People in the South Bay are hoping an injured pit bull gets the medical care it needs after a bizarre attack at St. James Park.
Police say the dog, named "Chica," is in need of several stitches after a homeless man used a handsaw to hurt the dog over the weekend.
Witnesses say the man tried to attack the dog’s owner and the dog stepped in to protect her. In the chaos, the pit bull bit the homeless man, who then used the saw on the dog, leaving a deep 3-inch gash on her head.
A group of men who saw the attack kicked and punched the homeless man and restrained him until police could get to the scene.
The dog is expected to be OK, but police say no one has the money to pay the $600 for the dog's stitches.
Anyone who wants to help pay for Chica's medical care can make out a check to the San Jose Animal Care Center. Be sure to write "Chica" in the memo line.
Checks may be mailed to:
San Jose Animal Care Center
2750 Monterey Rd.
San Jose, CA 95111
Or go to SanJoseAnimals.com and click "Donations." Again, be sure to mention "Chica."
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