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The attack near Grovetown, Ga., a city about 12 miles away from Augusta, sent Justin Gilstrap to the hospital, according toWRDW News.
Justin suffered a torn scalp, bites on his legs and almost lost one of his ears in the attack,Columbia County deputies told the outlet.
Justin’s body is covered in bruises and he had multiple face lacerations, according to photos posted to the fundraising site.
As of Monday night, more than $77,000 was raised of a goal of $100,000 to help pay for his medical expenses.
“This has truly been a living nightmare,” Gilstrap wrote in an update.
Justin has undergone multiple surgeries, she said, and wakes up periodically.
“This morning he woke up and started crying,” Gilstrap wrote on Sunday. “He was mouthing to us about his bike and his Georgia boots. All of that is replaceable he’s not! It was pitiful! I hope he doesn’t remember any of this.”
On Monday, Gilstrapsaid onFacebook that her son wanted to watch the Georgia Bulldogs take on the TCU Horned Frogs as they battle during the College Football Playoff national championship.
“Although he can’t watch it just know he’s still rooting for them! Go Dawgs!!!! #justintough,” she wrote.
Baker, 26, was arrested for reckless conduct on Friday and has since been released on bond,according toWCSC News.
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“The sad thing is we have reported these dogs several times before! Columbia County did nothing! It’s sad it took this for them to finally do something,” Gilstrap wrote on the fundraising website.
Gilstrap toldWCSC Newsshe filed her first report on the pit bulls last year, and according to her, other neighbors have also made complaints.
The Columbia Board of Commissioners released a statement to WCSC indicating Animal Services have dealt with the owner and his dogs on prior occasions, but that they were unaware they were aggressive toward humans.
“After a review of county records, Columbia County Animal Services has responded to various complaints concerning multiple dog issues in the Rolling Meadows subdivision over the last several years. Animal Services has had limited interactions with the owner of these particular dogs in the past and warnings for allowing the dogs to run free were issued. Columbia County Animal Services has no record of these dogs being aggressive towards humans until this incident.”
It’s unclear if Baker has an attorney who can comment on his behalf.
source: people.com
