Mother of boy who was mauled to death by dog taking fight for tighter breeding ... trends now
The devastated mother of a boy who was killed by a dog will take her fight for tighter breeding laws to Parliament.
Jack Lis, 10, suffered 'unsurvivable injuries' in the mauling by a seven stone XL Bully after going to a house to play in South Wales on November 8, 2022.
Neighbours rushed to help and tackle the vicious dog but it was not enough as tragically, Jack died at the scene.
His heartbroken mother, Emma Whitfield, is to visit Westminster this week to lobby MPs so no other parents suffer in the same way she has.
She will be joined at the event tomorrow by representatives from the RSPCA and the Dogs Trust.
Emma Whitfield, the mother of Jack Lis leaves Cardiff Crown Court in May 2022. She said: 'I close my eyes and I see the animal and its teeth. I hear the barking. I have severe panic attacks and I have horrifying flashbacks'
Jack Lis was attacked by the XL bully dog while playing with a friend at a house after school in Pentwyn last year
Little Jack Lis suffered 'severe injuries to the head and neck' when he was set upon by the seven stone XL Bully while playing at his friend's home
The visit was arranged by her local MP, Wayne David.
In speaking about it, Emma said: 'I am pleased to be visiting Parliament to speak with MPs and raise awareness about the problems with the current dangerous dog laws.'
'I want to make sure that what happened to my son Jack can never happen again.'
Mr David added: 'I believe there is a potential political agreement on how the law on dangerous dogs could be radically changed for the better. All political parties need to make this a priority.
'Emma is incredibly brave to be coming to London to do this. It obviously means a lot to her, and I am sure that Parliamentarians will listen closely to what she has to say.
'Emma is also speaking at a large event in Parliament in June on the issue of dog bites.'
Ms Whitfield continued to say that the images of her son's last moments constantly play in her mind, saying: 'Every time I shut my eyes I try and tell myself that's not the last image I've got of him.
'I try and tell myself it was when he shut the door with his skateboard in his hands but that's not true.
'They kept saying they're working on him, they're working on him and then the paramedic came back with a blanket and I knew.'
Talking to BBC Panorama, mum Emma said the images were horrible.
Jack Lis, pictured, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. The dog was shot dead by firearms officers
Although two people were jailed in relation to Jack's death Emma has blasted the sentences as 'an insult'
Brandon Hayden, 19, was jailed for four years and six months at Cardiff Crown Court. His friend Amy Salter was sentenced to three years' imprisonment. Both were banned from owning a dog indefinitely
CCTV footage shows Brandon Hayden and Amy Salter with the dog Beast in Caerphilly on the first day of attacks
She said: 'I can't say out loud what else I saw because I don't want other people to have to picture it either.'
Although two people were jailed in relation to Jack's death Emma has blasted the sentences as 'an insult.'
