Small dog mauled to death by pit bulls in the Bronx, NYC

A tragic incident recently occurred in the Throggs Neck Houses in the Bronx, where a small dog named Juju was brutally attacked and killed by two pit bulls. The heartbroken owner, Monica Reyes, recounted the horrifying experience of trying to save her beloved 8-year-old Lhasa apso from the aggressive pit bulls just yards from her front door. Despite her efforts, one of the pit bulls grabbed Juju in its mouth and refused to let go, leading to the dog’s untimely death.

A passing NYCHA worker intervened and tased the main attack dog, causing it to drop Juju’s mangled body. The owners of the pit bulls fled the scene, leaving Reyes to deal with the aftermath of the devastating attack. Juju had to be euthanized, leaving Reyes with only a piece of his tail as a remembrance of her beloved pet.

Reyes expressed her concern for the safety of others in the community, questioning what it will take to remove dangerous dogs from the streets. Despite filing a police report, current New York law considers dogs as property, making an attack by one animal on another a property crime rather than a criminal offense.

This incident is not an isolated case, as another dog named Penny was recently attacked by two pit bulls on the Upper West Side. The harrowing footage captured Penny being mauled while the owners did nothing to intervene, sparking outrage and calls for stricter laws regarding aggressive dog behavior.

In response to these incidents, New York State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar introduced “Penny’s Law,” which aims to hold negligent dog owners accountable for their pets’ actions. The proposed law would criminalize negligent dog handling in the event of an attack, as well as address hit-and-run scenarios where owners leave the scene after their dogs cause harm.

Rajkumar emphasized the need for stricter regulations to prevent repeat offenders from getting away with irresponsible dog ownership. “Penny’s Law” seeks to address these concerns and ensure that owners are held responsible for the actions of their pets, ultimately promoting safer communities for both humans and animals alike.