A LYDNEY dog owner has been left shaken up after a Staffordshire Bull Terrier attacked her and her dog.

Rachel Green says the pavement in Harrison Way – just yards from her home – was covered in blood as she returned home from walking her two Jack Russells.

Rachel’s one dog, Mason, suffered 10 puncture wounds and the only reason why Marley – her other dog – didn’t get injured was because she threw him into a resident’s garden.

She said: “I’m still shaking now. It was very traumatic. I was walking with my daughter and stepson when all of a sudden we saw this Staffie not on a lead charging towards us.

“I picked my dogs up and managed to throw Marley into a resident’s garden as the Staffie started to attack Mason. I couldn’t get him off and started to punch him. Before I knew it the Staffie had dragged me to the other side of the road. There was blood everywhere and Mason made a mess on me.

“As a result of the incident I have a badly bruised hand and Mason has been treated for 10 puncture wounds. He is lucky to be alive.

“I happen to know of the Staffie’s owner and he came out at the time of the incident and struggled to control his dog. He said he was sleeping when the Staffie broke out of the garden gate.

“He has offered to pay for Mason’s treatment but I’m not bothered about the money I just want the dog off the streets. The area is popular with children and both the vets and police think it’s a dangerous dog.”

Police are dealing with the incident which happened last Wednesday (February 3) at 12pm.

Rachel added: “The driver of a local link bus stopped to help and two female passengers jumped off too. I just hope Mason makes a speedy recovery.”

It’s understood the owner of the offending dog has paid the final settlement of the vet’s bill.

A spokesperson for Gloucestershire Police said: “We have spoken to all parties involved and it was agreed the owner of the offending dog would pay for all vet charges incurred, would ensure that the gate to his house be locked at all times, the dog has a secure collar and harness on at all times and to muzzle the dog when out in public places.”

Anybody with any information can call 101 quoting 174 of February 3.