Foster Mom’s Life-Changing Dog Attack | Tucson News

A Tempe, Arizona woman who spent years fostering dogs without incident suffered life-altering injuries after a sudden, vicious attack by Benny, the dog she brought home. During a routine walk, Benny turned aggressive, biting Shidler’s arm so severely she tore an artery and lost massive amounts of blood—too much to call for help. She spent four days in the hospital and underwent emergency surgery. Months later, she still can’t use her arms and needs full assistance with daily tasks. Though Benny had been on a euthanasia list, animal control saw no prior issues. Shidler isn’t warning against fostering—but urging volunteers to recognize boundaries and prepare for unexpected dangers, turning her trauma into a vital lesson for others who love animals. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1ac29ce1671b95eb