A woman whose beloved dog was mauled to death just yards from her front door says it was the most traumatic thing she's ever gone through.
Joanne Parkin, 33, fought to save Eddie, her nine-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, but he was killed by two stray dogs in Lees, Oldham.
The dogs which attacked, described by Joanne as 'Pitbull style', were not with an owner.
'I don't wish the dogs ill, they need training' - Joanne
An event has been organised for Easter Sunday night where people can meet up and go for a walk in Eddie's honour.
Joanne, who sustained cuts to her hands during the incident, told of her anguish and torment after seeing her dog die in front of her.
She told the M.E.N: "It's the most traumatic thing I have ever gone through.
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"It's going to take a very long time to try and get those images out of my head.
"I have always had dogs and they are my absolute everything."
Joanne, who runs a beauty therapy business, had taken out Eddie for a walk on Friday morning, before returning home at about 9.30pm to her home in Lees, Oldham.
"We were only a few steps from the front door when two very strong Pitbull style dogs made a beeline for Eddie," she said.
"Each dog grabbed hold of Eddie. I tried to pick him up but didn't have enough time.
"I thought I was going to get him back in two pieces.
"I was just screaming at the top of my voice, hoping someone would come out to help, but no one did.
"The dogs went and I scooped him up, but I knew he was dead instantly.
"My neighbour ran out after hearing me screaming but it was too late then.
"I now have the emotional and psychological trauma of replaying it over and over in my head.
"My dog was my absolute everything. Me and my husband Allan are devastated.
"I don't wish the dogs ill, they need training."
After details of the incident were posted on social media, nearby residents decided to organise an event as a memorial to Eddie.
They have organised to meet in Lees from 6pm for a walk in the Easter sunshine.
Funds are also being raised which will be put to a lasting memorial for the much loved dog.
Police confirmed they are investigating.
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