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A beloved A dog in California was taken by a mountain lion.merely ‘feet away from the door’ of their residence during a terrifying assault.

Laura McVay, a nurse practitioner from Glendale, was accompanied by her 5-year-old shih tzu, Declan, on Monday evening when the large feline launched an attack on her cherished dog.

“It was extremely powerful,” McVay told theLos Angeles TimesI’m holding [Declan’s] leash and shouting, attempting to do all the things you’re supposed to do.

The creature leaped at the dog approximately 11:30 pm when he was taken out for his last trip to the bathroom that night.

McVay mentioned she sensed a tug on the leash and heard a ‘whoosh’ coming from behind, then turned to see Declan caught in the grip of a mountain lion.

In a last-ditch effort to protect her dog, McVay tried to look larger and shout at the cat, but her actions proved ineffective.

At the critical moment, the dog’s owner was uncertain whether she let go of the leash or if the large cat took him away.

The heartbroken owner observed the mountain lion retreating into the foothills, with Declan in its jaws.

McVay mentioned that she was unaware of any mountain lion attacks in the region, where she was raised, and had only heard about coyotes moving about.

She mentioned that, looking back, she “should have” been more concerned about her own well-being, but she was overwhelmed by the grief over losing her pet.

“I called my closest friend and she helped me calm down and offered comfort,” McVay said to the source.

However, McVay went to sleep feeling upset and wished she had simply taken Declan to the backyard—despite knowing he enjoyed walks.

McVay ultimately informed the California Department of Fish and Wildlife about the incident, as reported by the Times.

Cort Klopping, a representative from the department, stated to the media: ‘Based on the description provided, I believe it’s reasonable to conclude it was a mountain lion.’

“It appears to be a frightening ordeal,” Klopping remarked.

He mentioned that no sightings of mountain lions had been reported in the region, yet the Verdugo Mountains serve as a “thriving wildlife sanctuary” for bears, coyotes, and mountain lions, according to the Times.

Klopping noted that, generally, mountain lions target mule deer or deer.

Now, McVay mentioned that she feels compelled to carry a stick or another type of weapon for her protection and hopes that other pet owners will take similar precautions.

If I could offer any guidance, it would be to have a bat or some form of protection for yourself and your pet,” she stated. “If I can save even one life, it will help me set this right.

“My shih tzu was a shining presence, full of joy and humor, with a wonderful character that made everyone adore and love him,” McVay added.

Parting with a dog is never easy, but when it’s someone as kind-hearted as he was, it’s even more difficult.

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