Fridley police seek info on 2 loose dogs that killed a pet
Police in a northern Minneapolis suburb are looking for information about two dogs that killed a third on Sunday.
Fridley Public Safety said the attack yielded no 911 call, but a community member who saw a post about it on social media contacted police the day after.
Police began investigating and contacted the slain dog's owner. The owner said they were carrying their two dogs near Fifth and 63rd avenues when two loose dogs approached them. One attacked them and killed one of their pets, they said. It happened between 7 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
The owner said her chihuahua, named Paco, was the dog that died in the attack. Family is devastated, she said.
Sue Schillinger lives down the street from where the attack happened. She's not only worried for her Bernedoodle named Piper, but also the dog she cares for at her in-home doggy daycare.
"I just was real concerned when I heard it, especially when clients are writing to me and saying what happened over by near your home," said Schillinger.
Schillinger is now extra thankful for the extra security measure of the six foot tall fence in her backyard.
"I'd like to know what happened and who it happened to and whose dogs those were, that were running loose," said Schillinger.
Neighbor Robin Kowalski is also being extra careful.
"It's been very traumatic for me thinking about these poor people that lost their dog," said Kowalski. "We're not walking the dogs and I'm always watching, because those dogs could easily hop our back fence."
The loose dogs were described as Staffordshire bull terriers, one black and one tan. Police are asking anyone with information about or photos or videos of the dogs to call 763-572-3629 or submit an anonymous tip online.
"Officers will be doing extra patrols in the area to continue to search for the loose dogs," Fridley Public Safety said.
Police said Wednesday they have received good tips and info, and are currently investigating a lead.
Police also reminded residents to call 911 about any dog attacks, or "if you see a dog running at large but it has not caused harm."