A WOMAN who says her beloved cat was killed by "dangerous" dogs has hit out at what she branded "police inaction" over the incident.
Janine Topley said she alerted West Yorkshire Police after her 14-year-old cat, Fluffy, was mauled to death by two dogs near her home in the Bradford district.
But Janine, who said CCTV from a shop showed the "horrific" attack on May 9, claimed officers were "not interested in investigating" - and voiced concerns the dogs might one day attack a child.
West Yorkshire Police said there was "no certainty" officers could take action if someone's pet is killed or wounded by a dog.
Bradford's dog warden service said the dogs' owners had been served with a Community Protection Warning.
The housing officer for the owners' property has also been informed of "anti-social behaviour relating to dogs", the dog warden service added.
Janine, 50, a pharmacy assistant, told the Telegraph & Argus: "I was devastated by Fluffy's horrible death and the police inaction has made things even worse.
"It makes me angry the police won't do anything.
"To me it feels like they think 'it's just a cat' - but there are numerous concerns about these dangerous dogs and I'm worried that in the future they could attack a child.
"I - and a lot of other people - think the police should be looking into this.
"I feel let down by the police."
She said she "absolutely adored" Fluffy, describing him as "lovely".
The T&A put Janine's concerns to West Yorkshire Police and asked for a statement.
A force spokesperson sent a link to a page on West Yorkshire Police's website which states: "There have been decisions in the past by courts and authorities to suggest that it is the nature of a dog to kill and wound small animals.
"As such, unfortunately there is no certainty that the police could take action, in the event of your pet being killed or wounded by a dog.
"The police will, however, take action if the dog was dangerously out of control."
Janine reported the incident to Bradford Council's dog warden service.
She received a letter from the service stating: "The dog owners have been written to and served with a Community Protection Warning instructing them to prevent their dogs from straying further.
"I have also informed the housing officer for their property of anti-social behaviour relating to dogs.
"I ... trust the action taken will prevent a similar reoccurrence."
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