Toowoomba dog attack: Harristown resident calls for Toowoomba Regional Council to take action after terrifying incident

An investigation has been launched after two dogs roaming the streets of Harristown launched a violent attack on another man’s dog, snatching the animal from his walker and mauling it.

A distraught Harristown resident who witnessed a shocking dog attack on a quiet suburban street has called for action from Toowoomba Regional Council, fearing the unprovoked attack could happen again.

The resident, who asked to remain anonymous, said she heard a commotion near the corner of Burton and Buckland streets about 10.30am on Tuesday and saw two large dogs take a small dog from the basket of an elderly man’s mobility scooter.

“Both dogs just had a hold of the poor little dog by the throat, shaking the absolute s--- out of it,” the resident said.

According to the witness two people who were driving by stopped and kicked the two dogs, trying to get them to let go of the smaller dog, as its elderly owner in the scooter tried to pull his dog away from the attack.

The location of an alleged dog attack in Harristown. Photo: Google Maps.

The bystanders, along with the witness’ partner, managed to get the dogs to stop their attack after a number of kicks to the head and ribs.

Following the attack the witness said the small dog sustained injuries to its throat and back, with its owner left distraught by the mauling.

The dog attack comes after Darling Heights woman Vyvyan Glover was assaulted by two dogs at the popular Thiess Off-Leash Dog Park on August 11.

The attack left Ms Glover with a number of wounds, with the most serious injury requiring surgery and a 7cm by 6cm skin graft.

The Harristown resident described the dogs as being “out to kill”.

“They weren’t provoked or anything, they just went for the small dog like it was a piece of meat, they need to be destroyed. People should be able to walk their dogs and take their children to the park without the fear of being attacked.”

Toowoomba Regional Council has launched an investigation into the incident after receiving information from a member of the community who allegedly witnessed a dog attack incident.

“The owner of the attacked dog has not contacted Council to provide a formal complaint,” Environment and Community Portfolio lead Tim McMahon said.

“Council’s inquiries are continuing.”