Santa Monica dog attack: Owner of pit bull sought after toy poodle's killing
Santa Monica PD seeks help in deadly dog attack
A small dead is dead following a dog attack in Santa Monica over the weekend, officials said.
SANTA MONICA, Calif. - The Santa Monica Police Department is asking for the public's help to identify the owner of a pit bull involved in a fatal attack that resulted in the death of a toy poodle.
What we know:
Officials said the attack happened Friday, April 11 around 5:30 p.m. near Main Street and Strand.
That's where a gray and white pit bull attacked a small toy poodle, causing fatal injuries.
The poodle's owner was also bitten while trying to intervene, police said.
What we don't know:
Surveillance video showing the pit bull and its owner was released by police in an effort to help identify him.
The owner's condition is not known.
It's unclear what prompted the attack.
What you can do:
Anyone with information is asked to contact Santa Monica Animal Control at 310-458-8595.
The Source: Information for this story is from an Instagram post by the Santa Monica Police Department on Saturday, April 12, 2025.