TACOMA, Wash. -- KIRO 7 Eyewitness News has learned that the owner of a pit bull that attacked and mauled a Gig Harbor neighbor will almost certainly face arrest and felony charges, according to KIRO 7 reporter Kevin McCarty.

Pierce County prosecutors said they may begin reviewing evidence within the next few days as they prepare possible criminal charges against dog owner Zach Martin.

Shelly Wilson said she and her son, the owner of the pit bull, are ready to face the consequences if Martin is charged for the dog’s attack on Sue Gorman and are cooperating with the investigation.

Gorman, 59, was badly mauled on Tuesday when Martin’s dog, Betty, along with a friend's pit bull, Tank, went into her home through an open door and attacked her and two dogs sleeping on her bed.

Under state law, Martin can be charged with a felony.

“He could be charged with a lot of different crimes including a class C felony. The RCW states that if you have a vicious dog that gets out and injures or kills somebody, you can be charged with a felony and in this particular case she was definitely harmed,” said Ed Troyer of the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department.

“You know, if he has to be bailed out of jail, or whatever has to happen, we have to take care of that. We’re responsible for what happened, and we have to act accordingly,” said Wilson.

Despite facing skin grafts, numerous surgeries and an extensive hospital stay, Gorman said she doesn't want to see Martin arrested.

“They should get off with a warning,” said Gorman. “But I think they should shoot the dogs.”

Wilson said she didn't want to see her son go to jail, but is prepared for that outcome.

Authorities said the investigation could take as long as two weeks to complete.

Meanwhile, Wilson said her son agreed to sign Betty over to Animal Control.

“They came to give my son his dog’s execution papers,” said Wilson.

Animal Control officials said that once the release papers are signed, both dogs involved in the attack will be held for a 10-day rabies quarantine and then euthanized.