Authorities in Brantford are appealing to the public for assistance following a fatal dog-on-dog attack that resulted in the death of a 16-year-old Chihuahua named Charlie.
The incident occurred on Saturday night, January 18, 2025, near the intersection of Colborne Street and Park Avenue. According to officials, Charlie was on a walk with one of his owners when the encounter with another dog turned deadly. The owner was unable to intervene during the brief but devastating attack.
Charlie’s family is mourning the loss of their cherished pet. The Chihuahua, described as beloved by his family, had been a companion for 16 years.
City by-law officers responded to the scene shortly after being alerted and are actively investigating the case. Despite obtaining video footage and witness accounts, officials have not yet been able to identify the owner of the other dog involved.
Investigators have shared images extracted from surveillance footage in the hopes of identifying the dog owner and generating leads.
The owner is described as a woman with dark hair tied back, wearing glasses, dark pants, a dark winter coat, a light-coloured scarf, and black gloves.
The dog involved is described as medium to large in size, predominantly brown with noticeable white paws. It was reportedly wearing a dark reflective harness, a light-coloured leash, and an additional collar.
The pair was last seen walking in the area between 9:59 p.m. and 10:02 p.m. on the night of the incident.
Authorities are asking anyone who recognizes the woman or the dog, or who has additional information regarding the case, to contact the City of Brantford’s By-law Department. The department can be reached by phone at 519-759-4150 or through a direct message on the City’s official Facebook page.
The City is also urging the public to keep online discussions about the case respectful, out of consideration for Charlie’s grieving family.
“This is a tragic situation for everyone involved, and we appreciate the community’s cooperation in helping us bring clarity to what happened,” the City stated.
The investigation remains ongoing, and officials thank residents for any assistance they can provide.
