Airdrie resident, Steve Smith and his dog, York, were hospitalized after being attacked by four large dogs, while on a walk yesterday.
In a news release, the RCMP shared the resident was walking their small dog when the dog was attacked by four large dogs.
"The owner of the small dog attempted to intervene and sustained injuries."
The dog is in critical condition and currently under 24-hour surveillance.
A GoFundMe fundraising page with a goal to raise $15,000 has been set up to support Smith and York. So far $1,920, has been raised.
The organizers of the GoFundMe said the vet bills will be 'unimaginable.'