Boy, Four, Mauled To Death By Dog

[NL7]

A four-year-old boy has died after being attacked by a dog.

The incident happened at a house in Wavertree, Liverpool, in the early hours of this morning.

The child, named locally as John-Paul Massey, suffered serious injuries and died at the scene.

A 63-year-old woman, who is believed to have been injured as she separated the dog from the child, was taken to hospital for treatment.

Dog handlers and armed response officers arrived at the house on Ash Grove to find the "agitated" dog in the front garden.

Chief Superintendent Steve Ashley said the dog had to be "destroyed".

"When officers arrived at the address the dog was in an agitated state in the front garden of the property and was deemed to be a danger to the public," he said.

"As a result we were left with no other option but to have the animal destroyed quickly and humanely."

A neighbour, who heard what she thinks was the dog being shot, said dangerous dogs are a problem in the area.

Gillian Watson, 46, said: "I heard a gunshot at about 2am this morning and I presume that was when they put the dog down.

"It's such a terrible thing to happen to a family.

"There are lots of dangerous types of dog around here. You always see young lads with pit bull dogs roaming around.

"I have a dog myself and when I take him for a walk sometimes it's quite terrifying because you think your dog is going to be attacked."

A number of residents have complained to the local housing association about the problem of dogs, according to another neighbour who did not want to be named.

"About 12 months ago one of them tore a pet cat to pieces in the middle of the street," he said.

"You see them all the time, they're huge animals and it is very threatening."

Police are now trying to identify the type of dog involved and have launched a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the boy's death.

John-Paul Massey Killed In Liverpool Dog Attack, Four-Year-Old Boy Lived On Ash Grove, Wavertree | UK News | Sky News

How many more times must a child be severely injured or mauled to death before these dangerous, pathetic, stupid dogs are banned and killed!?

 

[DiamondGeezer]

How many more times is this going to happen?


Why do people keep breading these animals?

 

[nara]

How many more times is this going to happen?


Why do people keep breeding these animals?

Why indeed? We've had various threads on this subject whenever (all too often) these tragedies occur.

We'll have the usual tired old excuses about how it's the owner's fault, not the dog's. Sorry, that excuse has worn paper thin. We need action on this.

 

[señor ding dong]

We'll have the usual tired old excuses about how it's the owner's fault, not the dog's. Sorry, that excuse has worn paper thin.

It is the owner's fault, though, in as much as they choose to have these dangerous animals around children. There's no question that the final responsibility for these sort of tragedies rests with the owners.

 

[fireblade]

that's the thing about dogs very unpredictable animal.




"uk-wales"

 

[The Bouncer]

I've got to agree with Ding Dong, it is he owners fault majorly as he/she has given the dog this temperment. I have a staffy and it is as stupid as a monkey I would trust him with my child and I would if I had any other dog as I know it would of been brought up responsibly.

These idiots have a dog like Pitbulls, Dobermans etc for the image and don't give a shite about the dogs welfare so then the dog is at risk, yes all dogs are tempermental but if they are mistreated then you are going to bring out the worse in it.

People just breed them for money and don't give a shite about the future owners, whereas when I breed my dogs in the future I would like to knw where there going and to who to, that way you can feel safe knowing that its not going to be a danger to anybody.

 

[davidh]

I've got to agree with Ding Dong, it is he owners fault majorly as he/she has given the dog this temperment. I have a staffy and it is as stupid as a monkey I would trust him with my child and I would if I had any other dog as I know it would of been brought up responsibly.

These idiots have a dog like Pitbulls, Dobermans etc for the image and don't give a shite about the dogs welfare so then the dog is at risk, yes all dogs are tempermental but if they are mistreated then you are going to bring out the worse in it.

People just breed them for money and don't give a shite about the future owners, whereas when I breed my dogs in the future I would like to knw where there going and to who to, that way you can feel safe knowing that its not going to be a danger to anybody.

any dog trained the right/wrong way is a killer
but trained to be obidiant and it will not attack

yes i do own a big dog a rotty and it has never or will attack anybody

i have had a go at this type of thread before and have backed the dog isnt at fault
it is the owner

 

[nara]

Same old. Same old.

How many kids are mauled to death by Spaniels, Labradors, Collies etc.?

Dangerous dogs are dangerous.

I don't expect to be agreed with, I'm just angry.

 

[manutd4life]

Same old. Same old.

How many kids are mauled to death by Spaniels, Labradors, Collies etc.?

Dangerous dogs are dangerous.

I don't expect to be agreed with, I'm just angry.

dangerous dogs are dangerous????? so where is the book that tells me which dogs are dangerous and which are not? we have had 3 staffy's and that was when i was a child and i never got mauled and why??? because it was treated correctly and not like an accessory as attacker.

and we are all angry that these muppets breed these animals and give them a bad reputation.

 

[nara]

dangerous dogs are dangerous????? so where is the book that tells me which dogs are dangerous and which are not?

Most lists agree with this one

Dangerous Dogs - List of the Most Dangerous Dog breeds.

 

[smirnoff_rules]

Same old. Same old.

How many kids are mauled to death by Spaniels, Labradors, Collies etc.?

Dangerous dogs are dangerous.

I don't expect to be agreed with, I'm just angry.

my daughter was attacked by a collie ! and the plastic surgeon told be he had worked on more children attacked my the colliers and labs than any other dog .

he said at the end of the day there all bread from wolfs and no one can say any dog is safe ,, they have a bad day like any other animal , us included

 

[DiamondGeezer]

Police have admitted they did not take action after receiving a report of dog breeding at the Liverpool house where a four-year-old boy was mauled to death

BBC News - 'Dogs bred' at fatal attack house

 

[davidh]

Most lists agree with this one

Dangerous Dogs - List of the Most Dangerous Dog breeds.

nice list did u read the last paragraph ??

dangerous dog can cause enormous pain and suffering and dog owners need to be held accountable when their pets become threatening. If you or someone you know was attacked by a dangerous dog, you may have the right to seek financial compensation from those who failed to uphold their responsibilities. Let a dedicated and experienced dog bite attorney help you put the pieces of your life back together. Contact someone today.


says it all doesnt it

 

[Thommo]

nara in with the bullshit again to draw a big ding dong with members, utter shit,

you dont see the stories of spaniels ect because it has not place for the press who wants to read a story of a poodle or whatever attacking someone, the press love the devil dog stories.

id suggest before you post that shite you go pull the facts out, you talk the talk but you never back it up.

i will tell you that rottweilers and *****ions bite more people than any other dog out there along with pit bulls (which are illegal here, staffies ect are not pitbulls) and if i can find the article i will post it.

source dogbitelaw
A 1997 study of dog bite fatalities in the years 1979 through 1996 revealed that the following breeds had killed one or more persons: pit bulls, Rottweilers, German shepherds, huskies, Doberman pinschers, chows, Great Danes, St. Bernards and Akitas.

above is dogs that have killed (not to mention dogs that just bite) from 1979 to 1996, i see pitbulls (illegal here) rotties, *****ions, huskies, doberman, st.bernards and akitas. but i ask where are the stories in the press? wheres the devil st.bernard story? i know the quote is up to 1996 but are you telling me from 1996 to present non of the above have done anything since?

press love a devil dog story, and you always see the pics in the press showing staffies, yet they attack and bite/kill less than the police favorite *****ion, why dont the press show an *****ion? because it doesnt look as good in there picture does it, *****ion all fluffy or staffie (which they always seem to mis-call a pitbull) with teeth showing. my dog pants and you can see its teeth if i took a photo you might think its showing them for another reason as you'd be viewing a still picture.


it always the owners fault, either because they make the dog like that (upbringing) or they put the dog in a position where it can do that. (btw 78% of the human fatalities were by dogs in their own yard. source dog law)

its gutter press and people who know jack about dogs that blow these stories up.

its unfortunate for the child yes im not defending the attack but i am defending that its not always the dogs fault and it isnt always what people like to call devil dogs pit bulls ect....

over and out, im not even checking back in here as its always dog lovers against dog haters and its anything but factual.

quote away nara.

 

[nara]

nara in with the bullshit again to draw a big ding dong with members, utter shit.

Same old Thommohawk. Never been able to handle someone who disagrees with him. :grayno:

This is a forum m8. Look it up in the dictionary.

 

[mozr]

you dont see the stories of spaniels ect because it has not place for the press who wants to read a story of a poodle or whatever attacking someone, the press love the devil dog stories.

Yeah. If a four year old was killed by a Chihuahua the press would hush it up because of its agenda against Bull Mastiffs.

Jesus Christ. Nara is right. I know the guys on here who have dogs that are classified as 'dangerous' will not like it, and will have stories of their own well behaved dog as evidence, but there does appear to be a serious issue with the 'nature' of these breeds of dog.

If you selectively breed a dog to be vicious, then years later that dogs descendants will still have those innate traits.

Are all 'dangerous' dogs definitely going to kill or maim? No.

Is the increased risk worth taking?

In my opinion, no.

 

[Thommo]

ok show me all the press reports you can find on non devil dogs in the press then show me how many so called devil dog reports.

press love this shit because it sells, i never said non devil dogs dont bite (try reading the rest of my post).

what i did is that other dogs are worse for it than so called devil dogs but the press dont have a field day with them.

and would you like to point out or quote where i said the press will cover up a a story of a non devil dog/chihuahua attacking? there your words not mine so dont put words in my mouth.

totally not posting again, i know i said i wouldnt but im not having words put in my mouth.

 

[The Bouncer]

This is exactly what this type of thread produces. There are many people who have these ' Dangerous ' dogs, me being 1 and I know people who have had plenty of the other listed dangerous dogs and no harm has ever been caused.

People are always going to be split over these type of storys and it is pointless keep debating over weather these dogs should be bred and kept as pets as there are people say they should and others shouldn't.

Thats my opinion on it anyway, like I have said the dogs are not to blame but they are susceptibal to the bad day but if its treated well then that shouldn't be a problem.

 

[davidh]

If you selectively breed a dog to be vicious, then years later that dogs descendants will still have those innate traits.

well that fooks up

the Rottweiler
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia





The Rottweiler, or Rottweil Metzgerhund ("Butchers Dog"), is a "medium to large size, stalwart dog" breed originating in Germany as a herding dog. It is a hardy and very intelligent breed. Rottweilers also worked as draught dogs, pulling carts to carry meat and other products to market as well as for hunting . "Rottweiler breeders aim at a dog of abundant strength, black coated with clearly defined rich tan markings, whose powerful appearance does not lack nobility and which is exceptionally well suited to being a companion, service and working dog."
The Rottweiler was kept busy in these traditional roles until the mid-19th century when railroads replaced droving for getting livestock to market. Although there are still Rottweilers working stock all over the world, many other roles have been found for this versatile breed.
During the First and Second World Wars Rottweilers were put into service in various roles including as messenger, draught, and guard dogs. Currently they are often used as search and rescue, assistance, guide dogs for the blind, guard and police dogs in addition to their traditional roles.

 

[señor ding dong]

my daughter was attacked by a collie ! and the plastic surgeon told be he had worked on more children attacked my the colliers and labs than any other dog.

That's because there are far more of those dogs around, and when you get bitten by a collie, you go to the emergency room, but when you get bitten by one of those monster dogs, you go to the morgue, so the plastic surgeon would rarely see such cases.

I don't blame the dogs for their vicious nature, any more than I would blame a domesticated croc or lion for attacking someone. It's simply irresponsible to let those kind of animals anywhere near children, regardless of how well trained you think they might be.