Pennsylvania Woman Grows Hair On Nose After Dog Bite

A woman in Pennsylvania is now dealing with a hairy nose after suffering a serious dog bite. She's now opening up and sharing some hurdles in her recovery.

Yes, dogs can be man's best friend. However, it's important to remember to be safe around them and use caution. They can be cute and friendly--but they can also bite off your nose! Unfortunately, this woman learned that the hard way.

Unfortunately, dog bites and attacks happen. Of course, there are factors and variables that go into it and it doesn't mean your dog is going to bite your nose off. It's just something to be aware of. Putting your face in front of a dog's face can lead to some problems, especially if they aren't ready or expecting it.

According to The New York Post, Trinity Rowles, of Pennsylvania, was attacked by her dad's rescue dog, Irish, in September of last year. Since then, the 20-year-old has reportedly had 4 surgeries and is expected to get at least 6 more on her face. One of those procedures, a skin graft, has left her with a noticeable change on her face. The skin graft took skin from her upper forehead and scalp and was used to replace skin that was removed during the bite and surgery. However, because of where the hair came from she's now growing hair out of the skin on her reconstructed nose, per The New York Post!

The New York Post reports that Irish, a Pitbull-Bulldog mix, bit off the end of Trinity's nose, bit her arm, and dragged her onto the ground. She claims the vicious act was out of character for the dog who she seems to have known well. There are pictures of them posing together online in which they are very close together and it doesn't appear to be an issue. She tells The New York Post, "Irish was my dad's rescue dog. He'd had him for about five years and he was like a great big teddy bear. He was so lovable and really soft. I would always go around and see him, and I even looked after him when my dad was out of town." So, how did we end up here? It sounds like dog might have gone into protective mode looking after his owner.

According to The New York Post, Trinity and her dad got into an argument that day which created a heated environment which could have triggered the attack. When she tried to walkaway from the argument with her dad, that's when the dog attacked. Now, Trinity is left with facial changes that are life-altering and PTSD after the incident. Irish was put down at the scene. See images and video of the dog bite and her recovery below.

Oh, America the beautiful. Across our wonderful continent of North America you'll find amazing, adorable animals. However, you'll also find creatures that are incredibly dangerous. Here are 5 animals in North America that could kill you.

Now, just because they can kill you doesn't mean they're out to do it. Yet, it means they have the possibility of doing so! So, it's best to be aware!

Well, some of these animals you're probably already well aware could kill you. However, some of these animals you might not know can kill you. Or, maybe you don't know they're actually around! Hey, like NBC used to say, "The More You Know."

Naturally, there are many more than 5 animals in North America capable of killing you. There are countless. Some may be big powerful animals. Others may be poisonous. It's important to know what's out there. These animals could be lurking in your basement. They could be outside your home. Or, they could be all the way across the country from you and pose absolutely no risk of danger or harm.

Of course, when you only select five animals to talk about, you're leaving a lot on the cutting room floor. So, you won't hear about any sharks on the list. We know they can kill you. Additionally, jaguars, mountain lions, and American Bison didn't make the list. That's right. Bison can kill you, and they have! Not only are Bison huge animals, but they also have horns! Several ways they can take you out. It's not just limited to a stampede.

Furthermore, I'm counting an "animal" as anything in the Animal Kingdom. They may be reptiles, amphibians, insects, and more. I'm counting them all as animals. I don't want to hear that "technically, arachnids aren't animals" or anything. Let's just relax and have fun.

Grizzly Bears are incredibly dangerous! They're also massive. They have sharp claws. Additionally, they have very sharp teeth and brute strength. There is no shortage in the ways a Grizzly could kill you. They're very popular up in Alaska and Western Canada.

Alligators are dangerous animals. They're ancient, smart, and deadly. According to USA Today, alligators have been responsible for 33 human deaths in the last 50 years. Not a great way to go. They're quicker than you'd think. Then, sneaky, too! Uh oh.

These small light brown scorpions are deadly! They have venom that is painful and potentially deadly. You don't want to be stung by one of these. Note that they are nocturnal and are common in southern California, southern Arizona, southern Nevada, and parts of Utah and New Mexico. Black lights can help you spot them at night.

This species of rattlesnake is endemic to the Southeastern United States. Of course, there are other common rattlesnakes found across the country that are also deadly. They like to live in upland dry pine forests, flatwoods, sandhills, and coastal maritime hammocks. Also, they are excellent swimmers! So, don't try to get away by swimming. They'll catch you! It's said to be the most dangerous venomous snake in all of North America.

The Brown Recluse Spider has necrotic venom. Their bites will often require medical attention. It is one of three spiders in North America with dangerous venom along with the Black Widow and Chilean Recluse. They're mostly found in the Central United States. They are very dangerous and harmful to the older community and younger individuals. They're typically between 6 and 20 millimeters.

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