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WHY THE MUZZLE?

Apologies for those that are aware, but so important for those that have just joined us x
On August 14th 2019, my precious Lola was seized by the police.She was taken from the house, put in a cage in the back of a police van and driven away. I was not allowed to know where she was going, not told if I would get her back and not allowed to give them any of her food, bed, toys or even a blanket with our scent on. To say I was hysterical is not a strong enough praise for how I coped.
Lola is an American Bulldog/English Staffordshire Bull Terrier. There is a law in this country that states if the dog shape based on tape measurements “fit” they are labelled Pitbull “type” . What this means is they are at risk of been euthanised even though they have done nothing wrong. This is called BSL, breed specific legislation.
The officer did an assessment on Lola and confirmed she was a well balanced, obedient, gentle dog that showed no aggression what so ever. However, she measured the measurements they use, he even said he did some several times to check, he could see how lovely she was. He told me the kennels that she was taken to commented on how lovely and good natured she was.

I have had to go to court to get her back and the court agreed she was no risk to the public, but because she’s now labelled “type”she has to be muzzled and kept on a lead in public for the rest of her life. No more long free beach and wood walks, no more playing fetch with her ball. Both her and my life have changed forever.
I now have her home, but she cried and cried when she saw me. She was starving and peeing herself with stress.

Please adopt and don’t shop this Christmas season. Remember that cute cuddly puppy is similar to having a new addition to your family and him or her will take time and is a long term commitment. So unless your are prepared to put the time in for the duration of the animals life, please don’t make him or her, someone else’s responsibility.

Thank you, and Merry Christmas! 🐶❤️🌲 🐶

Please remember this, this week please! 🐶