Savage attack left pet fighting for life
By Mike PyleFebruary 23, 2010
A beloved pooch was nearly killed and its owner needed stitches after they were attacked by an out-of-control dog.
Molly, a two-year-old Bichon Frise, may lose her eye after the savage attack in Holbeck, Great Hollands.
Molly’s owner Ray Crudgington, 66, said: “I was walking Molly when this other dog came out of nowhere.
“It grabbed her and took her away – by the time I caught up it had my dog on the floor.
“I got her free but I got bitten in the process.
“Then a woman came and grabbed the dog and took it away. She said it wasn’t hers, it was a friend of hers, or something.
“At that point I just wanted to make sure my dog was OK.”
Molly was left badly wounded – one eye was hanging out and she had punctures on her head and legs – while Ray was given an inch-long gash on his thumb.
Molly was taken to the Nine Mile Ride Veterinary Hospital in Finchampstead after the attack on Thursday, February 11.
Ray’s daughter Laura Higgs said: “She’s got her eye all stitched up now but they won’t know for another four weeks whether she’ll be able to see through it again.
“The vet said she was in a critical condition at the time.”
Ray added: “She’s still very poorly, she doesn’t look too good.”
The dog that attacked Molly was white and looked like a Staffordshire bull terrier or an English bull terrier.
Ray said: “It’s very concerning that this thing is out there.
“I used to walk round with no bother but now I’m looking around every corner.
“Molly’s not running around like she used to either.”
Laura added: “We want anyone who knows who this dog and its owner are to come forward and tell the police.”
Police are appealing for witnesses anyone with information should call 08458 505 505 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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My mum recently adopted a new dog, and as he has been a stray we don't know how he'll react to other dogs. For that reason we keep him on a lead. We took him for a walk the other day, and for the most part he was OK - other dogs ran up and sniffed him, and he pulled a little but for the most part just stood there looking worried.
However, one great dane puppy bounded across the field and started getting very friendly, and we think it was just a bit too much for my mum's new dog who then jumped up and snapped. As he was on the lead we pulled him back and no harm was done, but the owners of the great dane were still at the other side of the field, didn't even call him back, and gave US a dirty look.
I can understand that people like to let their dogs run around, but before letting them off a lead they should first check for other dogs in the area, and should call the dogs back if it looks like there could be any trouble. You might know that your dog is gentle and happy with other people/dogs but you can't say the same for others.
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