Girl, 4, has lucky escape in attack by unmuzzled pitbull

A savage attack by an unmuzzled pitbull-type dog on a family pet in Tralee has led to calls for strict enforcement of dog control laws in Kerry’s county town.

Vicki Kennelly was walking Neeko, a pet husky, in a park at Shanakill, on the northern outskirts of Tralee, when the incident occurred.

A 4-year-old girl was patting Neeko’s head when the other dog swooped.