Big dog allegedly bites another dog & cat at PetExpo S'pore, seen not leashed & muzzled

A black dog, believed to be a Cane Corso, was allegedly involved in two separate attacks on a dog and a cat at PetExpo Fiesta 2025 over the weekend.

According to witnesses, the dog involved was neither leashed nor muzzled during both incidents, despite the Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) listing the Cane Corso as one of several breeds that must be restrained with both in public spaces.

Lunged at a Goldendoodle and bit its left ear

The first incident took place on Nov. 14.

Speaking to Mothership, the dog's owner, Val Quek, said her family's two-year-old Goldendoodle, Rory, was bitten outside the booth selling canine supplements.

The Cane Corso is believed to be the pet of the booth's vendor.

According to Quek, the Cane Corso broke free from its leash and charged at Rory, who was waiting outside the booth with Quek's helper.

The Cane Corso allegedly went on to bite Rory's left ear.

Fortunately, her helper quickly carried Rory away, preventing more serious injuries.

Quek said the Cane Corso's owner was unapologetic after the incident, and instead claimed that Rory had provoked the attack by "staring" at his dog.

Pounced onto a boy who was carrying a cat

The second incident occurred two days later, on Nov. 16, at The Bestiary Pet Care's booth.

The co-founder of the store said the Cane Corso, which was unleashed at the time, suddenly lunged at a nine-year-old boy who was carrying a cat.

The cat, named Chelsea, bolted and the dog gave chase through the booth, knocking down a woman in the process.

The dog later pinned Chelsea to the ground.

Fortunately, the cat managed to escape from the Cane Corso and Chelsea was subsequently carried away by its owner and sent to the vet.

The cat owner alleged that it all happened in five seconds.

The co-founder said the Cane Corso's owner was not present at the time and arrived only after his dog had been subdued.

She added that the dog was not muzzled, claiming that its owner had removed its muzzle after entering the event venue, and had allowed it to remain unleashed on several occasions as well.

Chelsea's owner told Mothership that her son, who was the one carrying Chelsea, sustained abrasions when the Cane Corso lunged at him.

A video she provided also showed bloodstains on the booth floor.

She further alleged that following the incident, the owner of the Cane Corso hastily placed the muzzle back on his dog and attempted to walk away without checking on those affected.

She said she has approached the owner to request compensation for Chelsea’s veterinary costs.

A Mothership reader, who wishes to stay anonymous, said that she heard loud barking and screaming before discovering the incident.

The reader also claimed that the same dog had urinated in several booths during the event, and that its owner refused to clean up after it.

"He would usually appear disengaged and walk away," she said.

Owner of Cane Corso believed to be a vendor

The Cane Corso's owner was also observed to be wearing a vendor lanyard.

Mothership has reached out to both PetExpo and the canine supplement brand for further comment.

Top photos courtesy of Chelsea's owner and Val Quek