A Windsor man whose pet died after a dog attack is suing the city.
Joe McParland tells CTV News he has filed a notice of claim after his beloved Greyhound “Vici” died after being attacked around 5:30 p.m. last Friday.
McParland says he was walking his two dogs – 10-year-old Vici and 5-year-old sister Tessie -- on Ouellette Ave. near Ellis St. when he turned around to find a dog had latched its jaws around his dog’s neck.
McParland claims the attacking animal is a mixed-breed pit bull, but that is still in question and the dog remains in a 10 day quarantine.
On Wednesday, McParland filed a notice of claim with the city seeking damages.
His lawyer Richard Pollock says his client is not looking for a set amount but wants to repay those people who donated to help pay Vici's veterinarian bills.
Pollock tells CTV Windsor they have proof the same dog attacked another dog earlier on Friday, and police released the animal to its owner, and the same dog attacked McParland’s pet.
Pollock says the purpose of the claim is to hold the city accountable.