A family have been left heartbroken after the loss of their beloved Jack Russell terrier, Ruby, who had a passion for surfing.
The
Lloyd family, Rob, Marg and their daughter Tegan, were left reeling
after Ruby's death after she was fatally savaged by two german shepherds
on a residential street in March.
The
eight-year-old pooch is remembered by many through her love of the
ocean, boogie boards, swimming pools and her dog-sized life jacket she
wore when taking on waves at the Sunshine Coast.
'She was something special and we miss her so much,' Rob Lloyd told Daily Mail Australia.
A Queensland family are grieving after their surfing pooch Ruby was killed by two german shepherds in March
The eight-year-old jack russell
terrier was popular around the Sunshine Coast for bravely taking on
waves on her long board with her owner Tegan (pictured right with
friend)
The family thought she would die of a heart attack as when she was at the beach she would 'go and go'
On
a Saturday in late March, Marg Lloyd decided to take the terrier for a
walk instead of to the beach considering a stroll would be less crowded.
When
on Pt Cartwright Dr, two german shepherds escaped through their poorly
maintained fencing grabbed the tiny dog and flung her into the air,
knocking Marg to the ground in the process.
'She was so dazed and shocked, she had no idea what was going on,' Rob said.
'Ruby was still standing as she's one tough little thing, but was panting and had a lot of blood on her.'
After rushing the five kilogram terrier to the local vet, they were told she had the worst injuries they had seen in 20 years.
She had punctured kidneys, a perforated colon, severely damaged abdominal muscles and internal bleeding.
'We
were told if we were to persevere, they would have to have a specialist
vet from Brisbane drive up to try and save her and it would cost
$15,000 and she would need four to five hours of skin grafts alone, all
with no guarantee,' Rob said.
'So
I went up to surgery when she was on life support and said goodbye to
her after eight and a half years of having this little girl with us.'
'
On a Saturday morning in March Marg
Lloyd decided to take the terrier for a walk instead of to the beach
considering a stroll would be less crowded
When on Pt Cartwright Dr, two german
shepherds escaped through their poorly maintained fencing grabbed the
tiny dog and flung her into the air
'Rest in peace to the most amazing little dog a girl could ask for, it's so unfair' Tegan posted on her blog
Images
posted on Tegan's blog and social media show Ruby taking on the surf at
the Sunshine Coast while perched on a long board in her custom life
jacket.
'Rest
in peace to the most amazing little dog a girl could ask for, it's so
unfair and horrible how you went but my heart is so filled of love from
the 8.5 years I had with you,' Tegan posted on her blog after the
ordeal.
'An avid gecko hunter, swimmer, stick enthusiast and surfer girl (my fave to watch) with such a charismatic personality'
Images posted on Tegan's blog and
social media show Ruby taking on the surf at the Sunshine Coast while
perched on a long board in her custom life jacket
She had punctured kidneys, a perforated colon, severely damaged abdominal muscles and internal bleeding
'An avid gecko hunter, swimmer, stick enthusiast and surfer girl with such a charismatic personality'
Ruby also loved land activities and would participate in the family's yoga sessions and even had her own mat
The family have said how the little dog would take on anything to do with water.
'She loved to swim in the canal and would fetch the sticks I threw 50 metres out,' Rob said.
Mr Lloyd said he had launched a civil action for next month in hopes of recovering the money he spent trying to save Ruby.
One of the german shepherds was destroyed due to the ordeal.
