A 69-year-old woman, Shirley Pasamanick, found herself in a terrifying situation while walking her 14-year-old dog, Sparky, in Orlando, Florida, on September 1. The peaceful walk turned into chaos when a pitbull unexpectedly attacked them near Plaza Tropical Supermarket.

As the pitbull lunged towards her dog, Shirley struggled to hold onto the leash and fell to the ground. Despite her efforts to stop the attack, the pitbull bit down on Sparky, prompting Shirley to use her cane to fend off the aggressive dog. When that didn’t deter the pitbull, Shirley resorted to biting the animal in a desperate attempt to protect her pet.

The ordeal finally ended when the pitbull’s owner intervened, but Shirley was left shaken and injured, both physically and emotionally. She expressed frustration that bystanders did not offer assistance during the harrowing incident. Shirley shared her experience on social media, urging awareness about such unexpected dog attacks.

Shirley emphasized the need for action against the pitbull, advocating for the dog to be euthanized after the traumatic event. Despite the ordeal, she expressed gratitude that her dog survived the attack, highlighting the emotional toll the incident took on both her and Sparky.