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Here's a tragic story from a very distressed reader, whose beloved Gidget was a victim of a fatal attack. Please dog owners be careful out there and if your dog is prone to violence, keep it muzzled or off the street.

Dog attack in Bayfair
On Tuesday last week, 16 July at 3.45pm in Russley Drive, my precious little three-legged Papillon was attacked by a very large dog, while she was on her lead at my feet. She was not able to survive her very deep wounds, and with great sadness, I lost her the next morning.
Whilst carrying her home, I had a bout of asthma, and I would like to use this notice to thank the young lady who walked most of the way home with me, to make sure I was okay. Thank you also, to the caring community that I live in, for your love and support.
To the owners of the dog responsible, if you didn't know that you owned a dangerous dog before, you do now, and if it takes both of you to control it, it's a bad situation. For goodness sake, if you care for your dog, please have the lead on your dog and buy it a muzzle. It may save another dog's life, and it could be yours.
And know that my homes is now filled with the 'Sound of Silence.”

On a more positive note, we've had some fantastic photos as a response to our 'playthings” stories. Here's some of the latest from readers.

	Jeff, you're our winner this week, we'll be in touch with a prize for you!
	Inca with her beloved rope toy that has been tugged on, goobied on, dragged through the mud, lost and found - but still her favourite!
	Milli and her toy made by her dad out of PVC and water pipe.