Overview

• On July 17 in Newberry Springs, California, at least ten unrestrained large-breed dogs attacked 17-year-old Tracy Azpeitia during a morning jog, leaving her with lacerations that required more than 500 stitches.
• After discharge from Loma Linda Children’s Hospital, Tracy is undergoing outpatient rehabilitation but remains unable to walk unassisted and is coping with recurring nightmares.
• The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department has seized 16 dogs from a nearby property and launched a criminal probe into potential negligence over unsecured animals.
• A GoFundMe campaign organized by Tracy’s family has raised over $11,000 toward a $12,000 target to cover her ongoing medical treatments and physical therapy.
• Local residents and officials are calling for stricter enforcement of California’s leash and containment laws following the attack in this remote desert community.