> At a Glance
> – Sierra Allen and Landin Williamson were attacked by two dogs outside Collins-Rhodes Elementary on Dec. 16
> – Parents fought the dogs off; Allen says she “probably wouldn’t be here today” without them
> – The same owner’s dogs are under 10-day quarantine; owner claims not to know their current location
> – Why it matters: Vicious animals reached children at a routine drop-off, raising safety and accountability questions
A routine Tuesday morning turned traumatic when third-grade teacher Sierra Allen and 9-year-old Landin Williamson were bitten multiple times by two loose dogs outside the Prichard, Alabama, campus.
The Attack
Landin was running toward the building after his mom dropped him off when the dogs lunged, grabbed him, and pulled him to the ground. He needed eight stitches for bites on his body.
Minutes later the same dogs “suddenly charged” at Allen in the parking lot:
- Bit through her UGG boots and pants
- Left scars on her legs and thighs
- Parents rushed in, fighting the dogs off her face and neck
> Sierra Allen praised the rescuers:
> > “They were snapping at my face and at my neck. I want to say thank you to the parents – I probably wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for them.”
Injuries Disputed
While a city statement called the injuries minor, Allen reports:
- Swollen left knee after short walks
- Knotted, bruised bite marks on her right thigh
- Constant physical reminder a week later
Both victims were transported to hospital; police and animal control arrived afterward.
Owner & Investigation
The two dogs share one owner, who, according to Allen, remarked:
> “They don’t know where the dogs are.”
- Dogs received mandatory 10-day quarantine notice
- Mobile County Health Department Rabies Division is investigating
- Allen insists: “Those dogs were not trained to be around people. They’re vicious, and they need to be captured.”
Aftermath
- Allen is considering leaving her teaching job
- Landin now suffers nightmares; his mom says he wakes “hollering” and is “terrified” of dogs
- The school initially mis-reported the count, citing two students before the city corrected it to one student and one teacher
Key Takeaways
- Quick action by parents prevented further injury to Allen
- Discrepancy exists between city’s “minor injuries” claim and victims’ ongoing symptoms
- Dog owner’s uncertainty over animals’ location raises ongoing safety concerns
- Psychological impact mirrors physical injuries for both victims
The Dec. 16 mauling has left the Collins-Rhodes community demanding stronger animal-control measures before the next drop-off.
