RSPCA hit with bill for cruelty prosecution

[Doodles]

Surely them now keeping the dog would be classed as theft? What can they do if you just take the dog? I would imagine they can't do anything as they don't actually have any powers.

[SiUK]

Originally Posted by Doodles

Surely them now keeping the dog would be classed as theft? What can they do if you just take the dog? I would imagine they can't do anything as they don't actually have any powers.

yeah I would of thought that as well

[Faith]

Do not give u hope no matter how hard its going to get you have continue not just for the sake of pebbles but for the sake of keepers across the uk
You have our full backing and if there is ANYTHING we can do feel free to contact me even if its to scream and shout about the rspca.

Good luck and keep us updated

[brittone05]

I agree that if the case has been ruled in your favour by a judge then the RSPCA have no legal grounds to withold Pebbles from your family.

Have you asked legal advice regarding this?

[Fenris]

Originally Posted by Doodles

Surely them now keeping the dog would be classed as theft? What can they do if you just take the dog? I would imagine they can't do anything as they don't actually have any powers.

The fact of their having lodged an appeal suspends the Judge's order. This is exactly what they did in the Jamie Grey case.

[bluerain]

God, i hope you get your dog back. How can the RSPCA say they work to alleviate animal suffering? Surely taking a dog away from its loving owners is nothing short of cruel!!

[Sweetywrapper]

Well I don't particularly blame them for taking him away, their actions were justified - he had something wrong with him, and we didn't know we weren't treating it correctly. That WAS a problem, and at least it was sorted.

The actions they are taking now though, make no sense to me. We won the court case, and they made him better, and overall I don't understand why they are keeping him for another 6 months. The last 6 months have been hell, and I've been sitting my exams during the time we were getting court sorted. It drastically affected my exams, and now I need to resit the year.

I can't go through that again, so I'm hoping I can get this sorted as soon as possible. ^_^

Once again, thankyou everyone for your support. Both of my parents are at work at the moment (my mum has had to get a job in order to simply pay for if we need to go to court again) and I am extremely grateful. =]

[Fenris]

Originally Posted by Sweetywrapper

Well I don't particularly blame them for taking him away, their actions were justified - he had something wrong with him, and we didn't know we weren't treating it correctly. That WAS a problem, and at least it was sorted.

No their actions were not justified. Think about it. You were doing your best. So why didn't they simply tell you what had to be done to correct the situation and then help financially if that proved to be a problem? Because it wouldn't have given them the publicity that brings in donations. But that would have actually helped both you and Pebbles far more than this outrageous prosecution. Anyway, log in and check your PM's Sweetywrapper.

[Vicky12]

Well I am so pleased that the RSPCA are being highlighted and are being held accountable for their actions. Its about time.

I learnt first hand how bad there were years ago when I work for the local fundraising branch. Needless to say they dont get my support now.

Sweety - I really hope and pray you get your dog back. Have you got the media on your side? I know they may not be the best sometimes but the do have their uses.

I think its totally disgusting that the RSPCA are getting away with it.

Keep going Sweety we are all behind you.

Im on several forums so with your permission I will copy this over to them as well.

GOOD LUCK

[HABU]

the RSPCA seem to be the bad guys there.... i've heard so many complaints about them. it's a far cry from the ASPCA here... you rarely hear of any ridiculous actions by them... how can two so similar organizations be so radically different?... it astounds me. the humane society here works with owners to resolve issues... at least from my awareness of things.... someone in power over there needs to do something to get the RSPCA's house in order.... it's like a weekly thing hearing non-sensical actions by them.... here the ASPCA are just after the real bad guys.... and we do have some baaaaad guys! just my observation...