Dog Mom Fights Off Deranged Animal Attacking Her Dog In Backyard

Shop By Cause Donated & Counting! 50 Million Meals Feed Shelter Dogs Dogs Saved! 1,201 At-Risk Fly Shelter Dogs To Safety D.V. Survivors & Pets! $66,782 Funded For Keep Pets & Domestic Violence Survivors Together For Service Dogs $1,881,595 Funded Pair Veterans With Service Dogs VIP ClubDeals Success Stories Elizabeth Dellapietro began her day as she always does by allowing her 12-year-old small dog, Tilly, out to do her business. It was only a minute or two before Elizabeth returned home when she heard terrified yelps of pain and screaming from Tilly. When Elizabeth Dellapietro went outside to check on things, an animal attacked her tiny pooch. She immediately sprang into action to try and save Tilly’s life. A rabid raccoon was clutching her 10-pound Chihuahua mix and refused to let go, despite the fact that she was being held back by a leash. Most alarming, a local veterinarian stated that this is the second rapid raccoon assault in two weeks in the region. Dr. Linda Morrone knew there was a serious problem at hand. “When I heard my dog scream in pain, I ran outside and I picked up a metal watering can and beat it on its back to let go of my dog,” she shared. Image/St...