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Sunday World
20-07-2025
- Sunday World
Pit bull-type dog that mauled woman in Cork was ‘beloved family pet'
It is likely that the woman will require plastic surgery once she has recovered from her injuries The dog at the centre of a Cork mauling was a family pet which was a pit bull cross-breed. The revelation came as a woman badly injured in the attack is recovering from surgery at Cork University Hospital (CUH). Her injuries, while not life threatening, have been described as serious as the dog was apparently able to knock her to the ground and repeatedly bite her head and upper body. It is likely that the woman, aged in her 30s, will require plastic surgery once she has recovered from her injuries. The incident occurred in a housing estate in the Ballyvolane area after 6pm on Friday, and the woman's desperate screams for help alerted local residents. Horrified locals tried to help the woman and attempted to fend off the enraged dog. The large animal had apparently knocked the woman to the ground and was attempting to maul her arms, face and head. Courageous locals rushed to the scene and tried to get the dog away from the woman and protect her from further injury. At least one other person suffered bite injuries as they bravely tried to protect the woman. Gardaí, supported by armed officers, attended the scene along with paramedics, dog control officers and a vet. The woman was brought to safety, and the animal was euthanised. Locals said the woman was left traumatised by the mauling. She was treated at the scene before being rushed by ambulance to CUH. A second individual who suffered bite injuries during the incident was treated at the scene but did not require hospitalisation. Gardaí are investigating the circumstances of the incident. The dog involved is understood to have been a beloved family pet and had never before displayed any aggressive traits. Locals were deeply shocked by the mauling. The area involved has a lot of children playing in greens and open areas. Ireland has witnessed a number of serious dog attacks over recent years. Two people, including a young baby, died in separate attacks in Waterford in 2021 and in Limerick in 2024. A young boy was left with serious facial injuries after he was attacked by an XL Bully dog in Wexford in 2022. A woman narrowly escaped fatal injuries in Cork in 2016 when she was attacked by her partner's bull terrier and surgeons subsequently had to fight to save her arm. XL Bullys were effectively outlawed each year, with owners required to surrender their animals or apply for special permission to keep them. A pit bull type dog. Stock image Today's News in 90 Seconds - July 20th
The Irish Sun
08-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Gruesome pics show woman covered in blood after Japanese Akita bit her 4 TIMES in horror attack outside home
GRUESOME pictures show the aftermath of a woman who was viciously mauled by a Japanese Akita. The 34-year-old Exeter woman was Advertisement 5 She was bitten four times leaving her with gruesome bite marks Credit: BPM 5 She lost consciousness throughout the attack but remembers screaming Credit: BPM 5 The woman was savagely attacked by a Japanese Akita Credit: Getty 5 She is campaigning to raise awareness for dangerous breeds Credit: BPM 5 The injuries left her needing plastic surgery Credit: BPM She believes she lost consciousness The victim needed plastic surgery following the attack. She also suffered an open fracture to her wrist and a chipped bone. She has been left terrified of dogs. Advertisement Read more News A police investigation is underway. The woman is now campaigning to raise awareness for other They are, however, classified as a restricted breed under the The woman told Advertisement Most read in The Sun The dog had escaped from a nearby garden and attacked the woman after she tried to encourage it home. She said: "I have multiple scars that include a mouth-sized bite to my right leg, right shoulder, right arm and the operation scars on my left arm." Armed police gave the woman oxygen before paramedics attended once the She was taken to the RD&E where her wounds were cleaned and she was given a tetanus jab. Advertisement The woman added: "People need to be warned. I've been told that this breed doesn't show any aggression when they are going to attack. "There's a lot of publicity about Staffies and XL Bullys but there are more breeds out there that people should know about. "I'm now scared of large dogs, even my own at times." A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police told Devon Live: "We were notified following a report of a dog biting a woman in, Exeter , on Thursday 22 May. It was reported the woman suffered a number of puncture wounds. Enquiries are ongoing." Advertisement
Scottish Sun
08-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Gruesome pics show woman covered in blood after Japanese Akita bit her 4 TIMES in horror attack outside home
She lost consciousness throughout the attack SAVAGE MAULING Gruesome pics show woman covered in blood after Japanese Akita bit her 4 TIMES in horror attack outside home Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GRUESOME pictures show the aftermath of a woman who was viciously mauled by a Japanese Akita. The 34-year-old Exeter woman was savagely mauled by the dog, leaving her covered in horrific scratches and bites. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 She was bitten four times leaving her with gruesome bite marks Credit: BPM 5 She lost consciousness throughout the attack but remembers screaming Credit: BPM 5 The woman was savagely attacked by a Japanese Akita Credit: Getty 5 She is campaigning to raise awareness for dangerous breeds Credit: BPM 5 The injuries left her needing plastic surgery Credit: BPM She believes she lost consciousness during the attack but remembers screaming in the aftermath. The victim needed plastic surgery following the attack. She also suffered an open fracture to her wrist and a chipped bone. She has been left terrified of dogs. A police investigation is underway. The woman is now campaigning to raise awareness for other dangerous breeds, as Japanese Akitas are not on the UK's banned list of dogs. They are, however, classified as a restricted breed under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. The woman told Devon Live: "There was blood everywhere, I remember people slapping me in the face as I was in and out of consciousness. They said my lips were turning blue." The dog had escaped from a nearby garden and attacked the woman after she tried to encourage it home. She said: "I have multiple scars that include a mouth-sized bite to my right leg, right shoulder, right arm and the operation scars on my left arm." Armed police gave the woman oxygen before paramedics attended once the dog had been detained by its owner. She was taken to the RD&E where her wounds were cleaned and she was given a tetanus jab. The woman added: "People need to be warned. I've been told that this breed doesn't show any aggression when they are going to attack. "There's a lot of publicity about Staffies and XL Bullys but there are more breeds out there that people should know about. "I'm now scared of large dogs, even my own at times." A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police told Devon Live: "We were notified following a report of a dog biting a woman in, Exeter, on Thursday 22 May. It was reported the woman suffered a number of puncture wounds. Enquiries are ongoing."
Press and Journal
03-06-2025
- General
- Press and Journal
Inside Aberdeen's danger dog crackdown as police lift lid on illegal breeds after XL bully kills owner
Police bosses have lifted the lid on their efforts to clamp down on Aberdeen danger dogs since the controversial XL Bully ban a year ago. The force was asked to compile the dossier, recently presented to council chiefs, after a woman was killed by one of the dogs in a savage attack on Foresterhill Road. Michelle McLeod died in December when her XL Bully named Bailey turned violent. Described by her family as a 'beloved mum, daughter and friend', Michelle was pronounced dead at the scene. Bailey was euthanised following the tragic incident. This is just one of the danger dogs police have dealt with across the city in the past 12 months. The UK Government has outlawed the ownership of certain dog breeds deemed to be dangerous. These dogs are seized by police and are often later euthanised. However, there are exemptions where owners are deemed fit and meet several requirements. This includes muzzling, microchipping, neutering, and more. The report details that there are more than 3,300 certificated dangerous dogs across Scotland. And 278 of these are registered to the Aberdeen area. XL Bully dogs were added to the banned breed list in the UK in February 2024. It later became illegal to own one without an exemption certificate in July of that year. This new report reveals that, between April 1 last year and March 31 in 2025, there were 50 cases related to dogs recorded by police in Aberdeen. It should be noted that only 13 of these cases involve XL Bullies, with no other banned breeds featuring across the cases. These 13 cases involve only 10 different dogs, with seven recorded as dogs 'dangerously out of control' and six offences linked to exemption conditions. Four dogs were put down after their owners were charged with offences. The 50 cases of dog-related incidents in Aberdeen are an increase on the numbers from previous years. In the same timespan between 2023 and 2024, there were 38 dog-related cases recorded, with 37 categorised as dogs dangerously out of control, and one instance where a dog was not muzzled or on a lead. The year between 2022 to 2023 saw 32 cases, all of which were dogs dangerously out of control. Each of these two previous years' cases did not involve any banned breeds. Despite numbers suggesting an increase in dangerous dogs in the Granite City, the number of out-of-control dogs has declined from the previous year. This goes to show that the increase in dog-related crimes is more linked to the legislation banning XL Bullys.
Irish Independent
19-05-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
Wicklow dog owners offered ‘snip and chip' discount to encourage neutering
From speaking to some members of the public, the rescue centre's founder Fiona Gammell believes that in some cases the "exorbitant' vet charges on offer have a bearing on the ability of dog and cat owners to be able to afford to get their pets neutered. 'We heard at least two cases where two different vets in Co Wicklow were quoting €900 and €700 respectively for neutering XL Bully dogs,' added Fiona. 'This is far more than should be expected, especially from those on limited incomes. We did a 'snip and chip' for XL Bullys for €100. The owner paid €100 and Wicklow Animal Welfare paid the rest. That scheme has now ended. We had 108 dogs neutered on that scheme alone. Like every service provider, you can shop around and get the best value available.' She added: 'There can be a huge difference in prices charged from one vet to another, even in the same area, and from one county to another. I think the veterinary profession should come together and offer their own reduced rate schemes for those pet owners who cannot afford to neuter their animals on their own. 'Rescues can only do so much, but we need to have a concerted plan to help and prevent the overpopulation of unwanted animals. We cannot do that on our own and in light of no government intervention or help being mooted, it would appear that the situation will only get worse.' In addition to neutering, Fiona is keen to press home to dog owners just how important it is to get your pet microchipped, with very few of the dogs who pass through Wicklow Animal Welfare before being rehomed arriving already chipped. Fiona said: 'Only one in every hundred of dogs we take in here are neutered, and only five in every one hundred dogs we take in are microchipped. Microchipping of canines became law ten years ago, it is against the law to have a non microchipped dog in your possession. Microchipping is the only real way to definitively determine ownership of a dog and is a big part of responsible dog ownership.' If you wish to book an appointment for your collie or collie cross to be neutered at Avondale Vet Clinic in Rathdrum on the Wicklow Animal Welfare Scheme then contact Mairead Nolan on 0404 46217.
