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Dog owner prosecuted after unleashed dog attacks neighbor's cat

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  • A dog owner in Olofström is being prosecuted after their unleashed dog attacked a neighbor's cat.
  • The cat was not seriously injured and did not require veterinary care after the attack.
  • The owner admits the dog escaped from an enclosure but denies committing a crime.

According to sources, the dog owner has been prosecuted for not having supervision over their dog. The prosecution states that the dog owner did not ensure that the dog was leashed and equipped with a muzzle. " It is unknown how exactly the dog escaped from the enclosure.

The dog then ran to a neighbor and attacked their cat. According to the prosecutor, the cat fared well and did not need to visit a veterinarian. An earlier decision from the county administrative board required the dog to wear a leash and muzzle during all stays outside enclosed areas.

The dog was in some form of enclosure in the defendant's garden but somehow got out.

Jonas Rydgren, Prosecutor

Therefore, the woman is being prosecuted for violating the law on supervision of dogs and cats. The specific breed of the dog involved in the attack has not been disclosed.

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