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"This just pisses me off! Pitiful sentence; anyone who can neglect such a regal & loyal animal as a horse…does not deserve the right to own & abuse another one…PERIOD!!! The fly mask was probably put on to obscure the severe skin ailment. It wasn't just the hair loss, the horse was very skinny too; this poor horse must have been going mad through itching! BUT NO EXCUSE FOR LACK OF FOOD, THAT'S JUST CRUEL & LAZY!!"
By Renee Schiavone (Patch Staff) – June 28, 2016 5:50 pm ET
"I could see her spine, hip bones and rib cage. Her entire body was covered with a severe skin ailment causing hair loss, crusty patches."
Skinny horse –Temecula, CA
Temecula, CA – A local couple who didn't properly care for their mare have been sentenced to work release custody and probation in Riverside County Superior Court, officials said Tuesday.
According to to John Hall of the Riverside County District Attorney's Office, 56-year-old Charity Wilson was convicted of the more severe charges of the duo, including felony animal cruelty and a misdemeanor of keeping an animal without proper care. Daryl Willliams, 51, was convicted of the same misdemeanor charge, but the jury was hung on the felony charge against him.
The case goes back to August 2013, when Riverside County Animal Services got word of a "skinny horse with a skin condition" at a property in the 44000 block of De Portola Road in the unincorporated Temecula area, according to John Welsh of the Riverside County Department of Animal Services.
"I observed an emaciated chestnut-colored Arabian mare in a corral," Riverside County Animal Services Sgt. Lesley Huennekens wrote in her declaration in support of an arrest warrant upon visiting the property. "I could see her spine, hip bones and rib cage. Her entire body was covered with a severe skin ailment causing hair loss, crusty patches of skin and stocking (swelling) up in her hind legs."
Animal Services told the couple to get the horse examined by a veterinarian, but the woman told them she was treating the animal herself, Welsh said. "
"Ultimately, the horse was relocated and proper veterinary records were never supplied to Riverside County," he said. "The horse was later found in October 2013 at a Winchester property, and Riverside County seized the horse. The seizure was later ruled justified by a hearing officer."
About a month later, on Oct. 24, 2013, the horse was euthanized and taken to a state lab for testing, according to Welsh. It was then that he was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease called pemphigus foliaceus.
This image shows the horse's skin disorder. Courtesy: Riverside County Department of Animal Services.
"The horse was described as being in poor nutritional condition with a body score of 3.5 out of 9," Welsh said. "The lab report indicated that her poor body condition was likely due to, at least in part, a consequence of the severe, often pruritic (itchy) and/or painful skin disease."
"It was a shame that this horse went so long without medical care and deteriorated to the state where it needed to be euthanized," Riverside County Chief Veterinarian Dr. Allan Drusys said.
According to the DA's office, Wilson was sentenced to 120 days in a work release program and three years of formal probation. She is not allowed to own a horse for 10 years.
Williams was also sentenced to work release, for 90 days, the DA's office said. He's not allowed to own a horse for five years.
"We are pleased with the judge's sentencing," Huennekens said. "This couple never considered what was best for this poor horse. They tried to hide the horse from us – but we found her. Ending her suffering was a humane act, and seeing her abusers get convicted was a just conclusion to this sad case."
News Link:–http://patch.com/california/temecula/disturbing-horse-cruelty-case-lands-temecula-area-couple-work-release-terms
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No reason to try to rehabilitate or reuse terrible facility
The situation at the Edmonson County Animal Shelter should have never been allowed to happen.
Animals were discovered very malnourished, without water, covered in their own urine and feces, with urine burns on some of the animals' feet, and some of them had obvious wounds.
Last week, the shelter's director, Kim Carroll, of Bee Spring, was cited and charged with second-degree animal cruelty following the discovery of dozens of cats and dogs – including dead ones – in what police called an "extremely poor environment."
It's very unfortunate that a year after a Daily News investigative team visited the shelter numerous times and reported conditions that appeared to fall short of guidelines for shelters offered by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians that the same conditions still exist. In that investigation, it was revealed that animals were in cages too small, some were underweight and some were without water.
It's quite obvious the newspaper's story had no impact on those running the shelter as the conditions remained the same.
After the animals were discovered last week, several of them had to be euthanized due to the cruel conditions of this shelter.That's a shame and a good indication that Caroll and her husband, Greg, have no business running an animal shelter. The conditions these animals were found in is a clear evidence of that.
It's truly reprehensible that someone would let animals live in these types of conditions. There is some good news out of this and that is that the shelters doors have been shuttered for now and 47 dogs and 17 cats were removed from the property. Other county agencies as far away as Owensboro also took animals from the property to their shelters.
The question now is, where does Edmonson County go from here in regards to the future of this shelter? Edmonson County Judge-Executive Wil Cannon says the county doesn't condone wrongdoing and that the county government doesn't own or operate the shelter in Bee Spring. He is correct. It is a for-profit business owned by the Carrolls.
Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society Director Lorri Hare has been invaluable in getting some animals out of their shelter and getting them here. Hare has called for this shelter to be closed and has been invited to speak by Cannon before the Edmonson County Fiscal Court next week.
Hare expects the county will ask the Bowling Green shelter to take in Edmonson County animals with a contract agreement. Hare said there will only be a chance for that if the Carrolls are no longer involved at all in animal control in Edmonson County.We agree with Hare that it's time for the Carrolls to move on to a new profession because this one certainly isn't for them.
Cannon seems to be on the same page as Hare, which is good. Edmonson County government will have to hire, equip and properly train someone to take the animals to Warren County if something is worked out with the Warren County shelter. Barring some legal reason, Cannon plans to ask fiscal court to dissolve the county's contract with the Carrolls.
Cannon is being proactive and taking the right approach. He should be commended for doing so. Cannon made a very good point when he said the Carrolls were given a chance last year to right whatever wrongs that may have been occurring at the shelter and they didn't.The Carrolls simply dropped the ball and in doing so put animals at risk which in some cases resulted in animals being euthanized.
In the final analysis, this should've never happened. We're glad to see that the county and Hare are working on correcting this bad situation and providing a better home for these animals. Our view is that this shelter needs to be closed permanently and we sincerely hope that is the final decision.
News Link:–http://www.bgdailynews.com/opinion/our_opinion/edmonson-shelter-must-be-closed/article_d0c68420-8ae7-5178-ae75-a6d60b691a15.html
Horses Hooves Not Trimmed For 15 years – Grow to 3 Feet Long
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"OMG…can you believe the picture below?? I've only seen hooves like that once before; on a dead horse!! How can the owner have let them get into such a state they could barely move? It's not like their so skinny they haven't been fed, ok not a lot of food, but somebody had to have been giving them something; they couldn't have lived to their ages without any food or water!! I just can't understand how anyone, even someone with no knowledge of horses at all, is that dumb, to think it's ok to just leave them! The poor horses must have been agony, any horsey person knows to keep a horse fit & pain free, a farrier is God; horses hooves need trimming between 6-8 weeks it varies; even if they don't have shoes on, they still need to be trimmed!!
"I just pray whoever owns these horses, get what they deserve; in this instance prison without probation, along with having to pay in full, all vet & farrier bills. It's going to take a lot of work from a very good farrier to get their hooves back into shape….but even if they do, the horses may be unfit to ride; due to irreversible damage to the structure of their hooves. I'm just in shock & have nothing but utter disgust at the owner's blatant abuse & disregard for the health & welfare of these poor innocent horses!! R.I.P little one. Many thanks to (http://www.defhr.org/)USA for taking care of these equine!"
By Charlotte Ricca-Smith on 25th-Aug-2015
'Critical condition'
The emaciated animals were discovered standing knee-deep in muck and with hooves more than three feet long.
A miniature mare had to be euthanised at the scene due, because ruptured ligaments had caused the fetlocks to dislocate. The two others – one a full-sized stallion and one a miniature stallion ­– were in a 'critical condition'.
"It's the worst we've seen in our 26-year history," Caroline Robertson, the development director of Days End Farm Horse Rescue told Caroll County Times. "They could barely move without being at risk of getting tangled in their own hooves."
Three neglected horses have been found, with feet so overgrown it is believed they were locked up for at least 15 years.
Hooves removed
Before the horses could be removed from the scene, they had to be sedated so they could lie down and have the excess hoof removed. They were then taken to Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR) in Maryland, (http://www.defhr.org/)USA for rehabilitation.
The horses were discovered when a member of the public called the Humane Society of Washington County with concerns about pet pigeons kept there. It was during the welfare inspection that the equines were found.
'Long road'
Both horses have been aged at around 18. The horse has been called Quest, while the surviving pony has been named Rio. Both have received further treatment from a farrier and vet and are now on the "long road" to rehabilitation.
An investigation into the case is on-going and cruelty charges could be brought."Never mind could be…they definitely should be!!"
Days End Farm Horse Rescue is a non-profit organisation which currently provides rehabilitation and ongoing care for 78 rescue horses
News Link:–http://www.horseandcountry.tv/news/2015/08/25/horses-hooves-not-trimmed-15-years
Graphic Video – Animals Australia; Greyhound Racing, What Everyone Needs To Know – Petition To Sign
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Greyhound racing authorities publicly call it 'abhorrent'. They also say it has been 'outlawed'. But that hasn't stopped high profile trainers across the country from subjecting defenceless animals to barbaric live baiting rituals in an attempt to gain a 'winning' edge on the racetrack.
Viewer Discretion Advised
They're the victims you'll never see at the racetrack. Tied up, terrified, and savagely mauled in widespread 'live baiting' sessions. Groundbreaking Animals Australia / Animal Liberation Qld investigations uncover the shocking truth. More @http://www.GreyhoundCruelty.com
***WARNING*** Please note that this video contains footage of which many will find distressing. To take immediate action to help animals without watching the video, head to http://www.GreyhoundCruelty.com
Native possums — a protected species — were also tied to lures and flung violently around training tracks. Before being used as live bait, one mother possum watched on helplessly as her baby was killed in front of her.
PIGLETS
Piglets — one of the most intelligent and sensitive of all species — were a common choice among live baiters. Their futile squeals could be heard as their bodies were torn apart.
After several laps, rabbits with pieces torn from their bodies twitch and writhe in agony. Their spine-chilling screams ring out across the training track.
While investigation footage captured only piglets, rabbits and possums — kittens have long been reported to be among the victims of live baiting, too.
Investigation footage shows naturally gentle dogs provoked into displaying aggressive and violent behaviour in 'blooding' sessions. Those who don't race fast enough to turn a profit are often killed — sometimes they are shot.
The inherent conflict of interest presented by those 'promoting' the sport also 'policing' it could not be more damning. While self-regulation continues, there can be little hope that live baiting will ever be eradicated from this industry.
You can help put a stop to this cruelty. Make your voice heard today.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SIGN THE PETITION
The damning Animals Australia and Animal Liberation Qld investigations have revealed that this sadistic training method is all too common.Terrified piglets, rabbits and native possums are all victims of live baiting — tied to lures, flung around racetracks at breakneck speeds, and then mauled to death. Some animals who survived their first attack were 're-used' multiple times…
'Bait' animals are not the only victims of this industry. Greyhounds themselves — naturally gentle dogs — are often kept in deplorable living conditions off-track. Live baiters will taunt and incite their dogs to chase, attack, and ultimately kill small animals.
If dogs fail to 'perform', they too may be killed. Industry-wide, some 18,000 greyhounds are killed every year because they aren't deemed fast enough to win races.
The big question is — how can state governments and sponsors continue to support an industry that has been exposed for such abhorrent widespread illegal activity?
With the horrific revelations of live baiting cruelty in the greyhound racing industry following our investigations, I have been desperate to share with you a side to greyhounds that didn't make it to the media this week. This little video has gone viral — watch it now and you'll see why!
If you've ever wanted a gentle, loyal, loving couch-potato to share your home with, consider adopting or fostering a greyhound today:http://www.AnimalsAus.org/beg
Despite their deep pockets, greyhound racing authorities have utterly failed to take effective action to address shocking brutality and illegal activity at the heart of this 'sport'. Apparently, they didn't even know about it. That is, until investigations by two small charities on a shoestring budget exposed routine and systemic 'live baiting'…
Something else that will you make you smile: Schweppes, Hyundai and Bendigo Bank are just some of the big names to end their support of this cruel industry in recent days:
In fact, of all the major corporate supporters, just one company continues to support greyhound racing. Click here to see who's left.
The greyhound racing industry is on notice. Those who are willing to tie up, torture and kill animals in pursuit of a 'win' now have a national spotlight on their activities for the first time. With dozens of trainers now suspended, thousands of possums, rabbits and piglets will now be spared from the horror of being used as 'live bait'. But while greyhound racing continues, we fear that innocent animals will still be tied up and mauled to death on private training tracks — albeit more carefully hidden.
If you haven't already, please click here to add your voice to over 100,000 people taking a stand against greyhound racing cruelty. If you have — please share this with your friends and family today.
Together we can end greyhound racing cruelty, once and for all.
Lyn White AM
Campaign Director
Animals Australia and our colleagues at Animal Liberation Qld have been overwhelmed by the response to our investigations into the greyhound racing industry. Because you spoke out, this industry is under more scrutiny than ever before. State governments have launched inquiries; industry heavyweights have been stood down; sponsors are backing out; and commentators are questioning the future of the 'sport'. Importantly, thousands of animals will be spared from the terror of being used as 'live bait'. But there's still much to do.
Please keep your voices loud, for the animals.
GREAT BRITAIN – Dark side of Greyhound Racing Investigation by BBC Panorama full Documentary 2014
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Published on 4 Nov 2014
Panorama –
The integrity of greyhound racing has been called into question by a Panorama investigation which has exposed blatant cheating and the drugging of dogs at the heart of the sport.
The undercover investigation caught a trainer revealing how he dopes greyhounds in order to effect betting coups – some of which he claims to have paid out up to £150,000.
The programme's findings have prompted animal welfare campaigners to call for the government to reconsider the sport's self-regulatory status.
Animal Aid: TWO HORSES DIE AT PLUMPTON'S SUNDAY RACES
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"All horses love to run, my horse loves to gallop (without any coaxing, i.e. kicked, whipped) on the beach; then she stops when she has had enough! But there is a big difference between letting them run freely & forcing them to carry on galloping, when they have given their all, by whipping etc. This just totally pxxxxs's me off! Why? Because it's all down to money!"
Two horses, both aged six-years-old, lost their lives at Plumpton Racecourse yesterday afternoon (Sunday 11 May).
In the first race of the day, Head Rush was pulled up injured, halfway through the two-mile hurdle race in which he was competing. Then, in the final event of the day, a National Hunt flat race, grey gelding Eastbury fell to the ground injured and was seen struggling to get up.
Horse deaths at Plumpton are not rare. Two other horses, Ironically and Business Mover, were killed in almost identical circumstances to yesterday's victims on the same race day in May 2013. And a total of 29 horses have perished at the East Sussex course since March 2007.
Animal Aid says that urgent action is required by both the racecourse and the British Horseracing Authority to prevent further horse deaths.
For press enquiries, please call Andrew Tyler or Dene Stansall on 01732 364546.
Visit Race Horse Death Watch for full listings of on-course deaths.
Posted 13 May 2014: News Link:-http://www.animalaid.org.uk/h/n/NEWS/news_horse/ALL/3099//
Battlefront Dies on the First Day of the Grand National Meeting
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Recession doubles the number of racehorses being destroyed in abattoirs
Death threats for star Cheltenham jockey in row over dead horses
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"I have always disagreed with horse racing because most of the horses are usually too young to compete"
By JOHN STEVENS
PUBLISHED: 00:00, 14 March 2014
Ruby Walsh attacked on Twitter for comments describing animals as replaceable
Ruby Walsh created controversy when he said animals are replaceable after Our Conor suffered fatal fall at Cheltenham on first day
One tweet: 'Ruby Walsh I hope you get your skull crushed by one of the horses you're so heartlessly flippant about…'
On Wednesday, Mail reported how Walsh, who has twice won the Grand National, said there is a difference between death of a human and a horse
A star jockey has received death threats after he played down the death of a horse during a race.
Star jockey Ruby Walsh (above) has received death threats after he played down the death of a horse during a race. Above, Walsh on Faugheen celebrates victory in the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle during Ladies Day at Cheltenham on Wednesday
Animal rights campaigners have accused the 34-year-old Irishman of being callous, while others have bombarded him with threats.
One tweeted: 'Ruby Walsh I hope you get your skull crushed by one of the horses you're so heartlessly flippant about. Animals should not die for sport.'
Another added: 'Shame more jockeys aren't killed instead of beautiful horses!!!!!! All jockeys are complete c**ts!! No horse is replaceable!'
Ruby Walsh created controversy when he said that animals are replaceable after Our Conor suffered a fatal fall at Cheltenham on the first day of racing. Above, Our Conor (right) ridden by jockey Daniel Mullins
While another wrote: '@Ruby Walsh Don't worry if you die in a race, there'll be someone to replace you too.'
On Wednesday, the Mail reported how Ruby Walsh, who has twice won the Grand National, said that there is a difference between the death of a human and a horse.
He said: 'It's sad, but horses are animals, outside your back door. Humans are humans. They are inside your back door.
'You can replace a horse. You can't replace a human being. That's my feeling on it.'
Dene Stansall of campaign group Animal Aid told the Mail: 'He has shown callousness for the animals that have earned him a good living.
'It's completely disrespectful. To treat the death of a horse in such a way shows that they are merely machines for people to make money.
'Ruby Walsh is the leading jockey at Cheltenham and wants to support the event as much as he can, but you cannot disregard the lives of horses just because they are not humans.
'We would expect more from him. This shows he has got little empathy for a horse that really suffered before it died.'
'Lacking respect': Ruby Walsh, seen after taking a record sixth Mares' Hurdle title at the Cheltenham Festival on Tuesday, has been attacked by animal rights activists
Ingrid Newkirk, founder of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta), said: 'Walsh's comments expose the true emotion behind horseracing: greed. They are deeply offensive to anyone who has ever loved and lost a horse or other beloved animal companion.
'Unlike Walsh, horses are not unfeeling but experience joy, anxiety, fear and affection, just as human beings do.'
Mr Walsh last night declined to comment on the threats against him. He told the Mail: 'I didn't even know about it.' Dozens of messages criticising Walsh have been sent directly to his Twitter account.
One user, with the profile name Amy, wrote: 'Do you hate horses because you are so short and this makes you angry?'
Another posted: 'YOUR (sic) AN IDIOT!! 'A horse can be replaced' really??? So can jockeys so I hope you fall off a horse & get trampled!'
Since the furore, Mr Walsh's father, trainer Ted Walsh, has compared Britain's attitude on the issue to that in Ireland.
He said of the UK: 'It's a funny country. They can remember the names of horses that got blown up by the bombs in London but not the names of the people riding them.'
The British Horse racing Association has stressed that the welfare of horses is 'paramount' at races such as Cheltenham. "So I have to ask….why are they racing horses on flat or over jumps when the horses are not mentally & physically ready for such a task>"
A spokesman said: 'Cheltenham Racecourse employs eight veterinary surgeons, whose sole responsibility it is to provide care to the horses throughout their time at the racecourse.
'In the event of an incident on the racecourse, any horse affected will receive immediate attention and treatment from the racecourse's veterinary team." I.E put them to sleep, because they can be fixed but wouldn't be worth any money to the owners or syndicate if they are not bring the money home;plenty more being bred for this very reason!!!"
'Qualified paramedics and doctors are also on hand in the case of any incident involving a jockey.
'If necessary, horses and riders will be transported from the course to receive further treatment at the most appropriate equine hospital or Accident & Emergency hospital.
'British Racing is open and transparent about the risks involved in the sport – the BHA Veterinary team monitors injury rates at every licensed racecourse. Over the last 15 years, the equine fatality rate has fallen by one third to 0.2 per cent of all runners. "OK, then go look at the Animal Aids " Race Horse Death"? That will tell you exactly where, when & who was the jockey….I don't know of any other site where I could get that information from!! http://www.horsedeathwatch.com/"
'Despite the best efforts of all involved, as with participation in any sport involving speed and athleticism, there remains an inherent risk of injury.'
News Link:-http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2580575/Cheltenham-rider-Ruby-Walsh-gets-death-threats-row-dead-horses.html#ixzz2vxVLOWYQ
STOP PRESS: REPORTS OF THIRD HORSE DEAD AT CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL
A four-year-old horse, inexperienced over the jumps and ridden by a young, inexperienced jockey, became the second victim of the 2014 Cheltenham Festival. Akdam broke a foreleg racing in the 16.40 Juvenile Handicap Hurdle. On the Festival's opening day (Tuesday), Our Conor suffered what turned out to be fatal spinal injuries in the Champion Hurdle race.Akdam was running in a hotly contested, crowded race, featuring 24 horses. His 'conditional' jockey, Josh Hamer, was up against leading riders including, AP McCoy, Tom Scudamore and Ruby Walsh.Akdam had been entered into 20 previous races, 11 of them hurdle events, the others on the flat or all-weather courses. In fact, he was bred to race on the flat but ended up at a very young age being put over jumps.Says Dene Stansall, Horseracing Consultant, Animal Aid:
'Akdam died in a race that was rough messy and hazardous. No doubt racing's apologists will offer yet another unconvincing excuse for why this horse suffered this violent end.
Animal Aid's recent report points to Cheltenham as being the course on which more horses die than any other in the country. Akdam's brutal end brings to 50 the number who have perished at the Gloucestershire course since Animal Aid launched the online Deathwatch database in March 2007.'
Stop press: It is reported this evening (Wednesday) that the Festival has claimed a third victim. Five-year-old Stack The Deck was destroyed after fracturing a knee in the 17.15 Champion Bumper.News Link:–http://www.animalaid.org.uk/h/n/NEWS/news_horse/ALL/3066//
The dark side of horse racing
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Most people regard horse racing as a harmless sport in which the animals are willing participants who thoroughly enjoy the thrill. The truth is that behind the scenes lies a story of immense suffering.
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Baby Girl Is Mauled To Death By Pitbull: Neighbours Say They Warned Police Of The Danger As Couple Are Arrested
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"How many times do we have to go over this; it's the bloody owners that give this breed a bad rap! Irresponsible owner's are one of the major causes for all the problems the breed faces today. Pitbulls have long been selectively bred, over the years to be fighting machines, they are sturdy & strong with a powerful bite force; genetics & training play an important role in how the dog will respond to other dogs or humans. Pitbulls are not inherently aggressive to people; unless taught to be!
Some owners (Perhaps the boyfriend) just want a pitbull to use as a power status or for intimidating others; which is just an accident waiting to happen; and it did! This tragedy could have been avoided had the owner been a responsible one & kept the dog under control; instead of it being allowed to roam freely around the house, whilst they watched TV? The mother must have been aware of the dogs temperamentt; why didn't she insist the dog be put in a crate or a locked room; whenever the baby was around? No dog should be left unattended with children; especially babies! The owner would have known, without doubt, what his dog was capable of doing; for that reason, I think they should both be held responsible for this terrible tragedy! R.I.P little one x
By JAYA NARAIN and ROSIE TAYLOR and JAMES TOZER –PUBLISHED: 07:10, 11 February 2014 | UPDATED: 09:09, 12 February 2014
11-month-old Ava-Jayne Corless attacked by pet late last night
Neighbours report seeing 'vicious and terrifying' pit bull type dog
Victim's mother and stepfather arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and bailed this morning
Baby's father pays tribute to 'the most beautiful and adorable little girl'
Lancashire Police say dog involved in the attack was a banned breed
A baby girl was mauled to death by a dog that neighbours had allegedly warned was dangerous.
Ava-Jayne Corless, who was just 11 months old, suffered horrific injuries when the American pitbull terrier attacked her while she slept.
Her mother, Chloe King, 20, and boyfriend Lee Wright, 26, heard the commotion and rushed upstairs to rescue her from the jaws of the beast.
Paramedics were called and took Ava-Jayne to hospital where doctors were unable to save her life.
Victim: Ava-Jayne Corless, aged 11 months, has been mauled to death by a pet dog
Miss King and Mr Wright were questioned on suspicion of manslaughter and child neglect, and were today released on bail.
Lancashire Police said: 'The two people arrested in connection with the death of Ava-Jayne Corless at Blackburn have both been released on bail pending further inquiries.'
Parents: Ava-Jayne pictured with her father Dean and mother Chloe, who are no longer together
A police spokesman said last night that the animal was banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act of 1991.
Senior officers have launched an investigation into reports that neighbours had called Lancashire Constabulary to complain about dangerous animals at the property in Blackburn.
Faisal Shahzad, 35, fled after two dogs broke through his garden fence. 'I had to run quickly into the house and barricade the door because they were tearing after me,' said the taxi driver.
'I've got three children and they were all in the house absolutely terrified. The two dogs were scary. I called the police and they said something would be done and my neighbour also called the RSPCA.'
Another neighbour, 80-year-old Brian Harrison, said: 'That dog was a nightmare for neighbours and people were worried about approaching it.
'It's an absolute tragedy that should never have happened. 'Only last year it mauled to death a neighbour's cat and nothing was done about it.'
Kyle Perry, 19, was chased down the street by the dog. 'It was a big dog and it used to just bark and bark,' he said. 'I have been chased by it down the street. It was terrifying.'
Blackburn MP Jack Straw said: 'What will it take to convince people not to keep dogs like this – and to get across to all dog-owners, of every breed of dog, that no dog should ever be left unsupervised with a baby?'
The incident happened at around 11pm on Monday while Miss King was visiting Mr Wright at his home 40 yards from hers.
The pair are understood to have put the baby to sleep in a bedroom and were watching television downstairs when they heard the attack begin. By the time they reached Ava-Jayne she had suffered catastrophic injuries. The dog was destroyed.
Chief Superintendent Chris Bithell said previous contact with neighbours would form part of the police investigation.
Last night, police said the dog had been identified by experts as a pitbull.
Owners cannot be prosecuted for dog attacks on private property until new legislation comes into force this spring.
Arrest: The victim's stepfather Lee Wright is being questioned by police on suspicion of manslaughter
Tougher sentences will be introduced under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill.
Rachel Cunningham, of the Blue Cross animal charity, said: 'We can only hope the Government's planned changes to the bill will allow authorities to step in at the first sign of a dangerous dog and help prevent terrible events like this.'
Jennie Rudd, of animal welfare campaign group Naturewatch Foundation, said dog attacks were caused by irresponsible owners.
Danger: The dog was described as a 'menace' before the attack and previously killed a neighbour's cat
She added: 'If it has aggressive tendencies it is the owner's responsibility to make sure it never gets near a child, and that it isn't forced into situations where it feels it has to attack – because there is always a reason for a dog to bite.'
Last night Ava-Jayne's father, Dean Corless, 24, said he was devastated by the tragedy: 'I rushed to the hospital to see her straight away.
'She was the most beautiful and adorable little girl, she was just the best. She was my whole world. Her mum and I aren't together any more, but I saw Ava-Jayne all the time. I will miss her every single day, I just don't know what to do now.
'It is just so tragic. I have my family around me now, but we are all devastated.' The RSPCA confirmed the charity had been contacted after a dog at the address killed a neighbour's cat. The death was treated as an accident with no action taken.
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