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Tragedy in Christchurch Sparks Dog Safety Review | Auckland News
A one-year-old boy, Sonny-Charles Watson, died in a devastating dog attack in Christchurch, sparking national grief and urgent calls for change. The unregistered crossbreed, later removed to an animal shelter, had no prior history with the city council. Emergency crews arrived too late to save the child, whose joyful spirit touched everyone he met — as shown by the over $40,000 raised for his parents through a Givealittle page. In response, the government is reviewing the Dog Control Act, with plans to toughen penalties and empower councils to act faster on dangerous dogs. Officials are also…
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