Dog euthanised after attack on 5-year-old in Whanganui 16 Feb, 2021 04:00 AM Quick Read The dog involved in an attack on a Whanganui child was held at the Airport Rd pound before subsequently being euthanised. Photo / File A dog that attacked a child in January was voluntarily handed over to the Whanganui District Council to be euthanised. The council confirmed it was alerted to the incident around 7pm on the evening of the attack and transferred the dog to the Whanganui Pound. Council confirmed on Tuesday the dog had been euthanised. Advertisement