The Brandy and Karma Appeal

Not guilty but still locked up for 18 months Now they need your help.




Today a friend and myself had the most amazing time. We spent a lovely warm spring afternoon in the company of two young dogs. We walked; we played, sunbathed and had the greatest day. What made the day even more fantastic was that the two dogs we had the pleasure of having in our care had just spent 18 months, a huge majority of their life, locked up in secret kennels. A week earlier I was sure they would be dead by today.




In December 2008 at just a few months of age they were seized as alleged pit bull types. Papers showing them to be American bulldogs made no difference and the prosecution proceeded with the lengthy process of a court hearing. But there was now an added problem. Their owner was no longer allowed to keep the dogs at his home. If they were deemed to be pit bull types, they would certainly die. If they were found not guilty and but had no where to go, they would die.



Tina Hay of Wheldon Law took on the case and instructed Barrister Giles Morrison to represent the owners in court. Kendal Shepherd was called in as Breed Expert for the defence. To those people DDA Watch, EDDR and One Life Rescue extend again their heartfelt thanks for without them these dogs would indeed be dead.



Ms Shepherd examined the dogs and determined them not to be type but to be American bulldogsnow all we had to do was convince the court. Giles Morrison acting for Tina Hay argued for the dogs over the two days. Winning a type case is very hard to do, very few win. As the Judge retired to consider the evidence nerves ran highif we lost the dogs would dieif we didntwhat on earth could we do with dogs who have really only ever known a kennel?




Then the verdict came back Not Guilty!



After 18 months of fighting we could NOT let them die because there was no where to go so DDA Watch, with help from Endangered dogs and One Life Rescue agreed to place both dogs.




And this is what we have done and this is why I have just had the most fantastic day. They are both alive and they are both loving wonderful dogs.




But they also need vet care. Both are underweight, have sore feet and what appears to be urine stains. We have some concerns regarding one of the dogs health which will be costly if as we fear. We are having to kennel them which is costing £23 a night. But we couldnt let them die could we?



We have done as much as we can and so far we have been rewarded with two wonderful happy young dogs. Now I have to ask if you can help us keep them safe until their homes are found? Can you spare a few pounds towards the kennelling and vet care?



Please donate if you can via the following means. Please mark it for Brandy and Karma




Via Paypal https://www.paypal-marketing.co.uk/sendmoney/index.htm and send to mail@endangereddogs.co.uk Please mark it For Karma and Brandy



Please post a cheque to: Endangered Dogs Defence & Rescue, Post Office Box 1544, London W7 2QA.

Please make the cheque payable to 'Endangered Dogs Defence & Rescue' and write for brandy and karma on the reverse. Please include your contact details so that we can acknowledge your donation.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• dangerous dogs act
• pit bull type
• american pit bull terrier
• american bulldog
• breed specific legislation
• BSL
• breed bans
• ddawatch
• dda watch
• dangerous dogs
• bull terrier
• illegal dog
• exempted dog
• bull breed
• bulldog
• DDA
• dog law
• status dog
• rescue dog

[lee002ish]

@doosydog aww the cunts excuse the french yep av jus got ma dogs ashes its awfull poor alf

[doosydog]

@lee002ish Thanks Lee unfortunately we took it as far as we could, i.e local MP and even the then Home Secretary Jackie Smith, who both advised, the police would close ranks, and we would just get a round £50 compo, we didnt want money, just answers as to WHY, but they burnt poor Alfie before we could do our own autopsy, AND threw his ashes away as he was put in the wrong colour bag used for burning and scattering before we cld get to him, we dearly miss old Alf to this day, V V Sad

[lee002ish]

@doosydog shocking a would of tried n sued the old bill i hate em even more now

[lee002ish]

so they american bulldogs then i have a pit x american bulldog she is ace so chilled n lazy like her father max he was (american bulldog) mum was pit n she was a little more flayfull all in all a good family pet not at al like the media portrayed them god bless ur dogs are lovly

[sweetcheeks502]

beautiful dogs , no need for any of them including families to be put through the sh!t they were!

[p9782]

beautiful dogs beautiful people. I want to be on the same planet as them:)

[kamaneoghab]

ill shoot them

[teresa4ali]

cried watching this - thank god they are free

[Vixiej]

Glad they are free, they look like lovely dogs!

[cguk2012]

Blatantly American Bulldogs.