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Heartbreak As Authorities Lose Seized Dog
A Hertfordshire family have been left devastated after police seized their much loved family pet …and then lost her. Tootsie, an 18 month old staffie cross was seized on Tuesday… Read more
Multi talented Charlotte Dutton Becomes Voice of the Underdog
Celebrities stand up for the underdogs.Charlotte Dutton former model, World Cup Snowboarder and now fashion designer knows all about challenges and 2010 sees her take on a new challenge as… Read more
Dog Lovers: PLEASE Don’t Let This Dog’s Death Be in Vain (You CAN Help!)
Recently we told the tragic story of Sam, a Staffordshire bull terrier killed by mistake while in the “care” of the Metropolitan Police. Sam died on 26th August 2009. However,… Read more
Another Council Recommends Breed Specific Legislation
Derry City Council recommend more breeds be added to Draconian Dogs Legislation: Northern Ireland council, Derry City Council have released an annual service plan for the next 12 months, which… Read more
Government Admits Dangerous Dogs Act Mistake
(just a shame they haven’t actually done anything to fix their error all these years on!) Twelve years on and thousands of dogs later…. Today is a special day for… Read more
Breaking: Britain’s Ban on Pit Bulls Extended to Previously Legal Breeds
An anti breed specific legislation group has reacted in horror to the confirmation that previously legal dog breeds and cross breeds are to be caught up in the net designed… Read more
Get Tough on Dog Fighters, NOT Dogs!
The police and RSPCA say dog fighting is on the rise and they will tackle this. I don’t know if it’s on the increase but it doesn’t matter to me…. Read more
No Action to be Taken in DDA Welfare Scandal
London dog owner Glynis Walker has told of her anger at finding out no action will be taken against police and kennels involved in the “care” of her pet dog… Read more
Dangerous Dogs Act Breakthrough: RSPCA Back Calls For Immediate End to BSL
In a landmark event, the UK’s largest animal welfare charity the RSPCA has joined forces with DDAWatch and the Coalition For improved Dog Ownership Standards (C-fidos) to publicly call for… Read more
Bull Breeds – Really They’re Just Great Big Pussy Cats
As we step forward into another year I thought, instead of my usual attempt to “rally the troops” or make everyone cry, Id take the time to look back over… Read more
Another Dangerous Dogs Act Canine Welfare Scandal: Dogs Continue to Die in “Police Care”
A Freedom of Information (FOI) request sent to the Metropolitan Police has revealed that the death toll of dogs dying in police “care” has increased. Hot on the heels of… Read more
Dogs Ordered to be Put to Death due to ‘Clerical Error’
More heartache and turmoil occurred this weekend for owners of dogs seized during this years Notting Hill Carnival as they waited to see if a “clerical error” had claimed the… Read more
DDA Dogs Seized at Nottinghill Carnival Begin to Return to their Owners
The first hearings for dogs seized under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (DDA) as illegal “pit bull types” during West London’s famous Notting Hill Carnival were heard at West London… Read more
How to Save Your Dog’s Life (And Your Own) Part 1
The Dangerous Dogs Act. Yes it’s those three words again and as I type this I wonder if you’re bored yet? Sometimes I worry that maybe, by continually speaking about… Read more
Bittersweet Victory: Tears Flow as Dog Life is Spared
Hero dog wins fight for survival. Tears of relief, joy and sadness ran freely at Highgate Magistrates court in north London as Judges agreed against the destruction of two year… Read more
Have The RSPCA Failed to Act on Dog Fighting?
RSPCA state they have not acted on dog fighters. A shock revelation in a London newspaper claims that the RSPCA, the UK’s largest animal welfare charity, have intelligence on dog… Read more
UK, Do You Know What a Pit Bull Is?
One of the more misunderstood breed types in the United Kingdom, the Pit Bull is on the banned breeds list in accordance with the 1991 Dangerous Dogs Act. But the… Read more
Responsible Dog Ownership More Costly than if you Fight Your Dogs
Responsible dog owners are worst than dog fighters! In July of last year an average, everyday lady’s pet dog was stolen. Being a responsible owner she had microchipped her dog… Read more
RSPCA Dangerous Dogs Conference Report, By Alison Green
The RSPCA conference held in London on Tuesday has prompted questions, debate and extensive talk across the U.K. I attended and was honestly surprised at the fair balance of views… Read more
Snuffles Has Been Described as ‘Friendly and Comical’ – Shame He’s Going to be Killed
“Friendly and comical” but Snuffles must die. A Ballymena dog warden is calling for changes to the Dangerous Dogs legislation after a court ruled that family pet Snuffles is a… Read more
Kennel Owner Guilty of Cruelty to Dogs Seized Under Dangerous Dogs Act
A Mossley kennel owner has been found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to 14 bull terriers and one cross breed following an RSPCA investigation and subsequent court hearing. Stuart Millington… Read more
9 Months Locked up Under Dangerous Dogs Law – Now Duke, the Lurcher Cross, is Back Home
Nine long months spent being held at a secret kennels has lead to hollow victory for cross breed Duke after a Judge found him not guilty of being a “pit… Read more
Dog Bite Statistics – Are We Being Lied to by Politicians With a Hidden ‘Dangerous Dog’ Agenda?
Figures released to Norman Lamb of the Liberal democrats have been splashed all over the media alongside headlines proclaiming a rise in “dog attacks”. Pictures of snarling beasts, most often… Read more
