tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81726986517965018712012-01-03T04:08:02.035-08:00Discussion on issues relating to the UK's draconian Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 brought to you in association with DDA WatchDDAWatchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00806666633427147639noreply@blogger.comBlogger1161100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172698651796501871.post-67029340339103414572012-01-03T04:08:00.000-08:002012-01-03T04:08:02.043-08:00

Well people we survived 2011 and thats no mean feat! 2011 saw crazy hit a whole new level and 2012 is gonna be worse! Its easy to forget whats happened and whats coming so heres a keep overview of 2011 and what to expect in 2012! Over the last 12 months you guys have helped us save 9 "case" dogs. Six of those dogs had never known anything but a kennel and at 16 months old have required alot of

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I am often told of posts on the internet attacking DDA Watch or myself in some way or another. Sometimes the posts make me laugh as they are so "out there" it's just funny. The majority bore me. They are just ramblings and I don’t have the time or interest to set them straight. Most of the time it's supporters who email or privately message us what’s been said. I rarely have the time to go on the

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Its been almost a year since DDA watch became a registered company. We hoped that becoming a company would help us become bigger and stronger and really fight back against BSL. While we did indeed become much bigger the core heart of DDA Watch has not become bigger or stronger, if anything sheer exhaustion has almost crippled us. We have never had as many dogs in as we do now and we have never

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As many of our supporters know we currently have a litter of staffie pups and their mum currently in our care. Mum , now named April was found pregnant and straying and went on to give birth to 8 pups. The pups are now 4 weeks old and 5 of them still need names...and you can help choose them! Below are pictures of each of the currently nameless pups and each pup is numbered 1-6. For every £1

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Today Team DDA Watch did it again. You saved a life. As you know recently we took in seven dogs all of whom had been held for over a year as potential banned breeds before being determined to be Not guilty. Originally we were meant to take a total of ten dogs not seven. We booked the spaces and waited for their arrival however just a few days before they were due to arrive we were told that

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'A Song in a Million' DDAWatch is proud to announce: Your chance to have a song composed and recorded especially for you! Award winning songwriter Maria Daines and producer Paul Killington have offered to write and record a special song for a loved one or for your special pet, past or present. The song can be in memory of a loved one or on any subject you choose and because it takes Maria and

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A few weeks ago DDA Watch were asked to help with a number of dogs. The dogs had all been held as banned breeds by the police but further examination showed they were Not Guilty! On 23rd June 7 of those dogs came into our care. Five of the seven were one year old males who were born in and spent their life to date in secret kennels. Their Mum, was also relased as was another female. Now named

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No Voice No Choice Grand Raffle! Tickets for the No Voice No Choice Grand ARE NOW ON SALE! Each ticket costs £1 each. Draw will take place at No Voice No Choice at 4.30 pm on Saturday 6th August. When buying your tickets please include your Name, Telephone number, address and email so we may notify you should you win! Once purchased we will email you your ticket number/s via email. A full list

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On Monday 6th June we recieved a call telling us that John Robinson, DDA Watch supporter, volunteer and friend had passed away. Johns name may not ring bells with many as John didnt step out in the limelight but many of our supporters have met John. He was a driving force behind DDA Watch having been working alongside us before we even had a proper name. The very first vigil held for Bruce

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Due to a huge demand we are pleased to announce you can now be the proud owner of a DDA Watch T shirt, Polo Shirt or Hoodie! A description of each item cann be found below. All items are sent recorded delivery with all profits going directly to DDA Watch to help owners affected by canine legislation, promote responsible dog ownership and rescue dogs in need of help. T shirts, polo shirts and

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Lennox’s family would like to thank the public, friends and strangers, for the overwhelming support they have received following the tragic loss of their pet dog Lennox. Lenny meant the world to us and it is incredibly emotional to see that in his death he has found more friends then he would ever have known in life. He would have loved that! So thank you. At the moment we are still in the

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Sometimes we dont say much. Thats often because we are busy. At the moment I seem to be having two phone calls on the go at the same time most of the time. SO I thought I would post something I wrote in 2007. Its now 2011. Nothing has gotten better, its gotten worse. We are busier than we were then and things are harder. So if anyone wants to know what we may be doing, take a look at this and

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By DDA Watch Volunteer Maria Daines I became aware of breed specific legislation in the UK, through the story of Bruce, a family dog seized and removed from his loving family and his home, and incarcerated in isolation, deemed to be a ‘dangerous’ breed of dog, around 2 years ago. Thankfully Bruce was one of the lucky ones, though not entirely lucky, he was allowed to live but he could never go

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Fighting for Fudge – outrage as puppy is killed. The owner of a puppy in Liverpool has been left heartbroken after Merseyside police destroyed her 5-month-old crossbreed pet. Carole Eden, 61, claims that unqualified police officers attended her home at 9.45 pm on 22nd March and informed her that her puppy “Fudge” was a banned pit bull type. Ms Eden says “Fudge was asleep when they arrived but

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DDA Watch and Company of Animals proudly present No Voice No Choice 2011, a family and dog friendly fun day celebrating responsible dog ownership. With FREE entry we hope to make it an event for all the family - human and canine! When? Saturday 6th August 2011 11am - 5pm (stalls from 10am) Where? Company of Animals Training and Behaviour Center, Ruxbury Farm, St Annes Hill Road, Chertsey,

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Can you take pity on a pittie for a pound? DDAWatch Ltd is a not-for-profit company, registration number 7393352 set up to help monitor "dangerous dog" legislation and to educate and assist those affected by it. DDAWatch is run entirely by volunteers who campaign to find fair, workable solutions that can better protect the public without compromising the lives and welfare of countless dogs who

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The Not Guilty! CD is a collection of songs written and performed by Maria Daines and Paul Killington. Songs on the CD include: The Staffie Song, Sad Crazy Law, I'm Coming Home, Where do all the Angels Go?, Pit Bull, and title track Not Guilty! Funds raised from sales go directly to DDA Watch to aid our educationial work in bull breed rescue and supporting responsible dog ownership. Each

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Section (1) (1)-(4)- Responsibility for dogs . (no suggested amendments) This section lays out who is responsible for a dog. Those deemed to be responsible for a dog are as follows: Section (1)(1) The person responsible for a dog on a temporary or permanent basis even if it is not their dog. Section (1)(2) being responsible for a dog includes being in charge of the dog even if not their dog.

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Proposed Dog Control bill - Interpretation including suggested amendments. Many people have requested a basic English explanation of the proposed Dog Control Bill so here it is. Be warned it is long, however if you own a dog you MUST understand what laws are being proposed as YOU will have to abide by them and if you disagree with them, fight to ensure they are not passed! Before we start on

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As christmas 2010 counts down we thought the best xmas present we could give our wonderful supporters would be an update on the event of 2010....Brandy and Karma being found Not Guilty! after a staggering 18months in police kennels. Brandy and Karma were just 6 months old when seized. There owner could not have them back so when the judge decided they were not banned breed the race was on to

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A Hertfordshire family have had their family pet returned despite all odds. Pet dog Tootsie hit the headlines in August this year after she was seized by Herts police who believed her to be a banned “pit bull type” and whisked her away to secret kennels. Once there Tootsie took matters into her own hands and apparently scaled a six foot fence and made her own bid for freedom. Tootsies owners,

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Following the successful challenge of “type” with the well known case of Brandy and Karma DDA Watch and Wheldon Law prove they are on a winning streak as another innocent pet goes home. Kaiser 2.5 years and her son Patch 16 months were seized by police as alleged pit bull types while being exercised by their owner on 21st January 2010. Owner Ms Robinson immediately contacted anti BSL

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A Hertfordshire family have been left devastated after police seized their much loved family pet …and then lost her. Tootsie, an 18 month old staffie or ridgeback cross was seized on Tuesday morning after police acted on a warrant believing that Tootsies was a “pit bull type”. As the law allows, Tootsie was seized and taken to a secret location to await an examination to determine if she fitted

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Are those in power ignoring the dog owning public? Ok, I know your all screaming “YES” at the computer screen already but I wonder if anyone remembers sending a letter to the Home Secretary in May of this year? Remember asking her about the Met police authorities request that deputy Mayor Kit Malthouse contact her to speed up the destruction of seized dogs? Remember being emailed back (oh the

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First a bill was presented to the House of Lords demanding an end of the failed Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (DDA) now a similar bill is said to have been presented to the House of Commons. Andrew Rosindell former shadow minister for animal welfare, presented the bill yesterday stating The Dangerous Dogs Act was introduced in 1991-yes, by a Conservative Government-but it has obviously failed

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Metropolitan Police refuse to disclose costs of failed legislation The Metropolitan Police force is coming under fire again – this time for their refusal to disclose the cost to the taxpayer of enforcing the failed Dangerous Dogs Act (DDA) 1991. Anti BSL organisation DDAWatch requested the figures under the Freedom of Information Act on the 21st June 2010. Part of the request asked for the

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On 24th July 2010 Not Guilty! a Vigil for Victims of Breed Specific Legislation took place at Richmond Terrace London. With more than 150 attendees the call for repeal was heard across the nation as the BBC, ITV and Channel four news all broadcast our appeal. As far as we know "our side" has not been broadcast in this way since the last time the Dangerous dogs act was amended in 1997 when

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With the vigil just days away DDAwatch staff have dragged themselves out from under printer paper, ink and telephones to draw up a blog with all the details you need to make this Vigil the loudest clearest message to the Government we have seen this centuary! We have had an AMAZING response so far so a massive thank you everyone! Please take a moment to read through the following and we REALLY

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As many of our supporters are aware on 24th July we are hosting Not guilty! A Vigil for victims of B.S.L. As part of the Vigil DDAwatch Representatives will be escorted (oooo!) to 10 Downing Street to hand in letters from the public (that's you!), asking for a repeal and saying why they think its important and explaining much of what BSL is doing in the UK today, in short letters asking for

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ast July we held a very successful Candle Light Vigil for Bruce. This year we are hosting Not Guilty! A Vigil for all Victims of BSL. The vigil will take place on Saturday 24th July from 4pm to 7pm at Richmond Terrace, City of Westminster, London, SW1A http://www.londontown.com/LondonStreets/richmond_terrace_096.html Everyone is welcome but please note that NO DOGS ARE PERMITTED TO ATTEND

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A collection of songs written especially to raise awareness of issues affecting bull breed dogs is to be released this month by UK singer/songwriter Maria Daines. The 6 track CD, entitled 'Not Guilty!' includes The Staffie Song, Sad, Crazy, Law, I'm Coming Home, Where do all the Angels Go? Pit Bull, and title track Not Guilty! Inspired by the story of American Bulldogs, Brandy and Karma who were

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The following email has been sent to Ms May today. We will keep you informed of any response and hope Ms May takes up the offer. Dear Ms May Following on from my previous email (which I hope you have by now) I would like to formally invite you to come to West Sussex and meet Brandy and Karma, two wonderful friendly dogs held under section one of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 for 18 months.

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It appears that a standard reply is being sent out in response to your emails to Theresa May. The response suggests that this is a matter for Defra and that your email has been re directed to them for reply. Please email back with the following as a suggested template: To whom it may concern,Thank you for your quick response to my email however I must insist that my initial correspondence be

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The following letter may be of use to those wishing to contact home Secretary Theresa May as part of the Not Guilty! campaign. Please feel free to change or add anything you wish. The same letter can be used with slight alterations to send to your own MP asking them to also push forward for Repeal of Section one and BSL. Dear Theresa May It is reported in the media that Kit Malthouse, Deputy

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In 1991, a whole 19 years ago the so called Dangerous Dogs Act (DDA) came into force bringing with it Breed specific legislation (BSL) . This legislation made itself known by way of Section one of the DDA which banned dogs that looked a certain way. Fact: It did not ban dangerous dogs. It banned dogs that looked a certain way. Fact: In the U.K it doesnt matter if that dog isnt actually an

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K9 Magazine have kindly donated ten 12 month memberships to DDAWatch in order to help raise funds for the Brandy and Karma appeal. Ryan Omeara, Editor of K9Magazine said The Dangerous Dogs Act is a draconian, unfair law that penalises dogs based on nothing more than what the dog looks like. It costs the tax payer millions to pay for and has been completely useless in actually reducing the number

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A shocking article published on the BBC News website has stated pressure is being put on the Met police to destroy all dogs. Plans by the Met to outsource kenneling  which could cost as much as 10 million over four years has reportedly  led to Lord Harris, former Metropolitan Police Authority chairman, asking "Why don't we just put them down?" Supt Julie Pendry is also quoted as saying: Supt

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One week ago today Brandy and Karma were finally released after spending 18 months kept away from the world in secluded police kennels. Seized  accused of being illegal pit bull types, despite papers showing them to be American bulldogs, a lengthy court battle followed when a team of experts proved Karma and Brandy to be legal dogs. The judge found them not guilty and ordered them to be returned.

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DDAWatch have had three wonderful donations to auction with all proceeds going directly to the Brandy and Karma appeal. We have two original art works by UK artist Mary Coe. The first features a red pit bull click here to view and bid the second  a blue pit bull  Click here to view and bid both painted in acrylics. The paintings are approximately 11in by 9in, in wooden frames. Both start at a

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Please take a moment to watch the followng video and please donate if you can. Even a few pounds will help us to keep these two girls safe until they find their forever homes.

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Not guilty – but still locked up for 18 months – Now they need your help. Today a friend and myself had the most amazing time. We spent a lovely warm spring afternoon in the company of two young dogs. We walked; we played, sunbathed and had the greatest day. What made the day even more fantastic was that the two dogs we had the pleasure of having in our care had just spent 18 months, a huge

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The RSPCA have today announced their wish to see a return of the failed dog licence. I was going to blog about this last night ready for 12.01am but was overcome with a fit of hysterical laughter so apologies for the delay. What made me giggle so much were the notes at the bottom of their release that give the figures on which they base their assumption. We have an estimated 10 million dogs in

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On 19th January DDA Watch managed to track down a Defra representative able to answer questions regarding the consultation. We asked several questions, including whether those overseas, in Northern Ireland and Scotland can take part and received the following information. 1. Firstly I would stress that the survey is simply one way of responding and is in no way favoured above any other form of

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Whiel the Defra consultation is ongoing many would like to do more to help ensure their views are heard on BSL. We recommend members of the public contact their MPs and voice their opinions on the current and proposed legislation. Its easy to find your MPs details. Simply click HERE and enter your postcode into the box. This will show you who your MP is and their contact details. In addition we

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Dda Watch have had a large number of enquiries asking whether we believe the Government will add more breeds to the list of currently banned types. DDA Watch believe that unless people make a stand NOW there is every chance of more breed types being added. In the notes that accompany the Defra consultation it states that many organisations believe BSL and banning of breeds does not work however

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I have a joke for you today it goes like this...... Q)When is a public consultation not a public consultation?  A) When its one being held by the U.K Government. Sadly this indeed seems to be true following the news that Environment Secretary Hilary Benn has annouced today that the Government has ruled OUT a proposal for all dog owners to be forced to have third party liability insurance for

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London taypayers have picked up a huge bill of £1,927,475.21 for just ten months of enforcing the unworkable Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. The figures, released to DDAWatch via Freedom of Information requests show that between 28th Febuary 2009 and 1st Jan 2010 the Metropolitian Police seized 498 dogs as under section 1 of the Act as alledged pit bull types.  470 of those dogs had committed no crime

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DOGS TRUST’S RESPONSE TO GOVERNMENT’S DANGEROUS DOG CONSULTATION Dogs Trust is delighted that the Government has announced a long awaited consultation on measures to tackle the issue of Dangerous Dogs. It has been apparent for many years that the existing Dangerous Dogs Act doesn’t work and that it urgently needs revising to help protect the general public and dog welfare. Dogs Trust has

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Defra – What do they mean in the consultation? DDA Watch have had a huge number of enquiries regarding the Defra consultation and the meaning of some of the questions asked. In order to help the public fully understand what Defra mean we have drawn up the following explanatory guide. Please note it is a guide only! If you have already filled in the survey and have misunderstood a question

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One Dog at a Time - Saving the strays of Helmand. When an email popped into my in box asking if we would review a book I was interested. The blurb in the email read: During his tour of duty in Helmand Province, Marine Pen Farthing is appalled by the horrors of a local dog fight and intervenes to free the victims. One of these dogs finds his way into the Marine compound - and into Pen's heart

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This week has been one of the most amazing week as far as Breed specific legislation goes, that the UK has seen in 13 years. This is the week that Defra actually said the "R" word and opened a public consultation on UK legislation that may well finally lead to a full repeal (removal) of our breed bans. For DDAWatch volunteers the week has been frantic. We have been inundated by the media and the

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A  number of people have contacted DDAWatch regarding the meaning of part of the Defra consultation. The query relates to questions in Option 3: Repeal of the 1997 Dangerous Dogs Act to prevent any more dogs being added to the Index The specific confusion  is focused on what is meant by question 11 which states: Do you think removing the the exemption introduced by the 1997 amendment would

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With many statements flying about with regard to defras proposals I thought its worth drawing attention to this one from the Mayhew. The Mayhew Animal Home is one of the busiest sanctuaries within the London area. They not only provide sanctuary for many of londons stray dogs but also offer a very popular free neutering scheme for bull breeds and bull breed crosses and have a number of Animal

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Why Breed Specific Legislation must go – no half measures. Breed specific legislation is alive and well within the U.K. Section one of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 makes four breed types illegal. In Northern Ireland a dog deemed to be a banned breed is killed, regardless of how good a temperament it may have. In England, Scotland and Wales a dog deemed a banned breed has two options, it can

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Repeal Breed specific legislation…now! Proposals have been put forward today, Tuesday 9th March in an attempt to tackle the issue of dangerous dogs. The proposals include compulsory micro chipping, third party liability insurance, doggy “asbos” and the repeal or strengthening of Section One of the Dangerous Dogs Act. DDAWatch appeal to all owners to take the time to participate in the

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On Tuesday 9th March 2010 a further appeal hearing will take place to determine the future of a Bruce "a good dog". Bruce was seized on 19th September 2007 under the Dangerous Dogs Act (DDA) 1991. His crime was simply the way he looked. Bruce has never hurt anyone nor shown any aggression to anyone. Dog friendly and people friendly Bruce has been held in secret kennels for nearly 3 years at the

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Total number of dogs assissted: 36 Of which: 27 dogs are currently being held in secure kennels as alledged "pit bull types" as the case is still ongoing. One dog found "guilty" of being a banned breed but allowed onto the Index of Exempted Dogs. Two charges of pit bull types where dropped on appeal One section three resulted in a six month control order One dog left at home pending

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A Freedom of Information (FOI) request has revealed that a further twenty-four dogs have died while being held in secret kennels on behalf of the Metropolitan police. The twenty-one puppies and three adult dogs died between 1st August 2009 and 1st January 2010 with the cause of death being given as canine parvo virus. Parvo virus is a highly infectious virus that can be especially severe in

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Liverpool councillor Laurence Sidorczuk, is pushing forward with a proposal for a number of measures aimed at tackling so called “status dogs” including a dog “amnesty” and the muzzling of all “status dogs” in public places. According to a variety of news reports Councillors Sidorczuk, Andrew Makinson, Ian Jobling and Colin Eldridge have tabled a ten step motion to Liverpool city councils safer

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With 2010 set to be one of the busiest years in recent times  in the fight against BSL we have decided to try and keep everyone up to date with what we have been doing at the end of each month. this is your first instalment outlining January 2010. As a reminder, DDAWatch is run by four individual volunteers. All costs are covered by those volunteers. Each volunteer also has "real life"

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""Rottweilers are borderline aggressive" says Deputy Leader Harrow Council, Susan Hall as Harrow council push forward to target certain breeds of dogs in their properties. Ms Halls incorrect assumption  was published The Times on 14th January and has only just come to my attention.  The topic to which Ms Hall took part was "Should councils ban dangerous dogs?" Ms Hall stated "yes" Fair enough

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Many of our  supporters will remember the story of Rocky, a young x breed who was seized from charity, Animals In Need (AIN) rescue center  13 months ago. Rockys crime was that he appeared to the authorities to have substantial characteristics of a pit bull type. Rocky had not hurt anyone nor shown any aggression . Fran Ellis, founder of Animals in Need, was charged under section one of the

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The Big Debate in this weeks edidtion of The Big issue asks the question "Should the Dangerous Dogs Act be tightened even further to deal with the problem of aggressive "status dogs"? Alison Green of DDAWatch was asked to take part and explain why the law needs changing and not strengthening. Colin Eldridge, Liberal Democrat prospective parlimentary candidate for Wavertree, Liverpool also took

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DDAWatch would like to say a massive THANK YOU and wish all of our supporters a peaceful and happy Christmas and New Year. DDAWatch phone lines will remain open over the Christmas and the New Year period for URGENT calls. If your call is not urgent please contact us via email mail@dangerousdogsact.co.uk  All emails will be checked and non urgent enquires will be dealt with on our return on Monday

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Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse The stockings where hung by the chimney with care In the hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there But at the North Pole sudden changes arose All down to Rudolph and his ruby red nose Clipboard in hand, a breed expert arrived He motioned to Santa saying, "please step aside". A

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Oh yes its that time of year again. You know the one, where your inlaws buy you that "delightful" jumper that you think will make a great lining to your dogs bed. Everyone starts yelling at you for ideas on what to buy you this year and all your thinking is "please dont get me such and such" and wishing for a holiday somewhere away from the madness. Well this year I am actually going to plug

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Minister asked to rethink position on BSL by BVA President: Bruce, a family pet kept on ‘canine death row’ has been held since seized from his family in September 2007 for looking the wrong shape and size as outlawed under breed specific legislation in Northern Ireland. Now top vet Professor Bill Reilly has spoken out against the legislation and urged a rethink on the Government’s position. For

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Question: What do Kit Malthouse, Bananas and Appendicitis have in common? Answer: All are pointless,slightly annoying  little things. None of them actually do much although bananas are quite a favorite food for chimps.Chimps being the creatures we are said to be related to only us humans are suposed to be more evolved. Hey don't start emailing me.... I did say supposed to be more evolved, I

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DDAWatch were fortunate to be asked to give a presentation to the National Dog Wardens Association's Annual General Meeting on the subject of Breed Specific Legislation in 2009. We were very grateful for the opportunity to speak about some of the effects of BSL in 2009. The talk, which was given to delegates including Dog wardens, Rescue workers, RSPCA officials and police officers, lead to a

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Thanks to our friends at EDDR for the following helpful info re dogs and fireworks. Fireworks & Dogs : Safety Tips I Identification I Dogs & Fireworks Survival I Fireworks & the Law Every year many dogs (and other animals) will be affected as a direct result of fireworks, new fireworks legislation came into force in 2004 but for many the fireworks mayhem seems to start earlier and earlier

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Thanks to Nicole for this update on Majlo. Majlo is a sweet and gentle dog who has never harmed anyone. Still he is confiscated and ordered killed by the police of Norway where he has been held in a secret location since February 2009. His family haven't seen him since he was taken away. They are charged  500 dollars to see their own dog, in addition to the 250 dollars they pay each week for his

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DDAWatch, a voluntary organisation offering free help and advice to those affected by or concerned with canine legislation, have expanded their services due to a massive increase in demand. In the last 18 months the group have been inundated with requests for help via their telephone helplines. Along with the launch of their new website DDAWatch are are pleased to announce that with imediate

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My name is Sam. I was killed by mistake while in the "care" of the Metropolitan Police. I died on 26th August 2009 leaving my family devastated. Please watch my tragic story and help us to ensure no more dogs die because of human error. My name was Sam. I wanted to live. For more information please email mail@dangerousdogsact.co.uk or see http://www.ddawatch.co.uk/

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This blog contains strong wording and upsetting images. Please do not allow children to view unless you have viewed first and are happy for these images to be seen. When you hear  the words "Breed specific legislation" what picture springs to mind? A pit bull type? A police officer? A judge? BSL is a disease. It spreads fear and panic among dog owners and a false sense of safety to the general

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Metropolitan Police Mistake Kills Family PetA west London family have been left inconsolable and are demanding answers following the tragic news that the Metropolitan police have destroyed their family pet dog Sam, in error.Sam, a four year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier was seized under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 legislation on 5th May 2009, six months after an incident in which he nipped a

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Puppies die in police care as taxpayers foot astonishing £865k bill.Figures released under a Freedom of Information (FOI) request have again shown that the seizure of dogs under the Dangerous Dogs Act continues to be an animal welfare disaster as puppies die while in the care of the Metropolitan police.The figures supplied to DDAWatch, state that between 28-02-09 and 31-07-09 a total of ten

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This years National Dog Warden Associations (NDWA) seminar and AGM are promising to be two days of lively debate focusing on many aspects of dog handling and canine legislation.The seminar, to be held on October 22nd and 23rd, is to be held in Birmingham and open to anyone with an interest in issues raised. Speakers on the first day will include Alison Green from DDAWatch discussing U.K BSL, Pete

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DDAWatch set up as an inititive of the Pet Owners Parliament and over the last 18 months has gone from strength to strength. With a huge increase in supporters, calls to assist owners and legal representitives we decided it was time to launch our own website.The site will cover as many aspects of canine legislation as possible plus showing how you can help ensure fair effective laws and see an

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The following poem was written to illustrate to madness of the DDA effecting Staffordshire bull terriers.One inchWhelped by the same motherOwned by, 'BOTH' you and meOne lived life in darknessWhilst the other roamed freeOne felt the heat of the sunUpon his strong backThe other bore the burdenOf the penitents sackThey were both raised the sameWith understanding and loveAs they matured'The

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Animals in Need are a rescue organisation offering sanctuary to many abandoned animals each year. A registered charity, they have operated in Liverpool U.K for 18 years. Now the rescuers need rescuing.With a strict spay/neuter policy for all their own animals they also spend a great deal of time and finance working with dogs and their owners within the community offering free neutering, chipping

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A total of thirteen dogs have been seized as alleged "pit bull types" at this years Notting Hill Carnival, eight dogs less than last year. The Metropolitan police website states the Status Dog unit (SDU) would be working hand in hand with the RSPCA to stop "dangerous dogs" being taken to the event. No arrests were made in relation to the 13 seized dogs. A further 3 dogs were seized under animal

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Carnival Latest17:40 - 30th August - Carnival LatestOfficers working to stop potentially dangerous dogs from entering the Notting Hill Carnival have so far seized six suspected pit bull terrier type dogs at intervention points. No arrests.Please do NOT take your dogs to Notting hill carnival even if you are sure they are not "pit bull type". If you know anyone whose dog has been seized, ensure

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Bad, Stupid, Law!These STUNNING anti BSL t-shirts are going going and nearly gone! If you are planning on getting one of the the first 100 you genuinely will need to act quickly!Please remember, by using this link to purchase your T shirt, 25% will go directly to DDAWatch to help us continue to assist owners and repeal this Bad, Stupid, Law. So, what are you waiting for! Help us to spread the

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The time has arrived !As promised we can officially announce the launch of a brand new brand and a brand new anti breed specific legislation product. Avaliable to preorder for the first time today are a limited number of these STUNNING anti BSL t-shirts .Note:- there are only 100 garments total. So you genuinely will need to act quickly!Please remember, by using this link to purchase your T shirt

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Status Dogs Unit to attend Notting Hill CarnivalThe Status Dog Unit (SDU) alongside the RSPCA will be attending this years Notting hill Carnival in a bid to “stop dangerous dogs being taken to the event”.Notting Hill Carnival, Brockham Park, Peckham Rye and Lovebox festivals are just some of the events the SDU attend each year often leading to responsible owners being deprived of their family

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18 years ago today the Dangerous Dogs Act was passed through Parliament. The Bill was pushed through commons in just one day . It then proceeded to Lords, back to Commons and received Royal Assent in less than two months from start to finish. A little over two weeks from Royal assent, on the 12th August 1991, the Dangerous Dogs Act come into force.To give some idea of just how quickly this bill

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Over the last few weeks many organisations across the world have spoken up in defence of Bruce, a good dog, currently being held by the authorities in Northern Ireland. Emails have been sent in their thousands and every single organisation and a large number of MLP's have replied, even if its a basic aknowledgment of the emails recieved.Except for the USPCA.The USPCA is the Ulster Society for the

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For the last few weeks we have fought for the release of Bruce, but Bruce is one of many other unnamed dogs currently being targetted under Breed Specific Laws within Northern ireland. Enough is Enough. Now its time for a repeal of that legislation.Help us reach this target by emailing the contacts given below and requesting they make a stand against draconian legislation. A template letter is

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Candle-Lit Vigils Held Across the Globe Send Clear Message:Thursday, July 23rd will remain a day to remember as thousands of people came together to participate in a unique worldwide candle lit vigil to support the pet dog known as ‘Bruce’ who has been imprisoned for nearly two years and condemned to die under draconian breed specific legislation in Northern Ireland.People of all ages from across

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Firstly an apology for the lack of blogs. We are inundated with emails etc. However the following have been set up by Bruce "supporters" and details forwarded so pull out your diaries and see if you can attend the following:NEW YORK DEMONSTRATION - NY SPEAKS OUT AGAINST BSL AND SUPPORTS "BRING BRUCE HOME" CAMPAIGN Please join us in New York City on July 23rd to support the "Bring Bruce Home"

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Yes, I know. Todays update is later than normal. The reason for its lateness is the HUGE number of emails we have been dealing with plus all the "behind the scences" work.The good news is we are STILL reaching more and more people who are horrified at what is happening, not just to Bruce, not just in Northern Ireland but around the world. BSL is spreading and taking the lives of many good dogs.

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Please contact the USPCA, the major animal welfare body in ireland. Contact email is enquiries@uspca.co.uk Template below or feel free to use your own email. As you can imagine this is a very important area to contact so please crosspost as much as possible and ask everyone you know to contact them.Dear USPCAI am writing to you with regard to a travesty about to occur in Northern Ireland and to

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Its the monday morning following one of the most manic weekends most of Bruce's supporters will have ever faced. Emails have been sent in their thousands, Ideas, Videos, Groups, Mailing lists, forums have all been frantic with efforts to Save Bruce. Most of us are, quite frankly, knackered!But heres a thought that may give you a little smile and help you keep on going.It IS Monday. Certain

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Due to a huge number of request we have drawn up the following template letter for the media should anyone wish to use it. Feel free to make any changes you wish and keep emailing!!!!Template media letterDear The story of Bruce, a dog currently in Northern Ireland who was taken from his owner in 2007 and due to be killed because of his looks, has taken dog lovers across the globe by storm. In a

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We are asking alot, I know but please try and take just a few moments to email the following in the hopes they will cover the Saving Bruce Campaign.Sky News TVPost: Sky News, BSkyB, Grant Way, Isleworth, Middlesex, TW7 5QDEmail: news@sky.comBBC News http://news.bbc.co.uk/newswatch/ifs/hi/newsid_4000000/newsid_4000500/4000545.stmCNN http://www.cnn.com/feedback/tips/newstips.htmlLet us know of any

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I know everyone is pretty emailed out but we must keep up the push to save bruce. He is still on death row so please email as many of the contacts below as possible! Thank you !IRISH NEWS LTD: 113 – 117 Donegall St, Belfast BT1 2GE. Neil Doran (editor): n.doran@irishnews.com. newsdesk@irishnews.com features@irishnews.comBELFAST TELEGRAPH: 124 Royal Avenue, Belfast NT1 1EB. Tel: 028 9026 4000.

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The Sun: talkback@the-sun.co.uk the Sun again: exclusive@the-sun.co.ukThe Mirror: mirrornews@mirror.co.ukSunday Mirror: scoops@sundaymirror.co.ukDaily Mail: news@dailymail.co.ukTIMES ONLINEEditor in Chiefonline.editor@timesonline.co.uk Newsdesknews@timesonline.co.uk Businessbusiness@timesonline.co.uk THE TIMES Editorial departmentsHome Newshome.news@thetimes.co.uk World Newsforeign.news@

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Following on from the Saving Bruce Campaign we are asking everyone to please try and take a few moments to email the following MLPS.Please email the following regarding bruce. They are mps in the area bruce was taken from. more urgent contact detailsNorth Down constituency has six MLAs (think each constituency has six elected)MLA = Members of the Legislative AssemblyAlex EastonStephen FarryPeter

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UPDATE : yesterday bruce's barrister went to the High Court for judicial review. The counsel has granted an undertaking that until every avenue of the law has been explored, Bruce will not be destroyed. The solicitors are about to apply to the Lord Chief Justice for the case to be stated however Bruce remains held in kennels on death. Please keep up the pressure and emails!!!

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UPDATE : yesterday they went to the High Court for judicial review. The counsel has granted an undertaking that until every avenue of the law has been explored, Bruce will not be destroyed. The solicitors are about to apply to the Lord Chief Justice for the case to be stated however Bruce remains held in kennels on death row. Please keep up the pressure and emails!!!

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