Little boy, 4, has his face mauled by his friend's bull Arab rescue dog Orlando - as his furious mum demands the pet is put down
A four-year-old boy has been left with permanent nerve damage to his face after he was attacked by a dog while playing at a friends house.
A four-year-old boy has been left with permanent nerve damage to his face after he was attacked by a dog while playing at a friends house.
The Bull Arab rescue dog, Orlando, attacked the boy in Perth in August.
The boys mother, Jasmine Santich, has since called for the animal to be put down, amid claims her son was the third person to be attacked by the dog.
Ms Santichs son, Swayde Rangi, required reconstructive surgery to his face after he was rushed to the hospital from a property in Yangepup, south Perth.
Ms Sanitch recounted the moment her son was attacked.
The dog has lunged at his faced and pushed him back onto gravel and scraped both his arms, and (the dog) went at his face multiple times, she told 7News.
Ms Santich said her sons wounds were horrific.
His eye was completely severed; it was so swollen, and he was so scared. It was horrific, the mum said.
Swayde, 4, was attacked by a dog while playing at a friends house. Hes spent days in hospital
Swaydes mother, Jasmine Santich, called for the dog to put down following the vicious attack
Swayde will need more surgery next week. Hes already spent five nights in Perth Childrens Hospital.
Graphic vision of Swaydes injuries show bite marks and cuts across his face.
Ms Santich said the incident left her son terrified of dogs and that he had shown symptoms seen in sufferers of post-traumatic stress disorder.
This was really significant damage done to a childs face, she said to 9News.
She asked what it would take for stricter punishments for the dog after the attack.
If this isnt enough, what is? she questioned.
The local council began an investigation into the dog and has since declared him a dangerous dog.
A spokesperson for the City of Cockburn council confirmed the dog was released after an inspection of the Yangeup property and the compliance of his owners, who must now follow several strict conditions, according to the West Australian.
The boy will require more treatment in the coming week for his serious injuries, his mum said
The dog must remain on the lead in public, and wear a muzzle and dangerous dog collar at all times.
The council couldnt confirm whether the animal had previously attacked others.
The owners must adhere to an annual property inspection to meet the requirements of the Dangerous Dog Declaration, a spokesperson for the council told the West Australian.
These restrictions remain in place for the duration of the dogs life or until an order through the State Administrative Tribunal is handed down.
The owners also front a potential $10,000 fine after the local council commenced legal action against them under the Dog Act.
