Pack Attack KILLS Homeless Woman — 14 Dogs Loose

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A pack of stray dogs killed a 51-year-old homeless woman at a San Bernardino park while 14 other dogs roamed the area unchecked, exposing catastrophic failures in California’s animal control and public safety systems.

Story Overview

Teodora Mendoza, 51, was mauled to death by pit bulls at Perris Hill Park near a homeless encampment
Police shot one attacking dog while 14 others were later removed from the park by animal control
Second victim remains hospitalized with severe injuries from the chaotic attack
Investigation continues into how so many dangerous dogs were allowed to run loose in a public space

Deadly Attack Exposes California’s Animal Control Crisis

Teodora Mendoza was living homeless near Perris Hill Park when a pack of pit bulls brutally attacked her and another woman on Thursday evening. The 51-year-old died from her injuries while the second victim remains hospitalized with severe wounds. San Bernardino police arrived to find a chaotic scene with multiple aggressive dogs still threatening officers and potential victims.

Police Sergeant Chris Gray described the situation as requiring immediate lethal force when two dogs charged at responding officers. One pit bull was shot and killed on scene while first responders worked to save the victims. The sheer number of stray dogs present reveals the scope of California’s animal control failures in protecting vulnerable populations.

Fourteen Dogs Roamed Unchecked in Public Park

Animal control officers removed 14 dogs from Perris Hill Park following the fatal attack, raising serious questions about how such a large pack was allowed to establish territory in a public space. The dogs were found near a homeless encampment across from Pacific High School’s football field, creating danger for both the homeless community and families using the park.

Authorities remain uncertain about the dogs’ origins or ownership, highlighting gaps in animal registration and control enforcement. This uncertainty demonstrates how California’s permissive approach to animal control creates deadly consequences for law-abiding citizens and vulnerable populations who depend on public spaces for shelter and safety.

Homeless Population Bears Deadly Cost of Failed Policies

Mendoza’s son confirmed his mother was homeless, making her part of California’s massive street population that faces daily dangers from inadequate public safety measures. Homeless individuals living in parks become sitting targets for aggressive animals because they lack secure shelter and must remain in exposed outdoor areas.

The intersection of California’s homelessness crisis and animal control failures creates a perfect storm of preventable tragedies. While liberal politicians focus on enabling homelessness through failed policies, basic public safety measures like controlling dangerous animals take a backseat to progressive ideologies that prioritize animal rights over human lives.

Pattern of Pit Bull Attacks Demands Action

This incident follows a disturbing pattern of fatal pit bull attacks across California, yet state and local officials consistently refuse to acknowledge breed-specific dangers. The involvement of multiple pit bulls in this attack aligns with national statistics showing these dogs are disproportionately responsible for fatal maulings, particularly against vulnerable victims.

Common sense animal control policies would recognize these statistical realities and implement appropriate restrictions on dangerous breeds in public spaces. Instead, California’s approach prioritizes political correctness over protecting citizens, resulting in preventable deaths like Mendoza’s. The investigation continues while 14 potentially dangerous dogs remain in custody, their ultimate fate uncertain under California’s lenient animal policies.