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ORLANDO, Fla. - An Orlando woman says she fought off a large dog with her cane, her hands — and even her teeth — to save her small terrier from a violent attack outside a grocery store.

What we know:

A 70-year-old woman in Orlando fought off a large dog outside a grocery store to protect her terrier, Sparky.

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Surveillance video shows the bigger dog lunging at the 20-pound terrier, knocking the woman, Shirley, to the ground as the animal shook her pet. She struck the dog with her cane and ultimately bit it before a bystander pulled it away by its leash. Sparky survived and is recovering.

What we don't know:

Authorities have not yet said whether the attacking dog will be removed from its owner or face restrictions. The condition of the la

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