In response to Marie-Claire Gully-Hart's letter, Attacks on pets (Oxford Mail, July 17), the RSPCA would like to reiterate the message that dogs must be kept under control in public.
Anyone found to be encouraging a dog to attack another creature, or a person who has allowed their dog to attack more than once, could face prosecution and a maximum six-month prison sentence and/or a £20,000 fine if found guilty.
In addition, a court has the power to hand out a destruction order on the animal.
All dog owners have a responsibility to their own pet and to other animals and should never use their animal as a status symbol or a weapon.
The RSPCA urges anyone who has witnessed or has information about such an attack to contact us in confidence on 0870 55 55 999.
SOPHIE WILKINSON East Regional Press Officer RSPCA
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