Jai Arrow fighting to save his dog’s life after lethal attack

South Sydney star Jai Arrow’s dog ‘Thor’ has attacked and killed another animal leaving the Maroons forward shattered and fighting to save his pet.

Jai Arrow is fighting to save the life of his dog Thor (R). Picture: Jerad Williams

A teenage family member in charge of Jai Arrow’s dog left a gate and door unlocked which led to the fatal attack of a Central Coast couple’s greyhound.

The South Sydney NRL star has been left “shattered” by the Bateau Bay tragedy, only learning of the attack while he was away on State of Origin duties with Queensland.

The attack of John and Ruby Gowans 11-year-old greyhound, Ruby, by Thor, Arrow’s American staffordshire terrier last month, prompted Central Coast Council to threaten to terminate the Rabbitohs forward’s pet.

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Jai Arrow pictured with his dogs Koda (L) and Thor (R). Picture: Jerad Williams

The attack came only months after Arrow apologised when Thor mauled and badly injured miniature schnauzer Millie at Bronte Beach last April.

Attempts by Arrow to communicate with the Gowans have proven fruitless and he has appointed prominent Sydney defence lawyer Paul McGirr to avoid losing his dog.

McGirr explained that as was the case in the first attack last April, Thor was being looked after by someone other than Arrow, at the time of the latest incident involving the greyhound.

It’s alleged Arrow was in Origin camp with the Queensland side ahead of the game three decider in Brisbane at the time of the fatal attack.

“Jai, as a dog lover himself, is absolutely devastated,’’ McGirr said.

“Particularly in light of the fact that he couldn’t do anything and he was away due to his work commitments.

John and Karen Gowans the owners of Ruby. Picture: Credit 9 News

Ruby was attacked by Arrow's American Staffordshire Terrier called Thor on the Central Coast. Picture: Credit 9 News

“He’s had it for six years, in his presence, it’s always been a well-behaved dog.

“Unfortunately, circumstances outside his control, including a teenager leaving a gate and a door open, have led to this tragic circumstance.’’

McGirr confirmed Central Coast Council’s intention to terminate Thor.

“They were going to terminate the dog if they hadn’t heard from Mr Arrow in 10-days,’’ McGirr said.

“But I’ve written to them within the 10-days and they’ve confirmed they have received it, so that process has been allayed.’’

McGirr said he was in the process of investigating all elements of the matter, including the possibility of a third dog being involved in the fatal incident.

It’s not clear whether the greyhound had a lead on at the time of the attack.