Erny

Why? A dog can be declared as a "Dangerous Dog" if it rushes someone or threatens them. It's too late for me to go looking up the wording of the law, but I recall the interpretation could be something along the lines of "the dog jumped up on a person; this frightened the person; the person ergo felt threatened". This is the problem with the law : it is too open to interpretation by each person who reads it - people ASSUME "Dangerous Dog" means the dog has shown real/genuine signs of being dangerous. That's not necessarily the case.

No offence but I do think you are looking at this through your personal point of view, you are probably a responsible dog owner, but you need to understand that puts you in the minority. There is a lot of bad stuff happening to dogs out there and I think anything that can be done to stop these people having dogs is a good thing. I agree with what Steve has written. How do you figure that a law that insists on desexing before release if an unregistered dog is impounded will stop "these people" having dogs? Genuine question - I don't see your point clearly.

Without suggesting professional opinion is not required (that's your judgement call and I cannot responsibly suggest to you it is not needed), I think one of the things your BF could do is to stop trying so hard for Raf to like him.

Thanks Danois. And ditto to you ..... sounds like your boy is on the up and up? Mandela has improved yet more since my last post. He's put on weight - he's now decided that chicken is the "in food" and consequently has eaten a few good portions of it. I only hope that lasts. Although his hives are lesser in numbers, I've noticed that whilst they were 'almost' (loose term for those who don't have dogs who sport hundreds of hives at a time) gone, there's another flush. I believe this is to be expected because part of the 'hair analysis' meds continues to be about detoxifying. I'm keeping a close eye on him. Other than the hives, his coat seems better though and he just looks so much better (solid) for the extra weight. His meds from the hair analysis continue until Sunday week, so I presume I will know better by then as to how things are going. If you don't have an extra freezer already, you'll be glad to get one. I got one with drawers (easier to find food - although I don't think you can fit as much in). It was great at the beginning, because I was able to reclaim my own freezer compartment of my fridge. But with everything of late (ie being fussy with food) I have found the food in the freezer overflowing to my own freezer. . But it is really handy and I doubt you'd regret it.

What if it was a younger dog and the owners wanted the dog to reach maturation before desexing? What about those who opt for chemical castration instead? I've already mentioned about drive training. And GA wreaking havoc with existing health issues. I disagree on the blanket statement that (even though you said) "most" irresponsible pet owners don't desex their dogs. Simply because I don't know what the stats are on the correlation between "undesexed dog + responsible owner" -vs- the other.

Wow Haven. That is a lovely shot of your girl. Good work Tess32.

Are we clear on that? It's not the way I've read the opening and initial posts. I take it that the owner steps forward but dog won't be released to owner unless dog is desexed. What if padlocks are broken? What if a storm blows down a fence in the absence of the owner? These things may not commonly occur, but the list of possibilities are endless. What if the dog was picked up in a different Council to where the dog is registered?

I'm with Kelpie-i on this. In addition to what she has said, what's to say that dog (purebreed or otherwise) was actually let out. Or stolen and got away. Or being cared for by someone else who made a mistake and the dog got loose? It's not all about owners not being vigilant. What if the person trained their dog in drive and needed what the dog had for the best performance? What if the dog had unknown health issues where the affect of GA wreaked havoc on its system? What if, what if, what if. This decision is NOT up to the Council. Should NOT be up to the Council. Or whichever shelter it might be transferred to. I am really sick and tired of the so-called "authorities" deeming me so stupid that they think are entitled to be arrogant enough to make all my decisions for me. In fact, I'm just sick of authorities deeming me stupid, period. Erny stamps foot; pouts; hands on hips; storms off, swearing under her breath.

Ya wanna move down to the "Nanny State" !!! ??? Have you got a permit to do that? I hope you don't wear pink hats.

I don't say that. It is something that sometimes could do well to be considered, but not necessarily because of behaviour issues.

I don't think this is a good idea at all.

Although be careful - I had a bit of a time over something being mentioned, proven it wasn't, yet it caused a hiccup in my claim for something else.

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The PACERS do help people who are going through problems like nasty divorces, DV, etc. And they do a great job, at that But isn't it also based on financial status?

If you were to venture towards Berwick, I have class courses running in Lyndhurst, 3k's north of KCC Park. The first for this year started last Sunday morning and they run for 6 weeks. Normally I start another as one finishes but due to a building waiting list it is very much on the cards that I'll be starting another to 'overlap' in about 3 weeks. Emphasis is on motivational techniques. If you'd like more information click the link below (signature) and it will take you to my website. Cosmolo (DOL Member) also might have something going in your area or at least close by, if that is more suitable to you.

That looks lovely and blends in with the asthetics in your garden really well too . If I might make a suggestion, it might be a good thing if you can add a bit of a panel at the front so that if the weather is inclement (ie windy; rainy; and even too sunny) he will be able to take shelter behind it. The panel would also help to keep any bedding you might put in there from being pulled out. Did you make the kennel? Nice job

Oh Legz . My condolences to you and your family. It is distressing and yes, the wound of such a big 'loss' is numbing. Know that we are thinking of you too, at this time.

Am glad for this, D. Seems it was the med dosage causing the wonkiness. What happens now? Is your Vet going to adjust the meds, or has he advised to keep her off it, or what? Hope your girl gives you many more months and years of joy and happy life

Get out of here!! Would NEVER have guessed. LOL My horse is a black liver chestnut. I'm a bit partial to the colour myself .

Oh. I'm sorry. I scanned the posts in the thread but didn't see that one. Yes - the owners are blameful. But the law still stinks as this girl who could be good in every way gets no chance to prove it and is given no second chance to a good home and life.

Let's not forget that she was dumped. Where's the outcry against people who dump their dogs at pounds when they get sick of them? Was she? Not a stray? Owners away? Don't realise? Stolen and then dumped by no gooders? All sorts of possibilities. I agree that onus is on the owners particularly if they did just carelessly "dump" her. But the stinky law remains that this dog gets no chance to live as others do, just because she is "THAT" breed. And that is so unfair.

I should have included a emoticon, N@Dog.

That is so, so, sad. How can the law permit the snuffing of a life? A friendly life. A blanket law that affects the good but sentences them to death anyway. Could it be though that she an Amstaff x Kelpie ???

Me too. I agree - beautiful colour. For what it is worth - I don't like cropped ears.

And they won't until they know about it as an option. And that information needs to come down from the Vets.