ninahartland Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I've emailed too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GotAnyBlacker Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I found that video very hard to watch. Great Video. I have anti BSL stickers on my car and see many people reading them when I'm stopped at traffic lights. I hope Bruce gets a last minute save and all the other dogs on death row. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakti Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 any news?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravyk Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 emailed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumosmum Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 There have been a lot more email addresses added in this update. Update and New Email Addresses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mona Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Have just seen this now Have emailed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H.M Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 sent my emails and signed the petitition, I cannot believe that this could happen, it just makes my blood boil. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H.M Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Got this reply, unfortuneately doesn't seem like the governments aim is being achieved maybe I am just to old and cynical or misinterpreted the email. Thank you for drawing this to our attention. I would like to point out that VetNI is the secretariat for the profession and does not employ any veterinary surgeons, however Bruce’s case has been brought to the attention of the veterinary associations in Northern Ireland. VetNI does not offer comment on specific cases particularly if they are still under consideration by the courts, and cannot speak on behalf of every individual vet in the province, however most practitioners in Northern Ireland would be supportive of the BVA policy (http://www.bva.co.uk/public/documents/ps_dangerous_dogs.pdf) which endorses the Government’s aim of protecting the public from dog attacks whilst opposing any proposals which single out particular breeds of dogs rather than targeting individual aggressive dogs. Kind Regards, Jo Jo Gibson Secretary General, VetNI VetNI is the secretariat for the Veterinary & Veterinary Nursing Professions in Northern Ireland and supports: AVSPNI - President - Michael Woodside NIVA - President - David Collins BSAVA (NI) - Chairman - Shane Murray BVNA (NI) - Regional Co-ordinator - Paula Quinn All of the above can be contacted through the VetNI Office Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfgirl Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 :D This is so sad, I have emailed and sent the link along as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RottnBullies Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Bruce's Candle Light Vigil Date: Thursday, July 23, 2009 Time: 12:05am - 11:55pm Location: Around the World Join Our Call to "paws" "Paws" for a moment of silence and join us in lighting a candle in honor, support and recognition of our beautiful canine friend, "Bruce", an innocent victim and pawn of Northern Ireland's Breed Specific Legislation law. We can not do many things for Bruce as he still sits - just under 2 years - caged, isolated, and physically neglected at the hands of a government agency. These laws were enacted to decrease harm to its' citizens but is now causing harm to many dogs, including Bruce, and their families. We can not break him free. We can not ease his confusion and sadness of being taken from the only home he has ever known. We can not relieve his suffering, and the pain that he continues to endure, nor can we replace his once-beautiful and healthy tail, now amputated from this government's abuse and neglect. What we can do is pause "paws" for a moment of silence and light our flame in honor of "Bruce", in support of his steadfast-unwavering courage, continuing trust and devotion, and in recognition of his undeniable "spirit", that continues to touch the world. We can "paws" to honor all of our canine friends and their families around the world who have lost their lives to Breed Specific Legislation and Dangerous Dog Act Laws, this criminal - breed genocide law, and vow to make a change, worldwide, one goal, one purpose, uniting us all in solidarity to repeal this law of inhumanity. On Thursday, July 23rd 2009 at dusk in your part of the world, with your beloved pets safe at your side, light a candle and "paws" for this powerful moment of silence in honor, in support, and in recognition for all of us fighting to "Bring Bruce Home" uniting to make a change for "Bruce" and the many lives already lost--so that they did not die in vain. Capture the moment with a digital photograph or video and please send to: [email protected] and/or http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=10616243761 so that we may record this historical moment in our fight for justice and publish these touching moments for the world to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacqui835 Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Wow just finished reading this thread and I am in tears. I can't believe a law that would result in this sort of thing exists and that people would ever agree to deny any living creature a right to life when it hasn't harmed anyone. These laws don't even make sense, humans are the most dangerous creatures on the planet, whatever we touch we will probably try and use as a weapon; that's where all our money goes, so in my opinion this kind of crap is just another example of humans not accepting responsibility for ourselves. And this is so much worse than just that, this animal has been treated in a way that is so unacceptable. 2 years for a dog is a lot longer than what it is for a person; this dog has spent such a large portion of his life now living under horrible conditions at the hands of people and that's not something I think should be acceptable. Have sent emails, my prayers are with this poor dog and his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumosmum Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I just found this article. A bit of a development, I hope it helps Bruce. Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tybrax Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I just found this article. A bit of a development, I hope it helps Bruce. I posted the story.....lol tybrax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumosmum Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I just found this article. A bit of a development, I hope it helps Bruce. I posted the story.....lol tybrax Yep, see it now...lol Sorry, I didn't see the other thread. Gee, I really hope Bruce and his family gain from this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tybrax Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 PRESS RELEASE Thursday 23rd July 2009 London Takes Part in Worldwide Candle Lit Vigil for Death Row Dog: Dog lovers are travelling from across the UK to gather outside the Northern Ireland Office, Millbank, in central London to show unified global support for a pet dog condemned to death by a Magistrates Court in Northern Ireland. The Candle Lit Vigil is being held for one hour between 9 and 10pm on Thursday 23rd July and coincides with other vigil events being held on the same day in Dublin, New York and Seattle alongside an enormous worldwide candle lit vigil where thousands of people are due to take part in their own homes and work places in recognition of the plight and suffering of a dog named ‘Bruce’ who has captured the hearts and minds of people across the world. Bruce was a young pet dog living happily with his family in Northern Ireland when on September 19th 2007 he was seized as an alleged “pit bull type” and taken to secluded kennels whilst his owner was taken to court for owning a banned type of dog contrary to the Dangerous Dogs Act (Northern Ireland) Order 1991. Owner Shannon Brown, aged 20years, supporters and neighbours have created petitions, and videos asking for help to save pet dog Bruce who has never put a paw wrong and his case has now been championed by masses of people everywhere who have reacted in horror to the news he has to die and are demanding he be spared the death penalty. Thousands Stand Up To Defend Bruce the Dog: Politicians and officials have been inundated with letters, emails and phone calls from concerned members of the public calling for the release of death row dog Bruce. Meanwhile complex legal proceedings are ongoing as the news breaks this week that the law which has condemned Bruce and countless others like him, appears to have been Amended a staggering eight years ago, seemingly unnoticed by officials and adding utter confusion to the whole sorry situation. The life of Bruce hangs by a thread but as his persistent battle to survive continues more and more people are screaming for his release. Politicians have been asked to change the legislation, veterinary groups have been deluged with letters from dog owners pleading that every veterinary surgeon refuses to administer the fatal injection, even Her Majesty the Queen has been requested to intervene and grant a Royal Pardon and the protests keep flooding in as the news spreads across the Internet. As the legal wheels turn slowly, the campaign to ‘Save Bruce’ intensifies and eyes from around the world are now attentively watching Northern Ireland. Bruce remains isolated from his family on canine death row awaiting his fate, unaware of the world wide support he has. For Further Information – Please Contact: DDA Watch - Email: [email protected] / Tel: 0844 844 2900 Endangered Dogs Defence & Rescue - Email: [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumosmum Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Bruce's Candle Light VigilDate: Thursday, July 23, 2009 Time: 12:05am - 11:55pm Location: Around the World Join Our Call to "paws" "Paws" for a moment of silence and join us in lighting a candle in honor, support and recognition of our beautiful canine friend, "Bruce", an innocent victim and pawn of Northern Ireland's Breed Specific Legislation law. We can not do many things for Bruce as he still sits - just under 2 years - caged, isolated, and physically neglected at the hands of a government agency. These laws were enacted to decrease harm to its' citizens but is now causing harm to many dogs, including Bruce, and their families. We can not break him free. We can not ease his confusion and sadness of being taken from the only home he has ever known. We can not relieve his suffering, and the pain that he continues to endure, nor can we replace his once-beautiful and healthy tail, now amputated from this government's abuse and neglect. What we can do is pause "paws" for a moment of silence and light our flame in honor of "Bruce", in support of his steadfast-unwavering courage, continuing trust and devotion, and in recognition of his undeniable "spirit", that continues to touch the world. We can "paws" to honor all of our canine friends and their families around the world who have lost their lives to Breed Specific Legislation and Dangerous Dog Act Laws, this criminal - breed genocide law, and vow to make a change, worldwide, one goal, one purpose, uniting us all in solidarity to repeal this law of inhumanity. On Thursday, July 23rd 2009 at dusk in your part of the world, with your beloved pets safe at your side, light a candle and "paws" for this powerful moment of silence in honor, in support, and in recognition for all of us fighting to "Bring Bruce Home" uniting to make a change for "Bruce" and the many lives already lost--so that they did not die in vain. Capture the moment with a digital photograph or video and please send to: [email protected] and/or http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=10616243761 so that we may record this historical moment in our fight for justice and publish these touching moments for the world to see. Some photos from the NYC Vigil. Save Bruce Vigil, NYC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulni Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Excellent photos thanks for posting. Looks like a good turnout despite the weather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumosmum Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Yes, good to see. Here is a link to the photos of the Seattle people doing their vigil. Seattle Vigil for Saving Bruce Hope the link works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renegade Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Absolutely tragic! if a dog owner was responsible for this kind of abuse they'd be charged... maybe she should sue the impound!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butch's dad Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Is there any update on little Bruce? And just as a side note, blame my age, but what is the status today of the BSL war we have going on? Is there anything in the wind of change? What kind of things are being organised to fight this insanity? I'd like to lend my support to it is why I ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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