Donations increase for parents of toddler killed in Christchurch dog attack

Monday 17 August 2026 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 17 Aug, 1:02pm

In this story Christchurch City Council, Givealittle

Fundraising for the parents of one-year-old Sonny-Charles Watson has exceeded $36,000 following his death in an Aranui dog attack. The dog involved is being held in a pound while police investigate. The Christchurch City Council stated the animal was registered and had not previously come to their attention.

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1. Waikato Times via The PressMon 17 Aug, 8:48am

   Donations for family of boy killed in dog attack double in less than 24 hours to top $36,000 (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Press (opens in new tab), The Post (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 17 Aug, 12:31pm

   Dog involved in fatal attack on Christchurch toddler still in pound (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsMon 17 Aug, 1:02pm

   Dog held at animal shelter after fatal Christchurch attack on toddler (opens in new tab)