Louisiana woman dies after pit bull attack at pet boarding facility

Barbara Leader,Ashley Mott and Bonnie Bolden | The (Monroe, La.) News Star

Show Caption Hide Caption WM woman killed by pit bull at kennel A West Monroe woman was killed by a pit bull at a local kennel on Tuesday night.

MONROE, La. — A Louisiana woman died after being attacked by a pit bull at a pet boarding facility.

Ouachita Parish sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of an injured person at the Happy Hound Hotel in West Monroe at approximately 11 p.m. Tuesday.

Deputies found a woman who appeared to have been severely injured, apparently by a pit bull housed at the location. The injuries proved fatal.

The victim has been identified as Laura Williams Ray of West Monroe.

A Sheriff’s Office spokesman said he didn’t know whether she worked for the business or if she was visiting an animal being housed there.

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Leanne Stuckey, owner of the Happy Hound Hotel, confirmed that an incident occurred at the facility and that the kennel was told the dog had never been aggressive toward people.

"Our hearts go out to the family," Stuckey said Wednesday. "I'm just grieving for them."

According to signage posted at the building, the Happy Hound Hotel is closed on Tuesdays.

The dog was turned over to Ouachita Parish Animal Control, and the investigation is continuing.

District Attorney Steve Tew said his office is reviewing the case.

The DA's office can initiate an action to have the dog euthanized.

Contributing: The Associated Press