George (dog)

George was a Jack Russell Terrier with a heart condition. On 29 April 2007, five children in Manaia, New Zealand were attacked by two pit bulls. Nine-year-old George defended the children, but was severely injured by the melee. Owner Alan Gay’s veterinarian recommended euthanising George. Gay reluctantly agreed with the course of action.

About George (dog) in brief

Summary George (dog)George was a Jack Russell Terrier with a heart condition. On 29 April 2007, five children in Manaia, New Zealand were attacked by two pit bulls. Nine-year-old George defended the children, but was severely injured by the melee. Owner Alan Gay’s veterinarian recommended euthanising George.

Gay reluctantly agreed with the course of action, and later came to regret the decision. The pit bulls were also euthanised, and their owner was prosecuted for owning dangerous and uncontrolled dogs.