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The Advertiser
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Aussie popstar's bulldog euthanised after mauling neighbour's cavoodle
Australian popstar Tones and I has been ordered to pay a hefty fine after her dog fatally mauled a neighbour's cavoodle when it escaped from her Mornington Peninsula mansion. Her American bulldog, Boss, was euthanised, and the Dance Monkey singer was fined $3000 after she was charged with failing to confine her pets. The tragedy occurred outside her $7 million mansion in Mount Eliza in November 2024 while her neighbour, Wayne Schultz, was walking his two Cavoodles. The singer, whose real name is Toni Watson, shared the home with her husband, Frankston Bombers footballer Jimmy Bedford, and their two dogs, Boss and Charlie. Dromana Magistrates' Court heard that Boss launched at the 17-year-old cavoodle after the gates were momentarily opened to let Charlie into the yard, NewsCorp reported. The American bulldog bit the cavoodle's neck and refused to let go as Mr Schultz, Mr Bedford, and a passerby attempted to separate the dogs. The cavoodle died from the attack, and Mr Schultz sustained a knee injury from a bite and a bruised eye. The passerby fractured their hand while trying to separate the dogs. Ms Watson's barrister, Cameron Scott, represented her in court while she was in the US recording her next album. She reportedly offered to pay $599 to cremate the cavoodle, but the owners declined. Australian popstar Tones and I has been ordered to pay a hefty fine after her dog fatally mauled a neighbour's cavoodle when it escaped from her Mornington Peninsula mansion. Her American bulldog, Boss, was euthanised, and the Dance Monkey singer was fined $3000 after she was charged with failing to confine her pets. The tragedy occurred outside her $7 million mansion in Mount Eliza in November 2024 while her neighbour, Wayne Schultz, was walking his two Cavoodles. The singer, whose real name is Toni Watson, shared the home with her husband, Frankston Bombers footballer Jimmy Bedford, and their two dogs, Boss and Charlie. Dromana Magistrates' Court heard that Boss launched at the 17-year-old cavoodle after the gates were momentarily opened to let Charlie into the yard, NewsCorp reported. The American bulldog bit the cavoodle's neck and refused to let go as Mr Schultz, Mr Bedford, and a passerby attempted to separate the dogs. The cavoodle died from the attack, and Mr Schultz sustained a knee injury from a bite and a bruised eye. The passerby fractured their hand while trying to separate the dogs. Ms Watson's barrister, Cameron Scott, represented her in court while she was in the US recording her next album. She reportedly offered to pay $599 to cremate the cavoodle, but the owners declined. Australian popstar Tones and I has been ordered to pay a hefty fine after her dog fatally mauled a neighbour's cavoodle when it escaped from her Mornington Peninsula mansion. Her American bulldog, Boss, was euthanised, and the Dance Monkey singer was fined $3000 after she was charged with failing to confine her pets. The tragedy occurred outside her $7 million mansion in Mount Eliza in November 2024 while her neighbour, Wayne Schultz, was walking his two Cavoodles. The singer, whose real name is Toni Watson, shared the home with her husband, Frankston Bombers footballer Jimmy Bedford, and their two dogs, Boss and Charlie. Dromana Magistrates' Court heard that Boss launched at the 17-year-old cavoodle after the gates were momentarily opened to let Charlie into the yard, NewsCorp reported. The American bulldog bit the cavoodle's neck and refused to let go as Mr Schultz, Mr Bedford, and a passerby attempted to separate the dogs. The cavoodle died from the attack, and Mr Schultz sustained a knee injury from a bite and a bruised eye. The passerby fractured their hand while trying to separate the dogs. Ms Watson's barrister, Cameron Scott, represented her in court while she was in the US recording her next album. She reportedly offered to pay $599 to cremate the cavoodle, but the owners declined. Australian popstar Tones and I has been ordered to pay a hefty fine after her dog fatally mauled a neighbour's cavoodle when it escaped from her Mornington Peninsula mansion. Her American bulldog, Boss, was euthanised, and the Dance Monkey singer was fined $3000 after she was charged with failing to confine her pets. The tragedy occurred outside her $7 million mansion in Mount Eliza in November 2024 while her neighbour, Wayne Schultz, was walking his two Cavoodles. The singer, whose real name is Toni Watson, shared the home with her husband, Frankston Bombers footballer Jimmy Bedford, and their two dogs, Boss and Charlie. Dromana Magistrates' Court heard that Boss launched at the 17-year-old cavoodle after the gates were momentarily opened to let Charlie into the yard, NewsCorp reported. The American bulldog bit the cavoodle's neck and refused to let go as Mr Schultz, Mr Bedford, and a passerby attempted to separate the dogs. The cavoodle died from the attack, and Mr Schultz sustained a knee injury from a bite and a bruised eye. The passerby fractured their hand while trying to separate the dogs. Ms Watson's barrister, Cameron Scott, represented her in court while she was in the US recording her next album. She reportedly offered to pay $599 to cremate the cavoodle, but the owners declined.
Sky News AU
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Tones and I charged by her local council after the Aussie popstar's American bulldog savagely killed neighbour's Cavoodle
Tones and I has been charged by her local council after the Australian pop star's American bulldog killed her neighbour's 17-year-old Cavoodle. The Dromana Magistrates' Court ordered the Dance Monkey hitmaker, 32, to pay a fine $3000 and the council's costs of $140 for failing to confine the dog Boss and her chocolate labrador Charlie securely and failing to re-register the American bulldog, the Herald Sun reported on Thursday. The American bulldog was euthanised after the incident last November. The tragedy occured outside Tones and I's $7 million mansion in the Mornington Peninsula suburb of Mount Eliza, Melbourne. Mornington Peninsula Shire prosecutor Colin McLean told the court the singer's neighbour Wayne Schultz was walking his two Cavoodles when he stumbled upon her Labrador outside her mansion. The dog was unable to get back inside because the electric gates were closed. Mr Schultz called out to Tones and I's friend Tahlia, who had arrived at the mansion, to let her know Charlie was stuck outside. Tahlia opened the gates to rescue the Labrador when Boss escaped and launched at one of Mr Schultz's Cavoodles. The American bulldog bit the 17-year-old dog on the neck and would not let go. Mr Schultz, Tones and I's husband Jason Scott 'Jimmy' Bedford and a passer-by attempted to separate the dogs and stop the attack. However, the court heard the Cavoodle died from its injuries by the time Boss released the dog from its jaws. Mr Schultz sustained a knee injury from a bite and a bruised eye as a result of the attack. The passer-by also suffered a fractured hand from hitting the American bulldog in an attempt to stop the attack. Mr McLean said: "The victim's family are devastated by the loss of their family pet and the manner in which the dog died in front of them." They did not accept Tones and I's offer of $599 to cremate the Cavoodle as the dog would have required the service eventually due to old age. The court heard the singer, whose real name is Toni Watson, wept with her neighbours over the incident during the night after the attack. She sent her barrister, Cameron Scott, to represent her in court and did not attend the hearing in person or virtually; however, her husband did. Mr Scott said it was not practical for his client to attend in person because she was in the US recording her next album. He said Tones and I accepted responsibility for the tragedy, which she took 'very seriously'. It comes after the singer and Bedford were taken to court when their company, Johnny Run Away Investments, completed unauthorised building works. Franks Council charged the company, of which Tones and I is a sole trader, over the work in 2023. Bedford pleaded guilty to undertaking works without a permit. The company pleaded guilty to two additional charges, including failure to comply with a stop-work notice. Magistrate Charles Tan issued a $20,000 fine to the company and an additional $5,000 fine to Bedford without conviction. Tones and I married the footballer who plays for the Frankston Bombers in March 2023 in Bali. Last November, she took to Instagram to reveal she suffered a miscarriage hours before the "biggest show of (her) career" in Melbourne.
Daily Record
02-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Vet warns against feeding certain dogs raw food for important health reason
A vet has shared some important advice for dog owners who feed their pets a raw food diet A vet has issued essential guidance to dog owners who favour a raw food diet for their beloved pets, underlining important considerations to take into account. Dr Nicole Rous has raised awareness about the potential hazards and factors that need attention when dogs are given raw food diets. She accepts that raw diets can be fed to all breeds, but warns that not every type of protein is fit for every breed of dog, reports the Express. Dr Rous said: "Some breeds are more sensitive to certain proteins than others. For example, commonly Cavoodles I see reactions to chicken and beef, so they might not be the first proteins that I'd choose, or I might not want to choose to be a big part of their diet. "And then the other thing is just remembering every breed or every dog has a different energy requirement, so some are sedentary and others are really active and sporting dogs, so they might need more or they might need leaner proteins or fattier proteins, but absolutely every dog can be fed raw." Since Dr Rous released her video on the topic, a whole host of pet owners have eagerly posted their personal accounts on social media. One pet owner said: "Definitely not breed specific. Balanced correctly, raw is fantastic for optimal health and longevity." Another person highlighted specific issues relating to German Shepherds, saying: "Seems to be a common occurrence that chicken sets German Shepherds' allergies off too." Conversely, a Shar Pei owner reported an unfortunate reaction to the diet, saying: "My Shar Pei vomits after having any raw meat." The question of whether raw meat is an appropriate diet for dogs remains a hot topic. While dogs are capable of consuming raw meat, it's not recommended to feed them a diet solely composed of it. The recent surge in popularity of raw-food diets for pets may be attributed to owners' desire to replicate a dog's natural diet in the wild. However, a diet heavily dependent on raw meat may not provide a comprehensive and balanced nutritional profile, particularly for growing puppies with intricate dietary requirements. Older dogs could also face difficulties due to their potentially weaker immune systems as they age and more sensitive digestive systems. Properly cooked meat can facilitate digestion and is generally deemed safer. Some experts strongly discourage feeding dogs raw meat. PetMD warns: "Dogs are natural carnivores that can digest raw meat, but that doesn't necessarily mean raw meat is good for them. "Uncooked meat can harbor harmful bacteria such as salmonella, E. coli and Listeria, which cause foodborne illnesses that can make your dog very sick. "The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and animal nutrition experts do not recommend feeding a raw food diet for dogs. Instead, choose a regular balanced dog food diet that contains all the nutrients needed to keep your pet healthy. "That said, if your dog eats a small amount of raw meat that falls on the floor while you're cooking, they'll likely be fine. But even a small amount of E. coli or Salmonella can be harmful, so monitor your pup for signs of illness and call the vet if you have concerns." If your dog accidentally munches on a small piece of raw meat that's been dropped on the floor while you're cooking, the chances are they'll be alright. However, it's crucial to keep an eye on them, as even a tiny bit of or Salmonella could still be detrimental. If you've got concerns, don't hesitate to ring your vet. Before making any changes to your dog's diet, it's always advisable to contact your vet - particularly when human food comes into play. Dogs can have vastly different reactions based on various factors. Age, medical history, current health status, and their standard diet are just a few of the many factors. And if your dog is currently on a prescription diet, under no circumstances should you give them any food or treats not explicitly part of their customised diet plan.
