The woman, who The Animal Haven asked not to be named out of privacy, had been a weekly volunteer since the fall and had regularly met Sarge without incident, according to shelter manager Myriam ...

The Animal Haven had been sheltering a large, strong dog named “Sarge” since last July. While he is known to pull on his leash when walking, the dog never previously showed aggression.

Animal Haven is a non-profit shelter and home to a dog named Sarge. The shelter released a statement saying Sarge jumped at a volunteer and “savagely mauled her face” without provocation.

Allene Kovarik, age 96 of North Branch, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Ecumen North Branch. Allene was born May 20, 1928 and graduated high school in Douglas, Arizona before moving to St.