Opinion Piece

Letter

Re: Leash message reiterated after pit bull attacks poodle, April 2 story.

How terrifying for poor Doris and Ro. What is the council going to do about these pit bull attacks on other dogs? I thought these dogs had to be leashed and muzzled when out as they are deemed as dangerous dogs. This was the second attack within three weeks that I know of.

The dogs that have been attacked are the owners' “children”. If it was a human child attacked, would something be done? Not only is there the physical damage that we can all see, but also the psychological damage to both the victim and owner.

How many more “problems” is the animal control team going to allow from this particular dog? One attack is one too many.

It is not right that the owners of the innocent dogs have to carry the burden of hefty veterinary bills — the attacking dog's owners should be served with the vet bill and made to contribute towards it.

If these dogs are known by the council . . . Bang . . . no more attacks, no more worries.

Concerned Dog Owner