Posted on 06/04/2010 2:12:33 PM PDT by kanawa
A BEAUTY therapist whose dog sunk its teeth into a woman when it was dangerously out of control, told magistrates she would rather go to prison than pay compensation to her victim.
Samantha Egglestone's three-year-old Jack Russell, Charlie jumped up and bit Emma England as she visited friends in Ladysmith Avenue, Nether Edge, Sheffield - leaving her needing hospital treatment.
The barking pet backed her into a corner and she eventually managed to flee and seek refuge in her car.
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She wants to be locked up. Ok lock her up and put the dog down.
Suits me. I am so sick of people with aggressive dogs.
A BEAUTY therapist whose dog sunk its teeth into a woman when it was dangerously out of control, told magistrates she would rather go to prison than pay compensation to her victim.
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Can’t say I blame the dog for sinking it’s teeth into a woman who was dangerously out of control.
The barking pet backed her into a corner and she eventually managed to flee and seek refuge in her car.Pretty cool for the barking pet to have a car to seek refuge in.
I wasn’t aware that Jack Russells could be that vicious—I’ve known several, and my dog plays with them at the doggy park quite regularly, with no problem.
Guess it’s all in how they are bred and raised.
And seize her assets to pay to the victim.
Sometimes I think it's more how the “victim” acts than anything else. Some people seem to exude fear of dogs that triggers the dog. Running from a dog triggers attacks as well. I've very rarely had a dog not back down when I commanded them to, even “mean” police dogs. Little yappy dogs though are sometimes just insane.
I would sentence her to be confined in a room with a snarling, barking Jack Russel other than her own. She may only leave after the dog bites her and leaves her bleeding. Five minutes or 3 days, it doesn’t matter.
On the other hand, my "beautiful" Labradoodle is the sweetest dog I've ever had, and I've had many through the years.
Why put the dog down?
Seems the two go together, never understood why someone sane would want to smell dog poop 24-7.
Wow! You’re the first person I’ve seen who had the courage to say you are not a dog lover. Me either.
I have a Jack Russell and a Rat terrier. All terriers have a bit of an edge to them. My two are very gentle and especially love kids. I got them both as adults so somebody did something right!
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