Essex dog attack: Man arrested after woman dies in Jaywick

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Not much to say really.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-68197109

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-68251166

Unsurprising.

Hopefully they will now euthanise the pups as well, now that the type is confirmed.

Whilst I understand this sentiment and it is the right thing to do, please can we also think of the veterinary staff who are having to carry out these euthanasias. I can't tell you how much it is affecting them, my daughter is putting these type of dogs to sleep daily 💔 They know it's the right thing, but it's hard and often distressing for all concerned.

I’m sure your daughter’s job is difficult. But destroying animals is part of vets’ and vet nurses’ job. We have to control animals whether it’s pest control, farming and land management or vets’ services.

Oh - can well believe it.

I have commented in other posts that I would hate to be the vets who had to euthanise healthy dogs. Even when animals have bitten and can be considered a danger, it can't be easy. When they are dogs that have never done anything, and with a good owner possibly would never do anything, or particularly when these are tiny, helpless puppies, it must be heartbreaking.

Knowing it is necessary must barely blunt the horror. Your daughter and other vets in this position have my deepest sympathy - especially as those dogs being brought for euthanasia are probably, by definition, animals from responsible homes.

Many will just be abandoned, or drowned etc to save the cost of PTS. It isn't the fault of all of the dogs, but because of the way they are bred, and of many of the owners, they can't be trusted.

But I absolutely agree that this is a horrendous situation for the vets involved. Absolutely dreadful!

So, possibly, licensing dogs - or at least the power breeds with a predisposition to bite really dangerously - is the answer.

But what makes you think these sort of people would comply? People are allowed to currently keep their xl Bullys with a certificate. This man didn’t comply. People like him won’t comply with dog licensing.

Some dogs do need to be banned. There is no need for a dog bred for fighting to exist in society. Then all breeders need to be licensed so they can only breed and sell approved dogs ie the majority of breeds and crossbreeds. At least enforcement could then focus thoroughly on breeders.

That poor boy. Lost his mum, then loses his gran in horrific circumstances, and his dad will likely end up in prison. He's been dealt a shit hand in life. ☹️

You’re right. And he witnessed the attack and barely escaped himself. Poor kid.