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Bud
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Emailed, signed up and cried through all the video's.............keep us posted.......
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johnderondon
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RSPCA join in the criticism:
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Statement on pit bull type dog in Northern Ireland – 10.7.09
It is wrong that an entire breed of dog should be banned purely on the basis of its genetic make-up, without any consideration of an individual dog’s characteristics and temperament.
The Dangerous Dogs (Amendment) Act 1997 was introduced in England and Wales so that the automatic death sentence on all pit bull type dogs was lifted. If Northern Ireland had adopted this amendment, many family pets identified as being pit bull types would be allowed to live out their life with their owners in accordance with the law. They would not be forced to spend their final days in kennels before being inevitably destroyed.
The RSPCA continues to campaign for the government to reassess its current dog legislation and shift emphasis from the four legs at the end of a lead to the two legs at the other. We want irresponsible owners to be held accountable for their actions, not their dogs. |
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EmmaSemple
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Just out of interest, when was Bruce last actually seen by anyone else that officials? Have I got it correct that the family have not been allowed to see him since Christmas?
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Sharonr - Admin
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| Quote: | Sharonr - Admin wrote:
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Never that  Whats a little RSI between friends if it makes a difference to Bruce.
I just cannot imagine how I would feel if that was my dog! Anyone out thinking the same, can you even try to imagine how it feels? Then do him the biggest favour and write/sign the petition if you haven't already. Thanks 
(Forums up to date my side)
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johnderondon
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| Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 1:58 pm Post subject: |
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| EmmaSemple wrote: | Just out of interest, when was Bruce last actually seen by anyone else that officials? Have I got it correct that the family have not been allowed to see him since Christmas?
Emma |
I think that's right.
Irish Assembly Member McFarland is trying to push Northdown Borough Council into allowing another access visit or, at least, supplying shannon with some current photos.
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johnderondon
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Global protests planned!
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"Paws" for a moment of silence and join us in lighting a candle in honor, support and recognition of our beautiful canine friend, "Bruce", an innocent victim and pawn of Northern Ireland's Breed Specific Legislation law.
We can not do many things for Bruce as he still sits - just under 2 years - caged, isolated, and physically neglected at the hands of a government agency. These laws were enacted to decrease harm to its' citizens but is now causing harm to many dogs, including Bruce, and their families.
We can not break him free.
We can not ease his confusion and sadness of being taken from the only home he has ever known.
We can not relieve his suffering, and the pain that he continues to endure, nor can we replace his once-beautiful and healthy tail, now amputated from this government's abuse and neglect.
What we can do is pause "paws" for a moment of silence and light our flame in honor of "Bruce", in support of his steadfast-unwavering courage, continuing trust and devotion, and in recognition of his undeniable "spirit", that continues to touch the world.
We can "paws" to honor all of our canine friends and their families around the world who have lost their lives to Breed Specific Legislation and Dangerous Dog Act Laws, this criminal - breed genocide law, and vow to make a change, worldwide, one goal, one purpose, uniting us all in solidarity to repeal this law of inhumanity.
On Thursday, July 23rd 2009 at dusk in your part of the world, with your beloved pets safe at your side, light a candle and "paws" for this powerful moment of silence in honor, in support, and in recognition for all of us fighting to "Bring Bruce Home" uniting to make a change for "Bruce" and the many lives already lost--so that they did not die in vain.
Capture the moment with a digital photograph or video and please send to: mail@dangerousdogsact.co.uk and/or http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=10616243761 so that we may record this historical moment in our fight for justice and publish these touching moments for the world to see. |
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johnderondon
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Can anyone join me in a candlelight vigil outside the Northern Ireland Office at 10pm on the 23rd July?
I can provide some transport from Surrey/south London area.
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johnderondon
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There has been a HUGE legal development for Bruce.
Everybody knows that Northern Ireland doesn't have an amendment to allow 'type' dogs to live. The Dept. for Agriculture and Rural Development even reiterated this point in written answers to the Northern Ireland Assembly as recently as last Sept.
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"Such dogs are destroyed unless their owner can prove that they are not of a banned type" |
http://www.niassembly.gov.uk/qand...andate/writtenans/2008/080926.htm
It turns out....
They lied.
Northern Ireland does have its own version of the amendments and has done since 2001. They just forgot to tell anyone!
Forgot to tell Ballymena when they set about their dog massacre. Forgot to tell County Antrim, too, when they set about their own massacre...
| Quote: | | "The first thing you have to be aware of is that the Amnedment to the Dangerous Dogs Act, which allows pit bull 'type' dogs to be registered and rehomed, does not apply in Northern Ireland" said Nigel Devine (Antrim Borough Dog Warden) |
http://www.ourdogs.co.uk/News/2006/December2006/011206/outrage.htm
Bruce now has a valid legal defence to argue in his favour to compliment the public campaign, thanks to the diligence of campaigners who have painstakingly unearthed the complicated jigsaw of legislation.
But how many dogs have died because they were denied their rights by a State that would rather just kill them than seek justice?
Full story here:
http://www.dogmagazine.net/archiv...ruce-awaits-his-fate-on-deathrow/
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johnderondon
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In a bid to keep piling on the pressure and help Bruce, the alleged pit bull type held under sentence of death in Northern Ireland, DDAWatch have begun a new email campaign. Please, please, please copy or rewrite the following letter and send it to the contacts listed below.
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Dear
I am contacting you further to my previous email regarding the tragic case of “Bruce”, the alleged pit bull terrier type held by Northdown Borough Council. I remind you of the facts regarding Bruce.
Bruce is a friendly dog whose temperament has never been in question.
Bruce has a loving family whose only wish is to see him live.
The authorities have held Bruce for nearly two years costing thousands of taxpayer’s money.
Bruce’s condition while incarcerated deteriorated badly, shocking the world.
Bruce’s only “crime” is in his appearance.
In my previous contact with yourself, my request was that you help to intervene and save the life of a friendly pet. I would like to ask this again however it seems no longer enough to request solely for Bruce, as Bruce is one of many dogs that may be found guilty in appearance under the Breed Specific Laws in effect in Northern Ireland.
It is on behalf of all dogs, whose crime is in their appearance, that I now contact you and ask that you make a stand against the needless seizure, detainment and potential destruction of dogs such as Bruce and request that all sections within Article 25 of the Dangerous Dogs (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 be repealed from the legislation.
Breed Specific Legislation has been proven to been ineffective at tackling the core problem of irresponsible ownership. Its failure to increase and promote responsible ownership has meant that areas with BSL around the world have failed to see a decrease in incidents with dogs and in many areas these are reported to have actually risen. The Netherlands has noted this failure and has acted accordingly by repealing their ban on breed types.
BSL is also ineffective at reducing the barbaric “sport” of dog fighting. The Welfare of Animals Act contains provisions to deal with those guilty of this offence yet the maximum repercussions for those who abuse and kill innocent creatures are equal to those for a caring owner of a friendly dog whose only crime is in the dog’s physical appearance.
Is it not time that Northern Ireland turn their focus onto those who, intentionally or otherwise, fail to provide for the health and welfare of their pets by ensuring a responsible upbringing of those animals?
I understand that a move to repeal the Breed Specific Aspects of the Dangerous Dogs Act may be considered controversial but I would ask you to question whether or not it is also controversial to continue to back legislation that does not work, cannot work and leads to the destruction of healthy friendly family dogs.
I look forward to hearing your response on the matter
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The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland – Shaun Woodward MP
Northern Ireland Office, 11 Millbank, London, SW1P 4PN
Fax: 01744 24306...
www.shaunwoodward.com/enquiry.html
The Rt Hon Peter Robinson MP MLA – First Minister
Martin McGuinness MP MLA – deputy First Minister
Jeffrey Donaldson MP - http://www.jeffreydonaldson.org/AdviceCentre.asp
Gerry Kelly MLA
Email: ps.ministers@ofmdfmni.gov.uk
Letters to: GD36 Stormont Castle, Stormont Estate, Belfast BT4 3TT
http://www.ofmdfmni.gov.uk/
Rt Hon Alan Johnson MP - Home Secretary
Letters to: 2 Marsham Street, London SW1P 4DF,
Email: public.enquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
ruby.cooling@northdown.gov.uk
harry.dunlop@northdown.gov.uk
roberta.dunlop@northdown.gov.uk
wesley.irvine@northdown.gov.uk
info@wjmontgomery.co.uk
alan.chambers@northdown.gov.uk
leslie.cree@northdown.gov.uk
marsden.fitzsimons@northdown.gov.uk
ian.henry@northdown.gov.uk
info@austenlennon.co.uk
alan.graham@northdown.gov.uk
alan.leslie@northdown.gov.uk
james.mckerrow@northdown.gov.uk
marion.smith@northdown.gov.uk
anne.wilson@northdown.gov.uk
brian.wilson@northdown.gov.uk
david.alderdice@northdown.gov.uk
ellie.mckay@northdown.gov.uk
ian.parsley@northdown.gov.uk
diana.peacocke@northdown.gov.uk
enquiries@uspca.co.uk
Alexander Easton DUP Alex.Easton@niassembly.gov.uk
Stephen farry stephen.farry@allianceparty.org
Peter Weir DUP pjweir@hotmail.com
Leslie Cree UUP Leslie.cree@northdown.gov.uk
Stephen farry stephen.farry@allianceparty.org
or facebook pages
Here's Peter Weir
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stephen-Farr...gid=57364012878
Here's Stephen Farry MLA
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stephen-Farry-MLA/71584014663
Brian Wilson
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stephen-Farr.../aldermanwilson
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johnderondon
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Bruce's Global Vigil, part four
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itRfDu5S_KI
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