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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

Britster · 10-03-2011, 06:24 PM

The whole situation is just soooo sad. I am so sorry to hear of the ultimate decision.

miabellaamoure · 10-04-2011, 10:29 AM

Have a tissue ready when you watch this...

Help Save Lennox! - YouTube

lillymae · 10-04-2011, 11:01 PM

This is just sickening and all because of a few Idiots on a power trip.
Also those Idiots are the ones breaking the law as it has been proven that Lenox is not what the Idiots claim he is.

Britster · 10-06-2011, 06:40 PM

Wow.... that video was heart breaking

nancyf007 · 10-06-2011, 06:49 PM

How absolutely heart breaking. I cried for Lennox. It just seems unbelievable that nothing could be done for him.

nancyf007 · 10-07-2011, 08:09 AM

Has he been executed yet? Is there still time for him? I have been very disturbed since reading this post.

Kaos · 10-12-2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by nancyf007

Has he been executed yet? Is there still time for him? I have been very disturbed since reading this post.

BBC News - Belfast woman loses appeal over Lennox the dog death

They lost the appeal and have 21 days to launch another. How incredibly sad this story is.

Buster Brown · 10-12-2011, 08:32 PM

I am sorry for Lennox and appalled at the conditions that poor dog was kept in. I find it ironic that they would expect the dog to not be wary when kept locked up in those awful conditions. Shameful. I goggled the Belfast city council and sent them an email letting them know how I felt.

puppyluvinmomma · 10-12-2011, 08:37 PM

Thats horrible I couldn't even imagine what that family has gone through.

lillymae · 10-12-2011, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Buster Brown

I am sorry for Lennox and appalled at the conditions that poor dog was kept in. I find it ironic that they would expect the dog to not be wary when kept locked up in those awful conditions. Shameful. I goggled the Belfast city council and sent them an email letting them know how I felt.

You should put the link so that we can All let them know how we feel.

Buster Brown · 10-13-2011, 03:26 PM

Here it is Belfast City Council. Contact us. General enquiries.

nancyf007 · 10-13-2011, 03:29 PM

Isn't there someway a rescue here could get him. I am sure the family would rather that than the alternative.

myteddybear · 10-13-2011, 03:50 PM

I literally cannot breath.

I cannot even imagine the pain this family is going through and what that sweet soul has endured and all the time not understanding why he is there away from his family....

I don't even have words...

I will write the council but have to think because I want it to be something that might make them not sleep so well after they read it. I know thousands of people have written them and I can't begin to think what I could say that could make a difference.

I think if people kept their dogs in those kind of conditions they would be punished but they think it's ok to keep him like that. Sometimes I just feel hopeless for all the animals that suffer in this world and quite honestly every time I see it it makes me dislike people more and more.

nancyf007 · 10-13-2011, 04:43 PM

Oh I really pray this has a good outcome. It is so heartbreaking.

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

10-03-2011, 06:24 PM	#2
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	The whole situation is just soooo sad. I am so sorry to hear of the ultimate decision. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

10-06-2011, 06:40 PM	#5
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	Wow.... that video was heart breaking __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

10-12-2011, 08:32 PM	#9
Buster Brown Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toluca Lake, CA Posts: 5,491	I am sorry for Lennox and appalled at the conditions that poor dog was kept in. I find it ironic that they would expect the dog to not be wary when kept locked up in those awful conditions. Shameful. I goggled the Belfast city council and sent them an email letting them know how I felt. __________________ CarolynBuster Brown "The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything."

10-12-2011, 08:37 PM	#10
puppyluvinmomma YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ILLINOIS Posts: 575	Thats horrible I couldn't even imagine what that family has gone through. __________________ Christel and furkids Peawee & Lucy Lou too!!!

10-04-2011, 11:01 PM	#4
lillymae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,544	This is just sickening and all because of a few Idiots on a power trip. Also those Idiots are the ones breaking the law as it has been proven that Lenox is not what the Idiots claim he is.

10-06-2011, 06:49 PM	#6
nancyf007 YT Addict Join Date: May 2011 Location: Fort Myers Posts: 339 Blog Entries: 8	How absolutely heart breaking. I cried for Lennox. It just seems unbelievable that nothing could be done for him.

10-07-2011, 08:09 AM	#7
nancyf007 YT Addict Join Date: May 2011 Location: Fort Myers Posts: 339 Blog Entries: 8	Has he been executed yet? Is there still time for him? I have been very disturbed since reading this post.

10-13-2011, 03:26 PM	#12
Buster Brown Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toluca Lake, CA Posts: 5,491	Here it is Belfast City Council. Contact us. General enquiries. __________________ CarolynBuster Brown "The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything."

10-13-2011, 03:29 PM	#13
nancyf007 YT Addict Join Date: May 2011 Location: Fort Myers Posts: 339 Blog Entries: 8	Isn't there someway a rescue here could get him. I am sure the family would rather that than the alternative.

10-13-2011, 03:50 PM	#14
myteddybear Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cambridgeshire, England Posts: 1,208	I literally cannot breath. I cannot even imagine the pain this family is going through and what that sweet soul has endured and all the time not understanding why he is there away from his family.... I don't even have words... I will write the council but have to think because I want it to be something that might make them not sleep so well after they read it. I know thousands of people have written them and I can't begin to think what I could say that could make a difference. I think if people kept their dogs in those kind of conditions they would be punished but they think it's ok to keep him like that. Sometimes I just feel hopeless for all the animals that suffer in this world and quite honestly every time I see it it makes me dislike people more and more. __________________ Please help save Lennox! http://www.savelennox.co.uk/ Let your voice be heard so Lennox can go home

10-13-2011, 04:43 PM	#15
nancyf007 YT Addict Join Date: May 2011 Location: Fort Myers Posts: 339 Blog Entries: 8	Oh I really pray this has a good outcome. It is so heartbreaking.