A West Lothian gran has been left traumatised after her beloved pet was mauled to death in a horrific attack by a dog.
Jackie Stewart told the Daily Record, how her 11-year-old 'gentle giant' was mauled to death in Howden by local dogs on Monday.
Neighbours heard the savage attack happening outside, but it was too late as Tank the cat's lifeless body was left lying on the street and the dog's owners took off.
Jackie told the Daily Record: “We’re devastated, he was the love of our life, our big boy.
“He was a gentle giant and these dogs ripped him apart.
“My neighbours heard it happening and heard the owner shouting at the dogs but we were too late, we didn’t see who they were.”
Jackie had been at her daughter's house when the attack took place and she was alerted by her neighbour.
According to the neighbours a female who was walking what they believe to be a bull mastiff with a muzzle, or lead, as well as two pit-bull terriers on a lead.
Jackie and her partner David have been left devastated and are determined to find out who was responsible.
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Jackie added: “The neighbours heard it happening and heard her shouting at the dogs to stop, but we haven’t found her yet.
“David and I spent the whole day yesterday crying, he was our baby.
"The SSPCA said it's up to the local council to deal with it but I don't think they realise there is no dog warden in West Lothian.
"But we won't leave it and we will find out who was responsible for my boy’s death."
A Police spokesperson said: "Around 1.15pm on Sunday, 24 May, 2020, we received a report of a cat being killed in the Manitoba Avenue area of Livingston.
“Enquiries were carried out and it was established this wasn't a criminal matter.
“Suitable advice was provided."
Scottish SPCA chief superintendent, Mike Flynn, added: “We can confirm that we were contacted by a member of the public regarding an incident where a dog had attacked their cat.
“Dangerous or out of control dogs are legally the responsibility of Police Scotland and the local authority.
“As such, we can certainly advise both parties on how people should keep their animals safe and under control going forward, but it is for the Local Authority to enforce any action under the Control of Dogs Act
