A DOG owner has been left traumatised after a Yorkshire terrier was 'savaged' by another dog.

Ann Le-Gallais, 72, who lives opposite Burnley football ground on Anne Close, watched as her dog 'Teddy the Terrier' was brutally attacked by a Staffordshire Bull terrier.

Since the incident Teddy has been undergoing a number of operations at Oakmount Veterinary Centre, on Trafalgar Street, Burnley as part of the recovery.

Lancashire Police, who were called out to deal with the attack last week, said: "On Thursday we were called out to an incident on Brockenhurst Street where a dog was bitten by a Staffordshire terrier.

"No arrests have been made.

"The incident has been reported to Burnley Council and an investigation is ongoing."

The dog owner, who is earning £155 a week on a pension, said: "I have felt hysterical. The injuries left on my Yorkshire Terrier have left me and my dog traumatised.

"He has had to have 100 stitches on him, including on his neck where the bulldog terrier bit him.

"The bulldog also took a big chunk out of the top of his body.

"The vet centre said they have got in touch with the Dogs Trust to help contribute towards the operations bill, which is £700 in total.

"I have to spend £20 a fortnight on the operations and it will cost me £10 each week to travel from my house to the vet centre.

"The centre asked me if I could pay £20 a week towards the operations and I said that I can't afford it because I'm on a pension.

"I want to see more action taken by Burnley Council to stop this happening again."

Burnley council leader Mark Townsend said: ""I am sure the council will do everything it can to support the police on this matter.

"It's a horrific incident and I hope the dog recovers as quickly as possible.

"I think in this case it is more of a criminal matter than something the council can deal with itself.

"Dog owners need to make sure they keep their dogs under control at all times as it is their responsibility.

"We would like to have more dog wardens but there have are several spending pressures .

"If we could afford more we would have more on the streets. It's still a priority for us to deal with."