Dog mauled in savage attack on Cleethorpes beach
A DOG owner has been left "traumatised" after a savage attack on Cleethorpes beach.
Mandy McGregor, 51, of Lovett Street, Cleethorpes, was walking two West Highland terriers and a Shih Tzu near Fuller Street bridge yesterday afternoon, when a "large bull-dog type" dog grabbed Bonnie, one of the Westies.
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In shock: Mandy McGregor, of Cleethorpes, with her friend's dog, Bonnie, which was attacked by another dog whilst out walking near to Fuller Street bridge. Picture: Rick Byrne
The dog attacked the 10-year-old pet and "ragged her around like a toy", leaving the animal injured and in severe shock.
During the incident, the other Westie, called Scruffy, and Tia, the Shih Tzu, bolted off, but were later found.
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Adding to Mandy's distress was that after the attack, the owners of the large dog – believed to be two men aged in their 30s – walked off, leaving her sobbing and covered in Bonnies' blood.
She said: "This huge dog came out of nowhere. It pounded up and went straight for Tia but she ran off, then Scruffy ran off and so the dog went for Bonnie, who was too old to get away.
"It got hold of her and ragged her about for what seemed like forever. He was running around with her like she was a toy.
"The two men came running up and it eventually dropped her. I had to stand between the huge dog and Bonnie to stop it happening again.
"It was petrifying. There was blood all over the place. As soon as the men got their dog on the lead they just walked off and left me."
Bonnie was taken to the vets where she was treated for facial, ear and leg injuries.
Meanwhile, Mandy's family searched the beach for the missing dogs. They found Scruffy but could not find Tia, an 18-month-old and started a search which fortunately had a happy ending when she was found.
Mandy was looking after Tia and Bonnie for friends who are currently on their honeymoon and not back until tomorrow.
She continued: "Bonnie is still in shock. All her ear hole has been cut and we are not sure about the damge to her legs because she hasn't walked yet. She is old too so we don't know how this might affect her.
"I was just so appalled that the men just walked off. It wasn't about the vet bills; they could have helped me but instead they just left me."
The incident has been reported to Humberside Police.
Comments
by chrisssy_17
Friday, February 01 2013, 10:32PM
“the two men most probably thick! should be ashamed of themselves seeing there dog in action violent and aggressive and have the cheek to walk away, shows there mentality!
hope bonnie makes speedy recovery this will most probably make her more nervous when she goes out bless her.
people think its cool having a viscious dog but owners cant control them”
by hanspan
Saturday, October 13 2012, 1:43PM
“Apple - you need to get you facts straight. A family member lives at the address that you posted you irresonsible twerp. How dare you post their address? You could not be more wrong. The dogs at that address ARE NOT STAFFIES. They DO NOT get walked over Fuller Street Bridge. They do not come off their leads. One of them has actually been attacked by a staffie over there itself. I have reported comments posting this address to the telegraph and have alerted the family member of this and they will be seeking advice from the police. If there is any criminal damage/trouble at this address the police will be contacted. Get your facts straight before you try to get innocent people into trouble.”
by Intolerant
Tuesday, October 09 2012, 10:13PM
“I fully sympathise with Bonnie and her owner after such a terrible and traumatising ordeal and hope she makes a full recovery and that the owners of the other dog are caught.
However, why is it that whenever a dog attacks another one ( which unfortunately is common dog behaviour ) someone will always pipe up with the knee jerk " What if it had been a child ? ".
Just because a dog attacks another dog doesn't mean it would have any inclination to attack a child.
Dogs may attack each other for a variety of reasons but I've seen children abusing dogs without so much as a nip in retaliation.
Therefore the "What if ? " statements hold very little water as many dogs that go for others are loyal family pets.”
by gysamurai
Tuesday, October 09 2012, 9:23PM
“Hope you and your dog are ok...this will effect you and your dog always, I have been in so many confrontations because jerks let their dog attack my dog when he was always on his lead around other dogs. I and many others see their pet as a loved and valued member of their family and obviousily don't want to see him/her attacked. I sore some stupid little chav with 4 Staffies off their leads while he rode his stolen bike, he would not stand a chance of preventing a terrible attack on a dog/cat we need tough laws to bring this country back into line and look after the good people about......rant I know but needs sorting!!!!”
by Lady_Vii
Tuesday, October 09 2012, 6:43PM
“These dogs were on there leads enjoying their walk when out of nowhere came thus huge dog and started to attack them. The owner and his friend did nothing to stop this and ran away like cowards. Dog walkers know dog walkers and people talk so they will be caught! The dog that attacked these poor pooches is not at fault the owners should be held accountable, what if next time it's a child? Would the police still take 3 days to respond???”
by gyclarebear
Tuesday, October 09 2012, 5:10PM
“Ive had similar happen to my dog, who was attacked by a german shepherd whose owner refuses to muzzle it, despite it having tried to attack other dogs as well. I hope your dog recovers quickly, although I worry for both of your peace of minds, as i am now constantly in fear when i walk my dog (despite the incident being over 3 years ago) and my dog is terrified of other dogs despite going to classes weekly.”
by Leveret2
Tuesday, October 09 2012, 4:47PM
“@mpc_v1
But that's exactly the point. Some humans DON'T train their dogs properly. Some WANT to be seen with an aggressive animal. The image of "strength" they mistakenly think it confers is as if it makes up for some weakness they themselves feel. Or so it seems. If they do train them at all, it's TO BE aggressive.
No one is saying that a dog of an outlawed breed couldn't be properly trained - in the right hands. As you say, the problem comes when it's in the wrong hands. So we come back to this "punish the deed, not the breed" debate - except it's often too late, then. (Not in this case, though; we don't know the breed.)”
by mpc_v1
Tuesday, October 09 2012, 2:04PM
“MarmadukeJink - I can see your point about the muzzle, however, if dogs should be muzzled then should all humans not have there hands covered so that they are not able to use them in public?? Don't get me wrong, i'm not a big fan of dogs but the dogs aggression comes from the owners (humans) and if brought up and treated correctly dogs are harmless.”
by v0nn1ep1ck
Tuesday, October 09 2012, 1:06PM
“Beagleyes do us all a favour - ???? off and die.”
by MarmadukeJink
Tuesday, October 09 2012, 12:31PM
“Quite simple ;0 Start dishing out prison sentences to owners who think they can do as they please with their dogs.
IMO, all dogs should be muzzled anyway. I don't know why it isn't law. I know not all are aggressive but all have it in them to be aggressive, whether it be towards an adult, child or another animal. It would also give everyone peace of mind if they see a dog come bounding up.
Glad Bonnie is recovering anyway. Situations like this can be so easily avoidable.
The two men should be disgusted with themselves.”