Help Us Heal After Devastating Dog Attacks in Roe Green Park

Hi, I’m Bags. After retiring as a primary school teacher during COVID, I felt isolated and decided to get a dog. That decision changed my life.

I adopted a chihuahua named Lola and started walking her in Roe Green Park. It wasn’t long before we met other dog lovers, and I created a WhatsApp group called The Roe Green Ruffians. Our small, joyful community grew to 42 members, sharing tips, companionship, and daily dog walks.

But everything changed.

Over the past two years, several of our dogs—including Babe, Bella, and now Luna and Geoffrey—have been viciously attacked by the same Alsatian. The latest attack happened on April 13th, when the dog broke free and ran over 40 meters to maul Luna, a small white Havanese. A brave bystander stepped in, but Luna was badly hurt. Moments later, Geoffrey was also attacked.

The trauma was horrific. Videos of the incident went viral—viewed by over 4 million people—leaving our tight-knit community devastated. Many of us are now too afraid to return to our once-safe park.

Luna’s vet bills alone are over £4,000, with insurance covering only half. Bella’s owner was bitten while trying to protect her dog and needed hospital treatment. These families are facing not just emotional trauma, but huge, unexpected financial burdens.

We’re asking for your help.

Funds raised will go toward:

Vet bills for injured dogs

Medical expenses for injured owners

Trauma recovery and therapy for the dogs

Long-term: creating a safe space for small dogs in our park

Every donation, no matter the amount, helps these beloved pets and their families begin to heal.

Thank you for supporting the Ruffians. We may be small, but together, we are strong.