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Successful Dangerous Dog Prosecutions in Poole

On Friday 2 June at Bournemouth Magistrates Court, the Borough of Poole’s Environmental and Consumer Protection Service successfully prosecuted two pet owners who failed to keep their dogs under control.

Under the Dogs Act 1871 and The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 owners are required to keep their dogs under proper control so that they do not present a risk to the public. Failure to do so can lead to prosecution.

A Dalmatian called Lollie was not on a lead or muzzled when it bit a passing cyclist on the leg. Lollie’s owner Ms Sarah Jane Cutmore pleaded guilty to failing to keep her dog under control and was fined £200 and ordered to pay £200 costs.  The Court also made an order requiring that the dog is muzzled and kept on a lead in public places.

Charlotte Stopps’ dog, an American Bulldog named Kia, escaped through a hole in the fence and bit a 10 year old child.  Ms Stopps pleaded guilty and was fined £200 with £300 costs. An Order was made against the dog to ensure that it is muzzled and kept on a lead when in public places and that adequate steps to prevent the dog from escaping again such as new fencing are taken as soon as possible.

Councillor Don Collier, Cabinet Portfolio Holder for the Environment, Borough of Poole said: “Not keeping your dog under control is a serious offence and failing to do so can have terrible consequences. We urge dog owners to think and act responsibly both in terms of keeping their pets under control particularly whilst in public places and ensuring that they clean up after their dog at all times”.

Lucy Magill, Regulatory Services Manager, Environmental & Consumer Protection, Borough of Poole, tel 01202 261736