A woman today pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to four ferocious dogs that went on to kill a 14-year-old girl in the UK earlier this year.
Jade Anderson died after she was attacked by two bull mastiffs and two Staffordshire bull terriers in Wigan, Greater Manchester, on March 26.
Beverley Concannon, 45, pleaded guilty at Wigan Magistrates' Court.
A charge of not ensuring the welfare of the dogs was dropped against Concannon, who was granted unconditional bail until sentencing on October 18.
Another charge was of causing unnecessary suffering on March 26 when the dogs were shot by the police was also dropped.
Concannon bowed her head in the dock throughout the brief hearing at which she admitted causing unnecessary suffering to bull mastiffs Buddy and Neo and Staffordshire bull terriers Ty and Sky between July 19, 2012 and March 25 this year, the BBC reported.
It was said she subjected the animals to "an environment that was detrimental to their well-being" and she knew or ought to have reasonably known what she had done.
Jade was visiting a friend at Concannon's former home in Atherton, when she was attacked by the dogs.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said last month could it also not bring any charges under the Dangerous Dogs Act because the four dogs were not banned breeds and were not out of control in a public place.
Concannon could face up to six months in jail.
Jade's family have urged the government to tighten the laws around dangerous animal ownership.
Under the plans for England and Wales, announced in February, a dog owner could be prosecuted if they fail to stop their pet attacking someone on their own, or someone else's property.
