A heartbroken Scots family say they are 'happy' two danger dogs are off the street after their beloved Black Labrador died following a savage attack while out on a walk.
Marley's injuries were so severe the 10-year-old dog had to be put down by vets following the vicious incident, which happened in Montrose on Saturday, February 26.
His owner, Gary Donald, was forced to look on in horror as the two animals - who were off their leads - went into ‘kill mode’.
Yesterday, we told how a 31-year-old man was charged in connection with the attack, while both dogs believed to be involved were seized.
The news has provided the family with some comfort - but they admit the pain Marley endured still 'tortures' them.
Gary's wife Lesley Donald told the Record: "We're happy the dogs are off the street as I think it's to late to change them.
"This has caused our family so much pain. It's bad enough losing a pet - but knowing how much pain Marley would have been in tortures us.
"It tortures us knowing we couldn't do anything to help him."
Owner Gary had taken Marley for a short walk near his home when the attack happened on Garrison Road in the Barracks at around 10.45pm on Saturday.
The 48-year-old retained fire fighter tried to pull the two off-the-leash dogs off of his pet during the frenzied attack.
He desperately tried to save Marley's life before hearing a heartbreaking ‘yelp’ which will haunt him forever.
Marley was rushed to the vet for emergency treatment but was later put to sleep with his loving family by his side."
Lesley said: "We've been inundated with messages. I've had so many people come up to me in tears.
"Marley was such a loving dog. Our house is so empty missing my excitable welcome when I get home."
The 38-year-old man is due to appear at court at a later date.
A statement from Police Scotland said: “A 31-year-old man has been charged in connection with a dog attack, in which a Labrador died, in the Barracks area of Montrose on Saturday, February 26.
“Both dogs believed to have been involved have been seized by officers and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
“We would like to thank the public for their support in this investigation.”
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