The owner of a dog that fatally attacked another dog and bit its owner in Saanich has come forward and is co-operating with animal control officers, police say.
Saanich police said a small dog was mauled by an off-leash dog near the summit of Mount Douglas Park around 7:15 p.m. Tuesday. The small dog, which was on a leash with its owner, was rushed to a veterinary hospital but had to be put down.
The dog’s owner was also bitten by the large dog and had minor injuries.
Police are reminding dog owners they must keep their dogs on a leash or under control at all times.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Saanich police’s non-emergency line at 250-475-4321.
