CARLISLE, Mass. — A search is underway for the owner of a dog that fatally mauled another dog on a trail in a Massachusetts town over the weekend, authorities announced Tuesday.
Officers responding to a report of an attack involving two dogs on the Towle Field trail in the area of Westford Street in Carlisle just before 2:30 p.m. on Saturday learned a large white dog with a brown patch around its eye had severely bit a 6-year-old Maltese that was off its leash, according to the Carlisle Police Department.
The Maltese was rushed to a local veterinarian for treatment but had to be euthanized due to the severity of its injuries, police said.
A woman who was with the large white dog provided the name “Michaela” and a phone number that police said didn’t appear to be in service.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Carlisle Animal Inspector Gene Delano or Sgt. Christopher Arguoyan at 978-369-1155.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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