Toddler mauled by XL Bully and left needing surgery after climbing on family dog

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A 3-year-old toddler has been left needing surgery after being mauled by an XL Bully in Doncaster.

Police had been known as to the family house at round 1pm on Monday after the little boy tried to climb on the dog, which led to him struggling severe accidents.

Yorkshire Ambulance Service took the boy to the hospital the place he required surgery, whereas the dog has been taken to police kennels whereas an investigation continues.

“This family have acknowledged the change in legislation around the XL Bully and registered their dog,” chief inspector Emma Cheney of South Yorkshire Police mentioned.

“But this doesn’t remove the danger these dogs pose and why the ban has come into place.

“All dogs can be aggressive, they are animals. But some dogs have greater capability to cause harm due to their size and strength.”

She added that kids ought to by no means be left unsupervised with canines, together with family pets that folks consider would “never hurt” their kids.

“A dog’s instinct to protect itself is to bite. Parents should ensure children learn to respect a dog’s space and be encouraged to have boundaries around feeding and resting times.”

Chief inspector Cheney added: “An incident like this is a stark reminder that regardless of a dog’s nature, or previous interactions with children, other dogs and people, they are animals and their innate instinct is to protect themselves which can result in serious injuries and sometimes fatality. Take action now and protect your children.”

Under new legal guidelines launched final yr, it’s unlawful to personal an XL bully until it has been beforehand registered as of 1 February. Dogs should be microchipped and neutered, and should stay on a lead with a muzzle in all public areas.

This follows plenty of high-profile incidents involving the breed, together with the demise of 10-year-old Jack Lis and 68-year-old Esther Martin.

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