Mum mauled to death in XL Bully dog attack that almost killed her partner
17.07.2022 - 22:45
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A mum mauled to death by her own dog in a brutal attack which almost killed her partner has been pictured and named. Mum-of-two Joanne Robinson, 43, was attacked in her home by one of the family’s two American Bully XL dogs, the Mirror reports.
It's understood she was attacked by the pet, named Rocco, after coming home from a night out. Her partner, Jamie Stead, 42, suffered devastating injuries to his face, hands and chest as he tried to pull the animal away from her and is still recovering in hospital.
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He has reportedly undergone skin grafting for the potentially life-changing injuries. Joanne was earlier described as a "beautiful angel" by her friends in tributes left near her home in West Melton, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire.
Pictures of the tragic animal owner have now been released following the fatal attack as police in Rotherham took the dogs away. One tribute read: "To our beautiful angel up above. You will never be forgotten. Love you always.”
Joanne's heartbroken mum, Dotty Robinson, speaking outside the family home, said: “I am in total disbelief and shock. I just hope it was quick and that she didn’t suffer too much.”
Dotty urged dog owners to be extra vigilant of their pets during the UK’s blistering heatwave. She pleaded: “Try to keep your dogs cool. Keep them inside and give them plenty of water. The heat affects them too.”
A warning sign on the front wall of her daughter’s house states: “Beware of dog.” She said of popular Joanne, a former worker with disabled people: “I want everyone to know how well loved she was. She was born and bred in this village. They all know her and