An animal lover who was sold an 'American bulldog' puppy two years ago by a cowboy breeder burst into tears after she was ordered to have it destroyed when police revealed it to be a banned pit bull terrier.
Sophie Vallance, 22, was arrested and charged for being in possession of a banned breed of dog after her pet dog Sharker was impounded for escaping from her home.
Although Sharker, three, has no history of aggression and has not bitten or attacked anybody, a police animal expert concluded it was a 'danger to public safety' after the dog growled at him whilst he was examining it in kennels.