16 Feb 2026

Plastic surgeon treating multiple dog attack victims weekly

From Checkpoint, 4:24 pm on 16 February 2026

A Wellington plastic surgeon is patching up dog attack victims on a weekly basis with some injuries so severe they're life changing. She believes Aotearoa needs to review animal control laws and consider mandatory reporting of bites and dog related injuries requiring medical treatment. Doctor Emily Yassaie spoke to Lisa Owen.