{"id":4368,"date":"2022-06-13T14:14:49","date_gmt":"2022-06-13T14:14:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happened-to-the-dog-that-bit-bridger-walker\/"},"modified":"2022-06-14T11:23:26","modified_gmt":"2022-06-14T11:23:26","slug":"what-happened-to-the-dog-that-bit-bridger-walker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happened-to-the-dog-that-bit-bridger-walker\/","title":{"rendered":"What happened to the dog that bit Bridger Walker?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happened-to-the-dog-that-bit-bridger-walker\/#What_happened_to_the_dog_that_bit_Bridger_Walker\" title=\"What happened to the dog that bit Bridger Walker?\">What happened to the dog that bit Bridger Walker?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happened-to-the-dog-that-bit-bridger-walker\/#What_kind_if_dog_attacked_Bridger_Walker\" title=\"What kind if dog attacked Bridger Walker?\">What kind if dog attacked Bridger Walker?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happened-to-the-dog-that-bit-bridger-walker\/#What_kind_of_dog_attacked_the_little_boy_who_saved_his_sister\" title=\"What kind of dog attacked the little boy who saved his sister?\">What kind of dog attacked the little boy who saved his sister?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happened-to-the-dog-that-bit-bridger-walker\/#How_is_Bridger_now\" title=\"How is Bridger now?\">How is Bridger now?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happened-to-the-dog-that-bit-bridger-walker\/#Has_Bridger_Walker_recovered\" title=\"Has Bridger Walker recovered?\">Has Bridger Walker recovered?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happened-to-the-dog-that-bit-bridger-walker\/#Did_the_dog_that_attacked_Bridger_Walker_go_down\" title=\"Did the dog that attacked Bridger Walker go down?\">Did the dog that attacked Bridger Walker go down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happened-to-the-dog-that-bit-bridger-walker\/#How_did_Bridger_saved_his_sister\" title=\"How did Bridger saved his sister?\">How did Bridger saved his sister?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happened-to-the-dog-that-bit-bridger-walker\/#What_dog_bit_the_6-year-old\" title=\"What dog bit the 6-year-old?\">What dog bit the 6-year-old?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happened-to-the-dog-that-bit-bridger-walker\/#What_kind_of_dog_attacked_the_boy\" title=\"What kind of dog attacked the boy?\">What kind of dog attacked the boy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happened-to-the-dog-that-bit-bridger-walker\/#How_did_Bridger_Walker_get_attacked\" title=\"How did Bridger Walker get attacked?\">How did Bridger Walker get attacked?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happened-to-the-dog-that-bit-bridger-walker\/#When_did_Bridger_Walker_get_attacked\" title=\"When did Bridger Walker get attacked?\">When did Bridger Walker get attacked?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happened-to-the-dog-that-bit-bridger-walker\/#How_many_stitches_Bridger_Walker\" title=\"How many stitches Bridger Walker?\">How many stitches Bridger Walker?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happened-to-the-dog-that-bit-bridger-walker\/#How_do_dogs_maul_people\" title=\"How do dogs maul people?\">How do dogs maul people?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happened_to_the_dog_that_bit_Bridger_Walker\"><\/span>What happened to the dog that bit Bridger Walker?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">The dog that attacked 6-year-old Cheyenne boy Bridger Walker has been euthanized, according to the Cheyenne Animal Shelter. \u201cAt the dog owner\u2019s request, (we) provided humane end-of-life services to the dog,\u201d the shelter said in a statement Thursday.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-kind-if-dog-attacked-bridger-walker\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_if_dog_attacked_Bridger_Walker\"><\/span>What kind if dog attacked Bridger Walker?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They said it was the bravery of Wyoming boy Bridger Walker that inspired him to do all they could. Bridger, from Cheyenne, was hailed a hero last summer when he suffered a serious bite to his cheek from German shepherd that originally had gone after his sister.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xasVF2SqCSY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-kind-of-dog-attacked-the-little-boy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_dog_attacked_the_little_boy_who_saved_his_sister\"><\/span>What kind of dog attacked the little boy who saved his sister?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The attack happened when he and his 4-year-old sister, Brielle, were playing in a friend\u2019s backyard. Suddenly, a German Shepherd mix lunged at them, first targeting the little girl. Without missing a beat, Bridger jumped in. The dog dug its teeth right into Bridger\u2019s cheek, leaving a large gash.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-is-bridger-now\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_Bridger_now\"><\/span>How is Bridger now?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cBridger has now had three laser treatments, and at his last treatment he also had a steroid injection to help with some of the tightness,\u201d he wrote alongside three dramatic before and after photos. \u201cBridger has full sensation, does not have any drooping, and has not lost any muscle control,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RRVD9wLhMG8\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"has-bridger-walker-recovered\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Has_Bridger_Walker_recovered\"><\/span>Has Bridger Walker recovered?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A boy who suffered horrific facial injuries to save his sister\u2019s life has made a \u201cmiraculous\u201d recovery. Bridger Walker, then 6, made worldwide headlines after stepping in to stop a one-year-old German Shepard mix that was charging toward his four-year-old sister in Wyoming on July 9, 2020.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-129810\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Has-Bridger-Walker-recovered.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"713\" height=\"505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Has-Bridger-Walker-recovered.webp 713w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Has-Bridger-Walker-recovered-300x212.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"did-the-dog-that-attacked-bridger-walker\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Did_the_dog_that_attacked_Bridger_Walker_go_down\"><\/span>Did the dog that attacked Bridger Walker go down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The dog that attacked 6-year-old Cheyenne boy Bridger Walker has been euthanized, according to the Cheyenne Animal Shelter. \u201cAt the dog owner\u2019s request, (we) provided humane end-of-life services to the dog,\u201d the shelter said in a statement Thursday.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-did-bridger-saved-his-sister\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_Bridger_saved_his_sister\"><\/span>How did Bridger saved his sister?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All of six years old, Bridger saved his younger sister from an attacking dog. His selfless actions won him a tremendous outpouring of love.\u00a0 Bridger jumped in between in order to save his little sister. He later told his parents, \u201cIf someone had to die, I thought it should be me.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-dog-bit-the-6-year-old\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dog_bit_the_6-year-old\"><\/span>What dog bit the 6-year-old?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A 6-year-old is still healing after his visit to Piedmont Park ended with a trip to the hospital. Atlanta Police say the little boy, Eric Cullins, was attacked by a German Shepherd.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xasVF2SqCSY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ELgFpo1kWsg\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-kind-of-dog-attacked-the-boy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_dog_attacked_the_boy\"><\/span>What kind of dog attacked the boy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bridger Walker jumped into action July 9 when a German shepherd mix charged toward his 4-year-old sister while the two were visiting a friend\u2019s house. His family says while he was shielding her, the dog leaped and latched onto the boy\u2019s cheek.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-did-bridger-walker-get-attacked\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_Bridger_Walker_get_attacked\"><\/span>How did Bridger Walker get attacked?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When young Bridger saw a dog charging at his little sister, he jumped in to stand between her and the dog. Before he could grab his sister\u2019s hand and escape, Bridger was bitten by the dog multiple times on the face and head.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"when-did-bridger-walker-get-attacked\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_did_Bridger_Walker_get_attacked\"><\/span>When did Bridger Walker get attacked?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On July 9, Bridger jumped into action when a 1-year-old old German shepherd mix charged toward his 4-year-old sister, a statement from the family obtained by CNN states. While shielding his sister he was brutally attacked by the dog.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-129811\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/When-did-Bridger-Walker-get-attacked.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/When-did-Bridger-Walker-get-attacked.webp 1200w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/When-did-Bridger-Walker-get-attacked-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/When-did-Bridger-Walker-get-attacked-1024x577.webp 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/When-did-Bridger-Walker-get-attacked-768x433.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-many-stitches-bridger-walker\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_stitches_Bridger_Walker\"><\/span>How many stitches Bridger Walker?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bridger Walker, a heroic six-year-old boy, required 90 stitches at his cheek after he was bitten in the face while trying to save his little sister from an onrushing dog. The heroic boy has been named \u201chonorary world champion\u201d by the World Boxing Council.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/77LE4Y3M88E\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-dogs-maul-people\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_dogs_maul_people\"><\/span>How do dogs maul people?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>More than half of these dog bites to children were to the cheeks, lips, or nose because their height puts them on the same level as the dog. Small people who behave rather unusually while squealing and trying to pick them up can make these dogs very fearful and may trigger them to act aggressively.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What happened to the dog that bit Bridger Walker?What kind if dog attacked Bridger Walker?What kind of dog attacked the little boy who saved his sister?How is Bridger now?Has Bridger Walker recovered?Did the dog that attacked Bridger Walker go down?How did Bridger saved his sister?What dog bit the 6-year-old?What kind of dog&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":129813,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/When-did-Bridger-Walker-get-attacked.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4368"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4368"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4368\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":129812,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4368\/revisions\/129812"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/129813"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4368"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4368"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4368"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}