Doncaster woman banned from owning dog after Caucasian Shepherd bit child

DONCASTER WOMAN BANNED FROM OWNING DOG AFTER CAUCASIAN SHEPHERD BIT CHILD

A Doncaster woman has been banned from owning a dog for five years after her dog attacked a child in the street.

A Caucasian Shepherd, owned by Abigail Gee, managed to escape its home on October 23 2023 due to insecure fencing.

While the dog was on the loose, it bit a child who was walking along a street, causing an injury to their back.

Officers seized the dog, and while it was in kennels it became clear that it had deep laceration wounds on its neck, caused by its collar.

The wound was infected, smelly and required veterinary care.

The dog was disclaimed to police and following assessments, it was deemed too dangerous and unpredictable and was put to sleep.

Gee appeared at Barnsley Magistrates’ Court last week after pleading guilty to charges of owning a dog dangerously out of control.

She was banned owning dogs for five years and ordered to pay £117 in court fees.

Firearms Inspector Steve Usher said: “We are continuing to see a high demand on our force from dogs dangerously out of control or causing fear in our communities.

“We are doing all we can to ensure those at risk are safeguarded and owners step up and take responsibility for their dog’s actions.

"This dog bite could have been avoided if the owner had taken precautions with the fencing and dog.

“A dog’s behaviour can change due to pain they are suffering and being a responsible owner can ensure factors such as these are mitigated.”