Forsyth euthanizes pit bulls that killed horse

By David Ibata

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

A pair of pit bulls that attacked and killed a horse in Forsyth County have been euthanized, Channel 2 Action News reports.

The Forsyth Sheriff’s Office confirmed that animal shelter officials put down the canines after a 30-day quarantine period.

The dogs had escaped from their home in early October and attacked and killed an 800-pound horse in a pasture on Watson Road. The two dogs were still attached to the horse, including one clinging to the horse’s mouth, when deputies arrived at the bloody scene.

The horse had numerous puncture wounds from the attack and died after attempts to save the animal over six hours failed.

The dogs' owner, Melissa Andrews, faces two misdemeanor charges for failing to contain the dogs and was cited for failing to have one of the animals vaccinated, authorities said.

-- Staff writer Alexis Stevens contributed to this article.