Dog mauled to death and owner injured during pit bull attack

3 Jul 2026 • 7:27 PM MYT
The Independent
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Dog mauled to death and owner injured during pit bull attack

  • 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.

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