Authorities in Taipei are seeking a new owner for a pit bull named Lucky, who was confiscated after biting people in public on two separate occasions this month.
The Taipei Animal Protection Office said in a statement yesterday that Lucky is currently being kept alone to minimize stress and it is looking for new owners for the dog who have experience with pit bulls.
The dog mauled people on two separate occasions, prompting the Taipei City government to fine the owner NT$200,000 for contravening the Animal Protection Act (動物保護法) by allowing an aggressive pet to roam in a public place without proper supervision and precautions.
Photo courtesy of the Taipei Animal Protection Office via CNA
The authorities confiscated the dog on Tuesday after meeting with its then-owner, identified by his surname Hsu (徐), at his home in the city's Wenshan District (文山).
Chen Chun-an (陳俊安), commissioner of the Taipei Department of Economic Development, said that the original owner is no longer allowed to look after the dog due to his lack of control over the animal.
During the attacks on March 6 and Monday, the pit bull climbed out through the window of Hsu's vehicle while it was stationary at a traffic light and viciously bit two unsuspecting nearby scooter drivers.
The victim of the first attack was still receiving treatment in the hospital as of Tuesday, Chen said that day.
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