Pitbull-type dogs launch a frenzied attack on pet
A DOG lover had to kick a "pitbull-type" hound in the face to stop it ripping his own pet to shreds – and now fears a child could be killed.
Worrall Linton, of Handcroft Road, West Croydon, was walking his pooch Morgan in nearby Eastney Park at around 1pm on Monday when the attack took place.
Mr Linton explained: "I always keep Morgan on a lead; there was no reason for them to attack him. I barely had time to think before they were running towards him and biting him.
"It was savage. He was bitten all over; they almost ripped his ear off. I think one of them was a pitbull though I'm not sure.
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"I'm just scared that next time they will go after a child.
"It was hard for me to get them off Morgan even though I'm a big guy. I had to kick it to get it off him eventually and meanwhile the owner was barely doing anything, then got annoyed with me for touching her dog."
Mr Linton is now afraid the dogs could harm a human.
The 48-year-old civil servant said: "They should not have been off the lead, it was a completely uncalled for attack.
"There is a playpark there and lots of children. They could easily kill a little one if they're running around like that.
"The owner just walked off so there is nothing the police could do, but parents need to know that they're there, and to be careful.
"Now Morgan is in a really bad way, and needs an emergency vet appointment."
A police spokesman confirmed officers attended the scene but said no further action was being taken at present.
Comments
by jaloney
Thursday, September 13 2012, 3:53AM
“The First Public event for victims of Pitbulls & other dangerous dogs. Victims are coming to the FREE EVENT from across the USA and Canada. We need the world to come together.. just like the pitbull groupies come together gloabally to help stop dog attacks. "Mellie" and the members of her support group have rented a park, hired on-site security and brought in two lives bands, and a food vendor along with several national speakers on the issue of dangerous dogs, including Tony Solesky and Colleen Lynn of Dogsbite.org. We will start the party with a Walk to honor victims of pitbulls at 12 Noon in Lincoln Park,4325 South Pantano Rd, Tuscon, Az 85730 on October 27th, 2012. Churches, and business groups are welcome to come out and support victims or sponsor a victim to come out to the event to help raise awareness and show support. We kick off the event with a short walk at Noon and we will carry posters of victims that cannot attend due to the severity of their injuries, or due to the fact that they were killed by a pitbull. DOGS ARE PROHIBITED AT THE EVENT. First responders will entertain kids and a playground is onsite. The Free event will run until 7 p.m. http://tinyurl.com/8etd7a8
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by juliamanton
Monday, September 10 2012, 8:57AM
“Here's hoping those useless can't-be-a***d-to-do-anything police officers get chewed one day when they have to enter the house where these creatures are being kept!”
by Carol2345
Saturday, September 08 2012, 10:45PM
“And then you get those silly girls and boys who have dogs on leads who haven't a clue how to handle their pet, by releasing the lead so that it goes up to a human or another dog, not all dogs are friendly, and too often it starts an attack. If only people starting using common sense more as regards to animals.”
by roomster
Saturday, September 08 2012, 8:58AM
“Friends of mine who have had similar experiences when walking their dog always take a very sturdy walking with them now.”
by kazza1964
Friday, September 07 2012, 4:18PM
“well said carol”
by Carol2345
Friday, September 07 2012, 1:21PM
“Dog on dog attacks are more common, doesn't mean dogs would attack humans. But people should keep the dogs on leads in public places, simple message really!”
by kazza1964
Friday, September 07 2012, 11:30AM
“cityboy please get your facts straight before you make a stupid comment like this as its been said before, its not the dogs at fault its the owners, a dog is not born agressive it is made that way by **** owners who abuse & treat them badly. I have 2 of these dogs that you label savage they are the most gentle dogs who love nothing better than playing with my grandson, of course this particular dog shouldn't have been off a lead if the owner knew it was agressive but again the owner was at fault not the dog.
Mr Linton I am sorry this happened to your dog I hope Morgan makes a full recovery soon”
by nicecityboy
Friday, September 07 2012, 8:55AM
“Surely it's time to get rid of all these type of dogs who are a danger to the public.
Staffordshire Terriers, Pitbulls, etc. all savage animals with aggressive natures and shouldn't be allowed. Who on earth would choose these breeds of dog anyway when there are so many other friendly breeds to pick from?!”