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A third person killed in the uk by non banned dogs.

113 replies

faggotsandmushypaes · 16/04/2026 17:16

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c05d2675pelo

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catspyjamas1 · 16/04/2026 19:38

MandingoAteMyBaby · 16/04/2026 17:58

Ban them all. Or require thorough training and regular inspections.

Or, controversial, cull them. It's normal practice in Africa and as an African, I can say I'm quite happy for a cull.
Then, licenses and proof of training for all dogs. Apparently this was a thing in the UK once upon a time?

Goldeh · 16/04/2026 19:38

DrDonaldTrump · 16/04/2026 19:33

And if I end up in social housing, I have to risk my life by being exposed to all these dogs?

A significant proportion of social housing tenants work and pay full rent, they live in nice areas and on pleasant streets.

Obviously there are deprived areas and sink estates but the entrenched social problems in those areas are nothing to do with dog ownership and banning dog ownership won't change anything for them.

TheGoldenOwl · 16/04/2026 19:40

YeOldeGreyhound · 16/04/2026 19:37

My grandad was a widower for nearly 25 years, and he always had dogs. They kept him going too. They are amazing company.

The poster going by the name of the orange buffon over the pond sounds just as stupid as the real one.

Either that stupid... or deliberately goady arse

TedDog · 16/04/2026 19:40

TheGoldenOwl · 16/04/2026 19:37

Robot dogs already on page 3! New record?

The PP likely was there for her mum. Perhaps due to work and her own life, she wasnt able stop her life entirely, leave her job to move in with her mum and share every waking moment with her , and sleeping moment for that matter... you know the way a household pet does. Are you dense or something???

Thank you, that’s exactly it. I didn’t say this because it would just lead to more interrogation. My mum wouldn’t have allowed me to move in with her! She’s fiercely independent

abracadabra1980 · 16/04/2026 19:40

Brently · 16/04/2026 18:00

I grew up in council housing actually and yes it is unfair but absolutely nobody can deny that most of the pricks that are causing the problem with these dogs are council tenants. Take the ability to keep dogs away from them and the deaths and injuries will drop massively.

Aside from banning everyone from owning dogs over a certain weight, what do you propose that is actually enforceable and fair?

How do you stop Daz mating his cane corso to his mates Rottie and just producing something that's not banned but still lethal?

You say it's not fair but life isnt. Is it fairer to make Marjorie pay a licence fee for her Westie when nobody reports the shithead down the road who doesn't bother licencing his massive bull cross?

The shitheads are to blame for this. No one else.

Edited

Agree 100% with this.

YeOldeGreyhound · 16/04/2026 19:41

TheGoldenOwl · 16/04/2026 19:40

The poster going by the name of the orange buffon over the pond sounds just as stupid as the real one.

Either that stupid... or deliberately goady arse

The robot dog comment makes me think they are one of the usual goady dog haters who post on here.
Bingo card ready.

TedDog · 16/04/2026 19:43

YeOldeGreyhound · 16/04/2026 19:37

My grandad was a widower for nearly 25 years, and he always had dogs. They kept him going too. They are amazing company.

Aren’t they amazing? I’ve been battling with clinical depression for years and was suicidal daily until I got my Schnauzer. I’ve not been suicidal once in the 11 months since we got him and he’s just amazing. So, so funny and incredibly affectionate 🐾

Naunet · 16/04/2026 19:43

DrDonaldTrump · 16/04/2026 19:13

I am for a ban of all dogs, it is beyond ridiculous how we allow these animals in our society when they do so much damage - not just deaths but severe injuries.

If people can't bear the idea of a cull, then at the very least we should immediately spay/neuter all dogs, abort any pups if the bitch somehow does become pregnant, and make all dogs wear a muzzle at all times when outside. In your own home, your risk is on you.

Not sure this would have fixed things for any of the three who got killed in one week - baby got killed by runaway dogs, 19yo by her own dog, and so far seems this elder lady was in her own home. But it would be a step in the right direction.

I also dream of a pavement without dog shit on it, a park without dog piss everywhere.

This kind of extremist, over dramatic reaction is not helpful. Far more people are killed by men, by cars, by medical negligence, etc, than they are by dogs. There were THREE fatal dog attacks last year, 3. On average 4 - 5 people are killed by cattle every year. Get some perspective.

I'd also like to point out how much dogs do for us, as you sound rather ignorant:

1. Service and Assistance Roles

  • Guide Dogs: Assist visually impaired individuals by navigating public spaces.
  • Hearing Dogs: Alert owners with hearing loss to sounds like doorbells, alarms, or crying babies.
  • Mobility Assistance Dogs: Fetch items, open doors, or provide balance and support for those with physical disabilities.
  • Medical Alert Dogs: Use their sense of smell to detect changes in blood sugar (diabetes), oncoming seizures, or severe allergies, enabling owners to take preventive action.
  • Psychiatric Service Dogs: Help individuals with PTSD, anxiety, or autism by providing emotional support, creating barriers in crowds, or checking homes for safety.

2. Public Safety and Law Enforcement (K-9 Units)

  • Police and Military Dogs: Track suspects, protect handlers, and search for evidence.
  • Detection Dogs: Sniff out illicit substances, including drugs, explosives, firearms, and electronics.
  • Search and Rescue (SAR) Dogs: Locate missing persons, earthquake survivors, or avalanche victims.
  • Arson Dogs: Detect accelerants at fire scenes to help determine if a fire was deliberately set.
  • Cadaver Dogs: Locate human remains, even underwater
3. Conservation and Wildlife Protection
  • Conservation Detection Dogs: Sniff out scat, fur, or the animals themselves to help researchers monitor endangered species (e.g., koalas, killer whales).
  • Anti-Poaching Dogs: Track poachers in wildlife reserves.
  • Pest Control Dogs: Detect invasive species or pests like bed bugs and termites.
4. Agriculture and Security
  • Herding Dogs: Manage and move livestock, such as sheep and cattle, using instincts to control them.
  • Livestock Guardian Dogs: Protect herds from predators like wolves or coyotes.
  • Airport Security Dogs: Keep runways clear of wildlife to prevent bird strikes.
5. Therapy and Emotional Support
  • Therapy Dogs: Provide comfort in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and courtrooms, reducing stress and boosting "happy hormones" like oxytocin.
  • Facility Dogs: Work in prisons or care homes to help with rehabilitation or dementia care.

6. Specialized and Unique Roles

  • Truffle Hunting Dogs: Locate valuable fungi underground.
  • Cancer Detection Dogs: Sniff samples (breath, skin, urine) to detect early stages of cancer.
  • Ball Boys/Girls: Retrieve tennis balls at tournaments to promote pet adoption.
  • Wine Quality Inspectors: Detect chemical faults (TCA) in wine production.
TheGoldenOwl · 16/04/2026 19:44

YeOldeGreyhound · 16/04/2026 19:41

The robot dog comment makes me think they are one of the usual goady dog haters who post on here.
Bingo card ready.

Tag me when you jeed me to step in and explain the anatomical reason why dogs do not have pooey bum holes...

YeOldeGreyhound · 16/04/2026 19:45

TedDog · 16/04/2026 19:43

Aren’t they amazing? I’ve been battling with clinical depression for years and was suicidal daily until I got my Schnauzer. I’ve not been suicidal once in the 11 months since we got him and he’s just amazing. So, so funny and incredibly affectionate 🐾

Wow, it sounds like he has helped you so much. They enrich our lives a lot, and I find it sad that people who hate them want to deprive us of that. They can simply not have a dog.
My dog was an immense comfort to me too. She died earlier this year and after 15 years, am trying to navigate life without her.

YeOldeGreyhound · 16/04/2026 19:47

TheGoldenOwl · 16/04/2026 19:44

Tag me when you jeed me to step in and explain the anatomical reason why dogs do not have pooey bum holes...

Ha, I do remember the very informative post about that but could never remember who posted it.
Will do

Error404FucksNotFound · 16/04/2026 19:51

TheGoldenOwl · 16/04/2026 19:44

Tag me when you jeed me to step in and explain the anatomical reason why dogs do not have pooey bum holes...

I know this. I think.
Buttocks. Or rather, lack thereof.

Trinity65 · 16/04/2026 19:56

TedDog · 16/04/2026 19:32

@BrentlyBan dogs from social housing? WTF? So disabled people, who had no choice but to live in social housing, or the millions of good, respectable and decent people who also happen to live in social housing, shouldn’t be allowed to have life changing companions? You sound absolutely VILE

I agree with you
Many like her on here, alas

faggotsandmushypaes · 16/04/2026 19:59

TedDog · 16/04/2026 19:36

THIS! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Mic drop 🎤

The most recent one has but I don't see that its relevant.

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YeOldeGreyhound · 16/04/2026 20:00

faggotsandmushypaes · 16/04/2026 19:59

The most recent one has but I don't see that its relevant.

The dogs didn't belong to the lady who was attacked anyway.

TheGoldenOwl · 16/04/2026 20:21

Error404FucksNotFound · 16/04/2026 19:51

I know this. I think.
Buttocks. Or rather, lack thereof.

Yes and a fleshy ring that comes out and then retracts, taking any residue back inside the body.

TMI

but it's a brilliant design IMO

faggotsandmushypaes · 16/04/2026 20:43

I think it's nigh on impossible to report an out of control or mistreated animal.
I've seen dogs holed up in houses for days on end,emaciated puppies; the RSPCA do nothing. Half my street reported hearing desperate yowls,for months; no-one listened. The tenent did a runner and landlord discovered the body of an adult XL and a puppy. Another dig was barely alive. The tenant was a crack cociane addict and was breeding these dogs for profit.

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DrDonaldTrump · 16/04/2026 21:16

https://news.sky.com/story/deaths-from-dog-bites-surge-more-than-200-in-a-year-report-shows-13532398

Data from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents also revealed that 12,423 people needed hospital treatment for dog bites in the 2023/24 year.

And those are only the ones who bothered to seek treatment. There will be many more incidents that went unreported.

Naunet · 16/04/2026 21:26

DrDonaldTrump · 16/04/2026 21:16

https://news.sky.com/story/deaths-from-dog-bites-surge-more-than-200-in-a-year-report-shows-13532398

Data from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents also revealed that 12,423 people needed hospital treatment for dog bites in the 2023/24 year.

And those are only the ones who bothered to seek treatment. There will be many more incidents that went unreported.

Based on data from the COWS (Cattle Operations and Walking Safety) group for England and Wales, at least 76 people suffered significant injuries requiring hospital observation (broken bones, concussion) due to cattle incidents as of October 2024.
Cattle Safety +1
A further 22 people (2%) suffered more severe injuries, such as ruptured internal organs, with five deaths reported in the same period.
Cattle Safety
Key Findings for 2024:

  • Total Incidents: Over 889 incidents were reported in England and Wales over the past 7 years, with a high concentration of reported incidents occurring in 2024.
  • Incident Characteristics: Most incidents (58%) resulted in no physical injury but caused significant distress, while 22% resulted in minor injuries (cuts/bruises) and 8% in significant injuries requiring hospital care.
  • High-Risk Situations: Roughly 41% of incidents involved single walkers, and 42% involved couples. Contrary to popular belief, only 10% of incidents involved dogs.
  • Locations: Most attacks on the public occurred in fields, often involving cows with calves, although in only 30% of cases were calves visible, note studies.
  • Regional Data: In Scotland, there were 10 "Off-To-Farm-Working" (OTFW) cattle incidents in 2024.
  • Cattle Safety +3
These figures are considered the "tip of the iceberg" due to significant under-reporting Cattle Safety

You seem to think all bites must be from aggression, they're not, some will be pure accidents, others will be from police dogs doing their job, and some will even be the humans fault.

HappiestSleeping · 16/04/2026 21:29

The problem is the breeders and the availability of outlets for these breeds. Banning doesn't work. It is why there are still pitbulls when they were banned in the 90s.

Stopping the sale of dogs on Gumtree and the like will prevent a good amount of the frankenbreeds. It won't stop it completely, but it will make it a lot more visible.

Then the rest of us can enjoy the harmonious relationship that humans have had with dogs for 30,000 years (give or take a bit).

Feartieflo · 16/04/2026 21:55

Goldeh · 16/04/2026 18:44

Rottie crossed with an XL bully according to social media (XL bully mother, rottie father).

such crosses it were completely foreseeable when the XL ban came in. The owner “types” haven’t suddenly changed so we’re bound to get around to create the next scary looking thing.

DisplayPurposesOnly · 16/04/2026 23:27

@DrDonaldTrump is as silly as its name sake. I dare say its not a Dr either.

Carla786 · 16/04/2026 23:34

Goldeh · 16/04/2026 19:34

Women are usually smaller, physically weaker, and therefore less able to fight off an attack. Women are also more likely to be in a domestic/home setting where the dogs are kept and to be in a caretaker role of feeding and supervising because care is almost always foisted onto women (babies and children also more likely to be in a domestic environment, alongside the dogs, and also under the care of women). Women are also less likely to be a domineering force in a dogs training/ownership so are socially weaker too.

Women certainly can exert effective control, look at Barbara Woodhouse - though she was too much. But I agree women may not feel they should be too firm, and for our own safety we need to be.

Emilesgran · 16/04/2026 23:47

Nofeckingway · 16/04/2026 18:17

It was a Labrador in France that resulted in it's owner needing a face transplant. I was sad to hear that a lurcher that had been a family pet since a puppy, slept on bed but and killed that young girl . I wonder why or are we too complacent about actual wild descendants animals in our homes ?

It didn’t just attack her though - she took an overdose (suicide attempt) and it’s suspected that the dog was trying to wake her up, not trying to kill her.

A very different situation from when a dog randomly attacks its owner or a neighbour/family member.