Kazimer Dec Seeks Justice After Brutal Pit Bull Attack in Columbus
Columbus, Ohio – A Columbus resident is recovering after being viciously attacked by two loose pit bulls in his own backyard, marking one of several serious dog attacks reported this summer in Franklin County.
Kazimer Dec had just finished mowing a neighbor’s lawn and was storing away his mower when he turned around to the terrifying sight of two pit bulls charging at him. The dogs, belonging to nearby residents, began to lunge aggressively.
“They slammed me into the fence and tried to pull me down. I fought back, punching them, but they wouldn’t stop,” Dec recalled. “Eventually, I climbed on top of my car to escape.”
From atop the vehicle, Dec watched in horror as the dogs attacked a woman riding her bicycle and then turned on another neighbor.
Columbus police soon responded, fatally shooting one of the dogs while the other fled. Dec was left severely wounded and bleeding.
“At that moment, all I could think about were my three kids and our newborn baby. I didn’t know if I was going to survive,” he said.
He was rushed to the hospital, where he underwent treatment for 23 stitches and 49 bite wounds and lacerations. He spent two and a half days recovering.
According to Franklin County Animal Control, four people were injured in the Friday night attack. At least three victims were hospitalized, though their conditions remain unclear.
The second dog was captured the next day and is currently held at the county shelter. Authorities are still working to identify and locate the dogs’ owner. The investigation remains active.
“This has changed our life,” said Dec. “Our kids used to play outside. Now we have to escort each one to the car. I don’t even want to live here anymore.”
This incident is part of a disturbing rise in dog attacks in the Columbus area. In response, Ohio lawmakers are pushing forward with legislation aimed at holding negligent dog owners accountable.
Avery’s Law, named after a Reynoldsburg girl who was attacked by pit bulls last year, has passed the Ohio House. The proposed law would empower animal control officers to seize a dog after its first offense and would allow judges to determine the dog’s fate. It also introduces stricter penalties for irresponsible pet owners.
As survivors like Dec seek justice, the Columbus community continues to debate the urgent need for stronger animal control laws and safer neighborhoods.
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