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Article from the Welwyn & Hatfield Times

Heartbreak over brutal attack on Lucky

11 January 2006

EDITORIAL - whtimes@archant.co.uk

Lucky before the attack

Lucky before the attack

CRUEL thugs beat a pet dog within inches of his life leaving him with horrific injuries, writes Emma Reeves.

His owner Ray Riley, from Hatfield, was left with no choice but to have Lucky put down after the attack.

"They had hit him so hard over the back of the head that they had injured his brain," said the 74-year-old.

"He started to go blind and was losing the use of his limbs."

The incident happened as Ray walked him across a field in Birchwood shortly before Christmas.

He said: "I heard him yelp.

"I made my way towards him and there he was. The thugs who had attacked him had gone."

Ray bought the Cairn Terrier more than a year ago to give him some company after his wife died.

"He was my best friend," said Ray. "He was always there for me and would never leave me alone.

"He used to jump up on my bed and nibble my ear every morning."

Ray did not report the incident to the police. He said: "I didn't think it was worth it.

"It is not going to bring my dog back."

Lucky, pictured right, who was about five years old, came from a rescue home in Liverpool.

Ray is currently looking around animal shelters for another dog.

"I am looking for a new dog, but I won't ever find another one like him," he added.

"My neighbours are wonderful and they are helping me look.



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