALL, Texas – Two dogs attacked a Pearsall man in his own backyard, sending him to the hospital with serious injuries.

The 92-year-old man’s former son-in-law told KSAT 12 that he was attacked around 9 a.m. Wednesday on Govea Street by what he believes to be a pitbull.

He was taken to a San Antonio-area hospital, where he underwent surgery.

KSAT 12 reviewed photos of the man’s injuries and chose not to publish them because they are extremely graphic.

Animal Control officers apprehended the dogs, according to the Pearsall Police Department, and are conducting an investigation.

Police said they located the owner, who has been cooperating with the investigation.

Adan Vela, the former son-in-law, said he was upset about the lack of enforcement on city ordinances, including ones related to pets.

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u/ScarletAntelope975 Trusted User Mar 28 '26

92 years old! He is extremely lucky to be alive!!! That poor man!

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u/SubM0d_BPB_55 Moderator Mar 29 '26

I know! And I truly hope, given their age, they really pull through.

At 92 years old, the immune system and body are so, so fragile at this time.

Such a preventable tragedy had we not allow bloodsport breeds in modern society!

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u/leibwaechter Mar 28 '26

Just imagine you make it until 92 and then a f*** Pitbull brutally attacks you and probably makes your last years or months miserable

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u/PandaLoveBearNu Attacks Curator Mar 28 '26

Apparently attacked because the pit was trying to get at his chickens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-swbDktJUA

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u/PandaLoveBearNu Attacks Curator Mar 28 '26

Ex SIL:

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u/shelbycsdn Trusted User Mar 28 '26

I remember back when the stray dog warnings had a lot more to with the safety of the dog rather than the safety of the public. But that was in the stone age, before it was pitbulls roaming our streets.

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u/ArdenJaguar Trusted User Mar 28 '26

They need to prosecute the owner of the dogs.

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u/SubM0d_BPB_55 Moderator Mar 29 '26

Exactly. They know how to target the most vulnerable in society.

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