No destruction ordered for dog that bit child in Tauranga

The mother of a 6-year-old girl, who suffered severe facial injuries from a dog bite in 2024, is frustrated that local authorities have not mandated the dog’s destruction. The incident, involving a relative’s dog, has gained attention following an appeal by the dog’s owner against a dangerous dog classification. A panel from the Rotorua Lakes Council recently upheld this classification, leaving the mother dissatisfied with the outcome.

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