Yes, I think I have repeated myself, myself...But still a valid point, point.
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These dogs are in effect, weapons and status symbols for the idiots who own them. And, those same idiots are more than likely to be those who don't clear up after their pooches defecate all over our pavements.
Dog licenses are probably a good idea. With admin costs borne by the owners and each dog 'chipped' with details and serial number reflected on the license.
Dog Poo - £75 deposit
I have been thinking..correct me if I am wrong but it seems that a lot of these dogs are owned by people on council estates.
Are you allowed to have pets if you live in a council house/social housing?
I know many people who live in lease-hold flats are not allowed pets, so one way of 'maybe' cracking down on the ownership of these dogs (and the minority who abuse the dogs who then make them dangerous) is to enforce/make rules about pets, surely it could help a bit....?????
Are you allowed to have pets if you live in a council house/social housing?
I know many people who live in lease-hold flats are not allowed pets, so one way of 'maybe' cracking down on the ownership of these dogs (and the minority who abuse the dogs who then make them dangerous) is to enforce/make rules about pets, surely it could help a bit....?????
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Simon any clue what happened to the dogs that were removed from that house? My understanding is that under current laws that would have all be euthanized. That is very sad!
There's a problem with organized dog fighting in some areas in New York. I saw a great sign that I think says it all - Punish the Deed not the Breed.
There's a problem with organized dog fighting in some areas in New York. I saw a great sign that I think says it all - Punish the Deed not the Breed.
Got this through the door today, which partially answers Coll and Poppy's questions:
We are writing to keep you up to date with a recent police operation in your area. You might have noticed that on Friday local Safer Neighbourhood Team officers assisted by colleagues from the Dog Section together with a Firearms Unit and the London Borough of Lewisham’s Dog Control Warden entered an address in Knighton Park Road. The reason for the police presence was to take positive action following up on intelligence from the community regarding possible breeding of dangerous dogs and possible breach of a court order prohibiting the occupant from keeping any animal.
A number of dogs and puppies were seized for examination by the Metropolitan Polices Status Dog Unit who will determine if they are a prohibited type. One person was arrested and is on bail pending enquiries.
Once offences are proved, Landlords will be informed as their tenants will have breached their tenancy conditions, which could result in eviction.
Poppy, as far as I know the property concerned is social housing but have no idea who the landlord is.
Coll, I think if the Metropolitan Polices Status Dog Unit finds they are of the prohibited type then I assume they will be destroyed. Although the puppies had not yet been trained to fight, they probably have been bred to do so and I think most people wouldn’t want to take a chance. While it is unfortunate to have to euthanize them, I think the policy of clamping down on breeders is the right one.
We are writing to keep you up to date with a recent police operation in your area. You might have noticed that on Friday local Safer Neighbourhood Team officers assisted by colleagues from the Dog Section together with a Firearms Unit and the London Borough of Lewisham’s Dog Control Warden entered an address in Knighton Park Road. The reason for the police presence was to take positive action following up on intelligence from the community regarding possible breeding of dangerous dogs and possible breach of a court order prohibiting the occupant from keeping any animal.
A number of dogs and puppies were seized for examination by the Metropolitan Polices Status Dog Unit who will determine if they are a prohibited type. One person was arrested and is on bail pending enquiries.
Once offences are proved, Landlords will be informed as their tenants will have breached their tenancy conditions, which could result in eviction.
Poppy, as far as I know the property concerned is social housing but have no idea who the landlord is.
Coll, I think if the Metropolitan Polices Status Dog Unit finds they are of the prohibited type then I assume they will be destroyed. Although the puppies had not yet been trained to fight, they probably have been bred to do so and I think most people wouldn’t want to take a chance. While it is unfortunate to have to euthanize them, I think the policy of clamping down on breeders is the right one.