The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says an elderly Madisonville woman has been injured after being attacked by multiple dogs.

Sheriff Tommy Jones says deputies went to a home in the 2500 block of Fairview Road Saturday and found a 71-year-old woman lying on the front porch of the home with severe cuts to her body as a result of a dog attack.  She was taken to the hospital and her condition has not been released.

Witnesses says there were 10 to 15 pit bull mix dogs involved in the attack and with help from bystanders, they were able to get the dogs away from the victim after the attack.

Animal control officers went to the home, and after an investigation, four people were charged with animals at large resulting in a serious injury, which is a Class E felony:

Clayton Warren Davis

Sara June Burris

Ricky Lee Burris

Sheila Jenene Kryzak

Additionally, Jones said Sara Burris was charged with possession of paraphernalia, possession of drug paraphernalia and introduction of contraband into a penal facility.

Officials say 27 dogs were taken from a neighboring home by animal control.

Additional charges are pending against all suspects.