An Airdrie couple were bitten by 'out of control' dogs after they mauled their pet in an unprovoked attack.
12.03.2024 - 05:59 / dailyrecord.co.uk
The owners of a Border Collie that was mauled to death by two Staffordshire Bull Terriers have hit out at a ‘lack of action’ by authorities.
John and Anne Baker say the devil dogs have been allowed to remain living 100 yards from their home in Elie, Fife, despite the fatal attack last month.
Eight-year-old Missy spent a week fighting for her life after being savaged in a field close to her home while being walked by her 75-year-old Anne.
She was later put to sleep after being given a 'one in a million' chance of recovering from her numerous injuries.
Missy’s heartbroken owners were horrified to discover the two terriers had attacked previously - but have been allowed to remain in the care of their current owner.
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A dog control notice has been issued by Fife Council’s dog warden meaning the Staffies must be kept on lead and muzzled in public places.
John, 76, said: “We feel unbelievably let down by the authorities. These two dogs have been involved in attacks before.
“They were living in the same house but were apparently owned by someone else. If they’d been muzzled following the first attacks, our Missy wouldn’t have been killed.
“They’re clearly dangerous. What happens if they escape? Will they kill another dog? Or worse?
“The dogs that tore Missy to pieces are just allowed to keep living in a house just 100 yards away from ours. We won’t be getting another dog until they’re no longer there
“We couldn’t bear it if the same thing happened again. I’ve had to hold my weeping wife while she cuddled Missy’s ashes, apologising that she couldn’t save her. This is going to stay with her for the rest of her life.”
Anne, who is
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