Pet owner from Chorleywood says his dog was left covered in blood after running into barbed wire fence

Chorleywood resident Darren Emanuel was walking his German Shepherd in May at the Chorleywood Estate when he saw a deer “screaming in pain” because it was entangled in the wire.

But after freeing the deer, Mr Emanuel noticed his dog was bleeding heavily.

The barbed wire fence at the Chorleywood estate

His dog had run into the barbed wire – and upon freeing itself had sustained a serious injury after tearing its snout.

Mr Emanuel said: “The dog is usually pure white but its snout and front legs were pure blood red.”

He added that he had to carry his dog home for half a mile, which had left a trail of blood.

Since the trail of blood had been so bad, Mr Emanuel said police were called – and he had to show them the picture of the injured dog to convince them no crime had taken place.

The Watford Observer have seen pictures of the injuries, but have decided not to publish them.

Mr Emanuel's German Shepard was injured on the barbed wire fencing 

Mr Emanuel continued: “On the journey to the vet my dog lost consciousness and her eyes rolled upwards into her head. I thought I had lost her.

“Fortunately she is young and strong and so she survived, but only just.”

In total, the surgery cost just under £1,000 – and Mr Emanuel is taking action against Three Rivers District Council, who own the fencing.

He claimed that the council was responsible “for breaching its duty of care” in respect of those visiting the estate.

But the council said: “Three Rivers District Council can confirm that an incident, involving an injury to a dog on 17 May, took place at Chorleywood House Estate for which the council received a claim.

“The council defended the claim as there was no defect to the fence and therefore, cannot be held liable.

“As proceedings are on-going, the council cannot comment further on this.”