A homeowner in Lighthouse Point was forced to take drastic action when two loose dogs attacked their smaller dog. The two dogs had escaped from a fenced-in yard and were roaming the neighborhood. They encountered a smaller dog on a front porch and one of the loose dogs attacked.

The owner and neighbors tried to intervene but were unsuccessful. The owner then shot the attacking dog in an attempt to stop the attack. The dog was pronounced dead at the scene.

The second dog fled the area. Further details about the incident are available from Lighthouse Point police.