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Two pit bulls attacked a California man and his Jack Russell terrier, shocking video shows.
The two larger dogs attacked John Brady's terrier, six-year-old Josh, and proceeded to attack him when he tried to save his pet on Tuesday, KTLA reported.
Video shows Brady, 52, being bitten by the 11-year-old pit bulls after saving his dog in Avalon on Santa Catalina Island.
Brady, a fisherman, at one point took out a pocket knife to slash at the pit bulls and save himself.
The owner of the pit bulls, an unidentified woman, is seen in the video shot by Free Boogie trying to control her animals.
Eventually, Harbor Patrol officers pull the dogs off Brady.
He tearfully told KTLA: 'All I did is lift my dog off the ground and I was being chewed on instantly.'
He added: 'My dog, I just, thank god he's alive because I want to be with him now. He's my best friend in the world.'
Brady was airlifted to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, where he remains in recovery.
Josh is also in recovery at a veterinarian. GoFundMe page for the little guy has raised more than $4,000.
He emerged with severe leg injuries including a ripped-out piece of his calf, CBS Local reported.
Brady could have grounds to file suit for negligence and his family has hired an attorney.
The pit bulls might be euthanized following the incident.