Staff cross from rescue, owners and rescue in court on DDA

[Pimperella]

Just seen on News North west that a couple who got a Staff x dog from a rescue are in court today and so is the head of the rescue after the dog was seized as a pit bull type. The rescue and the new owners insist that the dog is a wonderful pet, and looking at the owners they are far from the type, they are an older couple.
Can't find details online as yet, just looking now.

[sammy1969]

Originally Posted by Pimperella

Just seen on News North west that a couple who got a Staff x dog from a rescue are in court today and so is the head of the rescue after the dog was seized as a pit bull type. The rescue and the new owners insist that the dog is a wonderful pet, and looking at the owners they are far from the type, they are an older couple.
Can't find details online as yet, just looking now.

Stuff like this never ceases to amaze me, I mean if the dog had shown any signs of aggresion etc I could understand and even if the new owners were the type but obviously this dog has been assessed and found to be fine so why do this to people who obviously just want to give a good dog a good home what next I wonder

[Pimperella]

What it also means is even less homes for staffie and staffie x's as people watching the news, even if the dog gets freed, will be even less willing to offer a home to a staff or staffie x on the fear that, it to, will be seized by the police as a dangerous dog.

And yes, the dog had been checked by the rescue. He was not aggressive in anyway, in fact they said he was a bit scared of other dogs (most likey from poor pup socialisation or from being attacked by a poor trained dog.)

Still can't find anything online yet.

[TEENY]

I am worried about this. Mine is a staff cross boxer so will to all intents and purposes look like a big staff. I have proof of the cross tho so will making a record of it at vets next week incase of future problems

[Pimperella]

Keep a copy of both adverts aswell Teeny. That way you also have that as a back refference.

[TEENY]

Originally Posted by Pimperella

Keep a copy of both adverts aswell Teeny. That way you also have that as a back refference.

oooooooooooooooh good idea. Will do so thanks. I would die if he was taken

[sarahc]

don't it make you sick.A freed dda dog has just died at 14 years old.He was confiscated in 2003,his only crime to be walked without a muzzle and look to be the wrong type.He was released at 13 years old and at least spent his twilight in comfort.Four years in police kennels.Any one needing help needs to contact the fury defence fund which offers expert help for people who end up in this terrible situation with their dogs.

[Caz]

Bad news.
Perhaps irresponsible breeders of Staff x's will take notice.
But I sadly doubt it.

[Pimperella]

Originally Posted by Caz

Bad news.
Perhaps irresponsible breeders of Staff x's will take notice.
But I sadly doubt it.

Exactly! How times have we all said to those planning and those who have a litter on the way. That they run the risk of these dogs being seized and labeled 'PIT BULL TYPE'

Well here's the proof. Wether they get the dog back or not. The suffering that the dog and owner has to go through in the meantime. All because someone thought they'd make a bit of money having a staffie x litter.

[TEENY]

Originally Posted by Caz

Bad news.
Perhaps irresponsible breeders of Staff x's will take notice.
But I sadly doubt it.

Originally Posted by Pimperella

Exactly! How times have we all said to those planning and those who have a litter on the way. That they run the risk of these dogs being seized and labeled 'PIT BULL TYPE'

Well here's the proof. Wether they get the dog back or not. The suffering that the dog and owner has to go through in the meantime. All because someone thought they'd make a bit of money having a staffie x litter.

You will all be pleased to know that i will not be one of those. The moment he turns old enough i am having him snipped. It will better all round in the long run.