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Dog that savaged pet rabbits and guinea pigs is put down
ONE of two savage dogs that killed family pets across Halifax is believed to have been destroyed.
Police finally caught up with the dogs after they claimed nearly 20 pets – rabbits and guinea pigs – in three months.
All were taken from outdoor hutches and mauled to death.
Police have confirmed two female owners have been arrested and are awaiting charge.
The larger dog – a Rhodesian ridgeback- type – is reported to have been put down for public safety.
The second, smaller dog, is being kept indoors.
For families who have lost pets across Wheatley, Pellon, Highroad Well, Norton Tower and Warley, the news is a welcome relief.
Helen Hadfield, who lives in Warley with children Danny, eight, Bethany, 11, and Charlotte, five, said: "It is brilliant news." Their guinea pig Tippy Toes was decapitated after the wire hutch it shared with 17 others was ripped open.
"The attack was horrible," said Helen. "We had to move all the guinea pigs into the computer room in our house afterwards.
"Charlotte was too scared to go upstairs and get her pyjamas by herself because she was scared the dogs would get her.
"It's a real relief to know my children can be in the garden."
Mother-of-two Julie Barker, of Norton Tower, whose children were left in tears after rabbit Misty was found dead, said: "It is a real relief.
"We were all so shocked after the attack but can think about getting a rabbit again."
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