A MAN has been fined and faces having his XL Bully put down if he fails to meet conditions imposed by court.
Connor Knight, 20, of Gower Close, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, June 10, to having custody of an XL Bully named Callie—a breed prohibited by law. The offence occurred on February 26 this year in Basingstoke.
The court heard that Callie, though described as non-threatening and posing no risk to public safety, falls under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 due to her classification as a banned type. The legislation aims to prevent the ownership of certain breeds deemed a potential danger to the public.
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Magistrates imposed a contingent destruction order, meaning Callie will not be euthanised if Knight meets the conditions for obtaining a certificate of exemption. These include having the dog neutered, microchipped, and insured within two months of the order. Additionally, Callie must be muzzled and securely leashed when in public, with her handler aged 16 or over.
As part of the sentencing, Knight was ordered to pay £1,000 in compensation and a £48 surcharge. Payment will be deducted from his benefits in monthly instalments of £20, starting July 8.
The magistrates acknowledged Knight’s guilty plea, which was taken into account during sentencing. No order for costs was made.
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