A dog attack lead to one dog being shot and killed by Peoria Police.

Four pitbulls attacked two adults in Peoria, and unfortunately PPD fatally shot one of the dogs.

The three other dogs were taken into custody by the Peoria County Animal Protection Services. After the vicious attack on Thursday, PCAPS wants dog owners to be more aware of where their pets are, and has various tips to keep humans safe, as well as your dogs.

“Anything can happen when your dogs are outside unattended. So we’re gonna recommend that people stay outside with them,” said PCAPS director Becky Spencer. “Also, it’s helpful to rabies vaccinate and register your dogs of course, so when they do get away they have a tag on them and we know who to get them back to.”

Spencer also says that spaying and neutering can prevent dogs from wanting to leave the area as well.

