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Owners of dangerous dogs could soon be offered a subsidy to voluntarily destroy their pets if a proposed scheme is approved by Holdfast Bay Council.

The Council will vote on the issue on Tuesday, put forward by Cr Tim Looker which would offer a full or part Council subsidy to owners who choose to have their pets put down.

Cr Looker is calling for a 12 month trial with a $2000 limit after 12 pitbull mastiff cross breeds were voluntarily handed over to Hume Council in Victoria to be destroyed after the fatal attack on four year old Ayen Chol on August 17.

A Holdfast Bay Council spokeswoman said four dog attacks were reported in the Council area last financial year and three “dangerous” dogs were registered with the Council. Presently five breeds are described as dangerous under the Dog and Cat Management Act including the American Pitbull Terrier, Dogo Argentino, Presa Canario, Fila Brasiliero and Japanese Tosa.

Cr Looker said the scheme would allow up to fifteen dogs to be destroyed at “little or no cost” to the owner with average rates at veterinary centres about $200 for a 15 to 35kg dog.