Dangerous Dog Ordered Destroyed After Mauling Girl

0:00On March 19th, a court in Warwick has ordered the destruction of a large mastiff, Great Dane Cross, named Junior, after it's savagely attacked A. Four-year-old girl named Luna and Forsyth. The incident happened on August 6, 2023, at the home of the dog's owner, Emma Callahan, in Noneaton. The girl suffered serious facial injuries that will scar her for life. Last week, Callahan was sentenced for being in charge of a dangerously out-of-control dog. She received a three-month prison term suspended for 18 months, plus 25 days of rehabilitation and 250 hours of unpaid work. Junior had escaped the bedroom and mulled the child while she visited with her family. The attack left Luna and's life changed forever, as her mother had to kick the dog to pull her free. A dog expert assessed Junior recently and suggested strict conditions can make him safe, but police classified the bite as more severe on the injury. Scale Now, Junior has spent nearly three years in police kennels, isolated due to his reactivity,

1:02with no visits from his owner. Callahan failed to appear in court today, despite travel excuses. The judge ruled Junior unpredictable with no clear trigger, especially risky around children, and doubted the owner would follow any management rules. With the order in place, the focus now shifts to ensuring public safety from such incidents.