It was later discovered that the dogs belonged to his neighbor. However, no charges have been pressed against the owner. Jimmy Lindsey said he lost unconscious during the attack and was saved by a neighbor who freed him from the dogs.
After the incident, Jimmy’s daughter set up a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for his treatment and further recovery. The fundraiser aimed to raise an amount of $100,000, but it has already raised almost $15,000.
Animal control is reported to have spoken to the owner about the dogs’ future, but the owner has allegedly refused to give them up.
“I thought my life was over”: South LA resident Jimmy Lindsey after being viciously attacked by a neighbor’s dogs
After being attacked by two dogs outside his South LA residence on December 16, 2022, Jimmy Lindsey had to go through multiple surgeries. He reportedly needs at least a year to recover fully.
Jimmy Lindsey was in his yard when two dogs allegedly attacked him. He was soon rushed to a hospital in Riverside, California, and was admitted to the ICU, FOX11 reported.
Lindsey’s family mentioned that they have not pressed charges against the neighbor. Jimmy recalled the incident and said that the dogs dragged him like a “rag doll.” It has been discovered that the dogs were mixed breeds, and the owner had refused to give them up.
Upon being asked about the vicious attack by ABC7, 83-year-old Jimmy Lindsey said,
Jimmy’s daughter, Belynda Lindsey, said it was a miracle that her father survived the violent attack. The Los Angeles resident had to go through numerous surgeries to fix the damage done to his arms and legs. Medical professionals have even mentioned that Lindsey could lose his right arm. Lindsey further stated:
He added:
A neighbor took the initiative to free Jimmy from the dogs after Lindsey became unconscious. The dogs ran away once the rescue team arrived at the scene. The Lindsey family is trying to recover from Jimmy’s horrific emotional and bodily damage.
On being told that the owner refused to give the dogs up, Belynda said,
She further mentioned that there will be a hearing to decide the dogs’ future.
Jimmy’s daughter launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for her father’s recovery
Belynda mentioned that her father would need at least a year to recover from the gruesome injuries he sustained due to the attack. She also said that before the incident, Jimmy Lindsey was healthy and was “walking miles.” She added,
As had been mentioned before, a fundraiser was launched on GoFundMe by Belynda Lindsey to raise funds to meet the expenses of Jimmy’s treatment and long-term recovery. It aims to raise an amount of $100,000.
The GoFundMe post said,
The post further stated:
Belynda also mentioned in the post that Jimmy will need around-the-clock care during recovery and upgraded fencing to ensure his security and safety when he returns home. Concluding the post, she asked everyone to keep her father and her family in their prayers.
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