Comments on: Animal Shelters and Rescues ‘to blame’ for Rottweiler Attacks – Sensational Claim http://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/321/animal-shelters-and-rescues-to-blame-for-rottweiler-attacks-sensational-claim/ the lifestyle magazine for dog lovers Sat, 11 Jun 2011 15:23:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: lynne mcphee http://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/321/animal-shelters-and-rescues-to-blame-for-rottweiler-attacks-sensational-claim/#comment-4484 lynne mcphee Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:00:23 +0000 http://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/321/animal-shelters-and-rescues-to-blame-for-rottweiler-attacks-sensational-claim/#comment-4484 I dont beleive that rescue centre's are to blame for attacks they are only trying to do there best for the animals. If people could understand that rottweiler's arent for everyone even thow they look cute and fluffy at 8 wks old they can get to up to 13 stone in weight and be very powerful. I have a female rottweiler and i have a lhasa apso my lhasa has to were a muzzle because he just doesn't like anyone when he is outside but in the house he is so lovable but i wouldn't leave him alone with anyone because he is so unpredictable. My point is that it doesnt matter what kind of dog you have they can all bite. I dont beleive that rescue centre’s are to blame for attacks they are only trying to do there best for the animals. If people could understand that rottweiler’s arent for everyone even thow they look cute and fluffy at 8 wks old they can get to up to 13 stone in weight and be very powerful. I have a female rottweiler and i have a lhasa apso my lhasa has to were a muzzle because he just doesn’t like anyone when he is outside but in the house he is so lovable but i wouldn’t leave him alone with anyone because he is so unpredictable. My point is that it doesnt matter what kind of dog you have they can all bite.

]]> By: william hill http://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/321/animal-shelters-and-rescues-to-blame-for-rottweiler-attacks-sensational-claim/#comment-4460 william hill Sun, 24 Feb 2008 10:26:51 +0000 http://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/321/animal-shelters-and-rescues-to-blame-for-rottweiler-attacks-sensational-claim/#comment-4460 having read the statement made at a recent meeting of the rottweiller breeders club and the kennel club which stated, in the opimion of mr dave parrish (rottweller breeders club) that rescues were to blame for the recent and not so recent problems relating to the rottweiller breed reported in the national press I decided to do some research into these rescues. It would seem, like breeders, there are good and bad ones, and for want of a better term some run by "misguided people" whose aim would seem to be to rehome a dog. There is a great variance in the policies regarding the rehoming of dogs within these rescues, for instance some will neuter/spay and micro-chip the animal for rehoming, will carry out stringent assessement of the animal over a period of time, do a stringent home check and fully assess both dog and prospective new owner as to compatibility. These rescues also offer ongoing help and advice to the new owners when and if required In my opinion these rescues are doing an excellent service for the rottwelleir breed Unfortunately, for whatever reasons, not all rescues offer all of the above but would seem to fall into what I would term the "misguided" whose sole purpose would seem to be the rehoming of rottweillers at any cost no matter what the resulting consequences may be, these rescues carry out little or none of the previously mentioned services It would seem too that rescues are at a variance as to area/distance in which they operateI.E. one rescue will only rehome within a radius of 60 miles the reason given that they carry out on-going home checks etcto ensure the continued well being of the animals they have rehomed. This rescue which has been going for a number of years regarded last year as being a "bumper" one as they had rehomed 28 animals. Another rescue which advertises that it rehomes nationally and having broadly the same polices as the aforementioned rescuehas rehomed 100+ rottweillers in it,s first year, I can only wonder at the resources required to carry out such a feat given the stated policies of this rescue/charity. In conclusion, I an only say that I have found good, bad, and one or two that are not worthy of the name rescue, perhaps the powers that be should be considering legislation for all animal rescues. N.B. As regards the unfortunate occurence experienced by r price in his above post maybe he should name the rescue from which he rehomed this dog as a warning to other prospective rottweiller rehomers. having read the statement made at a recent meeting of the rottweiller breeders club and the kennel club which stated, in the opimion of mr dave parrish (rottweller breeders club) that rescues were to blame for the recent and not so recent problems relating to the rottweiller breed reported in the national press I decided to do some research into these rescues. It would seem, like breeders, there are good and bad ones, and for want of a better term some run by “misguided people” whose aim would seem to be to rehome a dog. There is a great variance in the policies regarding the rehoming of dogs within these rescues, for instance some will neuter/spay and micro-chip the animal for rehoming, will carry out stringent assessement of the animal over a period of time, do a stringent home check and fully assess both dog and prospective new owner as to compatibility. These rescues also offer ongoing help and advice to the new owners when and if required In my opinion these rescues are doing an excellent service for the rottwelleir breed

Unfortunately, for whatever reasons, not all rescues offer all of the above but would seem to fall into what I would term the “misguided” whose sole purpose would seem to be the rehoming of rottweillers at any cost no matter what the resulting consequences may be, these rescues carry out little or none of the previously mentioned services

It would seem too that rescues are at a variance as to area/distance in which they operateI.E. one rescue will only rehome within a radius of 60 miles the reason given that they carry out on-going home checks etcto ensure the continued well being of the animals they have rehomed. This rescue which has been going for a number of years regarded last year as being a “bumper” one as they had rehomed 28 animals. Another rescue which advertises that it rehomes nationally and having broadly the same polices as the aforementioned rescuehas rehomed 100+ rottweillers in it,s first year, I can only wonder at the resources required to carry out such a feat given the stated policies of this rescue/charity.

In conclusion, I an only say that I have found good, bad, and one or two that are not worthy of the name rescue, perhaps the powers that be should be considering legislation for all animal rescues.

N.B. As regards the unfortunate occurence experienced by r price in his above post maybe he should name the rescue from which he rehomed this dog as a warning to other prospective rottweiller rehomers.

]]> By: Mr Frank Madin http://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/321/animal-shelters-and-rescues-to-blame-for-rottweiler-attacks-sensational-claim/#comment-4445 Mr Frank Madin Sat, 23 Feb 2008 10:42:39 +0000 http://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/321/animal-shelters-and-rescues-to-blame-for-rottweiler-attacks-sensational-claim/#comment-4445 Quote from the Mansfield chad newspaper. Microchip law plea. Sherwood MP Paddy Tipping has joined fores with a Blidworth animal lover to demand a change in the law on the micro-chipping and breeding of dogs. frank madin, volunteer dog welfare officer at jerry green dog sanctuary in blidworth has asked mr tipping to help his bid to protect dogs from being thrown onto the streets once they are too old tobe used for breeding. frank say most abandoned dogs end up in rescue centres and ther is currently a three month waiting list for dogs to be taken in at the blidworth centre. he told chad: "i want the law changing so that all dogs must be micro-chipped to enable dog wardens to trace them back to their owners if they are found straying and carry out randon checks." frank told chad that currently anyone can have up to five breeding dogs on their property without needing a licence. but he hopes this will be reduced to stop breeders abandoning dogs once they have made money out of them. following a visit to the sanctuary this week , mr tipping says he intends to talk to government ministers about possible legislative changes. the law needs extending to give better protection to dogs said mr tipping. their is a stronge case for all dogs to be micro-chipped so that their identity and ownership can be quickly estabished. Quote from the Mansfield chad newspaper. Microchip law plea. Sherwood MP Paddy Tipping has joined fores with a Blidworth animal lover to demand a change in the law on the micro-chipping and breeding of dogs. frank madin, volunteer dog welfare officer at jerry green dog sanctuary in blidworth has asked mr tipping to help his bid to protect dogs from being thrown onto the streets once they are too old tobe used for breeding.
frank say most abandoned dogs end up in rescue centres and ther is currently a three month waiting list for dogs to be taken in at the blidworth centre.
he told chad: “i want the law changing so that all dogs must be micro-chipped to enable dog wardens to trace them back to their owners if they are found straying and carry out randon checks.”
frank told chad that currently anyone can have up to five breeding dogs on their property without needing a licence.
but he hopes this will be reduced to stop breeders abandoning dogs once they have made money out of them.
following a visit to the sanctuary this week , mr tipping says he intends to talk to government ministers about possible legislative changes.
the law needs extending to give better protection to dogs said mr tipping. their is a stronge case for all dogs to be micro-chipped so that their identity and ownership can be quickly estabished.

]]> By: r price http://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/321/animal-shelters-and-rescues-to-blame-for-rottweiler-attacks-sensational-claim/#comment-4419 r price Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:45:57 +0000 http://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/321/animal-shelters-and-rescues-to-blame-for-rottweiler-attacks-sensational-claim/#comment-4419 hmm, interesting views indeed. i agree that the rescue trusts can not be blamed and that responsible breeders and owners are the most important factors. i have had rottweilers for nearly 15yrs now and love the breed. however i have rescued two in the past, the first one was very old and just needed to see her time out comfortably, which she did and when the day came i was heartbroken but knew it was for the best. the second was a 2yr old male, very headstrong and possesive. i was told by the shelter that he was very loving and could be walked off the lead in parks safely, i was told that his background was very caring and his previous owner had died and the partner could not look after him, thats how he ended up in rescue. well i took him home and yes he was very loving and easy to live with, he could be walked off the lead in the park and he was well trained.i got the truth or so i thought.... in reality he had only ever had one owner, a man, who spoilt him terribly. letting him eat off plates and not discipplining him. in two months he bit me five times on the hand when i tried to take things off him (my mobile for example) i could put up with this as i thought that training would cure this but then he got nasty with my partner actually holding her in the kitchen growling. i considered handing him back but was talked out of it by the rottweiler rescue centre. the final straw came a week later when i got up to let him out in the morning and he rounded me and stood in the doorway snarling and showing his teeth, refusing to let me back in. i took the decision to destroy him as rehoming as far as i was concerned was out of the question, im happy i did the responsible thing but the back lash i suffered from the rescue centre and the breed welfare was rediculous. i would have to live with the knowledge that i put a dangerous animal back into society and i know i was so lucky he didnt attack me my family or anyone in the park on walks. what im getting at is this, no you cant blame the rewscue centers but they are not all whiter than white where rehoming is concerned and i feel that it should be made a statute that prospective new owners of rescued dogs, whatever the breed should be told the animals full history not just have thier boundary fences checked. if i had known this dogs true history i wouldnt havee accepted him in the first place. instead i had to destroy a beautiful and healthy animal for my saftey and his own good in the long run, at least it was done properly and not just shot like prey in the hunt hmm, interesting views indeed. i agree that the rescue trusts can not be blamed and that responsible breeders and owners are the most important factors. i have had rottweilers for nearly 15yrs now and love the breed. however i have rescued two in the past, the first one was very old and just needed to see her time out comfortably, which she did and when the day came i was heartbroken but knew it was for the best. the second was a 2yr old male, very headstrong and possesive. i was told by the shelter that he was very loving and could be walked off the lead in parks safely, i was told that his background was very caring and his previous owner had died and the partner could not look after him, thats how he ended up in rescue. well i took him home and yes he was very loving and easy to live with, he could be walked off the lead in the park and he was well trained.i got the truth or so i thought…. in reality he had only ever had one owner, a man, who spoilt him terribly. letting him eat off plates and not discipplining him. in two months he bit me five times on the hand when i tried to take things off him (my mobile for example) i could put up with this as i thought that training would cure this but then he got nasty with my partner actually holding her in the kitchen growling. i considered handing him back but was talked out of it by the rottweiler rescue centre. the final straw came a week later when i got up to let him out in the morning and he rounded me and stood in the doorway snarling and showing his teeth, refusing to let me back in. i took the decision to destroy him as rehoming as far as i was concerned was out of the question, im happy i did the responsible thing but the back lash i suffered from the rescue centre and the breed welfare was rediculous. i would have to live with the knowledge that i put a dangerous animal back into society and i know i was so lucky he didnt attack me my family or anyone in the park on walks. what im getting at is this, no you cant blame the rewscue centers but they are not all whiter than white where rehoming is concerned and i feel that it should be made a statute that prospective new owners of rescued dogs, whatever the breed should be told the animals full history not just have thier boundary fences checked. if i had known this dogs true history i wouldnt havee accepted him in the first place. instead i had to destroy a beautiful and healthy animal for my saftey and his own good in the long run, at least it was done properly and not just shot like prey in the hunt

]]> By: a.n. mackenzie http://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/321/animal-shelters-and-rescues-to-blame-for-rottweiler-attacks-sensational-claim/#comment-3675 a.n. mackenzie Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:47:38 +0000 http://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/321/animal-shelters-and-rescues-to-blame-for-rottweiler-attacks-sensational-claim/#comment-3675 I have a rottweiller which I was lucky and experienced enough to receive from fife rottweiller rescue. This rescue carried out a most through assesement of both myself and the home environment into which the dog was being placed.As you will note from the above I am experienced in the caring and handling of large breed dogs, however it is unfortunate that this is not all ways the case. To many rottweillers are finding their way into the hands of inexperienced,careless and just downright stupid owners from whatever source. I would point out that these dogs are NOT bred by the rescues but find their way to them through know fault of their own. I find it deeply offensive to try and lay the blame for these attacks which have been highlighted in the media at the door of highly responsible and caring rescues Perhaps breeders should consider vetting prospective purchasers of their litters more throughly, while this might go so way to helping it will in know way solve the problem as the dogs which have been involved in the attacks were not puppies but in fact adult dogs bought as guard dogs and and so on perhaps it would be a good idea to limit the sources from which these dogs can be bought i.e. don,t permit ads in freead papers and so on, finally, I think it is about time that all concerned parties who are interested in the well being of our magnificent breed should stop laying the blame at the door of others and work together to the betterment of the rottweiller before the goverment and othe parties decide what should happen for us I have a rottweiller which I was lucky and experienced enough to receive from fife rottweiller rescue. This rescue carried out a most through assesement of both myself and the home environment into which the dog was being placed.As you will note from the above I am experienced in the caring and handling of large breed dogs, however it is unfortunate that this is not all ways the case. To many rottweillers are finding their way into the hands of inexperienced,careless and just downright stupid owners from whatever source. I would point out that these dogs are NOT bred by the rescues but find their way to them through know fault of their own. I find it deeply offensive to try and lay the blame for these attacks which have been highlighted in the media at the door of highly responsible and caring rescues Perhaps breeders should consider vetting prospective purchasers of their litters more throughly, while this might go so way to helping it will in know way solve the problem as the dogs which have been involved in the attacks were not puppies but in fact adult dogs bought as guard dogs and and so on perhaps it would be a good idea to limit the sources from which these dogs can be bought i.e. don,t permit ads in freead papers and so on, finally, I think it is about time that all concerned parties who are interested in the well being of our magnificent breed should stop laying the blame at the door of others and work together to the betterment of the rottweiller before the goverment and othe parties decide what should happen for us

]]> By: CrazyCanine http://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/321/animal-shelters-and-rescues-to-blame-for-rottweiler-attacks-sensational-claim/#comment-3655 CrazyCanine Sun, 03 Feb 2008 20:51:36 +0000 http://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/321/animal-shelters-and-rescues-to-blame-for-rottweiler-attacks-sensational-claim/#comment-3655 Mr Madin, you refer to the Dogs Trust Survey and you write that the number of dogs that are destroyed makes you sad and angry. What the Dogs Trust fails to point out is that the figure includes dogs that have been thrown out because they are either too ill and old, too aggressive or they just do not want them and they end up being run over and having to be put down. When you check out the true figures and take away aggressive dogs that it would be highly dangerous to rehome that have ended up being seized by the local council as well as the ill ones that the owner failed to take to the vets and have them put down then the number is not that high. People who throw their dogs away or leave them to be sorted out by others makes me sad and angry. Interestingly you write that your organisation puts the new owners post code and phone number on the dogs tag, are you aware that by law he tag should have the owners name and address on it, other things such as telelphone numbers are fine,butthe law states that the name and address of the owner should be on the tag. Mr Madin, you refer to the Dogs Trust Survey and you write that the number of dogs that are destroyed makes you sad and angry. What the Dogs Trust fails to point out is that the figure includes dogs that have been thrown out because they are either too ill and old, too aggressive or they just do not want them and they end up being run over and having to be put down. When you check out the true figures and take away aggressive dogs that it would be highly dangerous to rehome that have ended up being seized by the local council as well as the ill ones that the owner failed to take to the vets and have them put down then the number is not that high. People who throw their dogs away or leave them to be sorted out by others makes me sad and angry. Interestingly you write that your organisation puts the new owners post code and phone number on the dogs tag, are you aware that by law he tag should have the owners name and address on it, other things such as telelphone numbers are fine,butthe law states that the name and address of the owner should be on the tag.

]]> By: N Smith http://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/321/animal-shelters-and-rescues-to-blame-for-rottweiler-attacks-sensational-claim/#comment-3654 N Smith Sun, 03 Feb 2008 18:43:10 +0000 http://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/321/animal-shelters-and-rescues-to-blame-for-rottweiler-attacks-sensational-claim/#comment-3654 I would just like to add that having 2 rescued Rottweilers comming from 2 rescues in Scotland one being Second Chance Kennals and the other being Fife Rottweiler Rescue both of which are run to a very high standard and a lot of people get turned down for their dogs as not suitable. The dogs are all assessed before they are matched up with their new family but what chance has the poor dog I saw in free adds on Fri. have. It read 5 year old Rottweiler free to good home, good with children,dogs,cats and small furries. This is not a rescue dog but to me if it is this good WHY are they trying to give it away. Makes me so angry when the blame is placed at the wrong door. I would just like to add that having 2 rescued Rottweilers comming from 2 rescues in Scotland one being Second Chance Kennals and the other being Fife Rottweiler Rescue both of which are run to a very high standard and a lot of people get turned down for their dogs as not suitable. The dogs are all assessed before they are matched up with their new family but what chance has the poor dog I saw in free adds on Fri. have.
It read 5 year old Rottweiler free to good home, good with children,dogs,cats and small furries. This is not a rescue dog but to me if it is this good WHY are they trying to give it away. Makes me so angry when the blame is placed at the wrong door.

]]> By: Mr Frank Madin http://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/321/animal-shelters-and-rescues-to-blame-for-rottweiler-attacks-sensational-claim/#comment-3630 Mr Frank Madin Sat, 02 Feb 2008 17:23:11 +0000 http://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/321/animal-shelters-and-rescues-to-blame-for-rottweiler-attacks-sensational-claim/#comment-3630 Dear true dog lovers, I am a dog welfare officer for Jerry Green dog sanctuary at Blidworth in Nottinghamshire. Here at Blidworth Jerry Green's before any dog goes to a new home i do a home check this includes fence's which we like to be 5 to 6 feet in height, but for older and very small dogs 3 to 4 feet.if thats ok then i would give them a information sheet on how to look after and care for the dog etc. Before any dog goes out they are spayed or neutered. also the dog will have a ID collar tag made with its new owners post code and phone number on it, but i also advice them to get the dog microchipped as well. I do a recheck on the dog that as been rehomed 3 to 4 weeks after to see if the dog a settled in ok, and is being well loved and cared for. Ask if there is any problems and if yes i try to advice them. So you can see what we do, but it is never ending dogs coming in, we have a 3 month waiting list, because where always full.For the last 3 months i have been writing letters to my MP Mr G Hoon and others about the unwanted dog problem, but all i get back in reply is the govenment as no plans to change the laws on the breeding of dogs and microchipping. I have been looking at some of the dog breeders web sites and some of them makes me sick, as when a good faithfull bitch as had her 6 litters of pups ( by the law as it stands now )in her life time, if you can call that a life, this bitch was thrown on to the streets, and probley netted the breeder approx £10,500. and this is just for one of the breeders breeding bitches. I know some of these dogs will land up in some rescue centre. I would like it to be made law that a bitch can not start breeding untill they are 2 years old. instead of one year at the moment, also i would like to see it made law that a bitch can only have 3 litters in its life time, also i would like it to be made law that every dog must be microchipped, and give the dog wardens power to stop anyone with a dog on or off the lead to scan the dog to see if as been microchipped, so its not going to cost this govenment any money although stray dogs causing acidents on the roads and cleaning up after them costs approx thirty million every year.Dogstrust survey 2007 105,068 stray dogs in the UK, but what makes me sad and angry is that 7.892 dogs was put to sleep. and we call the dog our best friend what a joke. thankyou from frank & gizmo my rescue dog. Dear true dog lovers, I am a dog welfare officer for Jerry Green dog sanctuary at Blidworth in Nottinghamshire. Here at Blidworth Jerry Green’s before any dog goes to a new home i do a home check this includes fence’s which we like to be 5 to 6 feet in height, but for older and very small dogs 3 to 4 feet.if thats ok then i would give them a information sheet on how to look after and care for the dog etc. Before any dog goes out they are spayed or neutered. also the dog will have a ID collar tag made with its new owners post code and phone number on it, but i also advice them to get the dog microchipped as well. I do a recheck on the dog that as been rehomed 3 to 4 weeks after to see if the dog a settled in ok, and is being well loved and cared for. Ask if there is any problems and if yes i try to advice them. So you can see what we do, but it is never ending dogs coming in, we have a 3 month waiting list, because where always full.For the last 3 months i have been writing letters to my MP Mr G Hoon and others about the unwanted dog problem, but all i get back in reply is the govenment as no plans to change the laws on the breeding of dogs and microchipping. I have been looking at some of the dog breeders web sites and some of them makes me sick, as when a good faithfull bitch as had her 6 litters of pups ( by the law as it stands now )in her life time, if you can call that a life, this bitch was thrown on to the streets, and probley netted the breeder approx £10,500. and this is just for one of the breeders breeding bitches. I know some of these dogs will land up in some rescue centre. I would like it to be made law that a bitch can not start breeding untill they are 2 years old. instead of one year at the moment, also i would like to see it made law that a bitch can only have 3 litters in its life time, also i would like it to be made law that every dog must be microchipped, and give the dog wardens power to stop anyone with a dog on or off the lead to scan the dog to see if as been microchipped, so its not going to cost this govenment any money although stray dogs causing acidents on the roads and cleaning up after them costs approx thirty million every year.Dogstrust survey 2007 105,068 stray dogs in the UK, but what makes me sad and angry is that 7.892 dogs was put to sleep. and we call the dog our best friend what a joke. thankyou from frank & gizmo my rescue dog.

]]> By: CrazyCanine http://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/321/animal-shelters-and-rescues-to-blame-for-rottweiler-attacks-sensational-claim/#comment-3621 CrazyCanine Sat, 02 Feb 2008 09:55:30 +0000 http://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/321/animal-shelters-and-rescues-to-blame-for-rottweiler-attacks-sensational-claim/#comment-3621 Liesa, it is probably already too late, the people who advise the government have more than likely made their recommendations to them. When whatever legislation or amendments comes out start to go pear-shaped, note which dog related organisations start criticising it, they will more than likely have had a hand in it! The problem wih the government and its civil servants, is that they for some reason always take a lot of their advice from groups that have no real frontline invovlement with the problems that result in relation to dogs. Most of the advisor organisations will not have to deal with any 'outlawed' breeds, look at the RSPCA, they saved a dog that had been stabbed by its owner, what happened to the dog, because it was allegedly a Pit Bull type it was destroyed, how did that work out then to the bnefit of the dog? The RSPCA statement mentioned that it was against the law, so as well as being a charity that is devoted to animal welfare, they are right at the front in destorying Pit Bull types! When the Dangerous Dogs Act was first enforced, especially in London, RSPCA Inpectors were at the forefront in seizing suspect dogs with the Metropolitan Police. One disgusting photograph is of a Pit Bull type dog on the floor of its owners home, with a human bolt sticking out of its head, wonder hy the RSPCA did not use that image on any of its 'we recieve no government funding' TV commercials? Liesa, it is probably already too late, the people who advise the government have more than likely made their recommendations to them. When whatever legislation or amendments comes out start to go pear-shaped, note which dog related organisations start criticising it, they will more than likely have had a hand in it! The problem wih the government and its civil servants, is that they for some reason always take a lot of their advice from groups that have no real frontline invovlement with the problems that result in relation to dogs. Most of the advisor organisations will not have to deal with any ‘outlawed’ breeds, look at the RSPCA, they saved a dog that had been stabbed by its owner, what happened to the dog, because it was allegedly a Pit Bull type it was destroyed, how did that work out then to the bnefit of the dog? The RSPCA statement mentioned that it was against the law, so as well as being a charity that is devoted to animal welfare, they are right at the front in destorying Pit Bull types! When the Dangerous Dogs Act was first enforced, especially in London, RSPCA Inpectors were at the forefront in seizing suspect dogs with the Metropolitan Police. One disgusting photograph is of a Pit Bull type dog on the floor of its owners home, with a human bolt sticking out of its head, wonder hy the RSPCA did not use that image on any of its ‘we recieve no government funding’ TV commercials?

]]> By: Liesa Claerk http://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/321/animal-shelters-and-rescues-to-blame-for-rottweiler-attacks-sensational-claim/#comment-3591 Liesa Claerk Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:06:02 +0000 http://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/321/animal-shelters-and-rescues-to-blame-for-rottweiler-attacks-sensational-claim/#comment-3591 As an independent rescue I am dismayed & angered that anyone would put the blame on rescue organizations for rottweiler attacks or any dog attacks for that matter. I have been rescuing animals of all species & breeds for 20 years, in that time I have raised a 19 year old & now have a 3year old child who have been brought up along side the many different types of animals that have shared our home, including large so called aggressive type dogs. WE have had rottweilers, bull terriers of all varieties, dobermans, german shepherds & many other breeds & cross breeds many of which have come in with behavioral problems due to uneducated previous owners who may I add had in most cases purchased their dog from a breeder!!!! A breeder who never home checked before selling their wares, oh I mean living puppies to any Tom Dick or Harry with enough money in his pocket. Not all breeders are the same which also applies to Rescues & owners & most importantly DOGS. Before I home an animal what ever species I home check & if I don't think the people are suitable I fail them & give them as much advise as i can as I know they will just go out & buy one. The only way forward is to neuter & put restrictions on breeding, Rescue societies are over run with unwanted dogs & it breaks our hearts to not be able to help them all & to know that many will end up dead having been put to sleep because they are classed as unsuitable, or they will just be given to a mate down the pub with a shed space free in his garden! We as humans took it upon our selves to tame & enslave wolves who lived free, now we as humans must protect these animals, our friends from dying in their masses because we owe them the loyalty they show us. Not point the finger of blame at fellow dog lovers but stand united to put a sensible law in place before we are rail roaded by the government & the media hype & have to watch as decent owners have their beloved family member killed by the authorities because its face doesn't fit, this is what happened with the pitt bull ban so lets not let history repeat itself. As an independent rescue I am dismayed & angered that anyone would put the blame on rescue organizations for rottweiler attacks or any dog attacks for that matter. I have been rescuing animals of all species & breeds for 20 years, in that time I have raised a 19 year old & now have a 3year old child who have been brought up along side the many different types of animals that have shared our home, including large so called aggressive type dogs. WE have had rottweilers, bull terriers of all varieties, dobermans, german shepherds & many other breeds & cross breeds many of which have come in with behavioral problems due to uneducated previous owners who may I add had in most cases purchased their dog from a breeder!!!! A breeder who never home checked before selling their wares, oh I mean living puppies to any Tom Dick or Harry with enough money in his pocket. Not all breeders are the same which also applies to Rescues & owners & most importantly DOGS. Before I home an animal what ever species I home check & if I don’t think the people are suitable I fail them & give them as much advise as i can as I know they will just go out & buy one. The only way forward is to neuter & put restrictions on breeding, Rescue societies are over run with unwanted dogs & it breaks our hearts to not be able to help them all & to know that many will end up dead having been put to sleep because they are classed as unsuitable, or they will just be given to a mate down the pub with a shed space free in his garden! We as humans took it upon our selves to tame & enslave wolves who lived free, now we as humans must protect these animals, our friends from dying in their masses because we owe them the loyalty they show us. Not point the finger of blame at fellow dog lovers but stand united to put a sensible law in place before we are rail roaded by the government & the media hype & have to watch as decent owners have their beloved family member killed by the authorities because its face doesn’t fit, this is what happened with the pitt bull ban so lets not let history repeat itself.

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