‘Decision to end dog’s life undermines public trust in rescue centre’

Freshfield Animal Rescue said the decision to euthanise one of it's dog's was 'not taken lightly'

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00:00A row has broken out between an animal rescue charity and a group claiming to represent its current staff members.

00:08It comes after Freshfield Animal Rescue announced the death of one of its most beloved dogs, Chester.

00:15The news of Chester's death was announced on September 11th, with a post online stating,

00:21It is with deep sadness that I am letting you know that we have made the decision to put to sleep one of much-loved dogs Chester,

00:28for the reasons of staff safety.

00:32The post received hundreds of comments from grief-stricken staff and volunteers.

00:38The negative reaction meant that a statement followed from the group stating that Chester had bitten two experienced handlers,

00:45both who required hospital treatment.