Woman Who Had Her Face Torn Off by Dogs Reveals Her Look 4 Years Later—Public Stunned by Her Incredible Recovery

Four years after surviving a horrifying dog attack that nearly took her life, Jacqueline Durand is bravely sharing her journey of recovery. Back in 2021, just before her 22nd birthday, Jacqueline was hired to dog-sit two rescue dogs—a German Shepherd mix named Lucy and a Pit Bull mix named Bender. She had met the dogs the day before and found them to be friendly. The owners had told her the animals would be safely locked in kennels when she arrived.

But when Jacqueline walked into the home on December 23, the situation turned into a nightmare. Instead of being crated, the dogs were roaming free. Within seconds of opening the door, she was knocked down and attacked. The dogs bit her over 800 times. They tore away large parts of her face, ripping off her nose, ears, lips, and cheeks. They even tore off her clothes. She lost 30% of her blood and had to be put into a medically induced coma while doctors worked for seven hours to save her life.

Jacqueline spent 60 days in the hospital, had to be resuscitated several times, and underwent extensive reconstructive surgeries. Her first surgeries included skin grafts taken from her forehead, thigh, and buttocks to rebuild her face. Over the past four years, she has had at least 28 surgeries. Despite the pain, long nights without sleep, and emotional scars, she shares regular updates online to raise awareness and show how far she has come.

Now 25, Jacqueline says she’s finally starting to see her old self again when she looks in the mirror. She thanks her doctors for their work and her followers for their support. Many of them express amazement at how well she’s healing and how strong she’s been through it all.

Despite the trauma, Jacqueline still loves dogs. She now has a pet dog named Luna, who she says has helped her tremendously in her healing process. Luna seems to understand when Jacqueline is struggling and is always by her side.

When Jacqueline was first attacked, emergency responders couldn’t reach her for over half an hour because the dogs were so aggressive. The attack had triggered the home’s alarm system, which notified authorities. When officers arrived, they saw her legs through the door but couldn’t get inside until they could control the dogs. When they finally did, they found her naked, bleeding, and begging for help. Medics rushed her to the hospital where her battle to survive truly began.

A sign on the front door of the house had read, “Crazy Dogs. Please Don’t Knock or Ring the Bell. Call or Text Instead.” This sign is now a key part of the lawsuit Jacqueline filed against the dog owners, claiming they knew the animals were dangerous but failed to warn her properly or keep her safe.

The owners insisted the dogs had never shown signs of aggression before, even though the warning sign suggested otherwise. They had three children in the home, including a toddler, and said they’d never had any problems with Lucy or Bender.

Jacqueline is using her experience to advocate for better communication between pet owners and dog sitters. She wants people to understand how important it is to know the risks, no matter how sweet an animal might seem at first. She says it was shocking how quickly the dogs’ behavior changed from one day to the next.

Through her posts on Instagram and TikTok, she’s shown photos of her progress, sometimes with visible stitches or swelling, and shared emotional updates. One week after her latest surgery, she was excited to see improvements and thankful for the people helping her heal. She says each operation brings her closer to feeling like herself again.

Jacqueline’s lawyer stated that her life is now clearly divided into “before and after opening that door.” She will live with the physical and emotional impact of the attack for the rest of her life. But even with all she’s endured, she’s stepping into the spotlight with courage, determined to be seen and to help others avoid going through what she did.

Between 2005 and 2017, dogs were responsible for over 400 deaths in the U.S., with Pit Bulls accounting for the majority of them. Jacqueline’s story is a powerful reminder of the importance of safety and awareness when it comes to animal care.