17/06/2026
Meet Rory, a local pup who recently lost his life after a dog attack while out for walk. 💔
Last Saturday, around 9.30am, Rory was walking on his lead along the Massey side of He Ara Kotahi between He Ara Kotahi bridge and Fitzherbert bridge when he was attacked by another dog.
People nearby rushed to help and Rory was taken to the Massey Vets. Despite everyone's best efforts, he sadly died later from his injuries. 😢
The owner of the other dog left before their details could be taken.
Since the attack, our team has taken a formal statement from Rory's owner and been working to identify the dog and owner involved. We've reviewed CCTV footage from the area and checked our dog database, but so far we've had no luck.
👉 We're now asking for your help to identify them.
Witnesses have described the dog owner as a white male with dark hair, around 1.75m tall with a solid build, wearing a blue cap. Their dog was described as a pitbull or bully-type breed, white in colour with a dark grey patch over its right eye.
If you saw the attack or have any information that could help identify the dog or owner involved, please send us a private message. Any information will be treated confidentially.
