Safeguards for Seized dogs.
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Sam was a staffordshire bull terrier killed by mistake while in the "care" of the Metropolitan Police.
His case has highlighted a number of issues relating to seized dogs that must be dealt with to avoid further tragic deaths. Sam had been seized under section 3 of the dangerous Dogs Act after an incident with a travelling saleman.
On 31st July 2009 Miss Hawes was sentenced by Ealing Magistrates Court; she was ordered to pay %uFFFD500 in compensation and a Destruction Order was made against Sam. A notice of Appeal was immediately lodged at court and the appeal hearing was scheduled for the 29th September at Isleworth Crown Court.
Appearing before the Crown Court, a hopeful owner, expert witness Dr Mugford and prosecuting and defence counsel were gathered and ready to commence proceedings when it was suddenly revealed that Sam had been euthanised on the 26th August 2009. Apparently the police were unaware that an appeal had been lodged and Sam was already dead. On being told this information in court His Honour Judge Lowen stated that this was in clear contravention of the Act which states that the order shall not take effect until the Appeal is heard. He went on to say that this action was in conflict with those provisions and it was for another court to deal with the consequences. Owner Melanie Hawes was left in court shocked to the core that the dog that she hoped would be coming home had in fact been dead for the past five weeks.
Sam died on 26th August 2009 however his death could easily have been avoided if greater safeguards where in place.
We the undersigned hereby demand that where a dog is ordered to be destroyed by way of court order, no action will be taken without a written statement from the owners legal team stating no appeal has been nor will be heard.
We also demand that bodies of dogs that have died due to any cause, while in the care of the authorities are not routinely disposed of. Instead owners must be notified in writing of the dogs death and allowed the option to reclaim their dogs body and any other items such as collars, within 7 days of reciept of the written notice.
Finally we demand that a "cooling off" period of seven days should apply to dogs whose owners have signed over for destruction. This will allow owners time to take legal advice and withdraw their consent for destruction if they so wish.
His case has highlighted a number of issues relating to seized dogs that must be dealt with to avoid further tragic deaths. Sam had been seized under section 3 of the dangerous Dogs Act after an incident with a travelling saleman.
On 31st July 2009 Miss Hawes was sentenced by Ealing Magistrates Court; she was ordered to pay %uFFFD500 in compensation and a Destruction Order was made against Sam. A notice of Appeal was immediately lodged at court and the appeal hearing was scheduled for the 29th September at Isleworth Crown Court.
Appearing before the Crown Court, a hopeful owner, expert witness Dr Mugford and prosecuting and defence counsel were gathered and ready to commence proceedings when it was suddenly revealed that Sam had been euthanised on the 26th August 2009. Apparently the police were unaware that an appeal had been lodged and Sam was already dead. On being told this information in court His Honour Judge Lowen stated that this was in clear contravention of the Act which states that the order shall not take effect until the Appeal is heard. He went on to say that this action was in conflict with those provisions and it was for another court to deal with the consequences. Owner Melanie Hawes was left in court shocked to the core that the dog that she hoped would be coming home had in fact been dead for the past five weeks.
Sam died on 26th August 2009 however his death could easily have been avoided if greater safeguards where in place.
We the undersigned hereby demand that where a dog is ordered to be destroyed by way of court order, no action will be taken without a written statement from the owners legal team stating no appeal has been nor will be heard.
We also demand that bodies of dogs that have died due to any cause, while in the care of the authorities are not routinely disposed of. Instead owners must be notified in writing of the dogs death and allowed the option to reclaim their dogs body and any other items such as collars, within 7 days of reciept of the written notice.
Finally we demand that a "cooling off" period of seven days should apply to dogs whose owners have signed over for destruction. This will allow owners time to take legal advice and withdraw their consent for destruction if they so wish.
Sam was a staffordshire bull terrier killed by mistake while in the "care" of the Metropolitan Police.
His case has highlighted a number of issues relating to seized dogs that must be dealt with to avoid further tragic deaths. Sam had been seized under section 3 of the dangerous Dogs Act after an incident with a travelling saleman.
On 31st July 2009 Miss Hawes was sentenced by Ealing Magistrates Court; she was ordered to pay %uFFFD500 in compensation and a Destruction Order was made against Sam. A notice of Appeal was immediately lodged at court and the appeal hearing was scheduled for the 29th September at Isleworth Crown Court.
Appearing before the Crown Court, a hopeful owner, expert witness Dr Mugford and prosecuting and defence counsel were gathered and ready to commence proceedings when it was suddenly revealed that Sam had been euthanised on the 26th August 2009. Apparently the police were unaware that an appeal had been lodged and Sam was already dead. On being told this information in court His Honour Judge Lowen stated that this was in clear contravention of the Act which states that the order shall not take effect until the Appeal is heard. He went on to say that this action was in conflict with those provisions and it was for another court to deal with the consequences. Owner Melanie Hawes was left in court shocked to the core that the dog that she hoped would be coming home had in fact been dead for the past five weeks.
Sam died on 26th August 2009 however his death could easily have been avoided if greater safeguards where in place.
We the undersigned hereby demand that where a dog is ordered to be destroyed by way of court order, no action will be taken without a written statement from the owners legal team stating no appeal has been nor will be heard.
We also demand that bodies of dogs that have died due to any cause, while in the care of the authorities are not routinely disposed of. Instead owners must be notified in writing of the dogs death and allowed the option to reclaim their dogs body and any other items such as collars, within 7 days of reciept of the written notice.
Finally we demand that a "cooling off" period of seven days should apply to dogs whose owners have signed over for destruction. This will allow owners time to take legal advice and withdraw their consent for destruction if they so wish.
His case has highlighted a number of issues relating to seized dogs that must be dealt with to avoid further tragic deaths. Sam had been seized under section 3 of the dangerous Dogs Act after an incident with a travelling saleman.
On 31st July 2009 Miss Hawes was sentenced by Ealing Magistrates Court; she was ordered to pay %uFFFD500 in compensation and a Destruction Order was made against Sam. A notice of Appeal was immediately lodged at court and the appeal hearing was scheduled for the 29th September at Isleworth Crown Court.
Appearing before the Crown Court, a hopeful owner, expert witness Dr Mugford and prosecuting and defence counsel were gathered and ready to commence proceedings when it was suddenly revealed that Sam had been euthanised on the 26th August 2009. Apparently the police were unaware that an appeal had been lodged and Sam was already dead. On being told this information in court His Honour Judge Lowen stated that this was in clear contravention of the Act which states that the order shall not take effect until the Appeal is heard. He went on to say that this action was in conflict with those provisions and it was for another court to deal with the consequences. Owner Melanie Hawes was left in court shocked to the core that the dog that she hoped would be coming home had in fact been dead for the past five weeks.
Sam died on 26th August 2009 however his death could easily have been avoided if greater safeguards where in place.
We the undersigned hereby demand that where a dog is ordered to be destroyed by way of court order, no action will be taken without a written statement from the owners legal team stating no appeal has been nor will be heard.
We also demand that bodies of dogs that have died due to any cause, while in the care of the authorities are not routinely disposed of. Instead owners must be notified in writing of the dogs death and allowed the option to reclaim their dogs body and any other items such as collars, within 7 days of reciept of the written notice.
Finally we demand that a "cooling off" period of seven days should apply to dogs whose owners have signed over for destruction. This will allow owners time to take legal advice and withdraw their consent for destruction if they so wish.
Sam was a staffordshire bull terrier killed by mistake while in the "care" of the Metropolitan Police.
His case has highlighted a number of issues relating to seized dogs that must be dealt with to avoid further tragis deaths. Sam had been seized under section 3 of the dangerous Dogs Act after an incident with a travelling saleman.
On 31st July 2009 Miss Hawes was sentenced by Ealing Magistrates Court; she was ordered to pay %uFFFD500 in compensation and a Destruction Order was made against Sam. A notice of Appeal was immediately lodged at court and the appeal hearing was scheduled for the 29th September at Isleworth Crown Court.
Appearing before the Crown Court, a hopeful owner, expert witness Dr Mugford and prosecuting and defence counsel were gathered and ready to commence proceedings when it was suddenly revealed that Sam had been euthanised on the 26th August 2009. Apparently the police were unaware that an appeal had been lodged and Sam was already dead. On being told this information in court His Honour Judge Lowen stated that this was in clear contravention of the Act which states that the order shall not take effect until the Appeal is heard. He went on to say that this action was in conflict with those provisions and it was for another court to deal with the consequences. Owner Melanie Hawes was left in court shocked to the core that the dog that she hoped would be coming home had in fact been dead for the past five weeks.
Sam died on 26th August 2009 however his death could easily have been avoided if greater safeguards where in place.
We the undersigned hereby demand that where a dog is ordered to be destroyed by way of court order, no action will be taken without a written statement from the owners legal team stating no appeal has been nor will be heard.
We also demand that owners of dogs that have died while in the care of the authorities are not routinely disposed of. Instead owners must be notified in writing of the dogs death and allowed the option to reclaim their dogs body and any other items such as collars, within 7 days of reciept of the written notice.
Finally we demand that a "cooling off" period of seven days should apply to dogs whose owners have signed over for destruction. This will allow owners time to take legal advice and withdraw their consent for destruction if they so wish.
His case has highlighted a number of issues relating to seized dogs that must be dealt with to avoid further tragis deaths. Sam had been seized under section 3 of the dangerous Dogs Act after an incident with a travelling saleman.
On 31st July 2009 Miss Hawes was sentenced by Ealing Magistrates Court; she was ordered to pay %uFFFD500 in compensation and a Destruction Order was made against Sam. A notice of Appeal was immediately lodged at court and the appeal hearing was scheduled for the 29th September at Isleworth Crown Court.
Appearing before the Crown Court, a hopeful owner, expert witness Dr Mugford and prosecuting and defence counsel were gathered and ready to commence proceedings when it was suddenly revealed that Sam had been euthanised on the 26th August 2009. Apparently the police were unaware that an appeal had been lodged and Sam was already dead. On being told this information in court His Honour Judge Lowen stated that this was in clear contravention of the Act which states that the order shall not take effect until the Appeal is heard. He went on to say that this action was in conflict with those provisions and it was for another court to deal with the consequences. Owner Melanie Hawes was left in court shocked to the core that the dog that she hoped would be coming home had in fact been dead for the past five weeks.
Sam died on 26th August 2009 however his death could easily have been avoided if greater safeguards where in place.
We the undersigned hereby demand that where a dog is ordered to be destroyed by way of court order, no action will be taken without a written statement from the owners legal team stating no appeal has been nor will be heard.
We also demand that owners of dogs that have died while in the care of the authorities are not routinely disposed of. Instead owners must be notified in writing of the dogs death and allowed the option to reclaim their dogs body and any other items such as collars, within 7 days of reciept of the written notice.
Finally we demand that a "cooling off" period of seven days should apply to dogs whose owners have signed over for destruction. This will allow owners time to take legal advice and withdraw their consent for destruction if they so wish.
We signed the "Safeguards for Seized dogs." petition!
# 1,121:
10:07 am PST, Feb 7,
Mary Dingwell, Canada
# 1,120:
9:55 am PST, Feb 7,
Louise Baker, United Kingdom
Is a pet not a part of someones family, if a child died whilst in hospital would the parents not be informed? This has to stop, it is animal cruelty
Is a pet not a part of someones family, if a child died whilst in hospital would the parents not be informed? This has to stop, it is animal cruelty
# 1,119:
8:34 am PST, Feb 7,
William King, United Kingdom
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5:58 am PST, Feb 7,
Name not displayed, United Kingdom
# 1,117:
6:37 am PST, Feb 4,
Name not displayed, United Kingdom
# 1,116:
5:43 am PST, Feb 4,
Nikki Hemann, United Kingdom
# 1,115:
2:53 am PST, Feb 4,
Karen Lawe, United Kingdom
# 1,114:
9:11 am PST, Jan 31,
Dianne Yanovick, Minnesota
horrible and tragic beyond words. this little dog, like so few others, had SO much to live for -- the perfect example of the breed - so happy, loving, funny and playful. Killing a creature like this out of discrimination is EVIL.
horrible and tragic beyond words. this little dog, like so few others, had SO much to live for -- the perfect example of the breed - so happy, loving, funny and playful. Killing a creature like this out of discrimination is EVIL.
# 1,113:
9:52 am PST, Jan 29,
Maja Agosti, United Kingdom
# 1,112:
8:56 am PST, Jan 29,
Angela Shi, United Kingdom
# 1,111:
8:16 am PST, Jan 29,
Dan Rossi, United Kingdom
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5:35 am PST, Jan 29,
Amanda Marriott, United Kingdom
# 1,109:
4:15 am PST, Jan 29,
Name not displayed, United Kingdom
# 1,108:
3:44 am PST, Jan 29,
Leenness Mcgui, United Kingdom
# 1,107:
3:27 am PST, Jan 29,
Michelle Clark, United Kingdom
# 1,106:
12:40 pm PST, Jan 28,
Viktoria Misinszki, Serbia And Montenegro
# 1,105:
3:17 am PST, Jan 28,
H Lenharth, Ireland
# 1,104:
1:44 am PST, Jan 28,
Rita Camara, Portugal
# 1,103:
5:23 pm PST, Jan 27,
Margie Byrd, Oregon
# 1,102:
2:13 pm PST, Jan 27,
Traci Kirk, Tennessee
I agree wholeheartedly with this petition. Please read this petition carefully, and do the right thing. I would like to see BSL banned, I believe it targets the wrong end of the leash. But until then, please allow the families some opportunity....
I agree wholeheartedly with this petition. Please read this petition carefully, and do the right thing. I would like to see BSL banned, I believe it targets the wrong end of the leash. But until then, please allow the families some opportunity....
# 1,101:
6:08 am PST, Jan 25,
Sue Smith, United Kingdom
# 1,100:
2:31 am PST, Jan 25,
Samantha Drewett, United Kingdom
# 1,099:
2:18 am PST, Jan 25,
Angela Chapman, United Kingdom
Please put these safeguards in place to ensure no seized dog is ever killed "by mistake" again. This isn't the first time it's happened is it, but please make sure it's the last time.
Please put these safeguards in place to ensure no seized dog is ever killed "by mistake" again. This isn't the first time it's happened is it, but please make sure it's the last time.
# 1,098:
6:47 am PST, Jan 16,
Elise Dempsey, United Kingdom
# 1,097:
6:14 am PST, Jan 12,
TARA TALBOT, United Kingdom
# 1,096:
3:46 am PST, Jan 12,
Dawn Turner, United Kingdom
# 1,095:
5:52 am PST, Jan 6,
Name not displayed, United Kingdom
I was totally unaware of the freedoms the police possess under the Dangerous Dogs act and find it shocking and distressing that a dog may be killed under police authority without any obligation for the authority to notify in advance the dog's owners. This would appear to fly in the face of any reasonable sense of fairness or indeed justice. Such a grey area must be clarified and resolved to the benefit of both the dog and the owner.
I was totally unaware of the freedoms the police possess under the Dangerous Dogs act and find it shocking and distressing that a dog may be killed under police authority without any obligation for the authority to notify in advance the dog's owners. This would appear to fly in the face of any reasonable sense of fairness or indeed justice. Such a grey area must be clarified and resolved to the benefit of both the dog and the owner.
# 1,094:
9:01 am PST, Dec 30,
Polly Fassouli, Greece
# 1,093:
12:13 pm PST, Dec 26,
Jo Welch, United Kingdom
# 1,092:
4:12 am PST, Dec 23,
Stephen Turner Steve turner, United Kingdom
yet again the police get it wrong staffys that are great pets and are not dangerous its how you treat the dogs my staff sleeps in the kids room never no problems if you ill treat a dog then its going to protect it self isn't it i just wish that we were more a pet nation and we will never forget SAM who was innocent and deserved better treatment good by good luck your in a better world know
yet again the police get it wrong staffys that are great pets and are not dangerous its how you treat the dogs my staff sleeps in the kids room never no problems if you ill treat a dog then its going to protect it self isn't it i just wish that we were more a pet nation and we will never forget SAM who was innocent and deserved better treatment good by good luck your in a better world know
# 1,091:
8:41 am PST, Dec 19,
Christine Hayton, United Kingdom
# 1,090:
1:28 pm PST, Dec 18,
Name not displayed, United Kingdom
We should be blaming the two legged owner, not the dog regardless of whatever breed it is.
We should be blaming the two legged owner, not the dog regardless of whatever breed it is.
# 1,089:
2:31 pm PST, Dec 17,
Nathalie Merizen, United Kingdom
The law urgently needs to be changed... When is there going to be any justice for animals?
The law urgently needs to be changed... When is there going to be any justice for animals?
# 1,088:
10:12 am PST, Dec 15,
Alexandra Wood, United Kingdom
# 1,087:
12:23 am PST, Dec 15,
Nyack Clancy, New York
# 1,086:
12:02 pm PST, Dec 14,
Anna Hawes, United Kingdom
when will people stop looking at this beautiful breed as dangerous. if you spent as much time looking into there background and nature as you do bad mouthing them, the poor things may have a chance. i beg you to educate yourselves! tap in dog attacks in your search engine it will not be these that are main offenders. you'll be surprised at what is.
when will people stop looking at this beautiful breed as dangerous. if you spent as much time looking into there background and nature as you do bad mouthing them, the poor things may have a chance. i beg you to educate yourselves! tap in dog attacks in your search engine it will not be these that are main offenders. you'll be surprised at what is.
# 1,085:
11:21 am PST, Dec 12,
Geraldine Mcintosh, United Kingdom
# 1,084:
6:18 am PST, Dec 12,
CYNTHIA BOYALL, United Kingdom
ALL DOGS SHOULD BE JUDGED ON THEIR OWN MERITS AND NOT DEMONISED BECAUSE OF THEIR BREED. DOGS ONLY BECOME DANGEROUS IF THEY ARE TAUGHT TO BE SO BY THEIR OWNERS/BREEDERS. WE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE A CIVILISED NATION SO COME ON LETS SHOW IT FOR GOODNESS SAKE
ALL DOGS SHOULD BE JUDGED ON THEIR OWN MERITS AND NOT DEMONISED BECAUSE OF THEIR BREED. DOGS ONLY BECOME DANGEROUS IF THEY ARE TAUGHT TO BE SO BY THEIR OWNERS/BREEDERS. WE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE A CIVILISED NATION SO COME ON LETS SHOW IT FOR GOODNESS SAKE
# 1,083:
2:36 am PST, Dec 9,
Stacey Butler, United Kingdom
I would firstly like to say that I am extremely appauled by the way the Police and the Government acted and continue to act in such a (dog) racist way. Animals of all kinds have rights and are loving creatues and should not be punished for what cruel humans teach them. Can I also ask was any of the officers/court officials suspended or sacked for their mistake? A sad dog lover
I would firstly like to say that I am extremely appauled by the way the Police and the Government acted and continue to act in such a (dog) racist way. Animals of all kinds have rights and are loving creatues and should not be punished for what cruel humans teach them. Can I also ask was any of the officers/court officials suspended or sacked for their mistake? A sad dog lover
# 1,082:
12:42 pm PST, Dec 8,
Jelica Roland, Croatia
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9:48 am PST, Dec 8,
Maria Fongaro, Italy
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# 1,080:
5:02 pm PST, Dec 7,
Joana Pilar Bicker, United Kingdom
Why oh why have paedophiles and killers more rights than animals, why there is no balance in justice? I have a rescued dog-staffie- who was about to be put down cause of her owner's...she was so emaciated, she was kept in a cage, thaught to kill cats and fighting, now on my GOOD hands, she is back to health and she plays with other dogs....God bless you all SAM and every single abused animal...it's disgusting to hear about his story and so many...please change the law...bring BRUCE home...my NElly is my best friend, no human...she is pure not like us humans....LOVE is a great weapon...not guns and hate.
Why oh why have paedophiles and killers more rights than animals, why there is no balance in justice? I have a rescued dog-staffie- who was about to be put down cause of her owner's...she was so emaciated, she was kept in a cage, thaught to kill cats and fighting, now on my GOOD hands, she is back to health and she plays with other dogs....God bless you all SAM and every single abused animal...it's disgusting to hear about his story and so many...please change the law...bring BRUCE home...my NElly is my best friend, no human...she is pure not like us humans....LOVE is a great weapon...not guns and hate.
# 1,079:
9:37 am PST, Dec 7,
Danny Whalley, United Kingdom
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2:07 pm PST, Dec 4,
Tina Williams, United Kingdom
# 1,077:
10:12 am PST, Dec 4,
Emily Jayne Seal, United Kingdom
This is the most disturbing thing i have ever read, Why the hell was this dog put to sleep without a full investigation taking place?Surely you can tell the difference between a vicous nasty dog who attacked for the sheer fun of it and a dog that was protecting its owner & territory,He really doesn't look like a vicious nasty dog i mean he was in a family where kids were & i know for a fact no mother would allow a nasty dog to be with their children. More needs to be done in order to prevent cases like this happening again.x
This is the most disturbing thing i have ever read, Why the hell was this dog put to sleep without a full investigation taking place?Surely you can tell the difference between a vicous nasty dog who attacked for the sheer fun of it and a dog that was protecting its owner & territory,He really doesn't look like a vicious nasty dog i mean he was in a family where kids were & i know for a fact no mother would allow a nasty dog to be with their children. More needs to be done in order to prevent cases like this happening again.x
# 1,076:
3:40 pm PST, Dec 3,
Zerrin Kellam, United Kingdom
keepin our paws crossed for a better future x
keepin our paws crossed for a better future x
# 1,075:
1:34 pm PST, Dec 3,
Pru Elliott, United Kingdom
there are too many cases of dogs being accidently euthanised, this needs to change!
there are too many cases of dogs being accidently euthanised, this needs to change!
# 1,074:
6:40 am PST, Dec 3,
Veronica Coughlan, Italy
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8:18 pm PST, Dec 2,
Signy Davis, California
Please safe guard the lives of loved dogs . We consider our dogs as family members. Signy Davis |
# 1,072:
10:22 am PST, Dec 2,
K Jenkins RVN, United Kingdom
# 1,071:
2:39 am PST, Nov 26,
S McCartney, Kansas
# 1,070:
10:23 am PST, Nov 25,
Name not displayed, United Kingdom
# 1,069:
3:07 pm PST, Nov 24,
Holly H, Canada
I had a staffshire bull terrior and I watched a cop shoot him in the head while I was holding on to his leash. He was shot because he was chewing on a bone and grawling at it(so many dogs do that) but he was then declared a danger.
I had a staffshire bull terrior and I watched a cop shoot him in the head while I was holding on to his leash. He was shot because he was chewing on a bone and grawling at it(so many dogs do that) but he was then declared a danger.
# 1,068:
9:12 am PST, Nov 24,
Veronica Jordan, United Kingdom
It's time to bring back the licensing of dogs, far too many are neglected and being killed in what was once an animal loving country. There are no bad animals only bad owners!
It's time to bring back the licensing of dogs, far too many are neglected and being killed in what was once an animal loving country. There are no bad animals only bad owners!
# 1,067:
7:14 am PST, Nov 24,
Lisa Grassi, Austria
# 1,066:
7:49 pm PST, Nov 22,
Name not displayed, Illinois
This could have easily been avoided, so sad and unfortunate!
This could have easily been avoided, so sad and unfortunate!
# 1,065:
6:08 pm PST, Nov 21,
Jennifer Sample, Texas
# 1,064:
10:23 am PST, Nov 21,
Sian Norris, United Kingdom
# 1,063:
10:37 am PST, Nov 20,
Antonella Marsicano, United Kingdom
Hi there, I have read the story about Sam and I am shocked! I can't believe errors like that happen! Would it be the same if it was a human??? I don't think so... No one in this country gets the death penalty and I bet a pedophile deserves it more than a dog! Regards, Antonella
Hi there, I have read the story about Sam and I am shocked! I can't believe errors like that happen! Would it be the same if it was a human??? I don't think so... No one in this country gets the death penalty and I bet a pedophile deserves it more than a dog! Regards, Antonella
# 1,062:
3:04 am PST, Nov 19,
S Rae, United Kingdom
# 1,061:
8:40 am PST, Nov 17,
Sarah Whaley, United Kingdom
# 1,060:
9:54 am PST, Nov 16,
Tom Fassbender, California
Does it soften the blow when a government uses 'destruction' as a euphemism for slaying of dogs? Not to the family of the murdered animal. A barbaric law that desperately needs updating.
Does it soften the blow when a government uses 'destruction' as a euphemism for slaying of dogs? Not to the family of the murdered animal. A barbaric law that desperately needs updating.
# 1,059:
9:12 am PST, Nov 16,
Love Animals Too, New York
# 1,057:
2:02 pm PST, Nov 14,
Name not displayed, United Kingdom
# 1,056:
6:20 am PST, Nov 14,
Joanne Galasso, New Jersey
# 1,055:
5:17 am PST, Nov 14,
Elsa Oliveira, Portugal
# 1,054:
12:40 pm PST, Nov 13,
Gillian Turner, United Kingdom
# 1,053:
12:00 pm PST, Nov 13,
Name not displayed, United Kingdom
# 1,052:
8:47 am PST, Nov 13,
Mark Fassbender, United Kingdom
I moved to London from the US and brought my dog (a Cane Corso) with me. She is a big sweet baby who has never hurt anyone, but when we are walking and see a police officer, I always get a little nervous because I am afraid that she will be mistaken for a pit or other dangerous dog and taken away. I am not opposed to the Dangerous Dog act, but Sam's sad and unfortunate story highlight the need for the rules to be reviewed.
I moved to London from the US and brought my dog (a Cane Corso) with me. She is a big sweet baby who has never hurt anyone, but when we are walking and see a police officer, I always get a little nervous because I am afraid that she will be mistaken for a pit or other dangerous dog and taken away. I am not opposed to the Dangerous Dog act, but Sam's sad and unfortunate story highlight the need for the rules to be reviewed.
# 1,051:
3:06 pm PST, Nov 12,
Sidney Dobson, Michigan
