<div><strong>Alfie Was Mauled – We Need Help </strong>
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<div><strong>TRIGGER WARNING: This story involves a violent dog attack and may be distressing for some readers. Graphic content included.</strong>
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<div>Hey, I’m Ash, and I really didn’t think I’d be writing one of these. But I’m drowning and I don’t know what else to do.
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<div>On Wednesday 2nd April at 7:10am, I was walking my little dog Alfie (he’s a beautiful and sweet 6-year-old Maltese x Shih Tzu) on the lead, heading to the park. Out of nowhere, a Doberman-cross ran into Straight Road (directly opposite St Ursula’s School) and like any normal nice human being I put my arm up to warn the traffic and shouted. The dog then locked eyes on us and was running full speed toward Alfie. I tried to pick him up, but I wasn’t fast enough.
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<div>The Doberman grabbed Alfie and wouldn’t let go. I fell to the floor holding onto him while he screamed. I felt completely helpless, but I knew I couldn’t let go, or that dog would’ve run off with him. We were dragged into someone’s driveway, and the dog just kept going at him while I begged people to help. I was screaming for someone – anyone – to do something. Most were too scared. Eventually, someone got close enough to distract the dog and it let go for a second.
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<div>By this point I was on my back and had pulled Alf into my arms yet the dog instantly tried to then attack me and went for Alf again, so I tried to defend us by kicking the dog in the head.
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<div>That gave me just enough time to grab Alf and stand up. As I tried to get out of the driveway the dog kept trying to jump up at us and then chased us down the road, still trying to get to us.
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<div>As we ran off, I saw the dog run into the road again and someone with a blue car open their car door and grabbed the dog by the collar. As I drove past, heading straight to the emergency vet, I saw that same dog lying on its back having its belly rubbed and shortly after that person posted a picture of the same dog on the local Harold Hill community page where the family claimed their dog was safely at home whilst. Meanwhile, I was covered in blood and trying to save my best friend.
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<div>The police seized the dog. The owners turned up later, and my friend gave them my details. They said they’d pay the bill, but I’ve not received a penny. In fact, all I’ve had from them and their mates are abusive messages. No apology. Nothing. I even offered to help with their dog, despite what happened.
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<div>Later that day, the owner called and literally said: “Bit expensive, this vet bill, innit?” He told the vet he’d pay £1,000 – which they didn’t. The bill is now over £5,000, and I’ve had to cover it myself using credit cards.
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<div>The reason I’m only asking for help now is because I’ve really tried to do this on my own. I was hoping I could just wait for the legal proceedings to sort things out – but it’s become painfully clear that that’s not financially possible for me. The pressure is building, and it’s seriously starting to take a toll on my mental health.
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<div>I’ve tried to keep going. I’ve tried to stay strong. But I need help. And I hate saying that.
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<div>The police are investigating and I’m hoping we will receive justice by having the owner take responsibility (I do not want the dog being euthanised).
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<div>If you can spare anything – literally anything at all – I’d be so, so grateful. Every penny will go toward paying Alfie’s vet bills. If you want proof of the costs, I’m happy to send all the vet invoices over directly.
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<div>Please donate if you can and share. I’m exhausted, heartbroken, and doing my best – but I can’t do this alone anymore.
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<div>Thank you so much for reading.
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<div>All our love,
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<div><strong>Ash &amp; </strong>
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<div><strong>Alfie </strong>
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<div>Romford Recorder: <a href="https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/25079737.straight-road-harold-hill-dog-attack-leaves-woman-traumatised/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>
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<div>Havering Daily: <a href="https://thehaveringdaily.co.uk/2025/04/09/exclusive-dog-brutally-mauled-on-walk-left-traumatised-and-in-need-of-multiple-operations/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>
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