Deeds

I agree with all of the above comments. Plus do you really want to draw attention to yourself and put yourself permanently on the council's radar. I have no doubt the dog will escape again as you don't seem to realise the seriousness of your dog running loose and rushing towards other dogs. Especially a staffy.

Have a look at the Animal Companion Animals Act NSW 1998 No 87. Part 3 Responsibilities forControl of Dogs. 12A Preventing dog from escaping etc https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/whole/html/inforce/current/act-1998-087 I wish the council rangers were that prompt in my area. I doubt whether I would be taking the matter to court. Particularly if it's not the first time the dog has escaped .

Mine were 2 ex show dogs females who had 3 litters each . They were Giant Schnauzers and one lived to 16 and a half and the other to 17 years. Both with very few health problems during their lifetimes.

Update on above post. Here is a more comprehensive list of the most long and short lived dog breeds. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-13032305/Is-dog-list-Interactive-chart-reveals-breeds-longest-shortest-life-expectancies-bad-news-flat-faced-pups.html more Is your breed on the list.

https://www.9news.com.au/world/dog-breeds-longest-lived-shortest-lived-new-research/9de32832-5fca-4f99-bc4d-c13c413547f9

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-01-31/how-the-smithfield-breed-became-tasmanias-working-dog/103399840

And what did you do? Do you have the pup? Did you report the scam? And thanks for the warning.

https://www.news.com.au/national/western-australia/torment-woman-attacked-by-pet-rottweilers-breaks-her-silence/news-story/fd106509cfb730aac5d2a7d230f24311 I wonder how much the Go Fund Me is .

Which NSW Council?

https://www.9news.com.au/national/dandenong-news-attempted-dog-theft-and-assault-caught-on-cctv-in-melbourne/63eba94c-a0e2-428d-a58e-274ccd882431 This is truly scary. The man was walking his dog when 2 men approached him and asked if his dog was for sale. See what happened when they were told the dog was not for sale. Sorry about the ads .

You should contact the breeder. Are they Standard or Mini Schnauzers?

I wouldn't consider a 4 yr old dog to be old or be described as old.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68019150

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-01-20/homeless-pet-owners-pets-in-the-park/103308910

I came across a blue merle rough coated collie in the park this morning. I've never seen a rough coat collie this colour. Absolutely spectacular looking dog.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-01-17/guinness-world-record-oldest-dog-in-question-bobi/103335256

https://9now.nine.com.au/today/injured-dog-rescued-in-queensland-floods-wujal-wujal-community-band-together/1b5556ae-a0d1-464c-8c57-a5c9ddef8b80

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-01-12/rescue-dogs-cared-for-by-prisoners-to-help-them-find-new-homes/103249134

Some years ago there were some Giant Schnauzers crossed with Irish Wolfhounds. There was a lot of epilespy and cluster seizures in the dogs. As Dogsfevr said it's a tragic outcome . And that applies to the dogs and the owners.

https://www.news.com.au/technology/science/animals/family-heartbroken-as-cavoodle-puppy-stolen-from-transport-van-as-driver-slept/news-story/d6938400258965c20fc2d537730e3013

https://www.9news.com.au/world/south-koreas-parliament-endorses-landmark-legislation-outlawing-dog-meat-consumption/54aed1be-a0ed-48f8-840a-727c68c7127a

I agree with Rebanne. I wouldn't breed with that score . Imagine the complaints you would get back if you had a litter with bad hips.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-01-07/canberra-rspca-shelter-reaches-capacity/103286918

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-67884583

https://www.news.com.au/technology/science/animals/stubborn-dog-trainer-reveals-five-dog-breeds-hed-never-own/news-story/f26e3c7dfe935ed7cf0c7458e84b1789