Council is dog-tired of irresponsible owners

Council’s zero tolerance approach to dangerous dogs will continue this week with two cases before the Magistrate Court in Nambour.

The first incident involved two dogs attacking and causing grievous bodily harm to a person in May in Chevallum and the other where three dogs attacked two people and killed a dog and cat in Buderim in August.

Council has successfully prosecuted 21 cases this year, and last month set a precedent in Queensland for a grievous bodily harm conviction relating to an attack on an elderly man by a declared dangerous dog.

Community Programs Portfolio Councillor Jenny McKay said unfortunately, a small minority of dog owners are still not getting the message.

“Council is currently investigating an alleged incident involving two Blue and White Staffordshire Bull Terriers escaping their property and attacking four people in the Currimundi Park area on Sunday. Initial reports indicate that three of the people received minor injuries and one man is in hospital with bites to both calf muscles and severe lacerations to one hand,” Cr McKay said.

“While all the evidence is being gathered and assessed regarding this attack the two dogs will be held at Council’s pound.  Both dogs are registered, microchipped and desexed.

“Council will continue to pursue all options to the full extent to prosecute irresponsible pet owners and create a safe community for visitors, residents and other pets.

“This could include fines up to $34,000 and the euthanasia of dogs involved in these attacks.”