Overview

• Penny, a service chihuahua mix, suffered critical injuries after two pit bulls attacked her on the Upper West Side Saturday night.
• The pit bulls' handlers reportedly failed to intervene during the attack and left the scene without offering assistance.
• City Councilmember Gale Brewer and State Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar are drafting legislation to hold negligent dog owners accountable and strengthen dog control measures.
• Mayor Eric Adams confirmed that the NYPD and Department of Health are investigating the incident, which may involve dogs with a history of prior aggression.
• A GoFundMe campaign has been created to help cover Penny’s medical expenses, while her owners continue to advocate for legal reforms.