{"id":43124,"date":"2025-07-14T13:21:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T12:21:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/?p=43124"},"modified":"2025-07-14T16:24:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T15:24:34","slug":"emmerdale-paddy-attack-responds-to-criticism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/news\/emmerdale-paddy-attack-responds-to-criticism\/","title":{"rendered":" Emmerdale responds to Battersea Dogs Home\u2019s criticism over Paddy\u2019s attack storyline"},"content":{"rendered":"

Earlier in the month Emmerdale aired a brutal dog attack on Paddy Kirk<\/a>. And it seems some aspects has annoyed Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.<\/p>

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While attempting to help a sheep that was trapped in a fence, Paddy was attacked by a large German Shepherd dog<\/a>. It was being used by newcomer Celia<\/a> as her personal guard dog. But the attack on Paddy led to serious injuries.<\/p>\n

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has praised Emmerdale for highlighting proper animal training. However, they also criticised the soap for using that particular breed of dog. Since the criticism, Emmerdale have responded.<\/p>\n

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Paddy lies critically injured afTer being attacked by a dog (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>
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Battersea Dogs and Cats Home flagged disappointment<\/h2>\n

Speaking to Express<\/a> about the storyline, Battersea Dogs Home admitted they \u201cwelcoming\u201d to the idea, they were ultimately \u201cdisappointed\u201d with the portrayal.<\/p>\n

Michael Webb, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at Battersea said: \u201cAlthough the dog bite incident portrayed was thankfully fictional, it highlights the importance of responsible dog ownership, understanding a dog\u2019s body language and what may happen if your dog is not properly trained.<\/p>

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