Tracey Tennant took her dog to the veterinarians after it was assaulted on Saturday early morning (December 3) while they were on a walk in East Ardsley. She stated that soon after getting here another dog was generated with comparable injuries after being whipped by the very same dog close by.
The occurrences have actually been reported to the cops and Miss Tennant has actually prompted anybody who might understand the dog owner to call the force.
Miss Tennant was strolling with her 12-year-old greyhound Liquorice at around 10am when it was assaulted on Buttercup Lane.
Speaking on Tuesday, she stated: “As I strolled house I might hear someone screaming truly loud ‘get here, get here!’ I began strolling much faster since I understood something was not. This huge white pit bull with tan markings came charging at us. It knocked me to the flooring and ripped my dog to shreds in front of me.
” The person showed up and booted it and left. I stated ‘I desire your information’ and he simply continued strolling. He didn’t even put it back on the lead.”
Miss Tennant continued: “I began shouting at the top of my voice for help. 2 neighbours heard me and came diminishing the hill and assisted me bring him in to a van and hurried me to the veterinarians.”
She stated that the veterinarians believed Liquorice would be alright, regardless of the seriousness of the injuries to his chest and legs.
Around 10 minutes after reaching the veterinarians another couple generated their dog after it suffered a comparable attack nearby by the very same dog. The couple informed Miss Tennant the pit bull “currently had blood around its mouth”.
Miss Tennant returned house and got the destructive news on Sunday that Liquorice required to put down as he was “in a lot discomfort” and his body had inflamed up a lot. She stated: “He was not simply a dog, he was my good friend. To lose an animal so unfortunately and see them go through that much discomfort– it’s distressing to have actually experienced.”
Discussing what Liquorice suggested to her, Miss Tennant stated: “It’s the easy things. He was a rescue dog and he followed me all over. He went to bed with me every night.
” I was so connected to him. It seems like I have actually lost a kid.”
Miss Tennant included that her partner Carl is likewise “ravaged” by Liquorice’s death. She stated: “Our lives focused on the dog. We would not even put him in a kennel to go on vacation. He would come all over with us.
” It was the most lovely thing on the planet and it’s been nabbed away. I get that they do not live permanently however for him to go through what he did is simply vicious.”
Miss Tennant stated she has actually communicated with the owners of the other dog that was assaulted and reported the occurrences to the cops.
Anybody with info can call West Yorkshire Cops on 101, estimating the recommendation number ‘0506 03/12’.
