Channel 11 Viewers Help Save Dog Attacked By Pit Bull

PENNSYLVANIA -- A dog that was attacked by a loose pit bull in Braddock on Monday night was saved, thanks in part to Channel 11 News viewers.

Belinda Stevenson said she was walking Scooter the Chihuahua along Holland Avenue when a pit bull got loose and bit her dog on the neck.

Stevenson said she was able to get the dog to the veterinarian but was unable to pay for the dog's care. After the story aired, several viewers called in to help.

Belinda Stevenson

"I appreciate everybody, whoever is out there that came in contact to help me with Scooter," Stevenson said.

Thanks to the help of Karen from Whitehall and other who called WPXI to help, Scooter's vet bills have been taken care of.

Little Scooter before being attacked

"I never knew all of the love and the help that I got from so many people I don't even know. It just touches me so much," said Stevenson.

Bill McAllister being shown the door by police

The pit bull's owner, Bill McAllister, had to be escorted out of the police station after he began lashing out at the victim's family members.

(WPXI - Nov 1, 2011)