Tragedy in Alcalá de Henares. A two-year-old boy was left injured and disfigured after being attacked by a pit bull belonging to his father. The events took place in a squatted house located the Esgaravita way last Saturday October 12, around 8:00 p.m.
Apparently, the animal tHe had a microchip, but no dangerous animal license, nor did he have all his vaccinations. The little one presented several injuries on the cheeks and skull, with various tears. As shown The worldby Due to the severity of the injuries, which affected the child’s face, and his young age, he was urgently transferred to Alcalá Hospital to receive first medical treatment.
Subsequently, the minor was evacuated to the hospital in La Paz to undergo reconstruction of the injuries sustained. Now I know is stable and out of danger, as medical sources indicated to the aforementioned media.
The boy’s relatives told police that the dog He never behaved aggressively towards anyone. On the other hand, the pit bull He was transferred by the municipal police to the Municipal Center for Comprehensive Animal Protection in Alcalá and is hospitalized while awaiting the judge’s decision.
Regulations for PPPs
With the new regulations in force since September last year 2023, the so-called Animal Welfare ActPotentially dangerous dog breeds continue to follow strict rules to follow due to their condition.
Under this regulation, in public and private spaces of common use, these animals must circulate under the supervision of belt Not extendable within 2 meters. Only one of these dogs may be brought per person with the muzzle appropriate.
In addition, owners must acquire a license special, accredited training. Animals must be identified with the chip. The loss of the dog must also be reported to the municipal registry of potentially dangerous animals within a maximum of 2 days.
The difference between this law and the previous one lies in compulsory insurance. Previously this only applied to this type of breed, whereas now anyone with a canine pet must obtain the Civil Liability Insurance.
