What Can A Dog Warden Do About A Dog Attack?

[anthro-nerd]

My dog was attacked by a staffie, the police aren't interested as I didn't get bit. It was completely unprovoked, my dogs were on the other side of the street, both on lead, not barking, literally sniffing a bush. His dog had no lead or collar and was on the opposite side of the street. It bee-lined towards us and attacked.

The police warden is investigating today... but what power do they actually have?

[anthro-nerd]

Vulcan I was suprised too. I've sent an email to my local police station saying I should be taken seriously and to be ignored previously was wrong.

[bednobs]

staffies are not dangerous dogs per se

[anthro-nerd]

Bednobs, agreed. Its the owners that make a dangerous dog, not the breed.

[Baldric]

"Staffordshire bull terriers are not banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act, but are often confused with banned breeds like pit bulls"

We have a Staffie and a Staffie/Rottie Cross, they are the gentlest dogs going, the only aggression ever shown was a couple of Months or so back when Tash with out with them early evening and some idiot decided her wanted a Xmas Kiss from her, the X-breed soon changed his mind for him (No idiots were harmed during the encounter;o)

[dannyk13]

//I've sent an email to my local police station saying I should be taken seriously and to be ignored previously was wrong.//
Where a dog warden is employed by the local council the police are not responsible for offences relating to dogs.

[Baldric]

He wanted ^^^^ not her . . . . Doh!

[anthro-nerd]

The police just rang me. I have an appointment to make a statement on Friday.

[DarceyK123]

OH that's good you have an appointment.
Assume you got this low life's name and address, hopefully it will give him a sack up call if he gets a visit.

[anthro-nerd]

I have his name and number, not his address unfortunately.

[Baldric]

I have my doubts that the name and number you have will be correct,
Let's hope they are.

[murraymints]

if this dog has behaved in such a manner befoe it is likely owner and dog will be known to them and the warden.. the one here was !

[anthro-nerd]

Baldric, i put his number into Facebook, and it came up as him. It's definitely him!

[Baldric]

Goods News Anthro!

[murraymints]

AB MARCH !!!

[anthro-nerd]

Baldric, I was surprised too, I think he panicked and couldn't think of a fake number on the spot.

[anthro-nerd]

Thanks MM!

[murraymints]

good luck ! xx