XL bully that mauled two dogs in Glasgow to be put down
Known as Amber, it struck in April and December 2022
Last updated 22nd Aug 2024
An XL Bully who mauled two dogs has been ordered to be destroyed by a Sheriff.
Amber attacked on four-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier named Honey after she escaped from Karen Davies' home in Glasgow's Woodlands in April 2022.
The six-year-old dog swung Honey about and had to be pulled apart by members of the public.
Amber later left Davies' brother Charles Sexton's flat in the city's Maryhill when she pounced upon Luna the Labradoodle in December 2022.
As a result, Luna had to be incubated and given oxygen.
In 2014, Sexton's rare grey African parrot named Nicky went missing while her garden cage was being cleaned.
The former freelance photographer got the help of local kids, police and security staff in nearby flats to look out for the bird.
Nicky was discovered safe and well in the garden of a mystery man in the city's Jordanhill after four days.
Sexton, 54, pled guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court to being in charge of a dog which was dangerously out of control.
Davies, 59, meantime admitted a separate charge of being in charge of a dog which did suffer or permit it to cause danger or injury.
Sheriff Mary Shields ordered a destruction order for Amber at Sexton's sentencing.
The sheriff also imposed a compensation order of £250 upon him.
Davies meantime received a fine of £295.
The court earlier heard that Honey and her owner David Stokes were outside of their property when Amber was observed in the distance.
Prosecutor Simona Gesheva said: "Within a matter of seconds, Amber ran at Honey and picked her up with her teeth and swung her around from left to right.
"Mr Stokes tried to get her away however Amber failed to release her grip."
A member of the public intervened while Honey and Mr Stokes took shelter in a nearby close.
Honey was initially released from a vet after 24 hours having suffered puncture marks on her body and a low temperature.
She had to return five days later due to an infection which put her at risk of cellulitis, sepsis and necrosis.
Eight months later, Luna's owner Senga Minto was with her and another Labradoodle at a pelican crossing.
Miss Gesheva said: "Amber came charging over towards Miss Minto.
"Amber clamped down on Luna and would not release its grip. Miss Minto screamed due to fear and kept her other dog away."
Several members of the public intervened but they were unable to separate the pair.
Miss Gesheva added: "At some point, Miss Minto was swept off her feet."
Luna was initially freed but Amber struck again and brought her to the ground while she was being taken to safety into a funeral directors office.
The stricken dog was initially saved and taken to a vet for treatment for puncture wounds to her rear, undercarriage and body.
Miss Geshava said: "Luna required to be incubated and was put on oxygen. Most of the wounds will heel naturally."
Brian Lannigan, defending Sexton, told the court that his client left Amber to go to the shops under his flat on the day of the first attack.
He said: "As far as he is concerned, she was left in a secure back garden of the tenement. He was unaware that the dog appeared to have gone out the common close.
"He has no explanation why that occurred but someone would have left a door open."
Martha Rafferty, defending Davies, stated that her client was looking after Amber while Sexton was in hospital.
She claimed Davies opened her door and Amber "went past her" and was "out of control."