Elderly Whippet dog attacked by German Shepherd near Shaftesbury Lake in Swindon

An elderly dog has been attacked by German Shepherd in Swindon.

The 14-year-old Whippet suffered nasty injuries, which requires treatment under sedation at the vets, during the incident at around 11am, on a path next to the stream near Shaftesbury Lake.

Posting on social media, the dog’s owner, Emma Leighfield, said: “Myself and my mum are distraught as what has happened today and I will have an extremely upset two year old son who will be heartbroken to find his beloved best friend is not at home when he returns from nursery.

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“The dog who attacked was an Alsatian [German Shepherd], the owner was a man who is described as tall, wearing a navy/black hat, navy coat, grey trousers.”

Wiltshire Police are understood to be investigating and the dog warden’s been informed. Anyone with information should contact police by calling 101.

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