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jrsygal37 · 09-30-2011, 05:44 AM

I just wanted to post and let those that may have been following some of Lennox's case know that After over a year, and then an extra week of dragging their feet in a decision, the court ruled in favor of the council and will be putting Lennox to death.

This is a hearbreaking decision. For those that did not follow any of it. Lennox was a mix of Labrador Retriever and something else (NOT PITTIE) and the government deemed the dog to be a Pitbull based on his size and structure and confiscated him, threw him in a shelter which was no more then a shed with dirt. The family has fought for over a year to get Lennox back. They were suppose to have their court day three weeks ago and the court ran out of time and posponed it until last Friday, and instead of making the decision then, they made this family wait yet another week (Today) for their decision, only to tell them that their dog will be put to death.

For the record, even if for argument sake it was a Pit, this family were responsible pet owners. Lennox (who by the way they had from 5 weeks old) who was 5 years old when they took him, NEVER had a complaint made against him, was microchipped, vaccinated, vetted, and neutered. Imagine how you would feel if after having a pup since 5 weeks old for five years you had him in your home as your family and the government marched in and took h im against your will and killed him. There was a 12 year old girl invovled with this. Lennox was her dog. Since the incident she's been so depressed she reverted to cutting herself. Imagine a family so tramatized.

Lastly, the warden went to court and lied afraid if councel lost such a high profile case it would be precedent for others, she lied and told the courts she was afraid of Lennox and he was very aggressive. Why do we know she lied? We know because pictures surfaced of her frolicking with him, pictures of Lennox sitting on this woman's lap kissing her, of her hugging him. Now does that sound like a warden afraid? Does it sound like an aggressive dog?

The whole situation is sickening. So what breed will be next? Becareful, it could be a breed you own.

Elaine

09-30-2011, 05:44 AM	#1
jrsygal37 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 3,370	Lennox Update. I just wanted to post and let those that may have been following some of Lennox's case know that After over a year, and then an extra week of dragging their feet in a decision, the court ruled in favor of the council and will be putting Lennox to death. This is a hearbreaking decision. For those that did not follow any of it. Lennox was a mix of Labrador Retriever and something else (NOT PITTIE) and the government deemed the dog to be a Pitbull based on his size and structure and confiscated him, threw him in a shelter which was no more then a shed with dirt. The family has fought for over a year to get Lennox back. They were suppose to have their court day three weeks ago and the court ran out of time and posponed it until last Friday, and instead of making the decision then, they made this family wait yet another week (Today) for their decision, only to tell them that their dog will be put to death. For the record, even if for argument sake it was a Pit, this family were responsible pet owners. Lennox (who by the way they had from 5 weeks old) who was 5 years old when they took him, NEVER had a complaint made against him, was microchipped, vaccinated, vetted, and neutered. Imagine how you would feel if after having a pup since 5 weeks old for five years you had him in your home as your family and the government marched in and took h im against your will and killed him. There was a 12 year old girl invovled with this. Lennox was her dog. Since the incident she's been so depressed she reverted to cutting herself. Imagine a family so tramatized. Lastly, the warden went to court and lied afraid if councel lost such a high profile case it would be precedent for others, she lied and told the courts she was afraid of Lennox and he was very aggressive. Why do we know she lied? We know because pictures surfaced of her frolicking with him, pictures of Lennox sitting on this woman's lap kissing her, of her hugging him. Now does that sound like a warden afraid? Does it sound like an aggressive dog? The whole situation is sickening. So what breed will be next? Becareful, it could be a breed you own. Elaine