Cat left for dead after horror dog mauling on northern beaches
An investigation has been launched after a beloved family cat was mauled to within an inch of its life by a dog.
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A woman is accused of leaving a cat for dead after her dog mauled it to within an inch of its life.
Charlie the cat was left with puncture wounds to his chest and a fractured sternum after the dog attack on Monday in Beacon Hill.
An investigation has been launched with the family pet still recovering at the emergency vets in Terrey Hills.
Witnesses have said the woman who was walking the dog fled the scene after the incident, leaving Charlie for dead.
Emma Bloomfield, who has grown up with 17-year-old Charlie, said she was disgusted at the woman’s “cowardly behaviour” and called on any witnesses to come forward.
“I am disgusted that she would leave a heavily injured animal,” she said. “It is not just the financial costs but he has been a big part of our family for over 17 years. I am 26 so it has been most of my life and as an animal owner you would think that she would understand.”
The mauling happened on Monday at 8.30am near the cross-section of Doulton Ave and Willandra Rd.
Ms Bloomfield was not there at the time but said a witness had told her Charlie had been minding his own business when the woman approached with three dogs on leads.
On seeing Charlie, one of the dogs went for him.
The incident was over in seconds after which the dog owner is said to have scarpered.
“She left him there to die,” Ms Bloomfield said.
A witness called Ms Bloomfield’s dad who ran to Charlie’s aid.
But scared and in shock Charlie lashed out at him.
“There was a lot of blood,” Ms Bloomfield said. “Both the cat’s and dad’s.”
It was touch and go for a while but Charlie eventually started to show signs of improvement.
Ms Bloomfield now hopes he will be back home by the weekend.
“I am not just upset due to the cowardly behaviour of this woman but also worried in case it happens to someone else’s much-loved pet or a young child,” Ms Bloomfield said.
The council’s CEO Ray Brownlee said an investigation had been launched.
“This case is particularly concerning as it is alleged that the person in charge of the dogs at the time did not stop to assist the seriously injured cat,” he said.
“We welcome anyone who witnessed the incident or can provide any information to come forward and speak to rangers on 1300 434 434.”