Lucky to be alive
Lincoln, a 14 year old Ridgeback X, is lucky to be alive after being stolen and used as bait for a dog fight on Easter Monday.
Lincoln was stolen from his home in Titahi Bay at around 10am on Monday morning. Just before noon the same day, a person walking their dog at Shelly Bay in Whitirea Park , Porirua saw Lincoln let out of a red hatchback car that arrived at the park. A Pit Bull that was chained to the back of a van was let off the chain and attacked Lincoln. Another Pit Bull was also encouraged by the men to join in the fight.
Despite his age, Lincoln put up a fight and got hold of one of the Pit Bulls. Unable to seperate the dogs, one of the Pit Bull owners tried to break Lincoln’s legs. As soon as the dogs separated the Pit Bull owners took their dogs and fled the park, leaving Lincoln injured and hiding in a toilet block. A witness who saw the whole incident called the Police and waited until they arrived to ensure Lincoln was alright.
Police and Animal Control coaxed Lincoln out of the toilet block and he was taken to the vet for immediate treatment. Wellington SPCA’s vets say the next few days will be critical for Lincoln as they fight to prevent his wounds becoming infected. Lincoln’s owner has been to visit him and is horrified he was used in this way.
Wellington SPCA and two generous anonymous donors have put up a reward of $20,000 to anyone not associated with this incident, for information leading to a conviction of the people responsible for this attack. Wellington SPCA have also set up a fund for donations to help pay for Lincoln’s veterinary costs and the cost of investigating this attack. You can donate to Lincoln’s fund on this website or by calling 04 389 7387.
