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CCTV footage shows two pit bulls ripping apart SUV causing $3,000 worth of damage

Animals - Apr 4, 2024
CCTV footage shows two pit bulls ripping apart SUV causing $3,000 worth of damage

Two pit bulls rip apart an SUV causing $3,000 worth of damage while attempting to hunt a cat 

Horrifying CCTV footage has captured the moment two pit bulls launched a brutal attack on a parked SUV in Southwest Jacksonville, Florida.

CCTV footage captured two pit bulls tearing apart an SUV, causing $3,000 in damage. Image Credits: FOX30
CCTV footage captured two pit bulls tearing apart an SUV, causing $3,000 in damage. Image Credits: FOX30

The incident, which occurred around 3:00 am last Thursday, left a homeowner, Christie Barr,  with a huge repair bill.

CCTV reveals the destruction of two pit bulls 

The homeowner was unaware of the commotion until the following morning when she discovered the damage to her vehicle.

The attack occurred in Southwest Jacksonville, Florida, as captured by security cameras. Image Credits: FOX30
The attack occurred in Southwest Jacksonville, Florida, as captured by security cameras. Image Credits: FOX30

Security footage revealed the culprits - two pit bulls that had infiltrated her driveway in pursuit of a neighbor's cat.

The footage showed two pit bulls viciously tearing at the SUV while attempting to hunt a cat. It is believed that the two pit bulls were attempting to reach the cat hiding underneath.

The dogs targeted the car after chasing a neighbor's cat underneath it. Image Credits: FOX30
The dogs targeted the car after chasing a neighbor's cat underneath it. Image Credits: FOX30

The cat was reportedly able to escape unscathed, possibly taking refuge within the car's engine block.

Two pit bulls were reportedly responsible for ripping apart an SUV, causing $3,000 worth of damage

After the incident, Barr, the owner of an SUV, contacted Jacksonville Sheriff's officers to investigate.

According to security footage, the cause of the damage was determined to be a canine duo, not vandalism.

Fortunately, the cat escaped unharmed, hiding inside the car's engine block. Image Credits: FOX30
Fortunately, the cat escaped unharmed, hiding inside the car's engine block. Image Credits: FOX30

As of now, the pit bulls remain unidentified, leaving Barr without her car and facing repair costs estimated at around $3,000.

Christie told Inside Edition: "On the video you could see both of them tugging on it, and they were tugging so hard that my car moved.

"Nobody believed me until they saw it on tape. It's just bizarre, nobody believed that dogs would do that."

The homeowner, Christie Barr, discovered the damage and reported it to authorities. Image Credits: FOX30
The homeowner, Christie Barr, discovered the damage and reported it to authorities. Image Credits: FOX30

The CCTV footage capturing two pit bulls ripping apart an SUV was shared on social media and sparked a debate.

Below the footage, many viewers echoed her sentiment, highlighting the importance of responsible pet ownership to prevent such incidents.

Barr expressed disbelief at the dogs' actions, emphasizing the potential danger to herself and the cat. Image Credits: FOX30
Barr expressed disbelief at the dogs' actions, emphasizing the potential danger to herself and the cat. Image Credits: FOX30

One person said: Yikes! those dogs need a big fence kennel, poor little cat, glad he's ok, and hope you get compensated for their damage. 

A second wrote: one of the reasons why you should have a garage room to store your car to make your vehicle safe from things like this.

While a third commented: Once again, this is not a dog issue but rather an owner issue. Improper training/handling can cause any dog to be like this.

Someone else said: Literal killing machines and worse than a firearm. Guns don’t move and hunt by themselves. 

Another added:  Fiercely enforced and it would eliminate 99% of this unnecessary risk to society.

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