Everett Police Seek Dog Owner After Attack on Man and Pet

Overview

• Police say a dog attacked a man and his dog at 393 Ferry St. in Everett, with the incident reported Tuesday.
• Everett police, fire, and the city’s animal control officer brought the owner to Massachusetts General Hospital and the dog to a veterinarian for care.
• Officials report both the injured person and the dog are in good condition after treatment.
• The owner of the attacking dog left before first responders arrived, and investigators are working to identify the person and the animal.
• A Facebook commenter who identified himself as the injured dog's owner said the pet, named Mushroom, is recovering at BluePearl in Charlestown after multiple surgeries and about 50 stitches, as reported by Boston.com citing WCVB.