In San Javier, two Argentine Dogo dogs and a Belgian Malinois have been implicated in multiple attacks, including one on a thirteen-year-old last Thursday. Local municipal sources have confirmed that these dogs have a troubling history, having been associated with separate incidents previously. As a result, the council has handed down two penalties to the owners, amounting to seven hundred and one thousand five hundred euros, for not possessing the required special authorisation to keep these potentially dangerous dogs.

The recent attack on the teenager has led to a more serious administrative procedure against the owners. Last year, following an incident where the dogs bit a local resident, the council initiated a lighter sanction process that resulted in a minor fine of seven hundred euros. However, the situation escalated in April when the dogs attacked an eighteen-year-old, causing significant injuries that required hospital treatment. The owner claimed that the youth approached the dogs in an inappropriate manner, prompting their aggressive response.

With these escalating incidents, the local council has now classified the recent attack as a serious infringement, culminating in a further fine of one thousand five hundred euros. Amidst ongoing procedures, the council is moving towards the imminent removal of the dogs from the owners’ custody. Earlier this year, the dogs were seized during a separate operation linked to alleged drug trafficking at the same residence, yet a judge recently ruled for their return to the owners, complicating the council’s efforts.

Councillor Alba Sánchez, responsible for police, sanctions, and markets, indicated that removing the dogs will mark a first for the municipality and is set to occur imminently. The council’s actions reflect a growing concern for public safety in light of repeated aggressive behaviours by these animals.