A DOG wearing an “equality” bandana supporting same-sex marriage has reportedly been attacked in a Melbourne park.

The owner, News Corp Australia employee Claire Sutherland, claims a man tried to kick her dog Mack on Tuesday night.

At the time, he was being walked by a dog-sitter in Yarraville.

Ms Sutherland posted on Twitter that the man deliberately targeted her dog.

“So some mouth-breathing cretin in the park tried to kick my dog while shouting homophobic slurs,” she posted later last night.

So some mouth-breathing cretin in the park tried to kick my dog while shouting homophobic slurs. Australia you have truly shat the bed. pic.twitter.com/ptPd5Oz0Rz — Claire Sutherland (@brolga2) September 26, 2017

Thankfully, she later said the kick missed its mark.

“He’s totally fine though, kick didn’t connect and our dog sitter gave the guy a mouthful,” Ms Sutherland replied to a comment on the thread.

In a series of further tweets, she also said:

“To be fair, sad face is his default face.

“He had no clue and remains convinced everyone loves him.

“Who knew we’re get to the shouting at dogs stage of the debate?!

“Didn’t sway him on his vote at all!”

At the time of publishing, the post has gatherered 470 likes and 314 retweets.

More than 140 people have commented on the post - the majority of whom are furious about Mack’s treatment.

The dogs sad face. What is wrong with people??? — David VoteYes 🌈 (@DavidCampbell73) September 26, 2017

Bigots are vile creatures

I've lived this too

They poisoned my dog when I was a kid

Abbott&Shelton&🎩 have taken us back to dark days #auspol https://t.co/UTGCoYwGzW — Ben Davison (@ClubeGaffer) September 26, 2017

No words. Sends scritches to your pooch. — RowbiYESKenobi🏳️‍🌈 (@Rowena_Murray) September 26, 2017

This is terrible! Are you and your dog ok? — Whiskey Houston (@RobCoco) September 26, 2017

Mack 😪😭 humans are the absolute worst. — TALITHA. (@talitha_conway) September 26, 2017

God bless dogs and all who sit them! — Jess McGuire🌈 (@jessmcguire) September 26, 2017

- with AAP