Charlie was attacked by a loose dog in Narre Warren and suffered puncture wounds to the abdomen. 27387
By Kelly Yates
A CAT has been left with puncture wounds to its abdomen and is missing its claws as a result of being dragged along a street during a vicious dog attack in Narre Warren.
Owner Tina told the News she was sitting inside her house on 15 February when she saw the loose German Shepherd-cross dog running up Kurrajong Drive with her black and white cat Charlie gripped in its mouth.
Tina started chasing the dog as it threw Charlie into the air.
“The adrenalin kicked in and I didn’t even know that I was running along the gravel road with no shoes on,” she said.
“Luckily Charlie ran up the nearest tree to try and get away.”
Tina said the dog’s owner, who had chased after his dog initially, fled the scene.
Charlie was taken to a veterinary clinic that night where he was treated for puncture wounds, and put on pain-killers and anti-inflammatory tablets.
Tina is warning residents about the number of dogs roaming free around the area.
“If they can attack another animal what’s stopping them from targeting a child,” she said.
City of Casey’s customer service manager Rob Colling said the council had not received any complaints relating to a dog attack in the Kurrajong Road area.
Under Casey’s Local Law 2, the owner of an animal must ensure it is properly restrained; and the owner of land where an animal is kept must ensure the land is adequately fenced to prevent the animal roaming free. Additionally, people must not allow their pets to roam free in any public place.
Mr Colling said it was important for residents to report loose dogs and any attacks to the council.
“It is important that residents provide as many details as possible relating to the offending dog such as breed, size, colour and address of the offending dog owner if possible,” he said.
“The council also recommends that injured pets receive veterinary attention immediately so officers can investigate the matter and determine whether an offence has been committed.”
Report loose dogs and any attacks to the City of Casey on 9705 5200.
