Steve Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/fox-terrier-snoopy-is-freed-from-death-row-in-rspca-backflip-after-they-declared-her-aggressive/story-e6frf7kx-1226499604107 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noisymina Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/fox-terrier-snoopy-is-freed-from-death-row-in-rspca-backflip-after-they-declared-her-aggressive/story-e6frf7kx-1226499604107 Oh WOW - huge legal precedent in that one. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneH Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 A really good result ! But no noisymina, the only precedent set here is that if you have perceived 'bigger balls' than the opposition - then you win. Pleased to see that the legal support was pro bono. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty Miss Emma Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Glad the dog is going back to them but it does bother me their flippant statement that overtly implies that small (3kg) dogs can't be aggressive just because they're small so their bite won't do as much damage in the first instance, it's an attitude I hate seeing - they're only little what damage can they really do. So hopefully the dog never does demonstrate any of that behaviour and gets to live a long happy life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 People who think small dogs can't do much damage should say that to the person who owned the small Terrier cross who was set upon by two of her Tenties. He was very close to death and had a huge recovery ahead of him. He was very lucky she came home when she did that poor dog was such a mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I'm not sure how this is a win for dogs, pounds or potential owners. Whilst I admitt that the RSPCA temp test is essentially a crock of shit, a person who is not the legal owner of a dog should not be able to take a shelter or pound to court and force them to release a dog that has failed temp or health tests. She weighs 3kg and is the size of my forearm, she couldn't nibble you to death," he said. and that kind of attitude lands many a dog owner in trouble and is the reason why we see so many out of control yap yaps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 What bollocks I have a Tenterfield and he has a mean set of teeth on him and is very capable of causing damage despite his small size. I imagine the Mini Foxie in the photo would be much the same. What a ridiculous thing for her to say. These are dogs that were designed to dispense of small animals after all. I'm not sure how this is a win for dogs, pounds or potential owners. Whilst I admitt that the RSPCA temp test is essentially a crock of shit, a person who is not the legal owner of a dog should not be able to take a shelter or pound to court and force them to release a dog that has failed temp or health tests. I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyosha Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I remember hearing a story from RSPCA ACT - that the only ever dog attack on staff ending in hospitalisation they had record of was from a Chihuahua. Tore up a staff members hand from memory, resulting in surgery. I'm pretty certain that dog would've been under 3kg... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akayla Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I was there for that! Yep the bite turned quite nasty. Never underestimate a dog or a bite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 When I saw her picture, I swaer I thought I was looking at my friend's dog... seriously - they could be twins - or at least sisters. My friend's dog can have some 'tude when put in an uncomfortable situation, but so do most dogs... T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 at one stage my parents had a nasty little dog living next to them that was often out. The dog often chased school children out onto the road! So yes small dogs can be deadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 I used to be terrified by small breed dogs before I got involved in rescue... I had met so many not very nice ones... Now I know better. What I've also learned is that most dogs who have found themselves homeless and impounded for whatever reason can display behaviour that is not exactly endearing - but if approached calmly and confidently and you gain their trust some, most dogs will respond favourably when given a bit of time to adjust to their new situation. A pound or large scale shelter like the RSPCA is not a place I would expect my own socially well adjusted dogs to show you their true temperament - they would be scared silly by all the noises and confined spaces and feed off the fear and angst of the other dogs impounded there too. T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthjones Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Ironic story - the most aggressive, horrid dog I have ever known was my mother's Australian Terrier back when I was a kid, we called him the Australian Terror, although his name was supposedly Boska (some type of icecream I believe) he was a bitey, barky, nippy annoying pain, and my mother loved him endlessly! After my mother died we rehomed him extremely carefully, giving full disclosure of his behaviour - in his new home, all those behaviours disappeared and he became an adoring lapdog for the rest of his years, obviously we just didnt suit him (no idea of the realities, I was a kid lol) So yes, size and breed alone do not necessarily predict or govern a dogs ability to cause harm Boska destroyed many of our socks over time with blood staining from literally biting our ankles Not sure about the comment that they should have never been told about the initial fail on the test - I would rather be given full disclosure but guidance that the dog may certainly pass the retest. Ruth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asal Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 My take on it, no one will be advised until after the euthanesia has been done in future. Interesting how many posters seem to think it should have been put down, despite the fact the now owner saw the dog with the finder and their children where it was no problem, nor with them, but hey if an animal doesnt love everyone in this new world, tough luck. not many guarding breeds will survive once they enter then. Or any hunting either, narrows the field down to what? I dont know a kelpie, border collie, sheltie, u name it wont bark at or chase a rabbit? the only ones I do know grew up with em, that would include cats and chooks too, and thats precious few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarope Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 The R$PCA is a bloody joke, wouldn't know one end of a dog from the other. Many good dogs have been killed by this vile group of stand over bullies. :mad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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