Florida: Elderly woman's toy Poodle nearly ripped in half by Pit Bull. Pit Bull's owner claims the poodle "started it"

FLORIDA -- Nella Medina posted on Facebook July 7, 2017 at 7:01pm ·

My mom needs your help. Tootsie was attacked by the neighbors Pit Bull and had emergency surgery.

Kathy Dodson-Ferrer - I hope the neighbor pays

Nella Medina - I doubt he will pay, he is claiming that Tootsie started it. So that why I created the GoFundMe account to help her recoup some of the expenses.

Susan Yaros Hedges - Where w this dog at when tootsie was attacked? If he was loose, it doesn't matter. Call police and animal control.

Nella Medina - We called animal control and they did come out to investigate.

This is the area where Tootsie was ripped apart

GoFundMe: Veterinarian cost for Tootsie
Created July 7, 2017
Nella Medina
  Animals
  ORLANDO, FL
Meet Tootsie and my Mom

Tootsie is a toy Poodle that weights no more than 10 lbs.

She was attacked by the neighbor's pit bull her injuries were very serious and we had to rush her to the Vet.

She had surgery and should make a full recovery.

I'm asking for your help, my parents are in their 80's and could use the help to cover the $1000.00 vet bill.

Your donation would be be greatly appreciated.

At this time it looks like the neighbor is denying the fact that his dog attacked Tootsie.