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Beloved pet killed after dog attack in Tewantin

A family is mourning the loss of their beloved pet Jack Russell dog named Molly after a traumatic attack by two other dogs in Tewantin last Sunday.

Pet owner Roy Graham-Measor said the attack occurred whilst his wife was walking Molly in St Andrews Drive in Tewantin.

“Two dogs attacked Molly and despite the actions of my wife, home owners adjacent and across the road, she was attacked so severely that she died at the location of the attack,” he said.

“The question has to be asked why people keep such large and obviously savage dogs which are likely not only to attack other dogs, but could also attack young children.

“The owner of these dogs has no idea what trauma this has caused my wife, but also the trauma which effected those who unselfishly went to my wife’s aid.

“One of those who went to my wife’s aid sustained a laceration to the finger which required stitches as the result of one of the dogs bite.

“Our sincere thanks go to all those who tried to do what they could to stop this brutal attack.”

Council’s Local Laws Manager, Phil Amson said Council is investigating the dog attack that occurred at around 8.40am on Sunday 23 August.

“It’s understood two dogs – a Blue American Staffordshire Terrier and a chocolate-coloured Labrador Cross – attacked and killed a small Jack Russell Terrier,” he said.

“Both dogs are currently in the pound and their owners are assisting Council officers with their inquiries.”

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