Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA small dog was mauled to death by two violent pit bulls (Victoria Police)A family walking with their toddler and two small dogs in Pascoe Vale, Melbourne, was attacked by two pit bulls on Friday morning. One of the family's small dogs was mauled to death, and the man was bitten while trying to intervene, requiring medical treatment. CCTV footage captured the incident, showing the pit bulls running across the street and the family's struggle. Police located and secured one of the attacking pit bulls shortly after the incident, and its owner has been identified. The second pit bull remains at large, and residents have been urged not to approach it but to call triple zero if spotted. In fullPit bull on the loose after killing pet and injuring man in ‘nightmare’ attackMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Residents asked to alert police and call triple zero if they spot runaway pit bull involved in attack

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