Lennox

Copperpot said:
Yes Bonny it may be just one dog as you put it, BUT it is what it means to anyone with a bull breed. That they can be taken of you for no reason other than based on a few measurements. Tomorrow it could be my dog, or yours .... Think of the bigger picture.
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I don't for a minute think that's what this is about....I think it's been a brilliant pr exercise which has reached alot of people thanks to facebook etc. The rule about having a pitbull type dog was there before and will be there after Lennox has gone and I don't think his death will make any difference.
 
A pitbull type dog exactly. I see many dogs which could be classed as that. But I would imagine they are not. I for one do not agree with destroying a dog based on looks and not actions.
 
bonny said:
I don't for a minute think that's what this is about....I think it's been a brilliant pr exercise which has reached alot of people thanks to facebook etc. The rule about having a pitbull type dog was there before and will be there after Lennox has gone and I don't think his death will make any difference.
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Only someone who has never owned a Bully and never wishes to could say this. :mad:

I am torn between wanting whats best for lennox who has suffered in the hands of these eejits and the thought that dog wardens everywhere will be seizing family pets for no good reason. He was KNOWN as type before all this, but was leashed and muzzled in public- as the law requires. Is it not true his Litter mate was deemed NOT of type? how daft is that.

To me this law is the same as saying ALL muslims should be arrested for terrorism, despite the vast majority having done nothing wrong.
 
Latest from FB from Victorial Stilwell:

As far as the family know Lennox is to be put down at 7am this morning, around now. I am sick to my stomach. This case was lost the moment Lennox walked out the door with the Belfast Dog Wardens two years ago. I am disgusted at the Belfast City Council's inhumanity and basic common decency. They defend themselves by saying they are following law and they have to keep the public safe by doing this. They refused my offer to take him to a sanctuary in the U.S. where he would be away from the public and in peace, even though he is not a dangerous dog. They consistently refused to allow the family to see Lennox and say good bye to their dog and to have his body in the event that the deed is done. I now await news from the family.
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Unfortunately Lennox isn't the first dog to have been seized just because of how he looks, nor will he be the last. His case has become very high profile but I recall when the DDA first came in there were many "innocent" dogs seized and pts and I suspect it has being going on ever since.
I think BCC have acted atrociously in all this, however I do not agree with the calls I have seen on some sites to boycott Belfast etc. I am sure there are plenty of people in Belfast who are supporters of Lennox, why should their businesses be affected by people not visiting the city.
 
Well I hope they do the decent thing now and return his body to the owners, although I know they won't hes probably in a terrible condition :(
 
BCC Statement:

Full statement from Belfast City Council in relation to Lennox the Dog ******

Belfast City Council confirmed today that the dog Lennox, an illegal pit-bull terrier type, has been humanely put to sleep. This was in accordance with the Order of the County Court which was affirmed by the Northern Ireland Court of Appeal.

Whilst there is an exemption scheme to which dogs of this type (pit-bull terrier type) may be admitted as an alternative to destruction, there were no such measures that could be applied in this case that would address the concerns relating to public safety. The Council’s expert described the dog as one of the most unpredictable and dangerous dogs he had come across.

Over the past two years, Council officials have been subjected to a sustained campaign of abuse including threats of violence and death threats. The Council has been in ongoing contact with the PSNI in relation to that.

The Council regrets that the court action was necessary but would emphasise that the safety of the public remains its key priority.
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Very sad, poor boy.

"The Council’s expert described the dog as one of the most unpredictable and dangerous dogs he had come across"

I have not heard this mentioned about him before.
 
djlynwood said:
Very sad, poor boy.

"The Council’s expert described the dog as one of the most unpredictable and dangerous dogs he had come across"

I have not heard this mentioned about him before.
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And apparently another 'expert' was terrified of him. So terrified, that they posed for pictures cuddling and petting him......

What a sham!!!!!
 
I know Amymay, it's awful. If she was that scared she wouldn't go withing 100m of him! It's so sad, why can't they realise that it's DEED not breed! The worst thing is that him and his owners were put through hell even though he was totally innocent, and other non pitbull types dont go through the same if they cause harm!

RIP Lennox xxxx
 
I've only recently heard of this poor dog and honestly the whole thing is heartbreaking.

Now after 2 years while his family and friends have fought to get him released and he has suffered in kennels he's finally been destroyed.

In hindsight it would have been kinder just to pts sleep sooner - I dread to think how miserable his last years have been compared to the warm family home that was all that he knew.

RIP Lennox
 
It is tragic but some of the 'supporters' are getting out of hand, there are death threats flying around today, and there has been a hoax bomb alert at BCC.
None of these people (no offence, many of them 'Plastic Paddies' from across the pond) gave a toss when people in Belfast were dying daily and I am sure they would be better employed and would better honour Lennox trying to assist the thousands of dogs which are PTS in pounds and shelters up the street from them instead of sitting on the internet threatening to kill people.
 
Its envitiable this is going to attract the crazies, I think its wrong to punish Belfast in this way with the Boycott, I think when the elections come up people should vote out the people who are now on the council. These are the people that need punishing not by violence or coercian but rather through the ballot box.
 
It is nothing to do with individual councillors, may of whom were against the decision to PTS Lennox.

The council dog wardens enforced already exisiting legislation.
It is the legislation that has to change and that has to be done via political lobbying, not through petitions or Facebook. It would be better to approach councillors and assembly members and MPs and put forward a coherent case.

I do not agree with what happened to Lennox and I was once a staunch supporter of the campaign...I think it was badly handled on all sides and the court decision sets a dangerous precedent for bull breed owners.

But the current craziness is just out of hand. Re the boycott, I would not be worried about people who don't seem to know where on the map Belfast or indeed Ireland north or south is anyway, people who thought they could email the Queen to get her involved and people contacting courts in a completely different country and jurisdiction, not paying a visit.
 
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