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A RAMPAGING pitbull terrier was twice shot by police before it ran away after attacking its owner at a Clayton pub.
The canine chaos unfolded in front of stunned patrons, who watched the 24-year-old man run into the Monash Hotel, fleeing his pet after it turned on him in the carpark.
The vicious dog chased him into the Dandenong Rd hotel and continued its terrifying attack on him, causing 30 puncture wounds to his legs, back and arms.
Police said fearful patrons jumped up on the bar after the unregistered dog tried to bite them too.
The dog stormed into the 24-hour pokies venue about 7.30am on Saturday.
A police spokeswoman said when officers arrived, the pitbull was also trying to attack staff.
She said police used capsicum spray on the dog but it had no effect.
"The dog continued toward police in a threatening manner," she said.
"A police member then fired two rounds towards the dog, striking it before it ran from police into an industrial area."
RSPCA officers caught the dog and treated it for wounds to its legs, before it was put down yesterday.
The owner, from Clayton, was taken to Dandenong Hospital.
Monash Mayor Stefanie Perri said the attack served as a warning to all owners of dangerous dogs.
"It is an absolutely horrific incident and one that will be dealt with seriously and appropriately," Cr Perri said.
The council and police are investigating and the owner could face charges.
Police are expected to review CCTV footage of the attack.
The State Government waged a crackdown on dangerous dogs after four-year-old Ayen Chol was killed by a neighbour's pitbull terrier cross last year.