Tracey Brazier’s daughter was walking Ralph, an 11-year-old Westie, in Abbey Road in Barking at around 9pm last Tuesday, November 4.
She was near the Nisa Local shop when two medium-sized off-lead dogs ran out of a gated park and began attacking Ralph, Tracey said.
“The dogs were completely out of control, chasing Ralph around a car, biting him and biting my daughter as she lifted Ralph off the floor.”
Ralph was rushed to the vets with numerous bite wounds and died the following morning.
Tracey, 52, said: “He was 11 but he was still so full of beans, people thought he was a puppy the way he ran around. We’re devastated.”
The police were informed the following day but Tracey has expressed concerns that the two dogs are still with their owners.
“What worries me is that this could have been a lot worse for my daughter, and it could have even happened to a kid,” she said.
“I’d ask the owners of the dogs to just please do the right thing and contact the police – don’t let this happen to anyone else – and to anyone who witnessed the attack or who might have footage please contact the police, even if it’s just anonymously.”
A Met Police spokesperson said: “On Wednesday, November 5, at 5pm police received a report of a dog attack alleged to have occurred the previous day on Abbey Road, Barking.
“A 22-year-old woman reported that her dog sadly died from its injuries after the attack. She also sustained a bite wound.
“Officers spoke with the victim and carried out initial enquiries. We recognise the concern this incident may cause within the local community and want to reassure residents that police investigations remain ongoing.
“No arrests have been made at this time. Anyone with information that may assist police is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 5583/05NOV25.”
