German shepherd running loose bites trooper near SR 51 in Phoenix

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A state trooper was bitten by a German shepherd that was running loose Tuesday morning near State Route 51 in Phoenix.

Troopers from the Arizona Department of Public Safety responded to a call at 5:20 a.m. about a dog running loose near State Route 51 and Thomas Road, according to DPS officials.

Troopers found the dog and repeatedly tried to get it off the road. The dog bit one of the troopers, who was treated at a local hospital, DPS officials said.

The dog was Tazed, secured and turned over to animal control. It will be quarantined for 10 days so its health and demeanor can be monitored, Maricopa County Animal Care and Control said.

The dog is about a year old and has some injuries on its paws from running.

After the 10 days, the German shepherd can be adopted or go to a rescue, animal control officials said.

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