Alabama Woman, 46, Mauled to Death While Feeding Pack of Dogs as Owner Was Out of Town

Mar. 15, 2025

The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.Photo:Tuscaloosa Sheriff’s Department/Facebook

Tuscaloosa Sheriff’s Department/Facebook

An Alabama woman was mauled to death this week while feeding a pack of dogs as their owner was out of town.

On Thursday, Feb. 6, deputies from the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call at 9 a.m. local time about a dog attack at a local home alongside NorthStar EMS, the Echola Volunteer Fire Department and animal control officers, authorities told PEOPLE.

A caller told authorities at the time that a pack of dogs was attacking a woman in front of a property, perAL.com,The Tuscaloosa Newsand ABC affiliateWBMA.

Upon their arrival, deputies attempted lifesaving measures, but the woman did not survive. She was 46 years old, the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said.

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The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) conducted an investigation at the scene. They discovered that the dogs belonged to the residence, where the woman was visiting to feed the animals while their owner was out of town, police said.

VCU Capt. Jack Kennedy told PEOPLE that authorities will not release any additional information about the woman out of respect for her family. He added that no criminal charges are expected.

“I always thought of dogs as man’s best friend, but I think these were the type of dogs that were very aggressive in some way,” he said. “And it was so unfortunate and disconcerting … trying to revive the person who was not coming back.”

source: people.com