Tragic man killed in dog attack rescued ‘devil’ animals which faced being destroyed

A dad-of-five killed in a dog attack rescued animals which have been dealing with being destroyed beneath laws.

Adam Watts died following the incident involving a big bulldog-type dog at Juniper Kennels and Cattery the place he labored and lived in the small village of Auchterhouse, just a few miles north-west of Dundee, on Wednesday.

A tribute was shared at this time by Facebook group Save Our Seized Dogs – Putting BSL to sleep in the UK, together with {a photograph} of 55-year-old Mr Watts and one other dog he taken care of.

It learn: “We are devastated to announce the loss of life of a hero in the dog world.

“The dog in the picture was saved by Adam, he was not concerned in the incident.

“Adam Watts was the kennel proprietor who stepped ahead to save lots of Rocco from being destroyed by BSL. He was tragically killed in an incident with a dog in his kennels.

“Adam would take any dog to give them the chance of life and was the kennels of choice for the police in Dundee. His gentle, calm nature soon gained the trust of some of the most abused dogs and they were able to go from him to find loving homes.

“Adam died doing what he loved. He leaves behind five boys who he was the sole parent to. He talked of them often and was so proud of the older boys helping him with the dogs.

“This is an unbearable tragedy at any time of year. It is even more so at Christmas.

“Rest in peace Adam, you were an amazing man, the world is a poorer place for losing you.”

The Save Our Seized Dogs organisation helps house owners whose canine have been seized beneath the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, notably by breed particular laws which bans the possession of 4 sorts of dog in the UK.

It is known the dog concerned in Wednesday afternoon’s attack was seized by police earlier than being dropped off on the kennels owned by Mr Watts. This is normal practise and his kennels have been utilized by officers in Tayside for a few years.

Police raced to reviews of the attack at round 1.10pm on Wednesday however Mr Watts was pronounced lifeless on the scene.

A police automobile was parked behind a closed gate on the rural smallholding on Thursday as officers guarded the property.

Tragically the lethal attack orphaned his 5 sons, 4 of whom have been youngsters and one aged 10. Their mom, Eileen, misplaced a courageous battle with most cancers in February 2013 on the age of 46.

Locals have been paying tribute to the “great man” who “loved his dogs” and “supported his five sons so well.”

A Police Scotland spokesman confirmed {that a} report will likely be despatched to the Procurator Fiscal in due course.

Officers additionally stated that the loss of life shouldn’t be being handled as suspicious.

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