Dog Attacked on Public Hiking Trail in East Haddam

EAST HADDAM, CT - A family is calling for action after their dog was attacked on a public hiking trail in East Haddam, as reported by Eyewitness 3. The family said the canine was not involved in a dogfight, but rather a dog attack.

The attack occurred Sunday morning when the family’s Rhodesian ridgeback, Marley, was attacked by a pitbull, according to Eyewitness 3. The family said the dog is in rough shape and it could cost thousands of dollars to save her. (To sign up for the Haddams and Killingworth breaking news alerts and more, click here.)

The incident occurred when Gregg Davis took Marley for a walk on the Hatch Lot Trail, according to Eyewitness 3. The dog suffered severe lacerations to the neck and chest, and the family is currently seeking harsher punishment for the pitbull.

Read the full story at the Eyewitness 3.

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