A pensioner whose dog bit a man and another pet has been disqualified from owning animals for three years.
Edward Costley's German Shepherd Meera pounced on a Cavalier King Charles named Cooper in Glasgow's Gallowgate on July 7, 2021. Meera bit Cooper on the body having pursued the dog and its owner Michelle Fleming.
Meera then went on to chase Robert Graham and his pug on October 18, 2021 in the nearby Drygate area. The animal went on to bite Mr Graham on the buttocks. Costley's son was walking Meera at the time of the offence.
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Costley pled guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court to separate charges of being the owner of a dog which was dangerously out of control while untethered.
Sheriff Valerie Mays ordered Costley to pay a total of £445 in a fine and compensation. He was also tagged for 108 days keeping him indoors between 9.30pm and 6am Monday to Wednesday and 8pm to 6am on the other days.
A destruction order for Meera was not granted but she will be muzzled and put on a lead at all times.
Costley has a previous conviction for a similar offence with a different dog.
The court heard Miss Fleming and Cooper were on a grass area when Meera "sprinted" towards them. An agreed narrative between the Crown and the defence said: "making contact with Cooper on its lower back with one bite."
Costley called for Meera three or four times before she returned to him.
Cooper had blood on his fur and was taken to the vet where it was discovered he suffered two puncture wounds. Miss Fleming was charged £58 for treatment which included antibiotics.
Three months later, Mr Graham saw Meera - who was off the lead - run towards his pug. The narrative said: "Mr Graham has lifted his dog from the ground to protect the dog.
"Meera has then proceeded to bite the witness Graham on the right buttock area."
Costley's son - who was walking Meera - got control of the dog before leaving the scene. The narrative added: "Upon returning home Mr Graham inspected his buttocks and noted puncture wounds on his right buttocks.
"He thereafter attended at hospital where he got the relevant injections and reported the matter to the police."
Police officers attended Costley's home where he was charged.
He replied: "There has only ever been one previous incident where a South Lanarkshire Council Inspector came into my home and he went for him but that guy lied, there was no bite mark on him’.
"Oh and that other time the junkie in the bushes jumped out."
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