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Two pit bulls were set on fire and burned so badly that they had to be euthanized, police in Dallas say.

Authorities say the male and female pit bull terriers, both in flames, were seen running from an intersection, prompting several calls to police Saturday night.

Several neighbors rushed to help the dogs while others tried to chase down the 15- and 17-year-old believed to have set the dogs on fire before turning them loose in the street.  By the time police arrived, the teenagers were gone — though they were later identified, the Dallas NBC affilliate reported.

“The two dogs were in agonizing pain,” said Jonnie England, director of animal advocacy for the Metroplex Animal Coalition.  Of the female dog, which was either pregnant or nursing, England said, “Her face was practically burned off.”

“Ironically, April is Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month,” said England.  “People have to understand that if you abuse an animal, you will go to jail.  Thankfully, more people are stepping up and speaking out for the animal victims of crime — like the neighbors in this case who called the police and tried to help the dogs.”

Dallas Animal Services is launching an investigation into the abuse. They have already impounded six other dogs found at the home of the teens.