Auckland dog owner sentenced after toddler was mauled by two dogs

Wednesday 14 May 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 14 May 2025, 5:23pm

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An Auckland woman has been sentenced to community work following an unprovoked attack in March 2024. Two American Bulldogs roamed onto a South Auckland property and mauled a two-year-old boy, causing life-threatening injuries to his neck. The attack was captured on CCTV footage.

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1. 1NewsWed 14 May 2025, 3:05pm

   Owner of dogs that mauled two-year-old boy sentenced (opens in new tab)

   • Owner of dogs who mauled two-year-old boy sentenced (opens in new tab) Wed 14 May 2025, 3:05pm
2. NZ HeraldWed 14 May 2025, 3:40pm

   South Auckland dog attack: Owner sentenced for toddler mauling (opens in new tab)

3. Stuff via RNZWed 14 May 2025, 5:23pm

   Dog owner prosecuted after toddler viciously attacked in own front yard (opens in new tab)

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