Man bites dog

[wolfsoul]

LONDON (Reuters) - A blind man has been arrested in Scotland after witnesses reported he sank his teeth into his guide dog and kicked her across the road, police said on Thursday.

The incident allegedly occurred outside a busy shopping center in the Scottish capital Edinburgh.


David Todd, 34, is expected to face charges of cruelty to animals and breach of the peace.


A police spokeswoman said the 8-year old dog had been handed over to a charity dedicated to guide dogs.


"When we took her into custody, she had no apparent injuries," she added.


Todd is due to appear in court at a later date.

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Time for a people specific legislation?

[cookieluver7]

That is terrible!! I hate hearing all of these horrible things people are doing to animals. It's soooo sad. . Why would you bite your dog??? That's what I want to know. I sure hope the dog is alright, and that the man would NEVER do something so cruel again.

[Oggyflute]

I sympathise with his condition, but thats no excuse to take your frustrations out on the poor dog. Guide dogs are such beautiful animals, this defies belief.

[LKPike]

theres a blind guy that lives here who once publicly beat his guide dog after he started walking into the street when there were still cars coming. If I was that poor girl, I'd let the @$$hole walk into traffic the next chance I got.

[KYS]

He doesn't deserve to have any animal.