SILVERDALE — A Kitsap Animal Control officer was seriously injured in an attack by a dog in Port Orchard on June 20.

Ashley Keil had responded to a 911 call from a woman in Port Orchard, who was allegedly attacked and bitten by a large, stray dog, Kitdsap Humane Society reported.

The woman was able to corral the dog into her garage, which is where Keil found the dog, described as a large gray and white husky.

While attempting to impound the dog into her animal control van, the dog lunged at Keil’s neck and face. Keil “was able to block the attack with her arms, but was repeatedly bitten on the arms and legs, before successfully getting the animal into her van,” humane society spokeswoman Rebekah Johnson reported.

The dog was immediately transferred to the Kitsap Humane Society’s shelter, where it was placed on a required 10-day bite observation period, while an investigation continues.

Eric Stevens, Kitsap Humane Society executive director, said Keil “acted quickly and courageously in the face of a vicious attack. She had to receive prompt medical attention, and has been placed on paid medical leave while she heals from her injuries.

“Due to our concerns about public safety, we are seeking to prosecute this case to the fullest extent the law allows. While we care about the welfare and rights of animals and their owners, we also have an obligation to act in the public’s interest when an animal poses a serious threat to public safety.”

Kitsap Animal Control expects to make a determination in the coming days regarding disposition of the case.