Horrific scene at Alston Park

Dear editor, I was sitting sick to my stomach and shaking after leaving Alston Park. I went to the dog play area with our 7-month-old Vizsla puppy, Annie. I also had my two young children with me. We were sitting and chatting watching our pup have a wonderful time playing.

I would say the dog area had about five other small to medium-size dogs running and playing. A woman and man arrived with their American Pit Bull. I immediately became alarmed because I always do.

However, I told myself to give the breed a break. It took less than 30 seconds and at my next glance over, it had a small mixed-breed dog in its mouth! People were running over and the small dog was screaming with pain. The owner’s were pulling the pit bull away with blood dripping off their hands. The pit would not let go of this little dog. I watched the entire scene; it was horrible. It seemed like several minutes — but I am sure it wasn’t — before the little dog got loose from this beast. The owner left cradling the poor little dog, which was bloody and frightened. I looked toward the owners standing with their beast and all three had the remains of blood on their hands and paws.

My kids were crying. I was crying and shaking and holding onto my dear little puppy.

People, think about what you’re doing! If you have an aggressive dog, do not bring it into a public setting! Have common sense. This was a horrific scene and I pray that this little dog will recover.

Sherill Richied / Napa

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