Dog Mauls Owner in Western Australia, Forcing Neighbors to Intervene With a Shovel

Dog Mauls Owner in Western Australia, Forcing Neighbors to Intervene With a Shovel
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A Perth, Australia, man was attacked by his own dog, but horrified neighbors were able to stop the animal by hitting it with a shovel.

Roy Santamaria, 49, was attacked by his bull mastiff cross this week, according to 7 News. He had been trying to get the 3-year-old dog back into his home after it escaped outside.