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Baby's family warn of dog danger | Baby's family warn of dog danger |
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The family of a baby boy who died after being attacked by two pet dogs at his grandmother's home said "they never thought" it could happen to them. | The family of a baby boy who died after being attacked by two pet dogs at his grandmother's home said "they never thought" it could happen to them. |
Three month-old Jaden Joseph Mack was mauled by a Jack Russell and a Staffordshire bull terrier. | Three month-old Jaden Joseph Mack was mauled by a Jack Russell and a Staffordshire bull terrier. |
His family, of Ystrad Mynach near Caerphilly stressed "no matter how much trust you have in your dog, something like this is always possible." | His family, of Ystrad Mynach near Caerphilly stressed "no matter how much trust you have in your dog, something like this is always possible." |
The two dogs have now been destroyed after the death, early on Saturday. | The two dogs have now been destroyed after the death, early on Saturday. |
Gwent Police are investigating the death of Jaden, who died after being taken to hospital. | Gwent Police are investigating the death of Jaden, who died after being taken to hospital. |
We never thought it could happen to us, but we are now grieving the loss of our " little man" Statement from Jaden Mack's family | |
He was being looked after by his grandmother on the night of the attack, which happened downstairs in the house. | He was being looked after by his grandmother on the night of the attack, which happened downstairs in the house. |
Jaden's parents were out at the time, and his grandmother was taken to hospital to be treated for shock. | Jaden's parents were out at the time, and his grandmother was taken to hospital to be treated for shock. |
In a statement, the family said: "We would like to stress to all families with young children and pet dogs that no matter how much trust you have in your dog, something like this is always possible. | In a statement, the family said: "We would like to stress to all families with young children and pet dogs that no matter how much trust you have in your dog, something like this is always possible. |
"We never thought it could happen to us, but we are now grieving the loss of our " little man" who will always be in our hearts and loved very much by all of his family and friends." | "We never thought it could happen to us, but we are now grieving the loss of our " little man" who will always be in our hearts and loved very much by all of his family and friends." |
Flowers and a toy have been left outside the house in Ystrad Mynach | Flowers and a toy have been left outside the house in Ystrad Mynach |
Meanwhile, experts are calling for better education about dogs and for the Dangerous Dogs Act to be reviewed. | Meanwhile, experts are calling for better education about dogs and for the Dangerous Dogs Act to be reviewed. |
Chris Lawrence, the veterinary director for the Dog's Trust and chairs the Dangerous Dogs Act study group, said previous cases had shown the act to be "ineffective". | |
He said that the number of people being admitted to hospital because of dog attacks had increased since the act was introduced in 1991. | He said that the number of people being admitted to hospital because of dog attacks had increased since the act was introduced in 1991. |
The legislation criminalised certain breeds of dog, such as pit bull terriers, and targeted owners of any dogs who let their pets run out of control in public. | The legislation criminalised certain breeds of dog, such as pit bull terriers, and targeted owners of any dogs who let their pets run out of control in public. |
But Mr Lawrence said: "The law certainly needs changing and it needs changing so the law is protection on what a dog does rather than what it looks like and it needs to [apply] everywhere." | But Mr Lawrence said: "The law certainly needs changing and it needs changing so the law is protection on what a dog does rather than what it looks like and it needs to [apply] everywhere." |
He added: "Education of dog owners is the key. The golden rule is never leave a dog a a child alone together because in the majority of cases, that's when things go wrong". | He added: "Education of dog owners is the key. The golden rule is never leave a dog a a child alone together because in the majority of cases, that's when things go wrong". |
Jeanette Thompson, whose son was attacked by her two golden retriever dogs and now campaigns for the group, People Aware of Needless Dog Attacks, said: "There are things that people need to be aware if and the whole family needs to know." | Jeanette Thompson, whose son was attacked by her two golden retriever dogs and now campaigns for the group, People Aware of Needless Dog Attacks, said: "There are things that people need to be aware if and the whole family needs to know." |
Memorial website | Memorial website |
In a statement, police said the two dogs "were removed from the property immediately after the incident and they have now been humanely destroyed". | In a statement, police said the two dogs "were removed from the property immediately after the incident and they have now been humanely destroyed". |
Police said they were continuing to investigate on behalf of the coroner. No arrests have been made. | Police said they were continuing to investigate on behalf of the coroner. No arrests have been made. |
Officers have completed a forensic examination of the house and are speaking to a number of witnesses. | Officers have completed a forensic examination of the house and are speaking to a number of witnesses. |
Police family liaison officers remain with the relatives, who, the force said, "wish to be left alone to grieve". | Police family liaison officers remain with the relatives, who, the force said, "wish to be left alone to grieve". |
Flowers and a toy have been placed outside the house, and tributes to Jaden have appeared on the Gone Too Soon memorial website. | Flowers and a toy have been placed outside the house, and tributes to Jaden have appeared on the Gone Too Soon memorial website. |
Police have reiterated their warning that dogs should never be left unsupervised with young children. | Police have reiterated their warning that dogs should never be left unsupervised with young children. |