Author Archive
Dec
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 an earlier request showing one dog died each week on average of illness or “unknown causes” http://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/585/government-responsible-for-one-dead-dog-per-week-in-britain/ a second follow up request shows the death [...]
Sep
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 lives of their family pets. The owners had all attended West London Magistrates Court on 17th August where a judge ordered all the dogs lives [...]
Sep
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 Magistrates Court on Wednesday 17th September resulting in each dog being ordered to be returned to their owners. Police seized a total of 21 dogs [...]
Sep
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 this it loses the shock factor. Maybe it becomes the norm to hear the stories of dogs dying in the so-called care of strangers. I [...]
Aug
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 old Bishop, a life saving dog on Thursday 7th August; ending an exhaustive three day long legal hearing to determine the fate of Bishop who [...]
Aug
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 fighting but have failed to act on it due to a lack of “back up”. Dawn Avery, RSPCA inspector, is instead calling for the introduction [...]
Jul
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 question is, do you know what one is, what they look like or anything about them other than the media hype? What Is a Pit [...]
Jul
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 and reported her missing to the right people. Missing posters went up but to no avail. Then in November a knock on the door revealed [...]
Jun
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 and opinions expressed on the day. Contrary to the typical media hype the day was not all about so called dangerous dogs although that clearly [...]
May
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 banned pit bull type and ordered his destruction. The Irish dangerous dogs legislation does not include the 1997 amendment meaning any dog deemed to be [...]
