‘It just grabbed her’: Izzy, a beloved terrier-spaniel cross, killed by XL bully

Lee Parkin intervened in vain in 20-minute attack as he walked his dog near his home in Doncaster

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Lee Parkin had been the proud owner of his terrier-spaniel cross Izzy for nearly 10 years when he stepped out for what would be his last walk with his beloved pet.

He was walking Izzy near his home in Doncaster when an XL bully pounced on her, mounting a 20-minute attack and ultimately killing the dog in front of Parkin, who desperately intervened in vain.