The woman, believed to be in her late 60s or early 70s, was attacked by an out-of-control Japanese Akita at a property on Grosvenor Road. Police said the women suffered “serious dog bites” and was rushed to hospital on Thursday afternoon.
The force added they believe the dog lived with the woman at the house.
It is also understood the women suffered partial amputations during the terrifying ordeal.
West Midlands Police said a 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control.
The force confirmed the dog was “humanely destroyed at the scene”.
Police and medics from West Midlands Ambulance Service were called to the property shortly before 2pm yesterday.
A paramedic and doctor treated the woman at the scene before she was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
A friend recalled seeing “blood everywhere” and said the woman was “in a bad way”.
They added: “It was touch and go whether she would survive.
"It’s just an absolute tragedy.”
A West Midlands Police spokesman said: “A man has been arrested after a woman suffered serious dog bites in Grosvenor Road, Wolverhampton shortly before 2pm yesterday (30 September).
“A woman, believed to be aged late 60s or early 70s, was taken to hospital and treated for injuries which are described as life changing.
“The dog, which we understand lives in the property with the victim and is believed to be a Japanese Akita, was humanely destroyed at the scene.
“A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control.
“He remains in police custody today.”
A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called at 1.43pm yesterday to reports of a person that had been bitten by a dog on Grosvenor Road, Ettingshall Park, Wolverhampton.
"One ambulance, a paramedic officer and a West Midlands CARE team doctor attended the scene.
"On arrival, we found one patient, a woman, with potentially serious injuries, she received treatment on scene and was conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for further treatment."
This is a developing news story, more to follow.
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