Mom Mauled to Death in Back Yard While Dog Sitting Pit Bulls
Peed’s son was sleeping in the house. He awoke to the sad news of his mother’s death.
In a GoFundMe page set up to cover her funeral costs in Virginia, the woman’s daughter suppressed her sorrow over the attack.
“Early this morning, my mom was tragically taken from us by a vicious attack from a dog. My mom has always been a true example of strength, love, and determination,” wrote daughter Waynesha Peed.
My siblings, grandmother, family, and I are heartbroken at her sudden passing. She has endured and overcome so much, most recently losing two sons two years apart, both by tragic car accidents. By her faith,
A friend for over 15 years, Peed’s neighbors spoke with Fox 8, saying: “It’s terrible. She got mauled to death. That’s terrible.” Police shot at the two pit bulls in an attempt to save Peed. It was the only option to stop the attack, said police. On the traffic radio, “shots fired” was heard, followed by: “I got one dog down, it’s another one out here.” The Guilford County Animal Services has currently quarantined the surviving Pitbull. It is unconfirmed if any charges will be brought forth. If any charges are filed, they will come from the Greensboro Police.
