This dog never did anything to anybody. He was put down just because he was part American Staffordshire Terrier — but he was also part Labrador. Unfortunately, the Belfast council could not see through their own rules to spare this dog.
Victoria Stilwell even offered to bear the cost of re-homing him in the USA, to no avail.
This is what BSL legislation is all about: storm troopers having the right to invade your home and kill your dog because of the way it looks or because of a so-called “expert’s” opinion on the breed or type of dog he/she is - and God forbid the poor animal act frightened while languishing in a prison for 2 years away from his/her home! Death is all these people want — and sadly there are some so-called “animal welfare” organizations in this country which operate the same way (ASPCA, PETA to name but two). Greater accountability is needed and laws forcing organizations to allow reputable rescues and charities to take the animals they aren’t willing to work with. Same should apply in cases like this. There were options for this poor boy and many qualified people offered to re-home him, thus saving his life. Nope. The council wanted him dead. Vile. I hope they experience a backlash like they’ve never imagined possible.
All freedom-loving people need to oppose BSL whenever it rears its ugly head in their communities. It doesn’t matter HOW it’s worded, this type of horror is the end result.
Lennox the dog is now in heaven with Terri Schiavo.
“Would not even allow them to take his body home with them.”
That’s just outright cruel.
A dry run for when they start doing it to humans.