Blood and scratch marks at the scene of an occurrence including a loose bull terrier type pet dog in Castletroy, Limerick on Tuesday. Photo: Brendan Gleeson David Raleigh Wed Jun 26 2024 – 11:00 A pet dog referred to as a “pitbull -type” has actually passed away in Limerick after assaulting a smaller sized pet dog who was being strolled by a female and her child. A witness stated he and others went to protect the lady and kid from the pet after it had actually “savaged” their animal at about 7pm on Tuesday in an estate in Castletroy. The witness, who asked not to be called, stated the female was “covered in blood” from the injuries suffered by her canine after she and another passerby attempted to separate the animals. “Her pet dog had actually been viciously assaulted and it’s back leg skin was missing out on, there was pieces secured of its body.” He stated another male concerned the lady’s help and “simply tossed himself into this occurrence and he might have been savaged”. “He put himself in risk, it was harsh,” he stated, including it was a “fortunate” that no one was hurt. The assailant passed away while being limited by a few of those who pertained to assist, he stated. Garda sources verified that the “pitbull” type canine had actually been strolling loose in the location. The canine is comprehended to have actually been using a collar with a contact number for its owner on it. A Garda spokesperson stated the force looked out to an event including 2 canines on Tuesday night. “A pet dog which remained in the control of its owner was assaulted by a 2nd canine,” she stated. “No individuals were hurt throughout the course of the occurrence. The pet dog which was assaulted was seriously hurt. Examinations are continuous in relation to this matter. The upseting pet dog is now deceased.” It is the 3rd recognized major pet attack in Limerick in the last month. Nicole Morey was eliminated by her canines in Fedamore on June 4th. Eight-year-old Jackson Flynn suffered major facial injuries when he was bitten by a canine in a park on May 29th. Limerick City Fine Gael TD Kieran O’Donnell, who went to at the scene on Tuesday night after being called by locals, stated he wished to “make sure that individuals feel safe, that pet dogs are kept under control which everybody can tackle to lives without worry”. He stated Minister for Community Affairs Heather Humphreys is because of satisfy a skilled group developed on the concern of pet dog control on Wednesday which whatever suggestions step forward will be taken extremely seriously to “guarantee that we have a society where pets are kept under control and individuals feel safe”. Register for push signals and have the very best news, analysis and remark provided straight to your phone Join The Irish Times on WhatsApp and keep up to date Listen to our Inside Politics podcast for the very best political chat and analysis
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‘It was harsh’: Pitbull terrier passes away after assaulting smaller sized canine in Limerick city
