Tragic Dog Attack in Greenville | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

A Greenville dog owner is heartbroken after her beloved pet, Pius, was fatally attacked by a stray dog while on a walk. Despite bravely jumping on the unleashed animal in an attempt to protect him, Pius didn’t survive. Now, Pam Lavy is urging neighbors in the Pearl Street and Euclid Avenue area to stay alert, distribute flyers of the suspect dog, and carry pepper spray for safety. The community is shaken by the sudden loss — especially for Lavy, who waited 50 years to own a dog again. Authorities are investigating but say there’s no current threat, with no sightings in the past week. If you…