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Two pit bulls entered a Pierce County home and attacked a woman in her bed.

PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. - In what deputies describe as the worst mauling they've ever seen, two pit bulls entered a Wauna-area home via the pet door and attacked a woman in her bed.

Pierce County Sheriff's Dept. spokesman Ed Troyer said a neighbor's Jack Russell terrier also entered the home in the 10600 block of 132nd St. Court NW through the dog door and the pit bulls attacked and nearly killed the terrier named Romeo.

The woman was able to grab a gun and attempt to shoot the pit bulls, but was unsuccessful. She managed to get away, run to her car, lock herself in and call 911.

Troyer said fire units locked the pit bulls in the house until deputies arrived. Officers had to use pepper spray and fight the dogs to get them into custody.

The pit bulls also attacked a Jack Russell terrier named Romeo.

The woman was taken to St. Joseph Hospital, where she was listed in satisfactory condition.

The terrier was taken to an animal hospital, where he was on life support.

The pit bulls were taken to the Pierce County Humane Society, where they will remain until the case is resolved.

Troyer said the owner of the pit bulls has been identified and lives on the same street as the victim.

Information will be given to prosecutors, who will decide what, if any, charges will be filed against the owner.