Stockport dog dies after chemical thrown onto its face
Daisy the Yorkshire Terrier suffered severe burns and was left blinded.
A widow from Stockport has been left devastated after her beloved Yorkshire Terrier died following a chemical attack in her garden.
Daisy was found with "horrific" burns to her face and eyes which were so severe that vets had no choice but to put her to sleep.
Jean Hooley said Daisy was bleeding from her eyes and her face after she had been out in the garden of their home in Garrett Walk.
She rushed her for emergency treatment but because her injuries were so severe - she had been blinded and the chemical had also started to burn down her throat.
It is not known what the chemical was used in the attack but acid has been ruled out.
Mrs Hooley said she is struggling to cope with her loss as Daisy was bought for her by her family after the death of her husband, Steve, five years ago.
The RSPCA is now appealing for information to find out who is responsible
Mrs Hooley, 63, said: “I still can’t believe what has happened. It seems like someone has thrown a chemical over the gate to hurt her and it has caused such terrible injuries she had to be put to sleep.
“She was such a sweet dog and didn’t have a bite in her, she trusted everyone.
“She was a great comfort to me when my husband died - she gave me a reason to get on with my life and was given to me on what would have been our wedding anniversary.
“It seems that she was held by the collar as I found a tag had broken and it appears to have been some caustic substance like drain-cleaner that caused these horrific injuries but there was no smell on her.
“Daisy was out in the garden with my daughter’s dog Jasper at the time but there is not a mark on him. He is now pining for her it is tragic.”
RSPCA inspector Heather Morris is investigating the incident, which happened on Sunday, September 2, and is appealing for help from the public.
She said: “Poor Daisy must have suffered terribly - her injuries were appalling and we are still uncertain as to what chemical caused this. I just can’t begin to think what she has gone through and it is awful for her family who adored her.
“I would like to appeal to anyone with information about this incident to contact the RSPCA appeals line on 0300 123 898.”