Woman receives plastic surgery on injuries after pitbull attack which killed pet
The shocked mother is recovering from plastic surgery needed on her injuries suffered in her ordeal which occurred in Navan, Co Meath, on June 5th last around 1.30pm.
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Gardaí have also appealed for any information and confirmed they are investigating an alleged attack.
The woman's son Eric, who didn't want his mother identified, said they are devastated over the death of their beloved dog.
Sadly, their 10-year-old Jack Russell 'Prince' died as a result of horrific injuries which left his intestine exposed.
The attack occurred in a field at the back of Lidl supermarket and the Beaufort College on the Trim Road, which, he says, is used locally by dog walkers.
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"My mother was out walking with Prince when she met with a pitbull and its owner. Both dogs were off the lead and the pit bull was not wearing a muzzle," said Eric.
"The pitbull started attacking Prince and my mother and the other owner tried to intervene.
"The other owner managed to get his dog and my mother picked up Prince to save him but then the pitbull got away again and attacked my mother, biting her on the legs, until she fell.
"The pitbull then attacked Prince again until its owner managed to stop him again and told my mother to run."
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Prince underwent surgery and had 40 stitches to his abdomen and lower body at the veterinary clinic, but unfortunately didn't make it through the night.
Eric's mother received treatment at Our Lady's Hospital in Navan before being transferred to Dublin's Mater Hospital for plastic surgery
"She had two lacerations of between 6 to 10 cm long and punctures in her right leg. There were also bites on her left arm and lesser bites on her left leg.
"She needed multiple plastic surgeries and is very shaken and sad over the loss of Prince.
"I was with her at the vets, the hospital and gardaí and I'm finding it hard to sleep, thinking of what happened and what could have happened to my mother.
"I'd like to trace the owner and the dog and if anyone can help, please contact gardaí at 046 9036370 or the garda confidential line on 1800 666111."
Gardaí say they are aware of an alleged incident that took place in Navan, Co Meath, and inquiries are ongoing.
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