Sheffield magistrates rule pit bull-type dog can live as long as owners obey restrictions

Magistrates in Sheffield have ruled that a dog does not need to be destroyed following an application from South Yorkshire Police because it is a pit bull-type breed.
By Andy Done-Johnson
Published 13th Aug 2020, 17:36 BST
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The dog’s owner, Hayley Bower, of Samuel Close in the city, appeared before Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on August 7 to hear the fate of her pet Sasha.

Police had brought the case under the Dangerous Dogs Act of 1991, but instead of ordering that Sasha should be destroyed, magistrates instead made an interim destruction order.

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This means that she will not be destroyed as long as the owners abide by a set of restrictions.

Police had wanted the dog to be destroyedPolice had wanted the dog to be destroyed
Police had wanted the dog to be destroyed

These include being walked on a lead at all times by someone aged 16 or over, and being muzzled in public places. Owners must also ensure that Sasha is micro-chipped and neutered.

If these restrictions are not obeyed, police could seize the dog and make a fresh application for the destruction order to be activated.

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