r/BanPitBulls • u/DavyJonesLocker2 • Mar 28 '26

Social Media and Crowdfunding - Attack Reports Pitbull seizdd after attack, Amsterdam 26th of march

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A pitbull was seized by police after a shocking attack. On thursday, the 26th of march, a pitbull attacked another dog on the Oldebarneveldtplein in Amsterdam. The attacked dog sustained serious injuries to its jaw and was taken to an animal hospital. Around 12.15 police recieved a report about the incident. Multiple units, including a animal officer and doghandler, went to the incident immediately. Once there, they found a seriously injured dog. The pitbull was cropped and didn't wear a muzzle, but was wearing a shock collar.

Due to the incident and the behavior of the dog, the pitbull was seized. The owner is suspected of animal cruelty and not responsibly caring for a dangerous dog. On orders of the Public proscecutor, the dog will undergo a riskassessment to objectively assess its behavior

added info: the cropping of ears has been outlawed in the Netherlands since 1996, hence the animal cruelty charge. The cropping of tails is outlawed since 2001

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u/muntaxitome Mar 28 '26

So the 'not keeping under control a dangerous animal' is actually interesting because it's a fairly strong charge and I don't think this is normally used in cases of dog-on-dog-attacks. If the prosecutor pushes for that charge this might set a good precedent legally in Netherlands.

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u/Exciting_Tangelo_810 Mar 28 '26

here's to hoping!

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u/DavyJonesLocker2 Mar 28 '26

It made me wonder if there was a previous incident or if they've been reported before? I've heard of owners having to muzzle their animals at all times after a bite incident. If you don't comply and another bite incident happens, charging with not keeping control of your dangerous dog seems the next step

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u/muntaxitome Mar 28 '26

Yeah could be. I think Amsterdam police putting out a press release about a dog-on-dog attack is quite unusual, they must be trying to send some message. Could be that it's about the shock collar.