RSPCA ‘devastated’ to euthanise XL bully dogs
1 year, 2 months ago

RSPCA ‘devastated’ to euthanise XL bully dogs

The Telegraph  

The RSPCA has said it is “devastated” that it will have to euthanise XL bullies after the Government banned them. Animal welfare charities are unable to rule out the possibility that they will have to euthanise the dogs in their care after Feb 1, when it becomes illegal to own the breed without an exemption certificate under new legislation. A spokesman for The Dogs’ Trust said: “It is true that this puts The Dogs’ Trust along with our fellow animal welfare charities, in a difficult position. Doing the best for the dogs in our care is always our priority, and we have applied for exemptions where we have determined that a dog’s welfare can be maintained in kennels long term. We must consider all options for those whose welfare would deteriorate if they spent the rest of their life in kennels, and unfortunately that includes euthanasia.” A spokesman for the RSPCA told The Telegraph: “From Feb 1 2024 we are devastated that the new law will mean we will have no option but to euthanise all dogs who have been identified as an XL bully type by a police dog legislation officer, and have been signed over to us.

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XL Bully ban will cost police £25 million in vet and kennel fees - with no clear reduction in attacks
2 months ago

XL Bully ban will cost police £25 million in vet and kennel fees - with no clear reduction in attacks

The Independent  

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Our mother was mauled to death by an XL Bully - not enough is being done to enforce the ban: Daughters' heartfelt plea after attacks rise in 2024
3 months ago

Our mother was mauled to death by an XL Bully - not enough is being done to enforce the ban: Daughters' heartfelt plea after attacks rise in 2024

Daily Mail  

The daughters of a 68-year-old grandmother mauled to death by XL bully dogs have claimed new laws are not properly being enforced amid an increase in attacks. Esther Martin, 68, was killed by XL bully dogs in Jaywick, Essex, on February 3 this year Her daughter Sonia Martin claims laws on XL bullies are not properly being enforced The siblings …

Australia's biggest animal welfare group sparks outrage for 'heartless' act behind these closed doors
4 months ago

Australia's biggest animal welfare group sparks outrage for 'heartless' act behind these closed doors

Daily Mail  

An RSPCA volunteer has lashed out at the animal welfare group for euthanising a seven-month-old puppy, claiming it was healthy and harmless. The anonymous volunteer claimed the puppy, named Sophie, had been put down at the Sydney Adoption Centre at Yagoona 'I have been involved in animal activism for over twenty years, this animal was far from being un-rehabilitatable, she …

RSPCA seeks to pursue labradoodle puppy farm whistleblowers who came forward about conditions
4 months, 4 weeks ago

RSPCA seeks to pursue labradoodle puppy farm whistleblowers who came forward about conditions

ABC  

RSPCA Tasmania has initiated an independent review into whether former workers at a dog breeding facility, some of whom have spoken to the ABC as whistleblowers, can be criminally prosecuted. The RSPCA first brought 70 charges for overbreeding against Tasmanian Labradoodles owners Elizabeth and Paul Bartlett in early 2023. Contact Jessica Moran at moran.jessica@abc.net.au The ABC also spoke to another …

Two men arrested after XL Bully killed in ‘deliberate attack’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Two men arrested after XL Bully killed in ‘deliberate attack’

The Independent  

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Suspected XL Bully dog killed in ‘targeted’ attack
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Suspected XL Bully dog killed in ‘targeted’ attack

The Independent  

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Is the XL Bully ban really working? Boy, five, and teen, 15, are latest dog attack victims since strict ownership rules came into place - as experts say more people are 'likely' to get hurt as pets be
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Is the XL Bully ban really working? Boy, five, and teen, 15, are latest dog attack victims since strict ownership rules came into place - as experts say more people are 'likely' to get hurt as pets be

Daily Mail  

An expert has warned the UK will 'likely' see more XL Bully attacks in future despite the breed having been banned by the Government earlier this year. Angeline Mahal, 50, was killed at her home in Hornchurch, East London, last week by two of her own XL Bully dogs Esther Martin, 68 from Woodford Green, London, was mauled to death …

XL Bully destroyed after attacking 15-year-old boy at home in Wales
10 months ago

XL Bully destroyed after attacking 15-year-old boy at home in Wales

The Independent  

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Family warn XL Bully owners after ‘kind-hearted’ mother killed by pets
10 months, 1 week ago

Family warn XL Bully owners after ‘kind-hearted’ mother killed by pets

The Independent  

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The true cost of the XL Bully ban: How councils have spent thousands of pounds of taxpayers' cash destroying dangerous dogs in just six months - how many have been put down in your area?
11 months, 1 week ago

The true cost of the XL Bully ban: How councils have spent thousands of pounds of taxpayers' cash destroying dangerous dogs in just six months - how many have been put down in your area?

Daily Mail  

Councils across England have spent thousands of pounds of taxpayers' money on destroying XL Bully dogs, MailOnline can reveal. A MailOnline graphic shows which councils have spent the most Councils across England have spent thousands of pounds of taxpayers' money on destroying XL Bullys, MailOnline can reveal MailOnline asked councils England how many XL Bully dogs had been found abandoned …

Crufts officials say XL bully ban ‘dangerous and doomed to fail’
1 year ago

Crufts officials say XL bully ban ‘dangerous and doomed to fail’

The Telegraph  

Since news of the ban was released police have spent at least £2.2 million housing XL bullies, according to a Daily Mail report published in January. Dog trainers need insurance to carry out their work and require additional, more expensive, insurance for dogs flagged as dangerous, making it harder for people to access help. The Department for Environment, Food and …

It's not just XL Bully dogs that vets need to watch out for... their owners can also be aggressive, says chief of the British Veterinary Association
1 year ago

It's not just XL Bully dogs that vets need to watch out for... their owners can also be aggressive, says chief of the British Veterinary Association

Daily Mail  

Vets have faced 'abuse and threats' from XL Bully owners over the dog breed's ban, the president of the British Veterinary Association has said. Anna Judson said the situation had created a 'very emotionally charged atmosphere' and some 'really challenging situations' between owners and vets Vets have faced 'abuse and threats' from XL Bully owners over the dog breed's ban, …

Should dog breed bans be ditched in favour of stricter measures for irresponsible owners? Join The Independent Debate
1 year, 1 month ago

Should dog breed bans be ditched in favour of stricter measures for irresponsible owners? Join The Independent Debate

The Independent  

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Dogs on death row: Illegal XL Bullys will be put down from TODAY and owners face jail if they don't comply with new law - but 70,000 dogs could still be unregistered
1 year, 1 month ago

Dogs on death row: Illegal XL Bullys will be put down from TODAY and owners face jail if they don't comply with new law - but 70,000 dogs could still be unregistered

Daily Mail  

Owners of XL Bully dogs face having their beloved pets put down if they don't comply with the law from today, police have warned. XL Bully dog Theo wearing a muzzle put on him by his owner Kerry Heath, who has hit out at the law change Dog owner Terry Wigzell with his muzzled XL Bully 'Duke' on a walk …

Thousands of potentially lethal XL bully dogs not registered in time to avoid death sentence
1 year, 1 month ago

Thousands of potentially lethal XL bully dogs not registered in time to avoid death sentence

The Telegraph  

An estimated 10,000 XL bully dogs have not been registered as a ban on the breed comes into force, police have warned. Unregistered dogs risk being destroyed Assistant Chief Constable Mark Hobrough, who is the NPCC lead on dangerous dogs, said those who had chosen to ignore the rules ran the risk of going to prison and having their pet …

XL Bully ‘found tied up and set on fire’ ahead of ban
1 year, 2 months ago

XL Bully ‘found tied up and set on fire’ ahead of ban

The Independent  

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XL bully dogs in rescue homes win last-ditch reprieve
1 year, 2 months ago

XL bully dogs in rescue homes win last-ditch reprieve

The Telegraph  

XL bullies have been given a temporary reprieve after campaigners won an injunction to stop rescue dogs being put down. It follows public outcry at a rise in attacks by XL bullies, with an estimated 14 deaths of humans in the last three years and 351 attacks by large bully breeds this year alone, according to Bully Watch. A High …

Ban on American XL bully dogs could lead to increased abandonment – charity
1 year, 4 months ago

Ban on American XL bully dogs could lead to increased abandonment – charity

The Independent  

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Nearly 250 XL Bullies will be put down if not rehomed by end of 2024: Clock ticking for dangerous dogs after Rishi Sunak issued ban over horror attacks
1 year, 4 months ago

Nearly 250 XL Bullies will be put down if not rehomed by end of 2024: Clock ticking for dangerous dogs after Rishi Sunak issued ban over horror attacks

Daily Mail  

Animal charities have said hundreds of XL Bully dogs will be put down if they're not re-homed by the the end of the year. Last week, dozens of XL Bully owners held a mass meet up with 62 of their dogs in protest against the government’s decision to outlaw the breed Mohammed Sami Raza was left yelling for help as …

XL bully dogs ‘a danger to our communities’, Prime Minister insists
1 year, 6 months ago

XL bully dogs ‘a danger to our communities’, Prime Minister insists

The Independent  

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Dog shelters ‘flooded’ with XL Bully dogs ahead of ban
1 year, 6 months ago

Dog shelters ‘flooded’ with XL Bully dogs ahead of ban

The Independent  

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XL Bully dogs ban: Fears animals could be put down or dumped as owners sell animals ahead of ban
1 year, 6 months ago

XL Bully dogs ban: Fears animals could be put down or dumped as owners sell animals ahead of ban

The Independent  

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American Bully XL ban won’t stop vicious attacks, expert warns
1 year, 6 months ago

American Bully XL ban won’t stop vicious attacks, expert warns

The Independent  

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American Bully XL ban would punish well behaved pets, Dogs Trust warns
1 year, 6 months ago

American Bully XL ban would punish well behaved pets, Dogs Trust warns

The Telegraph  

Banning all American “XL Bully” breeds is unfair and would punish well behaved pets, according to the Dogs Trust. Owen Sharp, chief executive of the charity, said there would be a “multitude of problems” with attempts to outlaw the dogs following the attack on 11-year-old Ana Paun on Saturday. But Mr Sharp warned such action could leave many families deprived …

UK government may ban American XL bully dogs after attack on 11-year-old girl
1 year, 6 months ago

UK government may ban American XL bully dogs after attack on 11-year-old girl

Hindustan Times  

Britain's home secretary said Monday she is seeking “urgent advice” on banning a type of American Bully dog, highlighting an attack on a 11-year-old girl over the weekend. Suella Braverman said she has commissioned advice on outlawing XL Bully dogs after police said they were investigating an incident in the central English city of Birmingham on Saturday, when a girl …

UK government may ban American XL bully dogs after a child was attacked
1 year, 6 months ago

UK government may ban American XL bully dogs after a child was attacked

The Independent  

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Dog put to sleep after being abandoned in ‘worst condition’ RSPCA officer had ever seen
2 years ago

Dog put to sleep after being abandoned in ‘worst condition’ RSPCA officer had ever seen

The Independent  

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More than 30 dogs rescued from hoarder’s home after owner found dead
2 years, 1 month ago

More than 30 dogs rescued from hoarder’s home after owner found dead

The Independent  

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Battersea criticises ‘flawed’ dog control law that puts dogs down based on breed
2 years, 4 months ago

Battersea criticises ‘flawed’ dog control law that puts dogs down based on breed

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RSPCA Queensland rescues almost 70 puppies that were filthy, malnourished, locked in cages
3 years, 8 months ago

RSPCA Queensland rescues almost 70 puppies that were filthy, malnourished, locked in cages

ABC  

The RSPCA has warned prospective pet owners not to buy pets online, after two Queensland breeders were fined and banned over a “disturbing” case of animal cruelty. Key points: The RSPCA says nearly 70 young dogs were seized from two puppy farms in Toowoomba and Bundaberg Earlier this month, breeders Sherry Hawley and Jayson Ramsey were found guilty of 37 …

Lucy’s Law: Animal welfare campaigners welcome new law cracking down on puppy farms
5 years, 10 months ago

Lucy’s Law: Animal welfare campaigners welcome new law cracking down on puppy farms

The Independent  

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Maximum penalty given to couple who bred dogs in faeces-covered conditions
7 years, 3 months ago

Maximum penalty given to couple who bred dogs in faeces-covered conditions

ABC  

A court has banned two dog breeders from owning animals for the maximum penalty of 10 years, after more than 60 dogs were seized from their property in February last year. "The dogs endured significant cruelty living in crammed conditions, none of them had appropriately sized pens," Prosecutor Sebastian Reid said. Seized dogs given second chance Speaking outside court today, …

Abandoned working dogs facing euthanasia rescued from 'kill list' by Australian charity
9 years, 4 months ago

Abandoned working dogs facing euthanasia rescued from 'kill list' by Australian charity

ABC  

Hundreds of thousands of working dogs end up in Australian pounds and animal shelters every year, and many are euthanized. Through their charity Australian Working Dog Rescue International, Carey and Di Edwards take on these working dog breeds, and along with a team of volunteers and carers the dogs are trained and adopted out to homes and farms across the …

The RSPCA: Can it destroy and protect animals at the same time?
12 years, 2 months ago

The RSPCA: Can it destroy and protect animals at the same time?

The Independent  

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