A tiny puppy who almost died after being mauled by a large dog in Trafford has made a miraculous recovery. Diane Columbine was walking her five-month-old fox terrier, Matilda, in her local park in Urmston when, without warning, it was set upon.
The other dog - which was initially playing happily with Matilda - grabbed her by the throat and shook her from side to side during the frenzied attack.
Diane and the other dog's owner managed to rescue her in a matter of seconds - but minuscule pup Matilda was left with a series of horrific injuries including paralysed legs, broken ribs, and a bite wound that pushed bone into her spinal cord.
