Auckland Council wanted a jail sentence imposed as a message to dog owners that they must take responsibility for ensuring people are safe. He asked for a jail sentence of 14 months, comparing the case to other serious dog attacks which had resulted in jail sentences. Related Content Dad whose dog bit son has sentence adjourned again More than 1500 complaints despite dog ban Orlando Shepherd withdraws guilty plea over dog attack on son"This is the most serious of cases to come before the courts. The week before the attack Shepherd posted a photo of the dog on Facebook, with the message "Mess with me, I'll eat you alive". "We urge dog owners to do the right thing.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 02, 2017 04:43 UTC