Two cited for heroism during dog attack

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Jim Cleveland, left, is honored by Sheriff Jack Crabtree, who presented a lifesaving award to him for chasing off an attacking dog. Teri Davis, center, received a certificate of merit for her part in the rescue.

Jan 9, 2012 | 14 Comments

By Ossie Bladine
Of the News-Register

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Comments

05:32 pm - Mon, January 9 2012

MacMini said:

Cleveland is an incredible guy. A situation lilke that is horrific, then suddenly there is this guy doing battle for you, what a guy. Dogs do what they do, nothing against their breed, they are animals and some of them are not okay to be around people. Ms Wyfells was taking a pleasant walk, when she was set upon. Dog owners need to understand that when a dog owner is not around a dog can misbehave with some frightening results. This poor animal was euthanized for this attack, this animal did not know any better, the owners do. If you want pets be responsible for your pets, train them well.

05:57 pm - Mon, January 9 2012

kaohi420 said:

It was a boxer that but that lady. Not a pitbull. Huge difference

05:57 pm - Mon, January 9 2012

kaohi420 said:

Bit****

10:25 pm - Mon, January 9 2012

Mack said:

Great job Mr Cleveland! How refreshing to read a story about selfless heroism. We need more people like him in the world.

03:41 am - Tue, January 10 2012

Michael Tubbs Sr said:

Yes, yes we do.

05:34 am - Tue, January 10 2012

bored-father said:

i dont care what kinda dog it was putting it down was the right choice, me personally would have shot it right away,

08:29 am - Tue, January 10 2012

Yankeeholic said:

Yamhill County dog control is a frickin joke...bunch of scammers..Im with Bored Father on this one.

09:33 pm - Thu, January 12 2012

skull crusher said:

I totally agree with Mack on this one! The guy is a hero! Glad he received recognition for his selfless act!

07:57 pm - Fri, January 13 2012

Glad*I*Left*Mac said:

I wish we could "Like" comments

09:23 pm - Fri, January 13 2012

Michael Tubbs Sr said:

I "Like" the comment that skull crusher made.

09:59 pm - Sun, January 15 2012

skull crusher said:

Why thank you Michael Tubbs Sr.

08:39 am - Mon, January 16 2012

kaohi420 said:

Glad you don't care what kind of dog it is bored father. Pretty much just makin it clear it was a boxer because there are a ton of pitbull blasphemers in this town. Also trying to make it clear that the news register always just makes up stuff. Wish you guys could just be more factual and honest with your articles

10:09 am - Mon, January 16 2012

Michael Tubbs Sr said:

Interesting. What did the attending Vet describe the dog breed as on its death certificate?

11:09 am - Mon, January 16 2012

sbagwell said:

Kaohi:
According to the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office, it was a pit bull mix. Could it, perhaps, have been a boxer/pit bull mix? We rely on official sources in cases like this. Over time, we have found them to have a high degree of accuracy -- higher than the welter of unofficial sources that always seem to bubble up. We most certainly don't just make stuff up. That's a slanderous statement for which there is no foundation.
Steve Bagwell
Managing Editor