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Pit Bill Attack Victim Returns Home
August 26, 2013
The Nokomis woman who was viciously attacked and mauled by two pit bulls at her home July 18 is now back at home.
Sandra Lambert, 63, was transferred earlier this month from the USA Medical Center in Mobile to the West Florida Rehabilitation Institute in Pensacola, where she worked to learn to live without her dominant right arm. Her arm was amputated at the shoulder following the dog attack. She has now been released from the rehab center and is now staying at a relative’s home.
The two pit bulls that attacked Lambert at her home were euthanized at the Escambia County Animal Shelter. Animal Control’s investigation determined that Lambert’s family had been taking care of the two animals for at least 10 months, making the family the legal owners of the dogs, according to Escambia County officials. Family members signed custody of the dogs over to animal control with the understanding that the animals would be put down.
Lambert had taken both pit bulls out for a walk behind her home on in the 8000 block of Jakes Road. Molly, the female dog, was on a leash and lunged at some chickens in the yard. Lambert yelled “No, Molly” to the dog and pulled on her leash. The dog quickly turned on her and attacked, with the male dog, Rosco, joining in.
She was airlifted to the USA Medical Center in Mobile where she underwent several surgeries.
An account to help Lambert with medical expenses has been established. Donations can be made to the “Benefit Account for Sandra Lambert” at any branch of United Bank. Donations can be mailed to United Bank, P.O. Box 8, Atmore, AL 36504.
A benefit car wash for Lambert will be held on Saturday, September 14 at O’Reilly Auto Parts on South Main Street in Atmore from 9 a.m. until.
Pictured top: An Escambia County Animal Control officer removed a tranquilized pit bull from an enclosed porch at the home of Sandra Lambert. Pictured below: Molly, one of the dogs involved in the July 18 attack, after being tranquilized. Pictured bottom: The attack happened at a mobile home in Nokomis, FL. Lambert was airlifted to the USA Medical Center in Mobile. NorthEscambia.com exclusive photos, click to enlarge.
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5 Responses to “Pit Bill Attack Victim Returns Home”
Sandra, So glad to see you are doing well.
We serve an awesome God and He has allowed you get to this place in life after that terrible dog attack.
Our prayers go out to you for your continued recovery.
Ms. Sandra, you are one tough cookie! Good on you or caring for those dogs. That shows a warm and good heart. No one knew what was to come, but after the “hell” you went through you have persevered and given at least me a positive influence. Thank you!
Ms. Sandra: You have fought many battles in life, and you have come out a survivor every time. Your courage and strength is amazing. May God bless you and keep you!
Praying for you! Glad you are back home, Ms. Sandra.
Sandra, you look amazing after everything you have been through. You are a very strong woman and have displayed an abundance of courage and strength which only comes from God. Still praying for your recovery.