New York: After pit bull mauls little Shih Tzu, man and his pit bull go into hiding to avoid responsibility (big surprise)

NEW YORK -- Hello All! I was woken up this morning with a call by my best friend, Marcia. She was crying, saying that Peluche, her dog is in the animal hospital right now.

Peluche, a medium size Shih Tzu was attacked by a neighbor's Pit Bull while on his way home from normal evening walk with my friend and her fiance.

It was reported that the unleashed Pit Bull ran outside towards them, grabbed Peluche by the jaw and start dragging him across the street. 

My friend's fiance ran after dogs and was able to take away bleeding Peluche from Pit Bull's mouth. But Pit Bull chased him back trying to fight back Peluche, and then bit my friend by the leg who was holding Peluche.

Pit Bull's owner ran outside grabbed his dog by the collar and dragged him back into the house. Bleeding Peluche was taken to the animal hospital.

Unfortunately, his jaw is fractured in two places. He was stitched up but needs jaw surgery ASAP to be able to use it. 

Also, after Police showed up and went to question the Pit Bull's owner. The lights were shut off in the entire house and he never opened the door.

Update 1
The surgery was done on Monday. Two braces were installed into his jaw that he will have to wear for the rest of his life. He is getting better and send love to every single one of you who help. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart!

Update 2
Pit Bull's owner disappeared. He hasn't been seen in his home since the incident. Both Peluche and his owner got bitten by Pit Bull and both got vaccinated and are taking antibiotics!

GoFundMe link: Severe Pit Bull attack Surgery ASAP
Created April 24, 2016 by Maria Ross  
on behalf of Marcia De Leon
  NEW YORK, NY