1、 Evil dogs injuring people

On October 16, 2023, a vicious dog attacked and dragged a child in a residential area of Chongzhou City, Chengdu, Sichuan Province. The mother and passersby attempted to stop the attack. The child suffered multiple injuries, including right kidney contusion and rib fracture, and has undergone surgery with stable vital signs. The police have initiated an investigation and the dog owner has been subjected to criminal coercive measures. The incident has sparked public attention and discussion on non-standard dog keeping behavior. This article will introduce the legal responsibilities related to animal injury incidents.

2、 Man and Dog

The domestication history of dogs dates back a long time, and their uses have evolved from guarding homes, hunting and grazing to pet companionship, search and rescue police, and accompanying and guiding people. Their relationship with humans is becoming increasingly close. Companion animals provide spiritual comfort to humans, and humans also provide them with a better living environment. Keeping companion animals is a right, but the owner must comply with laws and regulations and raise dogs in a civilized manner. The Animal Epidemic Prevention Law stipulates that dogs must be regularly vaccinated against rabies, apply for registration, and wear a dog tag and leash when leaving the house to prevent injury and disease transmission. County level and township level people's governments, as well as street offices, should do a good job in epidemic prevention and management of dog breeding in rural areas. Many cities have established regulations on dog ownership management, such as Chengdu, which requires dog owners to properly manage their dogs, take measures to stop barking that affects others, and not abuse or abandon dogs. When carrying dogs out of the house, they must comply with relevant regulations. Legislating to regulate dog owners' civilized dog ownership is an inevitable requirement for the rule of law and a harmonious society.

3、 The legal responsibility of the owner when a vicious dog harms someone

Discussed the legal responsibility of dog owners when their dogs harm people due to poor management. According to the Civil Code, animal breeders or managers shall bear liability for infringement, unless it can be proven that the damage was caused by the intentional or gross negligence of the infringed party. The law stipulates the conditions for reducing or exempting liability according to different circumstances. If the dog owner fails to take safety measures, the liability can only be reduced if the damage is intentionally caused by the infringed party. For prohibited dogs, the owner or manager shall bear strict responsibility. In the case, the dog owner did not take safety measures and the victim did not engage in intentional provocation, therefore the dog owner should bear full legal responsibility.

4、 Conclusion

Dogs are human friends, but large dogs such as Tibetan Mastiffs and Alaskans may attack the elderly and children, with serious consequences. Call for the prohibition of breeding strong dogs. Breeders should take responsibility to protect their beloved pets while ensuring the safety of others. To achieve harmonious coexistence between humans and animals, pet owners need to handle their relationships with others well.