PARMA HEIGHTS, Ohio -- An owner of a 3-year-old pit bull that attacked an 85-year-old woman will not be charged, Parma Heights Police Chief Steve Scharschmidt told cleveland.com Friday.

Police decided not to seek charges after the owner decided to euthanize the dog, Scharschmidt said. The woman also paid for the 85-year-old woman’s medical and vet bills, which came to about $1,500, he added.

The owner told police that she was unable to find a shelter to take in her pit bull. She also lives in the apartment complex where the attack happened and was required to have a fence for the dog who was deemed vicious after the attack, city animal control officer Miranda Braude said.

“He was a loved pet, but it was unfortunate that that happened,” Braude said.

The incident happened just before 1 p.m. Aug. 9 at Valley York Apartments near Valley Forge Road, police said. The collie and pit bull, named Thor, got into a confrontation and the woman got in the middle of the dogs when the dog bit her.

The 85-year-old woman suffered an injury to her left ring finger and needed three stitches, Scharschmidt and Braude said. The 85-year-old woman and her Australian Shepard, Ospen, were attacked as an 8-year-old boy walked the dog.

The collie is expected to make a full recovery.

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