Horrifying moment as two vicious dogs roaming the street attack a BABY while the little boy was in his stroller – before bystanders rushed to help save the little girl from the attack
- Baby and beloved pet Labradoodle attacked by two stray dogs in Perth
- Nicole Filar went for a walk with eight-month-old son Leo and dog Kiki on Monday
- Staffordshire terrier and bulldog suddenly attacked the young mother
- Passers-by tried to intervene when the dogs attacked the family
- The dogs’ owner said she was unable to properly care for the animals
A baby and beloved pet Labradoodle were viciously attacked by two stray dogs on a suburban street – with the owner saying she was unable to look after the animals.
Nicole Filar was walking down a quiet street in Perth with her eight-month-old son Leo on Monday morning when a bulldog and a Staffordshire terrier appeared.
The two dogs tried to jump up and bite their newborn before turning their attention to their terrified companion, Kiki.
Passersby rush to help the young mother fight off the dogs, leaving her baby scratched and her dog traumatized.
“Obviously it’s your child you’re trying to protect. But it was just awful to be in that position with those two,” Ms Filar told Nine.
A baby and beloved pet Labradoodle have been viciously attacked by two stray dogs on a suburban street in Perth
The city of Stirling is now examining CCTV footage of the attack on Beatrice Street in Doubleview – with neighbors distraught at the dogs’ presence.
The video shows the pair jumping up and trying to get to little Leo before one jumps on Kiki and starts chewing on her neck.
The Labradoodle repeatedly tries to escape from the dog’s jaws, but it continues to follow her and eventually grabs her in the hedges.
Two passersby intervene and try to kick Kiki’s brown dog before getting in the way of the vicious pets and mother.
“They started circling us and suddenly one of the dogs jumped at my son who is sitting in the carrier attached to me and then the other dog pinned my dog to the ground,” Ms. Filar said.
“Obviously it’s your child you’re trying to protect. But it was just awful to be in that position with those two,” Ms Filar said
“And I just started screaming for help and got hysterical because I couldn’t help either of them.”
Eventually, the dogs run away, leaving Leo with scratches on his face. Mrs. Filar is grateful that the situation was not worse.
The bull Mastiff and Staffordshire terrier owner apologized deeply for the attack and revealed her grandchild had left her in her care and she was unable to take proper care of them.
The dogs’ owner, Gloria Fryer, said she was unable to take care of the dogs properly and was left with her by her grandchild
“The dogs haven’t been properly trained, they’re not being walked,” said owner Glorida Fryer.
“I can’t, I can’t walk.”
Owners can be fined up to $10,000 for dog attacks in the city of Stirling – a figure that doubles to $20,000 if the dog is dangerous.
