Bring Mercedes the Staffy-cross Home
- by: Trudy Atkinson
- recipient: South Yorkshire Police
Mercedes, a two year old Staffy–cross was seized by the police under the Breed Specific Legislation laws on the 3rd July. Mercedes is a loving, loyal family pet and would never hurt anyone. Her family is distraught and have no idea where she is or when they will see her again.
Mercedes has done nothing wrong, she is a much loved family pet and should be home where she belongs. Please support her family while they fight to get her back and sign the petition for her release. Her owners are devastated.
The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 was rushed legislation and an overreaction to a transient public mood following a number high profile dog attacks. Under this discriminatory Act, Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) prohibits the ownership of certain types (not even specific breeds) of dogs without a licence, which comes with strict conditions.
There is no evidence that some types of dog are more dangerous than others. BSL punishes dogs for the way they look and fails to consider a dog's individual behaviour when determining whether or not they are dangerous. Dogs whose behaviour poses no risk are branded 'dangerous' just because of their appearance.
Update 14/7/15 Mercedes owner has been advised that she was measured today and is not type and will be returned home to her. I will update again to confirm that Mercedes is home and close the petition, huge thanks to everyone that signed.
16/7/15 A huge thank you to everyone who signed Mercedes petition. She came home today after being deemed not of type x x
Mercedes, a two year old staffy cross was seized by the police under the Breed Specific Legislation laws on the 3rd July. Mercedes is a loving, loyal family pet and would never hurt anyone. Her family is distraught and have no idea where she is or when they will see her again. Mercedes has done nothing wrong, she is a much loved family pet and should be home where she belongs. Her owners are devastated. The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 was rushed legislation and an overreaction to a transient public mood following a number high profile dog attacks. Under this discriminatory Act, Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) prohibits the ownership of certain types (not even specific breeds) of dogs without a licence, which comes with strict conditions. There is no evidence that some types of dog are more dangerous than others. BSL punishes dogs for the way they look and fails to consider a dog's individual behaviour when determining whether or not they are dangerous. Dogs whose behaviour poses no risk are branded 'dangerous' just because of their appearance. Please release Mercedes the Staffy cross back to her owners as soon as possible. Thank you
16/7/15 A huge thank you to everyone who signed Mercedes petition. She came home today after being deemed not of type x x
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