Nekhbet Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 My friend who has a pedigree AmStaff rang the City of Greater Geelong today to ask if she needed to provide a certificate of pedigree for their records They informed her that the council is considering American Staffordshire Terriers and Staffordshire Bull Terriers in the amnesty of restricted dogs, and they were waiting on government word to implement the inclusion - PEDIGREE PAPERS OR NOT. They have told her to ring closer to the deadline for confirmation. So basically they can do an 11th hour inclusion on a dog previously OK under law and then not extend the deadline for those just included. The only way this information is being spread is if PEOPLE CALL THE COUNCIL TO ENQUIRE. This is the SECOND person to be told this by the coucil and now people are terrified their dogs will be seized and destroyed, pedigree or not. We need to nip this shite in the bud. This is now becoming the wholesale slaughter of dogs. It will also open the door for any breed the council doesnt like being on the list of destruction. I urge all Victorians to call their councils and ask the information, get the persons name, details of the phone call and start writing letters of complaints to your mayors. I'm going to get things in the works for City of Greater Geelong but I need information and help from all sides if we're going to beat this head on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 oh no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Bloody hell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 If they let pedigrees be on there it wont be long until dogs like bull terriers, rottweilers, german shepherds, mastiffs etc are included. Currently getting in touch with the SBT and AmStaff clubs too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 what a potential disaster!! So far our state is not implementing anything unless it becomes federal law - thank god, but I know it is only a matter of time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Shit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennan's Mum Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 If they let pedigrees be on there it wont be long until dogs like bull terriers, rottweilers, german shepherds, mastiffs etc are included. Currently getting in touch with the SBT and AmStaff clubs too That's my fear . Oh my gosh, this is insane!! Agreed-- it's like a nightmare from which we can't seem to wake up from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzie Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 It seems like the way they are going soon you will be only able to on small dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emery Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Oh dog i hope not thats terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsKatie Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Have posted link on FB - I have friends with bull breeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuralPug Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 This is where DogsVic ought to earn their membership money...I wonder what the chances are? They do not have a brilliant track record so far... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidii Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 oh dear....what a joke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 Well DogsVic sent lambs to the slaugher before with Victorian Schutzhund laws, I dont see this being any different. I hope to god this is not true or doesnt happen. Geelong has a massive proportion of bull breed type dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal House Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 What the hell? Surely they can't do that? : Is it just Geelong council, or are the government going to amend the new law they've just passed about pitbulls/pitbull crosses being restricted breeds? It's bloody insanity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laeral Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 (edited) A friend of mine who i think? lives in the Hume council, was sent a letter last week from council. It stated that his Stafford was now declared a restriced breed and that he had to take steps as of the end of the month to comply with relevant regulations. His dog is registered with council as a SBT and has papers! he will be fighting it. ETA - this so called 'killer' dog lives with two children, one of whom has a disability. Killer dog nightly helps the little boy by patiently standing with him an providing something for him to lean on when he brushes his teeth. She follows him everywhere keeping an eye on him, and has warned the family by barking when the little boy wandered out of the house and down the driveway. Edited September 13, 2011 by laeral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
german_shep_fan Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 (edited) My friend who has a pedigree AmStaff rang the City of Greater Geelong today to ask if she needed to provide a certificate of pedigree for their records They informed her that the council is considering American Staffordshire Terriers and Staffordshire Bull Terriers in the amnesty of restricted dogs, and they were waiting on government word to implement the inclusion - PEDIGREE PAPERS OR NOT. They have told her to ring closer to the deadline for confirmation. So basically they can do an 11th hour inclusion on a dog previously OK under law and then not extend the deadline for those just included. The only way this information is being spread is if PEOPLE CALL THE COUNCIL TO ENQUIRE. This is the SECOND person to be told this by the coucil and now people are terrified their dogs will be seized and destroyed, pedigree or not. We need to nip this shite in the bud. This is now becoming the wholesale slaughter of dogs. It will also open the door for any breed the council doesnt like being on the list of destruction. I urge all Victorians to call their councils and ask the information, get the persons name, details of the phone call and start writing letters of complaints to your mayors. I'm going to get things in the works for City of Greater Geelong but I need information and help from all sides if we're going to beat this head on. You should read what is being said on this thread. It IS a nightmare! They will ban all these breeds in good time, i can just see it http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/226575-yet-another-dog-attack/page__pid__5492853__st__45#entry5492853 Edited September 13, 2011 by german_shep_fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laeral Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Exactly! Which is why he is going to fight it. How many other people have they sent letters to that own staffiies I wonder. A friend of mine who i think? lives in the Hume council, was sent a letter last week from council. It stated that his Stafford was now declared a restriced breed and that he had to take steps as of the end of the month to comply with relevant regulations. His dog is registered with council as a SBT and has papers! he will be fighting it. How can that even be possible? SBTs aren't yet restricted under law??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuralPug Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 It certainly seems to be the thin edge of the wedge...is there a financial motive? Do councils get to charge higher registration fees for "dangerous dogs" or "restricted" breeds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 (edited) There are things happening we don't know about and that is the part that is frightening. The media is pushing hard, too hard, with their propaganda of dogs being dangerous. This is NOT A DEMOCRACY. People need to pull their heads out of the sand and realise laws are going to be passed without our opinion or knowledge and we're going to be forced to comply. No one will take my dogs or force me to do anything with them like desex/euthanise. Councils get massive registration fees for registered dangerous/restricted dogs. Here in Geelong it's $160 a year. Imagine that. Scores of dogs at that rate, plus all locked in cages or muzzled. Don't comply and even MORE money through massive fines. It's sad the authorities choose to eradicate and not educate. Just all too hard I suppose when you can wipe out a species and line your pockets in the process. Edited September 13, 2011 by Nekhbet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 God it gets worse - I didn't think that was possible................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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