On 3rd June 2025, 12-year-old whippet Basil was killed in a brutal, unprovoked attack while walking on his lead with his dad.
Basil’s dad has shared his story in the hope of preventing this from ever happening again:
“My lovely dog Basil was killed by a tan and white pit bull type dog on Tuesday 3rd June between 3:30pm and 4pm on Milner Road.
Basil was on his lead and the pit bull just trotted calmly over next to us and without provocation began mauling Basil’s head and neck. It still had a lead attached so I dragged it off him and tried to tie it to a fence. Unfortunately, it pulled backwards out of its lead and collar, ran straight back to finish the job, and killed my beautiful dog.
Basil was a 12-year-old whippet — fit, healthy, soft, and non-aggressive. He did nothing to provoke the dog and didn’t even attempt to fight back. My 100% focus right now is to share and try to stop this from happening to anyone else’s dogs.”
This free online workshop is being held in Basil’s memory, with the blessing of his dad, to give every dog owner the knowledge and confidence to:
- Recognise the signs of potential aggression in dogs
- Take steps to prevent an attack before it starts
- Safely intervene if an attack happens
- Protect yourself and your dog in high-risk situations
Format:
Each session runs for 45 minutes + time for questions. They are delivered online, and you can attend from anywhere.
Tickets:
Workshops are free to attend, with a pay-as-you-feel donation option. 100% of profits will go to a charity chosen by Basil’s family.
By attending, you’ll not only gain practical knowledge, but also help create a safer community for dogs and their owners.
