Family dog mauled by German Shepherd as owners yell 'kill' in horror park attack
A family dog was allegedly attacked and mauled by an "Alsatian" on the orders of its owner.
Brie, a two-year-old Cavashon, was enjoying a leisurely walk with her owner Renata and her cousin Carla when the German Shepherd suddenly bounded across and began biting her.
Its owner reportedly shouted commands to "attack" and "kill" in Shire Country Park in Hall Green, Birmingham. Despite desperate attempts by Brie's owners and a courageous passer-by who tried to pry open the Alsatian's jaws, the attack continued for several agonising minutes.
The ordeal ended when one of the men, who had allegedly given the gruesome command, violently twisted the Alsatian's ear, causing it to release its bite. The men then fled the scene, leaving behind a severely injured Brie and a traumatised crowd.
The horrific injuries sustained by Brie are pictured (BPM Media)
Brie, pictured before the attack, loves tummy tickles and exploring her garden (BPM Media)Brie, who loves tummy tickles and garden explorations, has since undergone surgery and is recuperating at home. Her distraught owner has appealed to anyone with information about the incident to contact the police, Birmingham Live reports.
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Renata, 65, expressed her shock and concern, saying: "We've visited the park several times, it's enclosed and by woodland. We felt safe. There were children and lots of other walkers. It might happen to someone else."
The attack is said to have occurred between 1.15pm and 1.30pm on August 29, near historic Sarehole Mill in Birmingham. Brie's peaceful walk along the Cole Valley steam path turned into a nightmare when her owner first noticed "a couple of individuals and a dog barking".
Renata said: "When I put her back on the lead and started walking back to the car park, at that point I heard a man's voice shout 'kill' and 'attack' more than once. Out of nowhere, this Alsatian came charging across the river and seized Brie by the hind legs. It happened so quickly that we couldn't shield her.
"The scene was horrific. Carla was frantically shouting across the stream to the owners for assistance, but they didn't respond. Thankfully, about three or four Good Samaritans from the other side of the park rushed over to help us. One brave young man even got down on his hands and knees in an attempt to pry open the Alsatian's jaws, but to no avail. Suddenly, the owner appeared, twisted his dog's ear harshly, causing it to release its grip. They then vanished without a trace."
The distressed women promptly called a vet while others dialed 999. Brie suffered multiple puncture wounds and had to undergo surgery to repair her hernia. Renata also sustained an injury to her hand during the ordeal. West Midlands Police have been contacted for comment.
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