Off-leash dog mauls terrier mix in southwest Denver

DENVER (KDVR) — A southwest Denver family members remains in grieving after their pet was seen on monitoring video clip being struck by a loosened next-door neighbor pet.

Mariah De La Cruz stated her terrier mix, Blackie, was struck by the pit bull mix last Tuesday.

“I’m simply crazy,” a sobbing De La Cruz stated. “I’m mad.”

She stated the guard dog discovered an opening in an adjacent fencing as well as initially required her pet up onto his pet home prior to assaulting as well as eliminating it. She included that 2 guys, that live at the very same residence as the hostile pet, after that got rid of her pet in a wastebasket.

“He is setting up the trash can as well as tossed him in the garbage, like he was absolutely nothing,” De La Cruz stated.

An agent for Denver Pet Security stated the pit bull has actually been confiscated as well as police officers have actually reached individuals connected with the guard dog. An agent included that there’s constantly the opportunity the proprietor can deal with penalties or prison time.

Denver Pet Security has actually likewise provided to cover Blackie’s cremation prices — none of which brings much convenience to De La Cruz.

“They covered it up like it was absolutely nothing,” De La Cruz stated, “as well as he wasn’t absolutely nothing. He was my pet.”