Arizona Foster Volunteer Severely Injured in Dog Attack, Shares Warning
An Arizona woman, Liz Shidler, who had been fostering dogs for years, suffered severe injuries, including an artery tear that nearly caused her to lose an arm, during an attack by a dog she had rescued from euthanasia. The dog,…
St. Louis, MO, August 21, 2026 —
An Arizona woman with years of experience fostering dogs has suffered severe injuries in an attack by a dog she had rescued from euthanasia. Liz Shidler sustained an artery tear that nearly resulted in the loss of an arm during the incident.
The dog, identified as Benny, reportedly first attacked another dog before turning on Shidler when she intervened to separate the animals. The attack has left Shidler hospitalized and facing a lengthy recovery period, during which she is unable to use her arms.
Shidler, who has a history of fostering dogs, is now sharing her experience to alert other foster volunteers to the potential dangers involved in animal rescue work. The full extent of her injuries and the specifics of her ongoing medical treatment were not immediately available.
The incident highlights the inherent risks associated with animal rescue and fostering, particularly when dealing with animals that have uncertain pasts or have been subjected to trauma.
Story summarized from the original created by Mickaela Castillo on www.firstalert4.com, see more information here.
