Pit Bull Attack Kills Toy Poodle in Santa Monica; Owner Flees Scene

Tragic Dog Attack in Santa Monica

• 💔 A beloved toy poodle named Dublin, 11 weeks old, was fatally attacked by a pit bull mix in Santa Monica.
• 📍 The incident occurred approximately a block and a half from the owners' home during a routine walk.
• 🚨 The pit bull's owner, who was reportedly distracted and not paying attention, fled the scene immediately after the attack.

Owners' Account of the Attack

• 🗣️ Alyssa and Christopher, Dublin's owners, recounted the violent scuffle where the pit bull lunged and attacked their puppy.
• 🤕 Despite efforts to intervene and punch the attacking dog, Dublin sustained fatal injuries.
• 🆘 A Good Samaritan provided immediate assistance, driving the owners and Dublin to the veterinary emergency group.

Plea for Information and Owner Responsibility

• 🔍 The owners are seeking information to identify the pit bull's owner, emphasizing the need for accountability.
• 📣 They are not seeking vengeance but require information to proceed with necessary steps following the tragedy.
• 🏘️ Neighbors in the Ocean Park area have been supportive and have provided tips, having seen the man and his dog in the neighborhood.
• ⚖️ The owners stressed that pet ownership comes with the responsibility to control and manage one's animal to prevent harm to others.
• 🏃 The fleeing owner offered no apology or assistance, described by the owners as a "coward."