WHDH-TV:

LUNENBURG, Mass. -- Family pets are under attack in the town of Lunenburg. Small dog owners are dealing with a danger above. Two dogs suffered serious injuries, and Animal Control Officers say hawks are to blame.

“She was torn up so badly that we were just devastated,” said Tom Handwerker.

Molly, a 22-month-old Pomeranian had to get 54 stitches - and that’s just in her back.

Molly is lucky to be alive after she was picked up by a vicious predator that mistook her for easy prey.

“Its talon marks where…it ripped…where she fell,” said Tom Handwerker.