Dog rips owner's nose off in unprovoked attack as she considers putting him down

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A woman has told of her horrific ordeal after her pet dog - of 11 years - bit her nose off in a brutal, unprovoked attack. Shayna Crimo, 31, "screamed bloody murder" for her partner to call the emergency services after the sudden attack at home.It happened minutes after Shayna came home from an art class - and was the first time King, whom Shayna has had for 11 years since King was a puppy, had been violent towards anyone.

The 31-year-old, from Nevada, US lost most of her nose and is undergoing forehead flap surgeries to reconstruct the area, but continues to live with her dog.Shayna told of the terror that took place on January 18 just days before her other dog, an almost 13-year-old pit bull named Krieo, was scheduled to be put down following his cancer diagnosis.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

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