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Alexandra Park, Penge: Beckenham pet owners attacked by pack of dogs
10:51am Tuesday 4th December 2012 in News By Robert Fisk
Tony Mozzocchi and Jill Waters were attacked when they tried to defend Missy
A PET has been left psychologically scarred and its owners injured after they were attacked by a pack of dogs in a Penge park.
Jill Waters and her partner Tony Mozzocchi were walking Missy, their four-year-old Jack Terrier cross, in Alexandra Park when a white mongrel ran up to them.
It was followed by four greyhounds, including two which were on leads, which began to attack their animal before they picked it up.
Mrs Walters, 73, and Mr Mozzocchi, 70, were then bitten themselves and they had to go to the Beckenham Beacon for treatment after the incident last Thursday (November 29).
"They acted as a pack and the owners could not get them off us.
"The owners could not control them and straight away I said that all the dogs should be on a lead.
"I dread to think what would happen if the dogs had knocked us to the ground and I dread to think what would have happened if I’d had my grandchild with me."
The resident of Clockhouse Road, Beckenham, added: "My son took Missy to the vet but the vet could not see any skin broken.
"But she will not move off the sofa and when she does move she is yelping and she is still in shock."
Anyone who has any information about the dogs or witnessed the attack which happened after 3pm on November 29 should call the Penge and Cator safer neighbourhood team on 020 8649 3541.
Comments(25)
Chrisbitz
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1:49pm Tue 4 Dec 12
Lord Erastus Theobald Piggott
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3:03pm Tue 4 Dec 12
Why people who are near the end of their lives decide to take on puppies is another mystery to me. There should be a law against it because when the owners finally snuff it, the poor dogs have to be found homes elsewhere. There should be a strict age limit for prospective owners who are likely to die of old age before the dog heads for the great kennel in the sky.
Missy isn't what I consider to be a real dog anyway. It's more like a fluffy stuffed toy than man's best friend.
the wall
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4:00pm Tue 4 Dec 12
Lord Erastus Theobald Piggott
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4:09pm Tue 4 Dec 12
the wall wrote:It's probably cross at losing the fight thus proving itself inadequate in defending its master against 'real' dogs.
Jack Terrier cross ? Does the report mean a Jack Russell terrier cross, but what's it cross with ?
mouthalmighty
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5:46pm Tue 4 Dec 12
Lord Erastus Theobald Piggott
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5:53pm Tue 4 Dec 12
mouthalmighty wrote:I disagree. I am not cruel at all.
Lord Erastus you are a cruel cruel man/woman. When people are working, they cannot look after a dog, so having a dog after retirement is perfect, unless of course they can't control them.
The people who are cruel are those selfish people who take on a puppy or young dog knowing that they might not be around long enough to give them a home and provide for them until it's time to dig a hole in the garden.
It's not fair on the dogs. Simple.
Lord Erastus Theobald Piggott
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5:55pm Tue 4 Dec 12
It's simply not fair on the baby.
Lord Erastus Theobald Piggott
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6:12pm Tue 4 Dec 12
Work it out.
rojo174
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6:13pm Tue 4 Dec 12
Lord Erastus Theobald Piggott
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6:16pm Tue 4 Dec 12
rojo174 wrote:No, it isn't.
It's a dog for c sake
It's a dog/child substitute.
Lord Erastus Theobald Piggott
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6:24pm Tue 4 Dec 12
1. White mongrel runs up to attack.
2. I give it a good, hard, swift kick up its soft underbelly and send it flying.
3. Greyhounds get the message and so do the owners.
4. All over.
Donna_T
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8:22pm Tue 4 Dec 12
buddy1
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10:07pm Tue 4 Dec 12
Lord Erastus Theobald Piggott wrote:Lord Erastus Theobald Piggott says...
I really am at a loss as to understand why ANYBODY feels the need to own a dog in the first place. I can only assume that the pooches are child substitutes for lonely old couples.
Why people who are near the end of their lives decide to take on puppies is another mystery to me. There should be a law against it because when the owners finally snuff it, the poor dogs have to be found homes elsewhere. There should be a strict age limit for prospective owners who are likely to die of old age before the dog heads for the great kennel in the sky.
Missy isn't what I consider to be a real dog anyway. It's more like a fluffy stuffed toy than man's best friend.
3:03pm Tue 4 Dec 12
I really am at a loss as to understand why ANYBODY feels the need to own a dog in the first place. I can only assume that the pooches are child substitutes for lonely old couples.
Why people who are near the end of their lives decide to take on puppies is another mystery to me. There should be a law against it because when the owners finally snuff it, the poor dogs have to be found homes elsewhere. There should be a strict age limit for prospective owners who are likely to die of old age before the dog heads for the great kennel in the sky.
Missy isn't what I consider to be a real dog anyway. It's more like a fluffy stuffed toy than man's best friend.
Lord Erastus Theobald Piggott says...
6:24pm Tue 4 Dec 12
I know what I'd have done in the same situation, so let me tell you what would have ensued:
1. White mongrel runs up to attack.
2. I give it a good, hard, swift kick up its soft underbelly and send it flying.
3. Greyhounds get the message and so do the owners.
4. All over.
Awww bless you Lord Erastus..I hope for your sake and the general public's sake that you get better very, very soon xx
Mr_Fandango
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1:20pm Wed 5 Dec 12
Is it possible that you suffer from some kind of problem where you have to have your say on every single article thats on here and nine times out of ten its just a load of old dribble.
when ever anyone puts anything else diffrent to your oppinion and your opinion alone all you do is behave like a spoilt child and throw your toys out of the pram!!!
Maybe its time you decided to pay attention to people that actually enjoy this site and are fed up with listening to your absolute rubbish and try being a little less childish!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Lord Erastus Theobald Piggott
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10:20am Thu 6 Dec 12
Mr_Fandango wrote:And your point is what?
Lord Erastus Theobald Piggott i am very sure that something is not very right in your head!
Is it possible that you suffer from some kind of problem where you have to have your say on every single article thats on here and nine times out of ten its just a load of old dribble.
when ever anyone puts anything else diffrent to your oppinion and your opinion alone all you do is behave like a spoilt child and throw your toys out of the pram!!!
Maybe its time you decided to pay attention to people that actually enjoy this site and are fed up with listening to your absolute rubbish and try being a little less childish!!!!!!!!!!!!
!
rarecockneyguvnor
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11:17am Thu 6 Dec 12
Such a shame too, tis the season after all Fandango.
goodwork
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10:19pm Thu 6 Dec 12
Anyway I for one enjoyed lord erastus's comments. A little humour amongst this tripe is always welcome.
goodwork
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10:19pm Thu 6 Dec 12
Anyway I for one enjoyed lord erastus's comments. A little humour amongst this tripe is always welcome.
Donna_T
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11:01am Fri 7 Dec 12
cm punk
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9:09am Sun 9 Dec 12
lollie,erith
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10:31pm Sun 9 Dec 12
Gypo.Joe
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11:41am Mon 10 Dec 12
Lollie,erith, capital letters dear.
lollie,erith
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11:44pm Mon 10 Dec 12
lollie,erith
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11:47pm Mon 10 Dec 12
Chrisbitz says...
1:49pm Tue 4 Dec 12