Freddy Brazier, the 21-year-old son of the late Jade Goody, may lose his dog, Pablo, after the animal attacked him and his grandmother. Police have seizd the pocket bully following multiple violent incidents in July.
The 3cm arm wound and the July 20 attack
Freddy Brazier was hospitalized for eight hours after his dog, Pablo, left a 3cm hole in his arm on July 20. As reported by The Sun, the incident occurred while Freddy Brazier was attempting to collect the pet from the home of his grandmother, Jackie Budden.
The attack on Freddy Brazier followed a previous incident on July 16, where Pablo mauled Jackie Budden. While emergency responders attended that first scene, the report says that police and fire services decided not to pursue criminal charges at that time.
Why Jackie Budden and Jeff Brazier refue to house Pablo
The current housing situation for Pablo is dire, as both Jackie Budden and Jeff Brazier have declined to keep the animal. According to the source, Jackie Budden has stated the dog cannot return to her residence, and Jeff Brazier refuses to allow the dog in his home.
This lack of a safe environment leaves Freddy Brazier with few options for reunion. The dog is currently being held in kennels while the authorities determine if the animal poses a permannent risk to the public.
The July 2025 split from Holly Swinburn over the dog
The turmoil surrounding the pocket bully breed dog extends back to Freddy Brazier's romantic life. In July 2025, Freddy Brazier ended his relationship with Holly Swinburn—the mother of his daughter , Isla Jade Brazier—following a dispute specifically regarding the dog.
Further instability occurred in April 2026 when Freddy Brazier moved out of the home he shared with Holly Swinburn and their newborn.. This move followed a conflict involving Jackie Budden, who reportedly faced resistance from Holly Swinburn regarding her influence on Freddy Brazier and access to their daughter.
Who will decide if Pablo is destroyed under dangerous dogs laws?
The legal future of Pablo remains uncertain as police investigations continue. It is unclear whether the authorities will seek a formal destruction order under dangerous dogs legislation or if there is a path for rehabilitation, a detail the source does not specify.
Because the police have already seized the animal, the decision will likely hinge on the severity of the injuries to Jackie Budden and Freddy Brazier, as well as the dog's history of aggression.
The public scrutiny following Jade Goody's 2009 death
The situation is amplified by the enduring public interest in the family of Jade Goody, who passed away in 2009. The legacy of Jade Goody often brings heightened media scrutiny to her children, adding emotional weight to Freddy Brazier's struggle with the potential loss of a pet he describes as being "like my son."
Freddy Brazier has previously used social media to epxress a preference for dogs over people, describing animals as "healing" while humans are "draining." This emotional dependency makes the potential legal destruction of Pablo a particularly acute trauma for the 21-year-old.
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