Dog mauls Florida animal rescue volunteer to death

A woman who volunteered at an animal rescue centre has been mauled to death by a large mixed breed dog that snapped and turned on her.

A large rescue dog mauled a volunteer to death in South Florida, according to reports.

Pam Rob, 71, was working with Gladys — a three-year-old large mixed breed — when the dog snapped and attacked on Thursday at the animal rescue centre in Oakland Park, news station WPLG and the New York Post reported.

Pam Rob, 71, was attacked by Gladys, a three-year-old large mixed breed. Picture: Facebook

Gladys was euthanized after the attack. Picture: Facebook/Abandoned Dogs of Ever

“There’s always risk when you work with abused animals and Pam was well aware of it,” Robb’s wife, Angie Anobile, told the station.

“It’s a tragic accident. I’m sorry it happened to the love of my life, and I’m sorry it happened to someone who could make such a difference in society.”

Ms Anobile told the Sun-Sentinel Rob had been working with Gladys for about a month, before the dog dragged her to the ground by the arm and attacked.

Pam was 'well aware of' the dangers of working with abused animals, her wife Angie Anobile said. Picture: Facebook/Pam Robb

Pam Rob volunteered with 100+ Abandoned Dogs of Everglades Florida. Picture: Google Maps

Gladys, who weighed more than 45kg, has since been put down, WPLG reported.

The rescue organisation — 100+ Abandoned Dogs of Everglades Florida — issued a statement saying staff were grieving and had asked for privacy. The group cares for many pit-bull-type dogs, its website shows.

This article originally appeared on the New York Post and was reproduced with permission