A GROVEDALE grandmother was left injured and shaken when a dog attacked her and its owner “walked away” without offering any help.

Betty O’Brien, 79, was doing her twice-weekly paper round in Coolalie Court, Grovedale on Thursday when she was passed by a woman waking two dogs on leads.

Betty’s daughter Anni O’Brien said her mum said hello to the lady.

“Mum moved out of the way, onto the nature strip and the dog jumped up and grabbed mum’s arm,” Anni said.

Anni said her “tiny mum”, who is only 147cm, was knocked over.

“The owner then said ‘naughty boy’ and kept walking,” Anni said.

Confused, bleeding and in shock, Betty walked to her car and took herself to a medical clinic and received treatment.

The family have called on anyone who witnessed the accident to contact police.

“Our main concern is that the lady didn’t even ask if mum was OK,” Anni said.

“She didn’t do anything. It’s just wrong.”

Betty, who suffered puncture wounds to her arm, is now on a course of antibiotics and recovering at home.

City of Greater Geelong planning and development director Kelvin Walsh said the city was made aware of the alleged dog attack on Friday morning.

“We were very concerned to hear about this incident and we hope the victim makes a full

and quick recovery,” Mr Walsh said.

“We treat the matter of animal management and community safety very seriously.

“We are now investigating the alleged incident and will meet with the victim to gather

further information.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Waurn Ponds police on 5247 3500.