A 69-year-old woman, Shirley Pasamanick, found herself in a harrowing situation while walking her 14-year-old dog, Sparky, in Orlando, Florida, on September 1. A pitbull suddenly attacked them outside the Plaza Tropical Supermarket. Shirley tried to defend her dog, but the pitbull latched onto Sparky despite her efforts to stop the attack.
In a desperate attempt to save her pet, Shirley used her cane to fend off the aggressive dog. When that failed, she resorted to biting the pitbull on the back of its neck. The attack only ceased when the pitbull’s owner finally intervened, showing no concern for Shirley or Sparky. Both Shirley and her dog sustained injuries from the incident.
Shirley expressed frustration that bystanders did not assist her during the ordeal, leaving her feeling abandoned. She took to social media to share the traumatic experience and called for the pitbull to be euthanized. Despite the shock and fear she experienced, Shirley remained thankful that Sparky survived the attack, considering his advanced age of 14.
The incident, captured on video, serves as a reminder of the potential dangers posed by aggressive dogs, prompting Shirley to warn others to stay vigilant. She emphasized the need for action to prevent similar incidents in the future and highlighted the lack of support she received during the attack.