Russell Brand’s ‘is left devastated after his German Shepherd Bear mauls wallaby to death’

Russell Brand has reportedly been left devastated after his German Shepherd mauled a wallaby to death on a walk near his home in Henley-on-Thames.

The 46-year-old comic’s dog called Bear caught the female while it had its baby in its pouch, according to The Sun. 

The publication reports that Russell got involved with the incident – which is understood to have happened on Monday – as soon as he could and managed to save the joey.

Upset: Russell Brand has reportedly been left devastated after his German Shepherd mauled a wallaby to death on a walk near his home in Henley-on-Thames

Russell has a £4.1million cottage in the south Oxfordshire town which is well known for its population of wild wallabies that are believed to have escaped from a private collection more than 20 years ago.

Locals have told the publication that vegan Russell was horrified by what happened. 

One said: ‘Absolutely no one is ­blaming Russell or his dog — it’s just a horrible accident.

Oh dear: The 46-year-old comic’s dog called Bear (pictured with a lamb) caught the female while it had its baby in its pouch, according to The Sun 

Cute: Russell has a £4.1million cottage in the south Oxfordshire town which is well known for its population of wild wallabies that are believed to have escaped from a private collection more than 20 years ago (stock image)

‘In fact Russell was the hero because he managed to save the little joey and it could have been far worse if he hadn’t stepped in so quickly.

‘He is a very caring man with animals — he has plenty of pets and they’re all his babies. I understand he’s devastated over what happened. It’s really sad.’ 

A representative for Russell has been contacted by MailOnline for a comment.  

Russell regularly shares snaps and videos of his beloved dog to his Instagram, as well as his cats.  

Help: The publication reports that Russell got involved with the incident – which is understood to have happened on Monday – as soon as he could and managed to save the Joey

Vegan: Russell, who hasn’t eaten meat since he was 14, has previously spoken out against animal cruelty

For years wallabies have been sighted across south Oxfordshire, and in 2002 there were even reports of ‘delinquent’ wallabies taking over the town. 

According to some local residents, they have been seen since the early to mid 1970s around the Henley and Nettlebed area. 

Beale Park, a wildlife attraction based about 10 miles away in Berkshire keeps wallabies, which some living nearby have said they believe is the source. 

In addition, in 2017, the BBC was told a man in the area keeps wallabies privately and they sometimes run off, resulting in occasional sightings.  

Friends: Last month he shared a video of his cats trying to stop Bear from eating his food, with one of them pulling his tail

Animal lover: The dog turns round and looks at it before Russell says soppily: ‘You all right, Bear? They bullying you?’

Russell, who hasn’t eaten meat since he was 14, has previously spoken out against animal cruelty.   

Last month he shared a sweet video of his cats trying to stop Bear from eating his food, with one of them pulling his tail. 

The dog turns round and looks at it before Russell says soppily: ‘You all right, Bear? They bullying you?’

The actor has previously described Bear as a ‘tornado of fur’. 

Pet: The actor has previously described Bear (pictured) as a ‘tornado of fur’

Close: Russell regularly shares snaps and videos of his beloved dog to his Instagram, as well as his cats