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Experts say not all dangerous dogs need to die as family loses court battle to save ‘dangerous’ pet
A Sunshine Coast family will say goodbye to their beloved pet dog this week after losing a 17-month court battle and spending tens of thousands of dollars to prevent it from being killed.
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Sarge, the American Staffordshire terrier, was seized by Sunshine Coast Council in April last year following three incidents with other animals, including one in 2016 which resulted in the death of a small dog.
After almost a year and a half fighting the matter in court, Kara Chaplin said Sarge would be euthanased this week.
While council said it stands by its decision in the interest of “community safety”, a specialist Queensland dog trainer said there could be alternatives to euthanasia, with some dangerous dogs capable of rehabilitation.
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