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Margaret Blanchard, 78, has been left ‘devastated’ after her solely companion was brutally killed by a canine that was recognized to be aggressive round different animals.
Beloved companion killed by ‘roaming’ bulldog
The Whitley Avenue resident had noticed two school-aged ladies bending down on the pavement, and went out to see what was happening.
“At first I thought they were just stroking the cat, but then I saw him laid on the pavement. The girls were very upset, and it was obvious that my Sammy was dead.”
Recently widowed Margaret went to ask her neighbours if anyone had seen what had occurred.
Owner simply left the cat for useless
She realized that her 18 yr old cat had been attacked by an American Bulldog that lived in a home on the identical road.
Although there had been some confusion over the breed, with it been known as an XL Bully, it has since been recognized as an American Bulldog.
“I went to this house and the owner admitted that it was his dog [that was responsible], and that he had just left the cat on the pavement. He could have been saved.”
Dog had just lately attacked a Jack Russell
The canine warden later confirmed, utilizing CCTV proof, that it was the identical canine that had left a Jack Russell with a seven-inch scar after an attack on close by Bryan Road.
“We’re all on pins on this street. It’s devastating. It was my partner’s cat who died recently of Parkinson’s Disease. [The cat] was 18 and it was a terrible way for him to go.”
Bulldog seized by police and canine warden
The canine has since been seized by police, after allegedly attacking one other canine and injuring the proprietor.
Mr Roberts, chairman of the Brunswick PACT (Police and Community Together), was on the scene when a police canine handler seized the American bull canine on Thursday (07 March).
Mr Roberts stated: “It’s shocking that anyone can be so irresponsible as to let a dog be off the lead and not muzzled when it’s known to be aggressive. It’s just devastating that Mrs Blanchard has lost her cat in such horrific circumstances.”
Dog is being assessed in kennels
A Blackpool Council spokesperson said: “Our dog wardens have been investigating complaints relating to an American bull dog . We have grounds to believe the dog is a danger to other animals. As a result, we visited the owner along with the police and it was agreed that the dog should be handed over to us. It is now in our kennels while assessments are carried out.”
