Five Dogs Leave Sprocker Spaniel with Nearly Fatal Injuries

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On one of their regular walks, Rox, a Sprocker Spaniel was severely attacked by five dangerous dogs in the presence of their owner

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The unfortunate incident happened at the Leconfield Industrial Estate on March 1st when Rox was busy playing with his ball

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The unsuspecting pooch was confronted by five dogs that included two XL Bully dogs, two lurcher-type dogs and a terrier, as stated by Rox's mom

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Greatly outnumbered, Rox suffered from multiple gaping wounds, torn arms and legs, broken ribs, punctured lungs, etc

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"They dragged my dog round like he was a rag doll, and there was nothing I could do about it", Elaine Atkinson, the 64 year old owner stated in an interview

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Had it not been the bravery of an individual Rox would not have survived this vicious attack

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Elaine told the media, "A man came out of an electrical unit on the estate and got a stick and started hitting these dogs"

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While Rox has been under constant care, he sadly has to visit the vet's clinic even now to remove fluid build-up within his recovering body

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"I spoke to the vet and he said those dogs are bred for killing" Elaine pointed out stressing over the fact that how inefficient knowledge and training of canines can hamper others lives

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