15 dogs seized after fatal DeKalb County mauling

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A DeKalb County woman was mauled to death by her dogs, according to county officials.

DeKalb dog mauling

What we know:

The woman was found by her husband Tuesday morning after he returned home, according to DeKalb County Public Safety. Police officers responded around 9 a.m. to the home in the 1400 block of Anderson Valley Drive. When they arrived, officials said they found the woman, identified as Mynoviah Tinsley, dead in a room with nine dogs.

The DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office said her cause of death was exsanguination due to multiple penetrating avulsive injuries. The medical examiner’s office noted that this means Tinsley bled to death after being mauled.

There were also six other dogs in or around the home, according to officials. All 15 dogs have been surrendered and are being quarantined for at least 10 days to check for rabies.

DeKalb animal shelter over capacity

What we know:

LifeLine Animal Project said it received 15 dogs in connection with the mauling. The animals are currently on court case hold, meaning they cannot be adopted, photographed, or videotaped.

The influx of dogs has put the shelter beyond its capacity. As a result, 13 other dogs at the shelter need to be adopted or fostered by 7 p.m. Thursday, or they will face euthanasia.

According to the Department of Public Safety, the dogs directly involved in the fatal mauling have demonstrated behavior that poses a significant risk to public safety. Officials said appropriate action will be taken following the quarantine. 

Unknown dog breed

What we don't know:

Officials have not said what type of dogs mauled Tinsley or what may have caused the attack.