Dog put down after Angus sheep attack
A dog which killed four sheep and attacked another 15 at an Angus farm has been put down.
The dog was held by the police after the attack.
- By Graeme Strachan
- Published in the Courier : 13.01.12
- Published online : 13.01.12 @ 09.31am
It is understood the owner of the dog is still being sought by police.
The frenzied attack took place in a field at Newbarns Farm, Inverkeilor, at 12.30pm on January 3.
The alarm was raised by a couple of dog walkers who noticed the carcass of a sheep lying near the roadside and then saw the dog — a black and brown Staffordshire bull terrier-type animal — still in the field.
A girl ran near to a nearby farmhouse while her boyfriend entered the field and restrained the dog using his belt.
Gordon Wilson (51), who lives nearby at Newbarns Farmhouse, called the farmer, who then contacted a vet and police.
The dog was later taken away by Tayside Police who have been appealing for help to trace the owner of the dog and the group of people who were in the area at the time.
Cross-breeding ''status'' dogs such as Staffies, rottweilers, boxers and bull mastiffs is on the rise in the county, and charity Angus Help for Abandoned Animals has warned that tighter controls are needed.
Anyone who can assist with inquiries should call Tayside Police on 0300 111 2222, or speak to any police officer. Alternatively information can be passed anonymously via the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
09.41am - 13.01.2012 shaun sneddon - cowdenbetah, scotland Report This
was this dog aggressive towards people or other dogs?? or has the media attention this case got cost a dog its life??
12.37pm - 13.01.2012 common sense - dundee, scotland Report This
does it matter if its aggressive towards people or other dogs? fact is it attacked 19 animals killing 4 of them - who would want it in their home or with their kids now?
01.04pm - 13.01.2012 W. Brown - Montrose, Scotland Report This
Mr Sneddon, read the report. I think you'll find (as you well know) that the dog worried & killed sheep. Whatever the nature of the dog's instincts, the criminal neglect of the dog's owners is responsible for this incident. I hardly think the coverage constitutes the media witchhunt that you imply.
01.53pm - 13.01.2012 Fred. Bassett - Dundee, Scotland Report This
Just ask the sheep it they thought it was agressive! You bet the owner didn't come forward. He or she will probably be out sourcing a replacement right now or consulting his/her lawyer about compensation for the wrongful putting down of his/her wee pooch.
02.08pm - 13.01.2012 KSC - Dundee, Scotland Report This
Ummm.... I think it was pretty aggressive against sheep, which I'm pretty sure are defenceless against psychotic dogs.... did you actually read the article?
02.50pm - 13.01.2012 Thornindaside - perth, scotland Report This
@shaun why not go the whole hog and put some of the blame on the farmer for failing to keeep the sheep away from the dog because the fencing round the field was n't dog proof!!! it attacked,maimed and/or killed many without provocation,crossed the line and too of much of a future risk for society.
08.35pm - 13.01.2012 tony morrison - ferryden montrose, angus Report This
too late either way Shaun....farmer could have shot it then and there...which he has the right too. Facial reconstruction and stiches; sound a bit overthe top.... a fresh start for the farmer though and I hope he has no more bother.
03.47pm - 18.01.2012 Fraser - Dundee, UK Report This
i dont believe that a staffordshire bull terrier has the stamina to do that.
01.30pm - 19.01.2012 Thornindaside - perth, scotland Report This
@Fraser adrenilin might explain it,but if it was not solely responsible what now?Is the owner keeping another on a tight leash till the furore dies down and then with complacency/arrogance does that self-justification of I can control the situation and decides it's safe to let loose in public.Scary
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