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Police visit, false accusations

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dogslife · 26/02/2013 14:32

Have a staffordshire bull terrier, through ongoing problems with the neighbours they have falsely reported us for owning a pitbull (banned breed)

Have a police visit scheduled for next week to determine if he is "of type", have printed out the relevant documents and highlighted things relevant, been in touch with vet and also with DDA watch charity who help people affected by BSL. Is there anything else i could/should be doing. Heartbroken at the thought of losing our pet.

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MakeItUpAsYouGoAlong · 06/03/2013 13:53

Good luck xThanksx

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dogslife · 06/03/2013 14:05

ill be back on by Lunchtime tomorrow u lovely lot. sleeping peacefully now recovering from his op, he is insured, he is chipped. I have a dogs trust membership and have bought a muzzle in case so I have hope x

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SpicyPear · 06/03/2013 15:07

Thinking of you and your boy. Good luck.

ClaimedByMe · 06/03/2013 17:03

Good luck for tomorrow, I am sure it will be fine :)

TantrumsAndBalloons · 06/03/2013 17:08

Good luck. I've just read this, I feel for you.

We have staffies, our neighbour threatened to report us last year for having a dangerous pit bull. They must have changed their minds.

Also, my ds1 gets stopped by the police a lot when he walks the dogs in the evening which is not fun for him.

I hope it all works out for you.

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dogslife · 06/03/2013 21:08

its so wrong tantrums Sad. just can't believe someone would do it with no reason I'd understand if he was dangerous or aggressive but he's not. letter of the vet is brilliant really in depth and supportive. don't want to leave his side tonight just in case Sad.

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digerd · 06/03/2013 21:10

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Hope your boy is not too sore tomorrow. This pitbull thing is like a witchhunt.
I haven't seen any, but staffies and staffie crosses and all are very friendly and non-aggressive where I live.

One large dog frightened a young woman I was speaking to, but I walked on towards him and owner and he was a big SOFTIE. I shouted to her that he was, but she wouldn't go near him.

It is not the size and shape of the head, it is the nature of the dog.
Are the police coming Friday?

BrianCoxandTheTempleofDOOM · 06/03/2013 21:16

I have no advice, but just wanted to send you lots of good luck vibes.

It sounds like you are doing everything possible and I am sure the outcome will be in your favour.

Your neighbour is a twat.

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dogslife · 06/03/2013 21:25

tomorrow morning, I agree also my neighbour is a twat. my boy the same people will avoid him but he is soft as anything. big love he is. I feel v well prepared and supported but still worried sick

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ToomuchWaternotWine · 06/03/2013 21:34

Huge good luck vibes from here too x

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dogslife · 06/03/2013 21:35

having a cry already , am such a sap. but he's my friend. corny as that sounds

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dogslife · 07/03/2013 13:03

HES STAYING AT HOME!!! [GRIN]

Due to measurements and as predicted we will have to go to court and he will placed on the exempted dogs register having to adhere to certain conditions but hes staying here!

Thank you for all your good lucks and well wishes x

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Floralnomad · 07/03/2013 13:13

Great news ! Also do start reporting all your neighbours anti social and harassing behaviours to the 101 number or the local PCSO , they really are interested in this kind of thing and it may help in the future .

SaggyOldClothCatpuss · 07/03/2013 13:22

thats wonderful. Tell your awful neighbours to piss right off!

MakeItUpAsYouGoAlong · 07/03/2013 13:24

So so pleased for you xx

gymmummy64 · 07/03/2013 13:25

Grin Grin Grin

So pleased to hear the news! xx

ChickensHaveNoEyebrows · 07/03/2013 13:48

Yay! Grin So, so pleased for you x

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SpicyPear · 07/03/2013 14:10

Excellent news! It's a shame he has been classified as type but the important thing is he gets to stay with you. Police have this discretion and don't exercise it enough so I'm delighted they have used this option.

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dogslife · 07/03/2013 14:14

he does need to have a tattoo yes that's the only thing left to do which will be done after he is exempted. we have not been cautioned he has been typed purely on some measurements. just glad he is staying here! cost is an issue but we will do it he's my boyGrin thanks pear Grin Grin Grin.

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HelgatheHairy · 07/03/2013 15:14

I met my first staffy Tuesday (they're not common here in Ireland) and he was lovely. Soo friendly and a big grin and let my 10 month golden sniff him like crazy. I was chatting to the owner and she was saying she generally walks him in places where they don't run into many people cause of other people's reaction. Such a pity.

BrianCoxandTheTempleofDOOM · 07/03/2013 15:58

Good news! What a relief - I love Staffs, have only ever met stupid, grinning, softies and I really rate them as a family dog.

Not that I could cope with one though Grin

RedwingWinter · 07/03/2013 16:45

Yay! I'm so relieved. And I echo Floralnomad in reporting the neighbour to 101 when he harrasses you, because you never know it might come in useful in the future to have a record of it all. (Also he might stop).

ClaimedByMe · 07/03/2013 16:49

Phew what a relief, I have been so worried about you and your staff, I can't imagine what it would be like if anyone took away my baby Staffie.

Hope you are giving her extra cuddles now!

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dogslife · 07/03/2013 16:53

sobbed my heart out last night Sad. didn't want to leave him to go bed. he is the best. mildly panicked about the costs but we will find a way
:)

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