Children ‘screaming’ as pet mauled to death by a pack of dogs at Narraweena

VIDEO: Three young northern beaches children screamed in terror as a pack of dogs broke through a fence and savaged their beloved family pet, Chilli, in their own home. And there are allegations this isn’t the first attack by the vicious pack of animals.

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Three young children screamed in terror as a pack of dogs savaged their beloved family pet.

Four dogs broke through Beatriz George’s garden fence in Narraweena on Friday morning and set upon two-year-old Chilli.

Chilli, 2, was killed by a pack of dogs.

They attacked the poodle-spaniel cross and then stood over him as Mrs George and her children, aged five, seven and 10, watched on in horror, videoing the shocking moments after the attack.

“The children were screaming and crying,” Mrs George said. “It was terrifying. We ran into the house for safety. There was nothing we could do.”

As she waited for police to arrive the four dogs were joined by a fifth and they roamed the garden looking for food.

“They kept licking Chilli’s empty dinner bowl and even the grease tray under the barbecue.”

When they eventually returned through the fence, police officers took the opportunity to board up the hole. But as they did the dogs tried to get back through and officers had to use capsicum spray.

Chilli the dog with Beatriz George.

Some of the dogs that attacked Chilli.

Remarkably, Chilli was still breathing and he was rushed to a vet, where he underwent emergency treatment. He died from his injuries shortly before 6pm.

Mrs George said her children were struggling to come to terms with what they saw and would see a psychologist in the near future.

“My little one who’s four is still waiting for Chilli to come home. She keeps looking in the backyard for him,” she said.

The pack of dogs following the attack on Chilli.

The four dogs thought to be responsible for the attack have been placed in a Northern Beaches Council compound. Their fate will be decided in the coming days.

Initial investigations suggest the dogs are not restricted breeds.

Mrs George claims the same dogs attacked a Siberian husky in Beacon Hill in December. She said there was evidence of them attacking other dogs when their owner lived in Queensland.

“If measures had been taken my Chilli would still be here,” she said.

A council spokeswoman said officers were reviewing all records and liaising with other states in relation to any previous allegations.

“Council continues to investigate and will be considering available enforcement options as part of our investigation,” council chief executive Ray Brownlee said.