Sean Lowe, the former star of ABC's "The Bachelor," recently opened up about a traumatic incident involving his family dog, Moose, which left him recovering from two brutal attacks within 24 hours. This harrowing experience unfolded on March 13 and 14, 2025, as Lowe hosted friends for a barbecue at his home.
During the barbecue, smoke from the grill triggered the smoke alarm, causing Moose—the family's adopted boxer—to panic. "He shows his teeth at me and just attacks me. I don’t mean bite and then run off — like a lot of dogs do when they’re scared or defensive — I mean attacks me," he recounted on social media, as reported by People. The first attack was severe, with Lowe describing how he felt the dog ripping deeply at his flesh. "I know I'm bleeding badly," he disclosed, emphasizing the chaos as his guests tried to help him fend off the dog.
After managing to control Moose long enough to reach safety, Lowe was rushed to the hospital for numerous stitches to his arm, which had been severely injured. “I look down at my arm and … it was cut so deep and I just see blood squirting, probably a couple feet,” he mentioned. The injury was substantial enough to suggest it had struck close to his artery, demonstrating just how serious the situation had become.
Less than 12 hours later, Lowe faced another unexpected and horrific episode when Moose escaped again. The winds blew open the door, letting Moose rush out just as Lowe was taking his children—sons Isaiah (6) and Samuel (8) and daughter Mia (5)—to his parents' vehicle. "Going through a dog attack is pretty darn traumatic," he admitted, reflecting on the sheer horror of facing Moose once more. "Having to relive it less than 12 hours later, seeing the dog running straight at you, is something I don’t want to experience again."
While grappling with the physical assault, Lowe found himself wrestling with Moose for nearly ten minutes until first responders arrived. It was clear the situation was dire, and once again, Lowe needed emergency medical care. “I felt like I was fighting for my life here against my dog,” he proclaimed.
Despite the violence of the attacks, Lowe expressed compassion for Moose, whom he and his wife Catherine adopted just three months earlier. He remarked, "It wasn’t Moose’s fault... I think it’s clear he experienced a lot of trauma before we got him, and had something neurologically wrong where just a switch flipped and he turned," underscoring the belief his new pet did not act out of malice.
He also shared how Moose had been affectionate and loving prior to the attack, reminiscing about taking videos of him resting beside the family just hours before the aggression. With rising distress, Lowe reflected on the emotional toll on his family, stating, "The attack has taken its toll on our family... It’s been tough for my wife and me, and she’ll catch me cringing every once in a awhile because I keep replaying it in my mind, but I think I’ll be okay."
Overall, the family is reportedly devastated, continuously grappling with the idea of rehoming Moose to prevent future incidents. While acknowledging the dog's behavior was likely affected by his past traumas, Lowe is working with animal control and a no-kill shelter to find Moose a safe new home. He stated, "We’re torn up about it... and we miss our dog, as crazy as it may sound."
This tragic incident draws attention to broader concerns about dog attacks; according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, nearly 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs each year, with many cases remaining unreported or untreated. Lowe's experience has sparked conversation surrounding the responsibility owners have for their pets' behavior toward others.
Reflecting on the ordeal, Lowe remains grateful it was him who was attacked and not his wife or children. “If it were anyone else, he would've killed my children or my wife,” he emphasized, highlighting the serious nature of the dog's aggression.
With the support of family and friends, as well as their decision to rehome Moose, the Lowes aim to navigate through this challenging chapter of their lives, fostering resilience as they process the experience together.
