By JONATHON HOWARD
NOOSA Council has responded to concerns around dog attack issues across Noosa and says “serious dog attacks are rare in Noosa”.
“Council officers have investigated a number of alleged dog attacks since January this year,” a Noosa Council spokesperson, who refused to be named, said.
The majority of incidents reported have been minor matters where little or no injury has occurred.
“More serious incidents have resulted in two dogs being euthanised, two being declared menacing and one declared dangerous under the provisions of the Animal Management (cats and dogs) Act 2008,” it read.
“While serious incidents are rare, a dog attack can be traumatic for the victim.
“Council urges residents to report incidents of aggressive dogs immediately and where possible include details of the dog and its owner.
“All complaints are investigated, however on some occasions involving two dogs there is insufficient evidence to establish beyond reasonable doubt who was at fault as both parties appear to contribute to the incident and there are no independent witnesses.”
Anyone involved in a dog incident can report it to Noosa Council by phoning: (07) 5329 6500
