By Angela WoodsMore than 1200 menacing dogs have been registered, microchipped and de-sexed as part of Auckland Council's menacing dogs amnesty, which ended yesterday. The council amnesty applied to dog breeds listed under the menacing classification in the Dog Control Act 1996. The attack on Darnell was the fourth dog attack on a child in Mr Penrose's Manurewa-Papakura ward in four weeks. Just under 700 dogs were registered through the amnesty scheme by June 20, but a last-minute rush saw more than 500 dog owners come forward. Related Content Council targets 'free ride' dog owners Taylor Swift is reportedly 'horrified' by her depiction in Kanye West's 'Famous' video Cartoon: Anyone lose their Glock?

Source: New Zealand Herald July 01, 2016 01:58 UTC