Cops want to KILL my 5-ft tall Tibetan Mastiff Simba after he ‘jumped' on my pal – he looks vicious but he's a softie
Zoe Snodin, 39, was left stunned when police seized her giant Tibetan Mastiff, Simba, after he leapt at a woman - catching its teeth on her jumper.
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Distressed dog owner is battling to stop her dog from being put to sleep
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Simba is a giant Tibetan Mastiff, weighing 50kg
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Zoe Snodin claims no one was injured in the incident and demands her dog to be returned home
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Police have since applied to have the 50kg hound put to sleep, labelling it a "dangerous dog."
Zoe claims her friend was left uninjured from the incident, which occurred in her garden in Fishlake, Doncaster on May 16.
She also claims that her pal has not made a formal complaint to the police but it was referred to officers when the friend mentioned it to her GP.
The mum of five claims Simba was being "overprotective" when the woman walked into her front garden unannounced.
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She said: "Simba is just a protective dog.
"He was just standing his ground until I arrived.
"He has never hurt anybody and still hasn't - he is a kind and compassionate dog."
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Zoe added: "He must have felt threatened by the woman that's why he jumped up at her, though it was never malicious."
She explained that he is a
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Zoe said that as soon as she arrived back home, the canine was back to his relaxed, normal self.
In a desperate plea to keep her pet, she said: "Simba is not just a dog – he's part of our family - we desperately want him back home.
"This situation has been heartbreaking but I remain hopeful that justice and compassion will prevail."
South Yorkshire Police said they are aware of an "alleged dog attack" involving a Tibetan Mastiff in the area and seized the dog whilst "enquiries progressed".
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The dog has been seized by police
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The mother-of-five said her children are really upset by the news
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Zoe is the proud owner of several larger dogs
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The incident took place earlier this year, after Zoe's daughter returned home from a party nearby.
Isla, 11, was being dropped off by the friend who was also at the SATs party when the incident occurred.
Zoe explained that she had heard Isla walk through the front door and asked her if she had said "thank you" to the lady for dropping her off - that's when she saw her walking down their driveway towards the house.
She said: "When I saw the woman walking towards my home I knew Simba may decide to stand his ground before I arrived to greet her.
"I ran outside whilst calling for Simba to let him know it was okay as I didn't want him to do anything silly.
"He must have felt threatened by the lady and just jumped up at her and got his teeth caught on her jumper in the process.
"He is a big dog so he would spook a lot of people."
Zoe has claimed that by the time Simba knew the lady was okay to be on the property, she had already left and driven away.
Zoe's property is surrounded by an eight foot fence where several 'beware of dogs' warning signs hang.
She is also "wary" of people entering her property unannounced as she owns four other large
She says the dogs are "extremely friendly" having taken part in several local "fun"
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The stay-at-home mum explained she called the woman over the weekend to "apologise" for Simba's behaviour and the woman agreed not to go to the police.
But it wasn't until three days later that Zoe said she received a text from the lady saying she was feeling ill and developing a temperature and was to visit a GP.
Zoe said: "The woman told the GP about what happened and they have a duty to inform the police.
"Simba didn't scratch or pierce the skin so I don't understand how she could be feeling ill from the incident."
Once police were informed, they visited the woman's house for a statement and to take images of her arm - which according to Zoe, she refused.
They then investigated Zoe's property and sized Simba under the grounds of the
The act prohibits or restricts certain types of dogs and makes it a criminal offence to allow a dog of any breed to be dangerously out of control.
Zoe said: "It has been five weeks and we still haven't got Simba back.
"The kids are devastated.
"He did nothing wrong and I am stressed facing the prospect of losing him forever."
She also said her five children Maddison, 16, Chase, 14, Isla, 11, Franky, 7, and Elijah, 4, are really "upset" Simba has been taken.
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Isla competes in dog shows with the canines
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The family desperately want Simba "back where he belongs"
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Zoe understands that people can often be "spooked" by bigger breeds but insists her pets are harmless
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No criminal charges have been brought against Zoe but a civil hearing regarding the case is set to be brought to
Zoe is still waiting for a date for the first hearing which can take up to six months.
The mum has also told that she had to pay £500 for Simba to have an independent behavioural assessment that was ordered by the police which she says he "smashed".
Zoe said: "They have told me what a fantastic boy he is and he isn't a danger to the public.
"I'm doing everything I can to prove I'm a responsible dog owner and Simba is a safe dog."
Zoe is currently holding a
Zoe said: "All I want is Simba back home where he belongs, not stuck, frightened in a kennel.
"I want to spread awareness to ensure this doesn't happen to any other dog owner."
A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said: "We are aware of a report of a dog attack in which a Tibetan Mastiff is alleged to have attacked a woman in Kirk Lane in Doncaster.
"This incident was reported to us on 19 May and following enquiries the dog was seized while enquiries progressed."
Zoe is currently holding a crowdfund for a further dog behavioural test for Simba to aid his release.
You can donate to Zoe's crowdfund
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Simba spotted the neighbour walking down the driveway when the incident occurred
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Zoe claims he returned to his normal, relaxed self the minute she arrived
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Zoe has "beware of dog" warning signs around her property
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The property is surrounded by a large fence and gates
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