Owner criticized

Dog attack in Gleisdorf: Rottweiler taken away

The six-year-old male Rottweiler "Mero".

(Bild: Aktiver Tierschutz Austria)

On Tuesday evening, there was a biting accident in the district of Weiz (Styria). When a dog owner wanted to feed his Rottweiler, it attacked him. The four-legged friend was taken away from him.

Once again there was a dog attack in Styria - this time in the district of Weiz: the animal is a six-year-old, 60-kilogram male dog that has been with its now 24-year-old owner since it was one year old. He is said to have snapped several times, even at people outside the family.

But the situation escalated on Tuesday evening. Apparently while the man from Eastern Styria was trying to put food out for him, Rottweiler "Mero" bit and seriously injured his owner, who tried to fend him off, on both arms. The young man ended up in hospital, the extent of his injuries is not yet known.

Official veterinarian Gerhard Kutschera

(Bild: Alexandra Haider)

Official veterinarian expresses criticism
The four-legged friend was taken away. This was initiated by the dedicated official veterinarian Gerhard Kutschera, who also has clear words about the situation: "The owner should have sought help long ago. The choice of dog should be based on its character and not on personal ego."

He continues: "Derailed imposing dogs from overburdened pet owners, who are often kept in poor conditions and are unable to carry out simple commands, often pose a particular safety risk. The result is dogs with behavioral problems and a high risk of dog bites."

The Rottweiler is now in good hands at Noah's Ark and, according to spokesperson Katharina Gründl, is "frightened and reserved".