Man to appeal as court rules his dog should be killed after it bit him while he was having sex with his girlfriend
A dog owner whose pet was ordered to be killed after being bitten while he was having sex has said he intends to appeal the ruling.
Scott Thurston was having sex with his partner Leanne Bell last August when a two-year-old XL Bully dog called Hank sank its teeth into his arm and chin.
While trying to drive away her beloved pet, Leanne called the police who seized the animal and a court ordered the dog to be killed. The dog is currently housed at Dyfed-Powys Police headquarters awaiting its fate, but Thurston is lodging an appeal.
Speaking on behalf of Thurston, a family member wrote on Facebook according to MailOnline: “Not the news we wanted to share… there is room for an appeal and we will update more once Scott has had time to discuss further with the legal team. “
It was reported that footage taken by police showed Thurston restraining his dog while his partner said: “I have four children, I love the dog, but I can't have him around my children.”
Ian Birch, representing Thurston at Llanelli Magistrates Court, said the dog could be returned home with “suitable contingencies”. There have been no previous incidents involving Hank. In addition to the destruction order, an order for £800 in costs was made.
Source: www.lindaikejisblog.com