Family pet dies after brutal attack by two vicious fighter dogs

UNITED KINGDOM -- Members of the public are being urged to help gardaí in their investigations to find two dogs that mauled a beloved family pet. The Welsh Collie passed away on Sunday night at the Donegal Animal Hospital, 19 hours following a brutal attack by fighting [pit bull] dogs at Crossroads, Killygordon.

The two dogs, one grey and one brown, escaped after they also attacked the dog’s owner. The 76-year-old man, was unharmed and managed to stab and injure the grey dog with a pitchfork. The dogs which are dangerous are still at large.

Anyone who knows where the dogs are, or knows who owns them, should contact Ballybofey Garda Station on 9137740.

(Donegal Democrat - Nov 1, 2013)