Pit Bulls Go on Rampage Down the Street After Falling Out of U-Haul Truck, Leaving One Mauled Victim Hospitalized

**Couple Charged Over Dog Attack in Charlotte, N.C.**

Rodney Morrow, aged 75, and Rychelle Morrow, 44, are facing multiple charges for animal abuse following a violent incident involving their seven dogs on August 26 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The couple has been charged with animal abandonment, cruelty, failure to vaccinate, failure to display rabies tags, and unsafe conveyance, among others.

The incident came to light when police responded to reports of a dog attack on Claiborne Woods Road. Authorities found that the seven dogs, reportedly pit bulls, had escaped from a U-Haul truck, which the Morrow couple had used to transport them. It is alleged that the dogs were abandoned when the vehicle struck a bump, causing the rear doors to open and the dogs to spill out onto the street.

During the attack, three individuals were mauled by the dogs, leading to severe injuries. Victims Haley Wright and Aaron Westphar were actively attacked by the dogs, prompting a police officer to draw her Taser in an attempt to control the situation. One dog was shot by the officer when the attack persisted. The officer’s intervention halted that specific dog, but another of the pack later attacked a third victim, Angela Johnson, who also required police intervention.

Emergency services treated Wright and Westphar for their injuries, which were extensive enough to necessitate hospitalisation. Wright spent ten days in hospital, undergoing multiple surgeries to address her injuries, which the accompanying fundraising campaign described as severe and widespread. As efforts were made to secure funding for their medical costs, it was revealed that Wright had received over five feet of sutures and a wound vac to manage her numerous lacerations.

The Morrow couple was taken into custody on September 16 and subsequently released on bail two days later. According to the vicarious report, the conditions in which the dogs were transported were deemed unsafe and inhumane. Investigators have indicated that the dogs lacked proper vaccinations and rabies tags, further compounding the seriousness of the charges against their owners.

Following the attack, a GoFundMe page was initiated by a family member of Wright to assist with her and Westphar’s medical expenses. The page has garnered significant support, with over $10,000 raised towards a goal of $40,000. The campaign describes the harrowing details of the attack, emphasising how the victims struggled in a desperate attempt to escape the attacking dogs.

Angela Johnson, the third victim, spoke to local news outlet WBTV and shared that her injuries also required medical attention, specifically stitches and a rabies vaccination as a precaution. The psychological and emotional toll from such a violent incident is likely to impact all three victims moving forward.

As investigations continue, local animal control and law enforcement officials have expressed concern over the treatment of the dogs involved. There are calls for greater accountability and the implementation of measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.

The incident has sparked discussions about responsible pet ownership, the need for adequate containment measures when transporting animals, and the potential dangers posed by aggressive dog breeds. With the Morris facing serious allegations, the public is now watching to see how the legal proceedings unfold.