More concern over "dangerous dogs"
The issue of dangerous dogs and vicious animal attacks has reared its head again this weekend, after a terrified owner posted pictures on Facebook of her beloved pet being savaged by a pitbull-type dog.
Mafalda Lewlow of Biddenham in Bedfordshire, believed her King Charles spaniel, Spot, was just moments from death as a result of the horrific 25-minute attack and wanted to capture evidence of the ordeal and the dog's owner, so he could later be traced.
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A picture of the attack captured by Spot's owner
Luckily, Spot was saved by vets, and the 40-year-old mother-of-two's pictures have now been shared more than 50,000 times on Facebook in a bid to track down the dog and his owner.
It comes as the RSPCA continues to hunt for 10 men they wish to question in connection with allegations of animal cruelty in North East Lincolnshire - pictures of which can be seen by visiting http://www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk/RSPCA-want-speak-men-connection-animal-cruelty/story-18381711-detail/story.html#axzz2NmrBaj00
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The RSPCA are keen to speak to them in connection with ongoing investigations after their photographs were found among thousands used to convict a Grimsby trio.
As reported, Liam Ardito, 33, of Newbury Avenue, Great Coates, Gary Cannon, 27, of Alfred Bannister Mews, Laceby, and Mark Smith, 53 of Broadway, Grimsby, were each jailed for four months for animal cruelty.
District Judge Daniel Curtis, sitting at Grimsby Magistrates Court, heard they had admitted to a total of 30 offences, including "torturing" wild animals, by forcing foxes and a badger to fight dogs to the death.They were brought to justice after video footage and thousands of photographs of the offences taking place were discovered on a computer, memory sticks and cameras found in Smith's home.
However, the team behind the investigation is now keen to speak to the 10 men, who despite also being captured on film, have yet to be identified and they are calling for your help.
RSPCA inspector Cliff Harrison said: "We really want to speak to these individuals and would be very grateful if readers of the Grimsby Telegraph were able to help us."
He added tip-offs from the public were "vital" in tracking down those behind animal cruelty and urged anyone with concerns about the welfare of animals to call the RSPCA.
Can you help?
If you believe you have information about animal cruelty in the area, or you can identify any of the men pictured here, please call the RSPCA's hotline number on 0300 1234 999.
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by fruitus
Friday, March 22 2013, 4:30PM
“Some of the dog owners want muzzling.”
by anastazia82
Monday, March 18 2013, 9:21AM
“Its the idiots that have these dogs that are the problem not the breed. I have had and still have a SBT as a family pet and they were all soft as muck. I think all dog breeds should be on a lead at all times as any breed could attack another dog or even a person. its how they are brought up and treated.hope they find the evil owners and put them down.”
by calypso
Monday, March 18 2013, 7:44AM
“Anglepoise wrote: "Maybe their should be a law introduced to compel owners to muzzle certain breeds."
Seems fair. In fact, with the constant threat of rabies from over the channel, a law forcing all dogs to be muzzled when out in public might be advisable.”
by Corrina1971
Sunday, March 17 2013, 8:04PM
“With respect Fitties1, I did. But it's a deed condemned before it's even happened. And with media coverage being the way it is...what I mean is, just the title of this article with'dangerous dogs' in it, with a picture of a bull type breed. The Daily Mail, labelling such a dog as a Pitbull. And then people such as yourself who feel these types of dog are dangerous. I'm not saying you are wrong, far from it. Such a dog can inflict very serious, even fatal injuries. But that's not my experience. It's just that the breed as a whole is getting bad press. Maybe these dogs are more prevelant amongst dog attacks because people own them as status symbols and them raise them to be 'hard'. It just seems that every dog on the street is a staffie type these days. I don't think legislation on owning any dog is strict enough. But when push comes to shove, it's the a$$hole owners who are ultimately responsible. How to sort them out? I don't know. But a ban and a fine are obviously way off the mark. I still say it's down to bad owners. And I still maintain that I don't know how the woman managed to be so terrified and still take several pictures. But maybe that's my lack of understanding.”
by Fitties1
Sunday, March 17 2013, 7:29PM
“Corrina..............read what I posted
As sure as eggs are eggs another SBT attack wont be far away
These lovely fluffy little cherubs are all in the minds of the apologists. They should be on the dangerous dogs list and banned”
by davendogs
Sunday, March 17 2013, 7:08PM
“Oops, got the rehab spelling a bit wrong. Sorry about that”
by davendogs
Sunday, March 17 2013, 6:55PM
“It does beggar the question, why did the owner of the attacking dog let it go on so long. This person is as or more dangerous than the dog. I very much doubt it is a PBT, certainly not a SBT. Terrier of some sort and crossed. I hope this article is traced and some justice given by whatever means. The dog can be rehabiliated.”
by Corrina1971
Sunday, March 17 2013, 6:55PM
“@ Fitties1 what kiddies face was ripped off in this article? see, there we go. An attack on a dog who hasn't done anything of the like. All tarred with the same brush. Well, I guess we all have different opinons. It's the dogs who lose out every time. Always the dogs, because of idiot humans.”
by davendogs
Sunday, March 17 2013, 6:55PM
“It does beggar the question, why did the owner of the attacking dog let it go on so long. This person is as or more dangerous than the dog. I very much doubt it is a PBT, certainly not a SBT. Terrier of some sort and crossed. I hope this article is traced and some justice given by whatever means. The dog can be rehabiliated.”
by Montgomery
Sunday, March 17 2013, 6:41PM
“I've said this before and I'll say it again. Staffordshire and other breeds of these terriers should all be destroyed and consigned to the history books. They are medieval like the moronic owners.”