A canine proprietor has appeared earlier than courtroom following a canine attack within the metropolis centre.
On Friday 8 December at 2:38pm we attended High Street following experiences two dogs have been attacking one other canine. The sufferer canine, a bull breed suffered minor accidents.
The attacking canine, ‘Bozo’ an American Bull Dog, belongs to Sheffield man Gary Walters.
Both of Walter’s dogs have been seized, whereas officers carried out enquiries, and he was subsequently arrested and charged with person answerable for a canine dangerously uncontrolled.
Walters, 49, of no fastened abode appeared earlier than Sheffield Magistrates’ Court yesterday (11 December).
Following the listening to, the decide deemed it protected to return Bozo to Walters with situations. Bozo should not be walked off a lead, should not be walked by anybody below the age of 16 and should put on a muzzle to stop additional biting of a person or canine.
Walters was additionally fined £150 and ordered to pay £85 in courtroom prices and a £60 surcharge.
Chief Inspector Emma Cheney, main the work round harmful dogs in South Yorkshire mentioned: “Your dog is your responsibility. Your dog’s actions are your responsibility, whether that be in your home or while in public.
“The conditions imposed by the judge will hopefully prevent further harm being caused by Walter’s dogs.
“Our priority is to prevent serious injury and harm to our communities and that starts with responsible dog ownership. Any dog has the potential to attack and bite, whether they’ve shown previous signs of aggression or not.
“As Christmas approaches and your home and our towns and cities become busier please be aware of your dog’s body language and understand their needs.
“If your dog can become anxious, walk it during quiet times and ensure they have somewhere to go, away from visitors.
“It can take a few days for your dog and their behaviour to return to normal after becoming stressed. Think and be responsible to help keep everyone safe.
“If you have concerns about a dog in your community posing a risk to the public or to those who live in the property with it, please report it to us.
“We are not here to seize and destroy dogs, we can work with the owners and ensure vulnerable people are safeguarded.”
If you have got issues please report on-line, by way of stay chat or by calling 101.
