An area resident who normally walks her dog in the woods where JP, West Roxbury and Roslindale meet reports both wound up in an ER due to an attack by two larger dogs whose owner couldn't keep them on leash:

On Monday Dec 14 at 7:30am, my dog was attacked by two pitbulls in Allandale Woods. The owner had them on leash, but he lost control. My dog spent the day at Angell, and I spent the day at the Brigham ER. We were both very lucky to have relatively superficial injuries, but I need to find out who the owner is to ensure his dogs have been vaccinated against rabies. Until then, I have to have four rabies vaccinations. Their timing is such that I may not be able to go home for the holidays.

The owner has grey hair, medium build, about 65 years old. One pitbull/lab cross is black and the female is brindly and a bit smaller. He says he adopted them from 'Animal Control'. He walks them on short leashes with harnesses. He is not strong enough to control them and they are a danger to the community. If you can provide any information (dog's names, his name?) please call Boston Animal Control at 617-635-5348.