Video: Pregnant Houston-area woman says dogs attacked her pet

Pregnant Houston-area woman says dogs attacked her pet

A pregnant Houston-area woman spoke with FOX 26's Randy Wallace who said two dogs attacked her dog leaving her with a $3,600 vet bill. 

A pregnant Houston-area mother says she was forced to defend herself in her own yard after dogs attacked her pet.

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She says two dogs broke into her yard on Sunday and attacked her own dog.

She said the injuries to her own dog by the two dogs left her with a $3,600 vet bill. 

Star Basha says she was afraid for her life, and every time she walked towards the dog, it would turn towards her.

Video: Pregnant Houston-area woman says dogs attacked her pet

A pregnant Houston-area mother says she was forced to defend herself in her own yard after dogs attacked her pet.

Basha, who has a 10-year-old daughter, says she was forced to defend herself by firing three shots to get the two dogs out of her yard. 

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The woman alleges this was not an isolated concern. She says she had reported the same dogs weeks ago. 

She stated she contacted Harris County Constables about the issue and was told it was a civil matter. 

She says she is speaking out now because she feels "this is a clear and ongoing public safety risk."

"If this can happen to a pregnant mother and child in their own yard after prior warnings, it can happen to anyone," she wrote.