A teenage dog owner was left traumatised after her four-month-old puppy was mauled to death by two XL Bully dogs - before attacking her.
Nikita Devon, 18, from Ferryhill in County Durham, watched on in horror as her cocker spaniel Maisie was ripped from her arms by the powerful canines before being shaken around 'as if she was a toy'.
The young pup died at the scene following the lunchtime attack, which took place on the afternoon of September 3, The Northern Echo reported.
Vets later confirmed Maisie had been left with a broken jaw and puncture wounds to the head, face, neck and body.
Nikita was only five doors away from home when the XL Bullies struck - and was herself left with bite injuries to her arms and legs.
