Endangered Dogs Defence and Rescue

We are working on a fault with our guestbook and will be able to add all your comments back in shortly!

I wish someone would listen to what the BVA head vet has said about the dog law, well done for finding this and reporting on it, I never saw it anywhere else. Good luck in your work helpling innocent dogs.

Marilyn Shaw, Yorkshire

10th December 2009

Remember, remember the fifth of november, well we would rather forget it thanks all the same. Hate fireworks, every time my dogs go nuts for a week and end up on tablets from the vets, it is a nightmare for us, liked your firework guide, shall be reading to see if it might help my two.

Jan and John Evans, Devon

30th October 2009

Our dog was seized last year, we went to court by way of section 3 of the dangerous dog laws and our dog was returned to us three and a half months later, we do really feel for this family and what they have been put through with the death of their pet, it is up to the law court to decide surely, not anyone else. A most upsetting ordeal which has resulted in the totally needless death of a dog. (In reference to 'Sam' the sbt)

Walter Bailey, Swindon, Wiltshire

17th October 2009

Poor Sam, there really is no excuse for error, much more attention to detail should be made so that mistakes are avoided.

David Key, Chelsea

10th October 2009

I was so upset to read about the Stafford 'Sam' and him being euthanised when he shouldn't have been, such a tragic loss of life. My full sympathies to his family, they must be devastated with this outcome.

Mrs Humes, Middlesex

8th October 2009

I read the article about the law changing in Northern ireland and hope that this can in some way help free Bruce, if not, then other poor dogs like him, well done to those who must have, I'm sure, have worked enormously hard in their own time to find out this information and share it with the wider world. What a discovery-dog law has changed and no one knew for sure, quite amazing, well done all!

Mike Glasier, Chesterfield

11th August 2009

We are praying that the court hearing for brucie the canine goes well today in Court.

Michelle & Graham Jones, Stroud

11th August 2009

I check your web site each week for news on bruce and just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone behind the scenes who helps dog like bruce as they got no voice, like the vigil photograph states. Don't give up!

Cherrie & dogs, Florida

11th August 2009

Please will you post any news about bruce that poor creature needs to be at home and not locked away, it is absurd, I think the world has just gone mad completely. Keep up your excellent work for the sake of these dogs.

Christie Snelding, Halifax

10th August 2009

Our bull terrier 'Lucy' had a run in with another dog which was off lead (she was on her lead) and we were so worried when the police questioned us, it is hard to explain how devastated we are, we now avoid the park as it brings back bad memories, thanks to eddr for helping us out and listening when we couldn't think right. Lucy sends her paw shakes too:-)

Terry Evans & my best mate Lucy! Wigan

8th August 2009

I was disgusted to see on TV dogs being seized off bad owners as 'pit bull' whatever the hell that is, puppies taken away, tiny little things, to be killed and they put this on telly like it is something to be proud of? What nonsense is this - London you should be ashamed to be letting these poor little pups and adults just get killed regardless to any temperament, what a upright modern city London has become and we look at other countries and talk about animals being treated badly, yet here we are killing dogs on tv as they look wrong it has made us feel quite sick.

Gabby & Miranda, Farnham

5th August 2009

Thanks very much for your help Amanda with a 12 year old dog in need, I was so worried for her.

Sophie, Hatfield

3rd August 2009

Thanks for your help with our american bull, we have now found him a good home with your help and advice, it really helped us through a low point. I hope one day there will be rescue places for these dogs, it's not their fault they got popular so quick, we just very relieved we got 'lucky' and found the right home in time.

Terry Lawsons, London

1st August 2009

I screamed out loud when I read about bruce on your web page for him. Set Bruce FREE!

Herm Scott, Inverness

30th July 2009

We is praying that Bruce can go home soon.
Kristen, Manchester
28th July

Thank you to Sue and Colin for their advice concerning our dog it really helped.

Sarah, London

20th July 2009

We have just received your write-up - "Eleventh hour mercy plea for death row dog"' and forwarded it on to all our friends, well done for trying to help this poor innocent dog bruce.

Shelly Alcombe, Sheffield

Please SET BRUCE FREE NOW and show compassion for this dog northern Ireland.

Jo Gibson, Coventry

Thank you eddr for your moving story of bruce the dog, it us just so terribly sad that this is going on, we will write letters as requested.

Barbara & Bo Sykes, Birmingham

8th July 2009

I, like many have heard of Bruce and the unfair way he's been treated. Please let us know what we can do to support him
Emily, Cornwall
5th July 2009

Thank you for helping and supporting the dog Bruce in Ireland, we have signed the petition and sent out letters as suggested on your web site.

Angela Watts, Sidmouth

5th July 2009

Your story about Bruce has brought tears to my eys, what we can do I don't know only that we must try to save this lost soul.

Mrs Adams, London

4th July 2009

My family and I would like to express our sincere thanks for your organisations help and support. Our dog, a collie cross alasation, was involved in a incident with another dog, also off lead, in the park, we were told we would end up in court faced with section three of the dangerous dogs act but with your help, the matter has now been resolved and all parties are satisfied. Keep up the excellent work you do.

Mrs Saunders, Nottingham

30th May 2009

We have taken on a rescue greyhound, he is the best dog ever, graceful, intelligent and lovely in every way, I hope that events like greyhoud awareness week will help get more dogs homes they so much need.

Maggie Evans, Oxford

25 May 2009

my neighbour went to the law court and they said he can have his dog back home from the kennels once they have done things to it thanks for the information papers you posted outwards, it explained what he was needing to do, we were not told, keep up good work helping the dog in law court who cant be speaking out

Joseph Sandez, London

22nd May 2009

Thank you to everyone for helping us with our dog who has been registered under the dog law, we can't thank you enough for your support and advice. best wishes and please keep up the great work for dogs like ours who is the nicest dog you would ever meet and means everything to our family.

J. Roggers, London

16th May 2009

Our local rescue is full of unwanted staffords and bulldog breeds, it is heart breaking to see each week, I volunteer and walk several dogs, every kennel is almost full now with staffs no one wants, where are they all coming from? There is a huge waiting list of staffords to come in but no room, so they will all be destroyed at some point, sickening situation, what has happened in this country.

Sam Whittaker, Essex

11th May 2009

I belong to a anti puppy farming group on FB-please come and support us.

Shelly, Telford

5th May 2009

I think that the public who buy puppies from these shops and puppy supermarket places all over the internet want to think about who produced that puppy - its mum and dad stuck somehwere in some breeding factory, the money you hand over has gone towards keeping them locked away in some hole-thanks to your support.

from Lisa & Gemma an ex factory breeding Westie

1st May 2009

Puppy farming and back yard breeding is all about supply and demand, cut out the demand the the supply will dry up. People who buy a pup because they just want one 'now' or on a whim - 'puppy looks cute' are keeping this vile trade going with their money.

Barry Davies, Cardiff

24th April 2009

BAN ALL PUPPY FARMS and puppy dog dealers. Don't buy a puppy from these dealers. Get a rescue dog instead! There's plenty of them, the dog kennels round here are full of dogs that need homes.

Maureen, Wakefield

22nd April 2009

What does it take to get action on these puppy farm places and close them down, what a disgrace and going on in our own country, these people are only interested in making money out of dogs misery, puppy supermarkets should all be shut down, it's been going on for years, the more people that know about it the better.

Graham Jones, Llanelli

14th April 2009

Why do we still allow puppy farms to even exist at all, they should be totally illegal, banned, finished.

Becky Weaver, Dorset

5th April 2009

The twats who killed that stafford by chucking it off a balcony should be caught, throw them in prison and give me the key, there's some right scum out there, cowards to pick on a dog like that and they wanna go away and leave our dogs alone, these idiots make me sick.

Danny, Hackney, London

30 March 2009

I own a lovely Staff and get sick of people keep talking about dangerous dogs, my dogs loves people and would not hurt anyone, why do we have to suffer because stupid people get these dogs and make us all look bad with the way they treat their dogs.

Michelle & Lucy, Acton, West London

28th March 2009

I was deeply shocked to read what happened to that poor Staffie which was thrown from a balcony. I hope they are caught and prosecuted in court, what scum these people are to treat a dog like that, makes me sick to the stomach.

Tommy Boardman, London

25th March 2009

The cruelty involved with the production of dog fur for westerners made me sick, I watched some news on this and had nightmares for months as it was is so barbaric and it's not just dogs and cats who are skinned alive, other animals are butchered, beaten and tortured as well. I pray that one day the cruelty will end and animals will be treated with respect, they feel pain for god sake what is wrong with people.

Ray Edmonton, Oxford

28th February 2009

Pleased that cat fur and dog fur has been banned by the politicians in europe, we signed lots of petitions over the past two years, I have four rescued cats and love them plus one old dog from my grandma, thank you for the news

Chelsea & Bunny, Whitehaven

11th February 2009

We were so pleased to hear about the Europe banning the cat and dog fur imports, this is terrific news and was long overdue. Still so many dogs need help as cruelty in these places is on such an enormous scale, but some good news for a change.

Mrs Elsden, Taunton

5th February 2009

We haven’t supported nor made any donations to the RSPCA since their support for the dangerous dogs law from when it first came in (at this time we had a registered dog and wrote many letters to our MP) we do hope they are sincere in their wish to end breed bans law we have, we could at least then move on from this terrible episode that has seen so many pets snatched from their houses and killed. We always think of the children who has witnessed their dogs being dragged from their beds and taken away on the wire nooses round their necks, never to be seen again-how would you explain this to a child who questions for his best friend who used to sleep in the bed, we know because this situation actually happened down our neighbourhood, the dog never done anything at all, he was taken to a police kennels and he died later on. Our registered old girl lived a good few years and passed away peacefully eight years ago, she was a friend to many especially our daughter.

Adam Sandler, Tooting, London
13th January 2009

This is good news for a change, we don't get much do we after 18 years of DDA in the UK, well done to everyone involved, I know how hard it is for you all behind the scenes. I know because I'm one of the people who would have lost their dog to the DDA if i hadn't had got the support and knowledge when i contacted you for help last year. So thank' s again from me and Bulldozer (who is fast asleep on my lap with his legs up in the air) and keep up the good work.

Dianne Abbott and Bulldozer

12th January 2009

Thought you would be interested to read this, couldn't see it on your web site yet - DDA Breakthrough: RSPCA Supports Call For Immediate Repeal of BSL
Dangerous Dogs Act Breakthrough: RSPCA Back Calls For Immediate End to BSL In a landmark event, the UK's largest animal welfare charity the RSPCA has joined forces with DDAWatch and the Coalition ...
http://www.petparliament.com/viewarticle.php?sid=15&aid=95

Frankie London

11 January 2009

BSL is stupid law made by stupid people, who know nothing about the dogs and different breeds of dog, where has years of it got them now? Nowhere, really just one big mess all round in the city, well done everyone who supported it, you must be so proud of yourselves. Time for a change, your writings about time to repeal we read on an american site, very true and well pointed out. Lets hope change is a coming.
Ban stupid people not innocent dogs.
Ban stupid drivers not cars.

Mrs Williams, Kent
11th January 2008

Happy New Year to EDDR! Your web site looks great too!

Dave Holden, Birmingham
4th January 2009

Happy New Year to all at eddr. Our Shepherd cross Collie Brodie was in kennels this time last year, he had a fight in the green and a hand was bitten during the ordeal when lots of teeth and bits were flying about, it ended up in court under the dogs law and we can’t put into words what we felt the day he was taken from us. Without your help in preparation for our case via our solicitor we would never have seen Brodie again. He is a good boy around other dogs, just this one off time when it didn’t go so well, but not his fault we think anyway, the judge understood this and saw how well cared for he is, Brodie stays on a lead all the time now but he still has a big garden to run in and he does of course have the rest of his life to live thanks to endangered dogs team helping us through it all.

Penny Lancaster, Nottingham
2nd January 2009

The DDA is such a mental law, dogs get taken and them idiots don’t give a s**t, everyone knows they just get something else and breed it, just the decent people ending up in court and they want them pets back. What’s the point and why do the dogs all get killed anyway-owned by idiot then killed at the end of it. In the seventies it was alasations, the eighties had a run on rotweilers, now pit bulls or dogs just with a bit of muscle-don’t know what it is, call it a pit bull, everyone is an expert all of a sudden, even courses you can go on and make yourself an expert, it’s the deed not breed - well no say sherlock, how many years has it taken for your to figure that one out. The law was passed in 1991, where were all these groups then eh, nowhere to be seen when all the killing was going on, if they had a dna test to single out pit bulls they would be using it and no on would be moaning, if it’s a pit bull you can kill it and no one will moan about it. Imagine hundreds of cute fluffy dogs on death row, everyone would be screaming murder, but if it’s a pit no one cares as they can’t feel anything can they. Attitudes really suck and i'm really sick of reading the news rubbish on dogs. Any idiot can own and breed dogs, that's where the problem is.

Mark Saddler, Essex
28th December 2008

We send best wishes to Amy (and all the dogs) this christmas and wish her all the best for the new year, she is very lucky to have such wonderful people looking after her-have posted some chews for her to enjoy, she so deserves them after all she has been through, at least she is safe now with you, her news was very moving.

Mr and Mrs Nicholson, Liverpool
22nd December 2008

Happy Xmas from John to endangered dogs defence, our dog is home and it is thanks to you, I would never have got thru the court day if you hadn’t helped me out the way you did, I thought I was going mad at times not knowing where my dog was, trying every day to get news on him, one day he was here the next morning at 7am the door is banging and he gets dragged into a van, the kids all screaming, but we are looking forward to xmas this year, we won’t forget what you done for us.
We followed the ‘coming home’ for the dog that is registered, you sent in the post-thanks a lot mate.

John and the family, Middlesex
20th December 2008

Merry Christmas and thank you for helping our family to get our dog back this year, she is now used to wearing a muzzle, the muzzling sheet you gave us was pretty handy!!!

Neil, London
15th December 2008

Our dog Shaggy is a Stafford and the greatest dog ever, we got him from a rescue for the breed, he is six years old now and you could not get a better dog. Shaggy (our son aged 8 picked his name) he goes out for the longest walk on Sundays, we love your web site, shaggy sends his love xx

Shelly and Sam, Huddersfield
10th December 2008

Why can't the dog bruce in north ireland we allowed to go home and wear a muzzle like the dogs have on your web site? it is so cruel, he had not done nothing, not bitten anyone or anything, i just don't understand how this can be allowed to go on what is wrong with people.. let bruce live please help him someone

Cheryl Goodman, Manchester

2nd december 2008

Your web site asked for letters to go to the local politician and the department of defra, we sent the guideline one relating to the conditions and welfare of any dog taken and locked away in custody of the authority. We are hoping on a rely from our politician soon, we received a letter back from the defra, very much saying what you have put on the web site. The defra state that If anyone thinks the conditions in a kennels is not good enough, which you would if the dog in the flat upstairs came back s thin you could count the ribs and sick too, then report the kennels to the council as they give out the licenses for the kennels. Great idea deframan, just one little problem there- no one bloody knows where the kennels is that the dog came out off do they, it’s all secret information so how we suppose to know who to make this complaint to, which council it will be? The dogs protection get a call but no one ever ring back or come to see the dog, so the owner he might as well just forget it, we tried to help, gave the owner your numbers, he not with computer but will ring all about his dog, as we said you only ones to help him. The person who never feed his dog proper should get the sacking from kennel place as a bit of food surely not to much to expect for the poor dog.

Daniel Lopez, Bermondsey, London
30th November 2008

Our American Bull is fantastic, we love the stories on your site and read them all. Have also printed out some posters and given them out to friends with dogs, my friend is going to classes for training her dog, a staffie, she is going to take your info along for anyone. We are hoping to move house in March next year and will have space and time for another bulldog-would love to help a rescue one, so we’ll be back in touch then.

Francis & Heidi, Lincolnshire
28th November 2008

We just wanted to give a thank you on the guest book, for taking us to the Mayhew dogs center to help get our staffie cross spayed and chipped, she is fully healed up and the Mayhew nurses were really nice to her.
We couldn’t have afforded it and you was right, she is much better for having it done.
Thank you people, Maisey sends her slobber and says sorry for the mess in your car!

Sharon and Maisey x, Kenton, Harrow
15th November 2008

Thank you for your advice when I called through, my two GSDs were due to be destroyed on a monday under the protection of livestock law, but it was all a mistake and now all dropped as mistaken identity, but if i hadn't got through to you on the friday it would have been too late as i totally misunderstood the situation. I'm so grateful, a huge weight has been lifted from my shoulders.

Bob, Norfolk, 9th November 2008

Web site is food, when ever we want to read up on a bit of dog law (i'm on a lot of forums and questions keep coming up) we just look it up or check it out on here! Fantastic.Been giving out your helpline numbers too.

Michelle Rogers, Liverpool
1st November 2008

South Korea Legislation Amendment - Dogs to be reclassified as livestock

There has been a lot of activity recently about the city of Seoul’s proposal to reclassify dogs as “livestock”, thereby legitimising their slaughter as “meat animals”, despite the fact that South Korea currently outlaws the sale of dog meat.

Animals Asia has received pleas from many of our supporters and requests from the Korea Animal Protection Society (KAPS) and other animal welfare groups to lend our support to those in Korea working to prevent this.

Animals Asia fully endorses their activities and protests against this legislation, which would set back by years, the progress of all animal welfare groups in Asia working to take companion animals out of the food chain.

With this in mind, we have recently sent two separate letters in support of KAPS to the Mayor of Seoul and to the President of South Korea, strongly protesting this huge backward step and stressing its potential damage to the welfare of companion animals across Asia.

Attached is a copy of a animal network posting about dog eating in Korea and the text of one of our letters – if you would like to support KAPS in this campaign please copy and forward it to:

His Excellency Mr Chun Yung-woo
South Korean Ambassador to the UK
South Korean Embassy in the UK
60 Buckingham Gate
London, SW1E 6AJ
Email: koreanembinuk@mofat.go.kr

Mayor of Seoul Mr Oh Se-hoon
Address: Euljiro1, Jung-gu, Seoul, 100-744, Korea
Email: ohsehoon@seoul.go.kr

Korean President Mr Lee Myung-bak
Address: 1 Cheongwadae-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea
Email: webmaster@president.go.kr

Thank you for your support
Best wishes

Gill Maltby
UK Projects Officer
Animals Asia Foundation

Tuesday 14th October 2008

Well Done helping Bob the dog, we read about him on a forum, he looks lovely and deserves to go home to his family. The law really needs changing to protect dogs, it's bad owners who are the problem, not dogs, why do normal people have to suffer like that.

From: Carol Fielding, Essex

Wednesday 6th August 2008

Bob's story was very moving, we don't have a dry eye in the house tonight! So glad you was there to help this dog and his obviously loving owners as where else would they have turned, you all do a fantastic job, where would so many owners who have been caught up in this dangerous dog law be you hadn't been there over the years.

From: Norman Fowler & family, Norwich

Tuesday 5th August 2008

congratulations to all who have helped bob - hopefully he will be home soon

From: Anna & Leslie, London

Tuesday 5th August 2008

Thanks to everyone at Endangered Dogs for all your advice and support in helping us to find our American Bull Dog Lex his forever home.

We love Lex very much. He was a big softie in nearly every way, but unfortunately despite all our best efforts he would not get along with our first dog. Even though it was the right thing to do, deciding to re-home Lex and having to go through the process of finding him a new home was the most difficult thing we have ever done.

However it was all worth it in the end. Lex has has found a wonderful new home. He has been there are few months now and has settled in really well. His new owners adore him as much as we do and he is happy as an only child :)

From: Maya, Nottingham

Wednesday 30th July 2008

Best wishes to Amy - we are all thinking of you and hoping for a full recovery.

From: the cool k9 gang, Bristol

Saturday 28th June 2008

If you’re a dog owner living in the UK the Dangerous Dogs Act applies to you in some way or another.

In 1991 the act was brought into force by the then home secretary Kenneth Baker. He wanted to protect the public from dangerous dogs and so added a piece of legislation which outlawed certain types of dogs.

This law has failed.

It has failed miserably. Dog attacks are stated as having risen, deaths of people and young children have not been avoided or reduced.

The public have not been protected and many dogs have died as a result of this slipshod law. Many dogs who were not, ever, dangerous. Dogs who simply happened to look a certain way.

This has happened under section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act, the section which legislates against breed types. It has a name of its own, it is called breed specific legislation or BSL.

The Pet Owners Parliament supports its members in writing to their local MP in order to seek their views and opinion on why section 1 of the DDA is still in force and showing no signs of being repealed or revised.

As a result of section 1, many, many innocent dogs can and will lose their lives for no other reason that what they happen to physically look like.
Please download our letter template, fill in the name and address of your local MP and send the letter to them direct.

It may also be possible to email your MP and save money on the postage, in which case please edit the letter appropriately and paste its content into an email.

http://www.petparliament.com/viewarticle.php?sid=116&aid;=29&vid;=0&npage;=

From: Allie Green, Sussex

Monday 19th May 2008

Thank you for all your advice and help with our Spaniel Maisey, who was wrongly accused of barking at someone through our garden fence, the matter has now been resolved but it was all very stressful at the time. The dog warden was also very helpful to us.

From: Mrs Elsden, Manchester

Thursday 1st May 2008

Thanks for still keeping in touch regarding our American Bulldog. We've managed to keep him with the family now, once again I thank you for your e-mail and your help given to me.

From: David & family, Merseyside.

Tuesday 8th April 2008

We're holding a stall at the local dog show (Essex) this summer and plan to take along your American Bulldog posters, my husband can print them out for free and we're make sure there's plenty to go round, so many people breeding bulldogs and crosses of. It's a good poster, all helps get the message across and might just make one person stop and think.

From: Jenny Matthews, Basildon

Saturday 22nd March 2008

I've printed out the DDA advice/ information booklet and the neutering sheet, shall take them to our training club this weekend. Keep up the good work!

From: Sheila Davies, Romford

Monday 3rd March 2008

I can't thank you enough for all your help when our pet dog Tye was taken from our home early one morning under the dangerous dogs law. I don't know how we would have coped without your support every day over the months, it meant a lot to us having people to speak to who understood how bad we felt. I couldn't sleep or think straight everyday thinking about my dog and what he must be going through. We couldn't get help from anyone and then we found you and managed to get through court and get our boy back home with us. He's been doing well and we've followed all the advice and info you sent us. Thanks for everything.

From: John Roggers, London

Wednesday 20th February 2008

Thank you for your advice about my dog who bit a lady's finger through the letter box.

From: Julie, Perry and Bailey x, Essex

9th February 2008

I am horrified to have seen the press release about Kodee.

I have two staffs a male and female and live in northwest london my male is all white with patches but is constantly being accused of being a pitbull,I am harassed all the time by both public and police even on new years eve a police car screeched up beside me all ready to have a go. I am a 47 yr old woman i am forced to walk 3 miles to a large park to exercise them they are muzzled in the park even though they don't need it and then 3 miles home to take them to the local park would be traumatic for them and me.My male is deaf and blind in one eye and makes no trouble but you would think he was a serial killer the way people cross the road or swear at me when we go past.If there's anything ican do to help at all please let me know and good luck in all you do I for one certainly wish I could help .

Thankyou

From: Sally, London

Thursday 3rd January 2008

I shall send the petition to open the index, to my friends and get more signatures for these dogs.

From: Sam, London

Saturday 20th October 2007

It's great to see your are helping dogs that are endangered and rare and find it over whelming that your out to help keep them here ... they deserve a life just like any other dog i think it is truly amazing thank you and keep up the good work!

From: Lisa Hollywood X

Sunday 7th October 2007

I'm happy to help and support in any way I can, just let me know, you were always there for Dempsey and me-thank you for all you do to help dogs like her.

From: Dianne Fanneran, London

Tuesday 25th September 2007 20:44 BST

I hope that dog and cat (plus other animals also suffer terribly) fur is banned, after reading what is going on i was shocked and don't ever think i will forget the images and what I have read. I think every canine web site should draw attention to this, even if just in a small way, every bit helps. I've written to my MP as your suggested.

From: Sarah Fielding, West Sussex

Saturday 8th September 2007 09:05:19

Thanks for your advice concerning the re-homing of our American Bulldog due to us moving and not be able to take her, we never thought it would be so difficult to try and find a rescue with room to take her, it has been a nightmare for us, we now hope my parents will be able to look after her once she is neutered as you advised. All the best.

From: Tony & Michelle Bains, Huddersfield

Friday 31st August 2007 07:30:55

It's bad owners who need controlling not dogs, i'm fed up with irresponsible people giving everyone else a bad name. Any breed can behave dangerous depending on how it has been reared and looked after.

From: Gary Simmons, Derbyshire

Monday 13th August 2007 19:21:47

There are far too many dogs needing homes, just as many greyhounds, lurchers etc as staffords and bull breed sorts, it's a nightmare for anyone who is working in rescue, I don't know how this is ever going to improve. Very sad. All breeding should be stopped until we can all catch up!!!

From: Lesley Baker, Leeds

Thursday 2nd August 2007 23:07:29

morning all, I don't know how you people volunteer all your time to help dogs but the dogs, each one, must be very happy that you do, there are some horrible people out there, keep going, the truth must win through in the end and we must stand by our dogs who are innocent.

From: Keith

Saturday 28th July 2007 06:30:10

I just wanted to say thanks for your advice concerning our american bulldog, my brother was unable to keep his dog and couldn't find a foster or rescue who had room for him, it was nice tol speak to someone who understood what we were all going through, our dog is now in a dogs home and we are hoping to hear good news soon. We didn't know where to turn so thanks for helping us out.

From: Kelly Mays

Friday 20th July 2007 14:09:00

With sad regret on the 10th of March BSL was introduced in the State of Western Australia.

From: Marina, Western Australia

Sunday 15th July 2007 10:10:04

We would like to thank Amanda for all the help and advice she gave us when our nine year old rescue Airedale Terrier was accused of nipping someone, she has now been put on a dog bite register at our local police station, which we think is unfair but better than a prosecution. She was only protecting herself from another dog but its owner decided to try and separate them, there was no damage done just his pride dented but he insisted on reporting to the police instead of speaking directly to us. When we got her 6 years ago she had been under fed, beaten and not socialised, we have spent a lot of time getting her right and her only fault is if she is picked on by another dog she retaliates. We have another Airedale which we rescued 2 years ago and they are great friends.

From: Michele & Peter

Monday 9th July 2007 08:45:00

I have written to my MP as you suggested, I hope more people do write letters and maybe then we can get better laws to protect people from bad owners, i don't even own a dog but can see the problem is with the people who do have dogs and use them in bad ways.

From: John Humphrey, London

Wednesday 20th June 2007 10:33:02

WE have had our Stafford for eight years and she is a terrific gentle dog, i am fed up with reading the rubbish written by some newspapers about certain breeds, dogs are largely what their owners make them, bring up a puppy well and train and socialise it and you will have a good dog.

From: Steve Wilson, Bradford

Monday 29th April 2007 01:15:15

Thank you for your advice recently, our dog had been seized and we did not know what to do.

From: Barry and Emma, Scotland

Saturday 14th April 2007 23:12:03

Petitions signed. Love the site especially the rehoming stories and long term residents-BigBoy looks like a star Pagan an Angel, or maybe not, but two treats are in the post for them, hope they enjoy!

From: Stella, Bolton, Lancs.

Sunday 8th April 2007 15:46:01

've been trying to get my Stafford into a rescue now for three weeks, he is a lovely dog but due to ill health I can no longer care for him. It has been a struggle, everywhere is booked and we are on four waiting lists all several months long. I never realised how awful the situation had become for rescue dogs. For us, we just keep trying, we will try to rehome privately but are worried about this and wanted the support of a rescue for him. Thank you for all your advice and support, it has kept us going. I think all breeding should be stopped until the rescue crisis can get sorted out some how, something must be done.

From: Kathy and Desmond the Staffie.

Saturday 31st March 2007 10:34:12

It was nice to read on your web site about the dogs who went to court and will now be returned. Registered but still alive, please continue to help innocent dogs, it's not their fault.

From: Juliette Banks, Salisbury, Wiltshire

Thursday 22nd March 2007 19:42:00

Thanks for all your advice with our American Bulldog Diesel, we wouldn't be without him now, at last we can get him out more as he no longer pulls us up the road, my arms are not so long any more! Your support and understanding was terrific.

From: Penny Lawrence and Diesel, London

Friday 16th March 2007 22:31:31

So many bull breeds looking for homes, it is so sad. Keep up the work you do please don't give up.

From: Margaret Harrington, Manchester

Saturday 10th March 2007 20:10:41

Well done to everyone who supported the owners in court last week, i'm pleased to see that these dogs have been allowed to live, shall send a small donation to help.

From: Mike Burton, Liverpool

Monday 5th March 2007 15:20:31

It's hard to believe that in 2007 in the UK we have over a hundred locked up dogs, held due to looking the wrong type, what are all the big canine charities doing about this? Not enough! They should be screaming for their immediate release, what has this country come to.

From: Angela Steed, Liverpool

Wednesday 28th February 2007 08:48:12

We searched everywhere to find help as we were due to be charged under the DDA, thank you for all your support, Buddy was returned without charge and we can now sleep at night, this law really needs changing, such a waste of time and the people who are out there and causing trouble with their dogs get off scott free.

From: Michelle Davies, Liverpool

Friday 23rd February 2007 12:15:45

Petition signed! Keep up the good work everyone. I'll take it to training class next week.

From: Stacey and Bentley, Devon

Monday 19th February 2007 10:45:34

My next door neighbour has had his dog taken as a pit bull type, he is a lovely dog who is so friendly with everyone, we just found your web site and rang earlier, we wanted to say thanks for all your support and help, we didn't know what to do next.

From: Sue and Steve, St.Helens

Friday 16th February 2007 11:40:01

We have signed the deed not breed petition and told friends at work about it too, so hopefully a few more signatures will be added, you have our full support.

From: Angela & Darren, Sheffield

Tuesday 13th February 2007 07:14:01

If the Index for registered dogs was open, then anyone with a dog which may be covered, would be able to get their dog registered, if they wanted to, that would be a lot better than killing the dog. Why open it in 1991 for a few months and then shut it again? You have to go to Court to have a chance to get your dog registered in order to save it. What a waste of Court and Police time.

From: Edward Holmes, Liverpool

Friday, 9th February 2007 09:30:24

Thank you for providing so much information on your web site, it is good to see all the statements and comments from everyone who is opposed to the dog amnesty and taking of healthy family pets. When will Governments take action against the people who train their dogs to be dangerous and use them as a weapon or tool for their own illegal uses. Instead they just ban types of dogs as it's an easy option, too gutless to get tough and really protect kids. The amnesty is simply a PR exercise.

From: Wendy Evans, Cheshire

Wednesday, 7th February 2007 03:15:33

We wanted to thank you for your advice and support, living in Liverpool has been a nightmare this past week, we own a lovely bull breed cross, she is fantastic with our children, but we can't take her out anymore to the park in case she gets picked on and taken from us. I hope that the Police come to their senses and leave us to get on with our lives, that's all we ask.

From: Peter and Louise, St. Helens

Saturday, 3rd February 2007 22:14:09

Petition Now Available!

The petition is now available to sign and has already received a good number of signatures. This is one of the best ways we can get our voice heard. Please pass this to anyone you know who agrees with our cause!

Click below to access the petition to the Prime Minister

http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/deedNOTbreed/

Please support Deed Not Breed.

From Sue, Herts.

Wednesday, 31st January 2007 12:15:09

Staffordshire Bull Terriers have been banned here, it is just plain stupid law which only affects responsible dog owners, Staffords are great with people and especially children. Dogs deserve better owners.

From: Beryl Edwards, Canada

Monday, 29th January 2007 10:15:07

Dog and cat fur should be banned in Europe, I totally agree, keep up the good work for our friends. Every bit helps.

From: Mrs Welsh, Suffolk

Friday, 26th January 2007 19:05:11

Innocent dogs need a voice, keep on speaking out for them please. The truth will win through eventually. I have sent you some stamps today to help.

From: David and Fionna, Colindale, North London

Wednesday, 24th January 2007 16:32:17

Well done to you and other groups like DOMINO, you have my full support. It’s time to get tough on irresponsible owners, only then will we prevent dog attacks.

From: Mr and Mrs Berry, Essex

Sunday, 21st January 2007 11:17:07

Ban stupid owners! Not kill innocent dogs. Keep trying to get the message across. I shall be at Crufts to spread the word.

From: Kathryn May, NSW, Australia

Wednesday, 17th January 2007 14:20:18

My dog is a Stafford cross Boxer, he is our family and people have been looking at him differently after reading all this rubbish in the papers. Why keep blaming the dog, what use is it?

From: Mrs Davies, Bolton, Lancashire

Monday, 15th January 2007 16:31:50

I found your articles on the Dangerous Dogs Act helpful and informative, keep up the good work, is there a petition we can sign?

From: Margaret Cooper, Canterbury, Kent

Saturday, 13th January 2007 10:30:00

It’s time to look to the other end of the leash, our kids deserve more protection and the don’t get any under the Dangerous Dogs Act laws. Bad owners are the root of the problem, we should be looking at bad people not dogs.

From: Cindy Harper, Birmingham

Thursday, 11th January 2007 23:46:22

The dog who attacked the little girl in Liverpool should be tested for drugs, was it kept outside as a guard dog, dogs don’t just attack like that unless someone has trained them to be aggressive. I hope there is a proper investigation to find out what has really happened.

From: Graham, Gwent

Monday, 8th January 2007 21:48:16

More bad press all aimed at specific breeds, so called devil dogs hits the news again, when will people learn that it’s the owners not the dogs, there’s always more to the story. I’m just fed up with reading this rubbish and nothing ever changes. Keep up the good work.

From: J.Payne, London

Saturday, 6th January 2007 18:44:12

It’s people who need to be controlled, the owners of some of these dogs should be looked at, a lot of them are just using their dog as a weapon or guard dog.

From: Martin D. Soames, Wales

Thursday, 4th January 2007 15:40:10

Happy New Year Freddie the staffie cross

From: Love Patricia, Brighton East Sussex

Sunday, 31st December 2006 08:07:22 (BST)

We adopted Dillion the American Bulldog and wanted to wish everyone at EDDR a Happy New Year, your advice and guidance these past few months has been splendid and we appreciate your back-up support for our Dillion, who is now a lot more happy and settled, after enduring a most unpleasant start in life.

From: Mike and Tracie Collins

Sunday, 31st December 2006 11:23:16 (BST)

Best wishes to everyone at EDDR for the New Year! Lets hope it is a good one for our trusted friend the dog.

From: Mr & Mrs Waters, Peterborough.

Saturday, 30th December 2006 08:39:44 (BST)

I am doing a University study and have chosen the Dangerous Dogs Act, I have been reading through all your information on the web site and it has been very much an eye opener for me. Do please continue to keep people informed. Thank you for your recent information received today in the post, it is proving to be most helpful.

From: Patricia Sears, Devon

Friday, 29th December 2006 15:20:33 (BST)

BBC Radio 4 is having a vote to select a current law to be repealed. It aims to get an MP to raise the selected law in Parliament. The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 has been selected as one of only six nominations. You can vote here:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/today/vote/2006vote/vote_index2.shtml

From: Wendy, Herts

Wednesday, 27th December 2006 08:40:01 (BST)

We wanted to thank you for your advice earlier this year with our staffie cross Benson, Benson had a very poor start in life, owned by someone who wanted a dog for all the wrong reasons, he came to us with several problems, but with your help we have built a strong bond together and Benson no longer trashes our home when he is left alone, he is also now officially 'toilet trained' and enjoying the company of everyone he meets-he just thinks every new person is great, we have even overcome our fear of riding in a car. So a big heartfelt thank you for all your support and wishing you all the best for 2007.

From: Julie, Richard, Benson and Pickles

Saturday, 23rd December 2006 20:04:07 (BST)

Have a Merry Xmas, we have put a blanket in the post for the old dog Freddie on your web site, hope it brings him a little comfort this winter.

From: Nikki, Surrey

Friday, 22nd December, 2006 15:09:11 (BST)

We own two pit bull terriers and they are both loving members of our family, when will people see that dogs are what we make them, banning a breed only punishes the good owners as they are the ones who register their dogs and abide by the law, the bad owners just go off and own another type of dog, causing a load of problems with the next breed, depending what the latest fashion is. Laws need to address the bad owners out there or we will just keep getting nowhere and no one is protected in the end.

From: Lucy Steel, Canada

Friday, 22nd December, 2006 06:15:30 (BST)

We are shocked at how many dogs have been killed as no one wants them, so we have signed the stand up and be counted petition and I will give out the details at work to, you never see all these dogs being put down on any of the tv series devoted to dogs now days, it really is a national disgrace, all breeding should just be stopped to give everyone a breathing space and the thousands of unwanted dogs a chance at finding a home.

From: Ester and Colin, Fife

Thursday, 21st December, 2006 11:20:13 (BST)

Christmas Wishes to all at EDDR, thank you for your help earlier this year, our dog is now safely back home with us, all the best to everyone.

From: John Stevens, London

Wednesday, 20th December, 2006 22:18:35 (BST)

We met Hendrix today (needing a home) he is great! Hendrix we love you cause you are so sweet, love and kisses xxx

From: Lucy, Pippa and Baggins

Saturday, 19th December 2006 11:22:77 (BST)

Happy Xmas and wishing your dogs all find their new homes very soon. Keep up the good work you do.

From: Jill Robbins and rescue dog Barney, Norfolk

Sunday, 17th December, 2006 19:05:10 (BST)

Merry Christmas to all at Endangered Dogs, we are sending a little something for the dogs in your care, hope it will be of use.

From: Stella Evans & Family, UK

Friday, 15th December, 2006 18:10:05 (BST)

All the best for Xmas and the New Year, thank you for your advice and help with our American Bulldog, Henry, think we have it sorted now! We have also joined training classes and its been pretty good.

From: Jan, Steve and Henry too! Cornwall

Monday, 11th December, 2006 10:20:22 (BST)

BigBoy, one of your long term residents looks so handsome, i'm posting him a big rawhide chew bone for Xmas, shall send it to the PO Box address, I had a dog like him, very strong and loving but bit of a handful, looks like he has had a tough start, hope you can help him.

From: C. Fletcher, Norfolk

Saturday, 9th December, 2006, 15:02:22 (BST)

My name is Karen, and I was wondering if the dangerous dogs act is to be amended. I completely agree with everything that you have wrote about how the breed shouldn't be punished for one dogs act of aggression.

How do humans have the right to distinguish what lives and dies. They aren't God, and extinction of a breed to suit bureaucrats is extremely wrong. I agree that there should be ways that stop dangerous owners owning these dogs, but it should be the owner that is punished, and not the dog, and certainly not the whole breed, some of whom have done absolutely nothing wrong. I am an animal lover, and I believe that animals like children, should be brought up with love, care and respect, in turn the dogs will grow into adulthood with the same values, regardless of breed. They are basically discriminating against the breeds, and yet they say that humans are caring beings. There is more stories in the news about humans doing horrific acts against each other, and yet they couldn't discriminate against the whole human race. There is more cases of child molestation, abduction, rape, murder. Do they sterilize those individuals, let alone discriminate against people of that gender, sex, race etc. There would be a complete uproar. Not even the people who do these heinous acts get what they deserve - they get a few years in jail and then anonimity to protect them, and help them do it again. I am outraged that these governments think that they should control this planet like this, and for future generations who will only now of these breeds from pictures as victims of the past if something is not done to protect them. Please let me know what the position is on this now.

From: Karen Quinn, UK

Sunday, 22nd October, 2006 23:52:00 (BST)

I've read about this event in several places, hope you don't mind me posting it here, please support the Greyhounds:

We are able to release some initial details about the March for Greyhounds. We hope that this will give people time to make the necessary travel arrangements should they want to attend the event.

We are pleased to announce that the March for Greyhounds will take place on Saturday 18th November 2006, in Central London.

Participants should meet at Whitehall Place, London SW1, at 12 noon. The march will begin at 12.30pm and will last approximately one hour. It will end in Hyde Park where we will be able to gather for a vigil.

Central London is obviously noisy and crowded. Due to the location and nature of the event we advise that people do not bring their canine companions along with them.

Further information about the march, including press information will be released shortly.

From: Brenda, Middlesex

Thursday, 12th October, 2006 at 10:50:10 (BST)

We've had Rottweilers for years and never had a problem, all our dogs have been great with our children and we have loved them all dearly. People are dangerous, not dogs.

From: Martina, Pete and Holly the Rottie

Thursday, 12th October, 2006 at 10:31:00 (BST)

Dog attacks have been in the news again, irresponsible dog owners give us all a bad name, we need laws which target stupid people and not innocent dogs.

From: Benny, Essex

Wednesday, 11th October, 2006 at 11:35:20 (BST)

There should be better controls on the breeding of dogs, so many listed everywhere, too many people are just mating their dogs and breeding, they haven't a clue what they are doing and most of them couldn't care, just after a quick sale, these people are the ones who are causing all the problems, so many unwanted dogs in rescues, hundreds of dogs being put down each week as no one wants them, but they keep on breeding to line their own pockets, it's pure greed and stupidity.

ALL BREEDING should be stopped for a set period of time, say two years, then anyone who wants to breed a litter of pups has to register themselves and adhere to strict guidelines eg, proper welfare, health checks, homes vetted etc, which will not be a problem for the people who really care about their chosen breed.

We got newspapers running campaigns to control dogs but the papers keep taking the adverts for litters of puppies, why don't they take a stand and stop running adverts for endless numbers of dogs, so it isn't so easy for these people, someone should take a stand on this issue.

From: Sue Davies, Liverpool

Sunday, 8th October, 2006 at 10:30:11 (BST)

How many people die due to drunk drivers, no one goes on about banning cars do they? Bad owners need to be aimed at, not dogs, they are what we make them, good training from a early age is essential and should be compulsory, it you don't attend training classes that's it-you don't have a dog, end of story.

From: Sheila & Ken, Bradford

Friday, 6th October, 2006 at 06:33:22 (BST)

Ban dangerous owners not breeds of dog! Keep up the good work.

From: Stacey, USA

Thursday, 5th October, 2006 at 18:20:05 (BST)

Liked your site, interesting and informative, it would be nice to have more tips on the dog training, we have a 5yr old Taffies cross from a rescue and have just startled clicker training, i was surprised that it does really work!

From: Jenny Green, Manchester

Wednesday, 4th October, 2006 at 15:25:11(BST)

All this news talk about banning breeds, what is the point, they banned dogs years ago and people still get bitten and attacked, I suppose as usual it will be responsible owners who have to suffer because of a few who don't care and cause problems with their dogs. People should be better educated at schools to learn more about dogs and different breeds etc, we have two Staffords and have never have any problems with them, it is all down to how people raise their dogs.

From: Jerry Sinclaire, South Yorkshire

Monday, 2nd October, 2006 at 18:15:10 (BST)

The Dangerous Dogs Act is a waste of time, it's how people bring up their dogs and the way that they treat them which counts.

From: Sue Smith, Maidenhead

Friday, 29th September, 2006 at 09:30:10 (BST)

Thank you for your recent advice and help with our dog, Gus, who was prosecuted under the Dogs Act 1871, we were desperate with what to do, we had made a mistake and Gus had escaped from our house and got into a brief fight with another dog, we were so worried but you helped us all through and Gus is able to live out the rest of his life, it was our mistake, not his. Thanks for just being there and good luck with all your work.

From: Patricia, Gary and Gus our Collie cross

Monday, 25th September, 2006 at 11:45:15 (BST)

Have passed on the details of 8000 dogs, hope it helps to get more signatures, people need to wake up to what is happening in our own country.

From: Graham in Wales

Sunday, 27th August, 2006 at 00:15:10 (BST)

Your poem 'Man's Betrayed Friend' brought tears to my eyes, we must do what we can to help all those killed for their fur, it has sickened me, but I'm determined to write and do what I can, we signed the petitions to, as a Shepherd owner i will do anything to help, it is something close to our hearts.

From: Kathy Bates and Bill Bates, London

Saturday, 26th August, 2006 at 08:50:10 (BST)

You are doing such a great job.

From: C.Kase

Friday 25th August, 2006 at 18:30:25 (BST)

Thank you very much Amanda, we appreciate your help.

From: Steve in Canada

Wednesday, 16th August 2006 at 10:30:30 (BST)

Your organisation helped us and our dog Sasha after someone said she looked like a pit bull and should be put down, we had no idea how bad this law is, it is a disgrace that it still stands and it's about time the larger charities got together and pushed to have it totally repealed and replaced with a law which actually helps the public, rather than just pick on a few dog owners who have done nothing wrong. Thank you so very much for saving our Sasha, she is part of our family and always will be.

From: Joyce, Kevin, Anna and Sasha

Saturday, 29th July, 2006 at 12:25:05 (BST)

Our dog escaped from our home and got into a fight with another dog, no serious injuries but we ended up in Court, thank you for all your support and advice, we don't know what we would have done without you, our dog is safe, the whole ordeal was very upsetting for our whole family, we didn't know where to turn or what to do - thank you so much for helping us.

From: Mrs Roberts and family

Thursday, 27th July, 2006 at 11:45:22 (BST)

Thank you for giving us the chance to adopt a wonderful dog - our beautiful Buster the Staffie, he is just great and we wouldn't be without him. Keep up the excellent work, the dogs need more people like you all.

From: Beverley & family in Kent

Friday, 21st July, 2006 at 10:15:05 (BST)

Our dog Rocky II went missing from our back garden, but we have now found him, thank you for helping us, we didn't know where to start and now have him micro chipped as you suggested.

From: Steve and the girls

Friday, 16th June, 2006

Our old pit bull died five years ago, she was registered under the DDA and we would have loved to have taken her out muzzle free, the only time this way to be was when she went to the vets on her last day out, to be put to sleep, Bella loved people and was good with other dogs, we miss her still today, thank you for the ones you have taken in and helped, the law is so unfair.

From: Stella, Steve, Jessie and Karen

Friday, 26th May, 2006 at 22:10:05 (BST)

Thanks for your advice concerning our American Bulldog Minnie, we have now enrolled at a local training class and Minnie is going really well, so glad we found someone interested in all our little problems, she is turning out to be a great dog!

From: Nina and Pauline in Coventry

Saturday, 20th May, 2006 at 16:05:55 (BST)

I was very upset when i rang your helpline, my dog had just been attacked in the park by another dog, my dog was on the lead, i thought the owner of the other dog had got her hand bitten whilst trying to separate the two dogs, i just wanted to say thank you for calming me down, i feel much better now, it all looked worse than it actually was, your support helped me and my dog Charlie, who has made a full recovery.

From: Karen Shaw and Charlie, Glasgow, Scotland

Saturday, 13th May, 2006 at 11:50:10 (BST)

Loved the site, so sad but needs to be said, poor Sophie, when will people protect all dogs and not just certain ones.

From: Gary Brooks Oldham

Tuesday, 9th May, 2006 at 23:45:20 (BST)

Loved the site, so many staffy crosses need help, it is so sad, why do people keep breeding when there are so many dogs dying in pounds?

From: Emma and Staffy cross Biscuit

Friday, 14th April, 2006 at 12:15:10 (BST)

My family and I took in an unwanted deaf dog, he is a Bull Terrier cross and an amazing dog, thank you for all your support and just being there to answer our questions (of which there were many), we thought we had taken on too much but with your advice we have a truly great friend, we love him to bits, he is our special boy !

From: Mel Hyde, Casper and family

Wednesday, 29th March, 2006 at 10:30:33 (BST)

Thanks for your help and information supplied.

From: Kristin USA

Friday, 14th July, 2005 at 14:53:22 (BST)

Thankyou so much. Your email was very helpful, thanks for all your time.

From: Justin

Tuesday, 7th June 2005 at 15:47:10

Thanks for all your help and support with our rescue dog over the past few months.

From: Stuart

Sunday, May 29th at 06:03:10 (BST)

About two years ago we adopted a rescue staffie x. he had been very badly treated, so badly kicked he had to have his back leg ampitated.It is lovely to see him now, he is so happy and the only time we realise he is a leg short is when other people ask us what happened, or maybe the occasional time he gets too adventurous, e.g in the snow, he skidded for miles!!!!! Many people think this breed of dog is vicious, but he is a very loving member of our family, especially with my older 17yr old dog and the cat. chris did take him on a basic 4 week training course as well which worked wonders in helping him settle. There are so many dogs that need homes we all need to keep up the good work and support these animals and the organisations that help them.