Small dog recovering after being mauled by bigger dog in Miami Beach - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

Tragedy Strikes in Miami Beach as Small Dog Survives Mauling by Larger Foe. A heartbreaking incident unfolded on Sunday when a small dog was brutally attacked by a bigger canine, leaving it severely injured and requiring immediate medical attention.

The vicious assault took place at a cafeteria near 73rd Street and Collins Avenue, where the dog's owner had taken it. Witnesses rushed to intervene, but their efforts were hindered as the larger dog refused to release its grip on the smaller one. According to Abdel Jabri, the distraught owner, "For six or seven people, we couldn’t take his mouth out...he didn't let go." The dog's neck was left with a grotesque injury, resulting in skin being torn away, leaving only patches of hair exposed.

Witness Nadia De La Cruz described the scene as "devastating," stating that she couldn't bear to watch the animal in such a state. The smaller dog is now set to undergo surgery, and in an act of kindness, the owner of the larger dog has offered to cover all medical expenses.

In a show of support for Bella, a GoFundMe campaign has been established. The outpouring of sympathy from the community highlights the importance of animal welfare and the need for greater awareness about responsible pet ownership. As the smaller dog recovers, many are holding their breaths, hoping for a full recovery.
 
🐢😱 this is so disturbing, but also kinda heartbreaking that the bigger dog's owner was kind enough to help out... like what were they thinking when that dog attacked in the first place?! πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ and 6 people couldn't even get its mouth off poor Bella! πŸ™ hoping she makes a full recovery πŸ’•
 
OMG u guys 🀯 i cant even right now this is so sad bella is literally fighting 4 her life after that horrific attack on sunday 🐢😨 i mean what r people doin to their pets?? the owner of the bigger dog should really get in trouble 4 not controlling ur pet properly 1st off why didnt u intervene when u saw wat was happenin??

i'm literally shaking just thinking bout it poor bella is such a fighter tho 🐾πŸ’ͺ i'm sending all my positive vibes her way can't wait to see her full of energy again πŸ’• the fact that the bigger dog's owner offered 2 cover medical expenses shows some good in people πŸ€— lets hope bella makes a full recovery & gets 2 live her life w/o any more drama πŸΎπŸ’–
 
omg this is so sad πŸΎπŸ’” like what even is the world rn...a lil dog gets mauled by another bigger one and it's literally breaking my heart 😭 i mean can u blame me? i've had pets before & they're like part of the fam 🐢🐱 so to see this happen 2 a defenseless lil pup is just devastating. but on a brighter note, tho πŸ‘ i love how ppl r coming together 2 help this lil dog recover...the GoFundMe campaign is amazing πŸ’Έ & the fact that the bigger dog's owner is covering medical expenses is just pure gold 🌟 let's hope this lil pup makes a full recovery πŸ’ͺ
 
This is so sad 🐢😱 I mean, 6-7 people trying to break up a fight between two dogs? That's insane! 🀯 The stats on animal attacks in Miami Beach are staggering - 22 reported incidents last year alone, with 10 of them resulting in serious injuries. πŸ“Š The average cost of treating an animal bite is around $1,500, which is why it's so great that the larger dog's owner offered to cover Bella's medical expenses πŸ’Έ.

I'm also loving the community response - a GoFundMe campaign with over 10k donations already! πŸš€ That's what I call kindness πŸ’•. Anyway, according to animal welfare orgs, 75% of stray dogs are killed within 6 months due to lack of spaying/neutering... so this incident is a huge wake-up call for us all 🌞.

Let's get the stats on dog ownership rates in Miami Beach too - I'm guessing it's pretty high? And what about breed-specific legislation? Should we be banning certain breeds or just focusing on responsible ownership? πŸ€”
 
man this is so sad πŸΆπŸ˜” i mean what can you do with those huge dogs running around, it's like they're just wild animals or something 😱 i'm glad the owner of that big dog is being super kind and covering medical bills tho πŸ’• it's all about community support and love for our furry friends ❀️ we need to educate people on how to be more responsible pet owners so this kinda thing doesn't happen again πŸ™ let's get that GoFundMe money raised ASAP so Bella can get the best care possible πŸ’ΈπŸΎ
 
omg this is so sad 4 that lil pup 🐢😭 like wut happened to it? i cant even imagine bein in tht situation...and its even worse cuz ppl cudnt help him πŸ˜” the owner of th bigger dog is a lifesaver tho, offerin 2 pay 4 meds 2 save his life πŸ™ lets all send positivity & good vibes 2 Bella 2 get well soon πŸ’• also tht GoFundMe campaign shd b every1's priority, animals r our fam members 2 πŸ’–
 
I'm shocked they didn't specify how old the bigger dog was 🀯. Like, is it a puppy or an adult? If it's a puppy, its owners should really get some obedience training ASAP, 'cause that behavior is not cute or acceptable πŸ™„. On a more serious note, I do think it's awesome that the owner of the bigger dog offered to cover medical expenses - that's super kind and responsible πŸΎπŸ’•. But seriously, how many times have we seen stories like this where one animal attacks another? It's crazy how often it happens... maybe we need to start focusing on educating pet owners about animal behavior and safety πŸ€”
 
Can you even? 🀯 Small dog survives being mauled by a bigger one but I'm sure it's going to have PTSD from that encounter... like, is this a thing now? 🐢 Where are we drawing the line between "I don't want to share my food" and "I'm gonna attack your face"? 🍴 And omg, the owner of the big dog just offered to cover medical expenses for the little guy... what's next, going out of their way to make up for their pup's poor behavior? πŸ€‘ The GoFundMe campaign is sweet though, love that we're coming together for Bella πŸ’•
 
This is just so heartbreaking 🐾😨 I mean, can you even imagine having to witness something like that happen to your furry little friend? It's not just the physical injuries that are traumatic, but also knowing that your pet was helpless and couldn't defend itself against such a vicious attack. The fact that the owner of the larger dog is willing to cover all medical expenses shows that they're clearly remorseful for what happened...and it's nice to see them taking responsibility.

I do wish people would be more aware of the importance of respecting other pets' boundaries, especially in situations like this where one animal feels threatened or territorial. We should all try to be more considerate and mindful of our surroundings when we're out with our own pets, just in case they might accidentally scare someone else's pet.

It's great that there's a GoFundMe campaign set up for Bella, though - it's really beautiful to see the community come together to support her recovery. Fingers crossed she makes a full recovery soon 🀞
 
I'm not buying it πŸΆπŸ˜•...this "vicious assault" story has some major red flags. Where's the video proof? No one seems to have actually seen this happen, just witnesses who claim they couldn't intervene because the bigger dog wouldn't let go. That sounds like an excuse to me. And what about the owner of the bigger dog saying they're willing to cover all medical expenses out of the goodness of their heart? Coincidence? I'd love to see some sources or footage from that cafeteria. Maybe this is just a case of misinformation spreading like wildfire πŸ€”
 
awww this is so sad 🐾😭 can't believe that bigger dog just wouldn't let go its all so brutal & scary for little Bella πŸ€• her owner was stuck trying to save her poor pup & now she's got some serious surgery ahead what a lifesaver that other dog's owner is tho offering to pay for everything πŸ’Έ hope Bella recovers super fast & gets back to her cute self soon πŸΎπŸ’•
 
Ugh man this is so sad I mean who expects to see something like that happen on a Sunday afternoon when you're just chillin with your pup at the cafeteria?! 🐢😩 And poor Bella's neck is literally shredded it's a miracle she survived the whole ordeal. And the fact that the bigger dog didn't let go even when multiple people tried to intervene? Like what's going through its mind, right? 🀯 The owner being so grateful for the kindness of the other dog's owner though, that's just amazing. It's not often you see animals showing compassion like that. And I love how everyone's rallying around Bella with this GoFundMe campaign, it's really making a difference. Hopefully she makes a full recovery soon 🀞
 
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