A woman in Guangzhou was bitten by her pet after a taxi struck the dog at a crossing. The (11) happened when the 30-year-old woman and her son were walking the dog and a taxi hit the animal. The (12) pet bit the fingers of its owner after she tried to comfort the animal. In an attempt to save the mother from being (13) , her son tried to push the dog away. The dog bit the boy’s wrist. Passers-by and police beat the dog. The woman (14) for her dog back despite her wounds. One should never (15) an injured animal unless it is covered by something like a blanket. Animals, even the most tamed (驯服的) pets, cannot reason when they are hurt.