A Scots woman has been left traumatised after an out-of-control Akita threw her dog around like a rag doll, ripping his neck open in a violent attack.
Karen Waddington was out with her Staffordshire bull terrier Buster in Hawick, Scottish Borders, last Tuesday when the incident happened.
The 47-year-old said the large white Akita came running around the corner and instantly targeted her 12-year-old pooch.The mum-of-five watched on in horror as the aggressive dog grabbed Buster by the neck and viciously threw him around.A neighbour then ran out of their nearby house and tried hitting the dog so it would release the other dog.However, the relentless attack only ended when the Akita's male owner emerged on the scene.
Distressing images show Buster's fur covered in blood after his neck was completely ripped open.Another image shows Buster post-operation showing his neck stitched back together.
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