Big-hearted Ruddington residents on the Pasture Lane estate are raising funds to pay the veterinary fees for a neighbour whose dog was viciously attacked there on Friday night, and subsequently died.
Eyewitnesses say Hugo the terrier (pictured above with his owner Debs Hayball) was brutally savaged by a much larger dog (of bulldog appearance) outside her home – with Debs also getting bitten on her left hand as she tried to protect her pet. The attacking dog – which reportedly had no lead or collar – was subsequently seized by Nottinghamshire Police, who are now investigating.
Sadly, the injuries sustained by Hugo during the shocking incident were considered so severe that he’d be too weak to survive the multiple surgeries he would require. After vets initially administered painkillers and drained fluid from his lungs to keep him alive, the sad decision was made to put Hugo down yesterday. Now neighbours on Pasture Lane hope at least they can cover all the medical costs incurred.
You can donate online to the “For Hugo” GoFundMe page >>HERE<<.
Victoria Marconetto-Tyson, who set up this fundraising page, says: “All of the neighbours and people who witnessed this are traumatised and heartbroken for Debs. We’ll all miss seeing Hugo around the neighbourhood, he was a lovely, friendly and gorgeous little dog.”
Jane Wakerley agrees: “This is devastating news. I know Debs and Hugo, have met them through dog walking. Hugo has been through a lot over the last few years. He was a gorgeous boy.”
It’s the latest in a string or reported dog-on-dog attacks in Ruddington. Lauren Gunn reveals: “My dog was also attacked in the village a few weeks ago. I am truly sorry to read this. It really does worry me the increased number of dog attacks, especially on small dogs.”
Debs Hayball posted: “I’d like to reach out and say a huge ‘Thank You’ to all my neighbours who came to try to help Hugo. The outpouring of love for Hugo is quite overwhelming. He was clearly loved by many.”
Anyone with further information about this incident, or others in Ruddington they suspect may have involved the same dog, can call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, contact officers online >>HERE<<, or ‘phone anonymously using Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
