The Council formally notified us today that they are rescinding the dangerous dog declaration for Peppa. We have successfully secured her status as a standard pet moving forward.
March 4, 2016
Final supporters
My English Bull Terrier girl Peppa was involved in an incident in October 2015 whereby she escaped her yard overnight and unfortunately caused serious injury to two cats resulting in death. Details are unclear, however we were told one of the cats was apparently in a secure enclosure, but how secure we are unsure of (we were also informed that it was hard to work out where the dog 'got in'). The other cat was roaming free on private property. Regardless, we are absolutely heartbroken for the families involved and have done and will continue to do everything we can to assist.
Peppa is a kind natured, friendly and very much loved family pet and has never shown signs of aggression nor dangerous behaviour, and has in fact been raised from a puppy with three cats of our own whom she adores. Peppa is fantastic around all animals, big or small, and when she is around people she just wants to play and cuddle - aggression has never shone through in her nature! I cannot express enough how much this unfortunate one-off event is extremely out of character for my baby girl, and we have gone above and beyond as a family to assist in any way possible and are taking extreme measures in ensuring that something of this nature never occurs again. We have been extremely cooperative with both the owner/s and Council, however the Council are now trying to declare my girl as dangerous, which will mean she is robbed of her rights as a dog for an isolated incident. She will be muzzled when walked, forced to wear a 'dangerous' dog collar which means people will avoid her when there is no need (this absolutely breaks my heart), signage around our property stating there is a 'dangerous' dog onsite, and have to be virtually caged on a concrete floor with 6ft walls and a roof at all other times. This means Peppa will be unable to socialise freely with other dogs which is something she absolutely loves. This is no way of life. Peppa is still a puppy in our eyes at just three years old and deserves a second chance to prove that she is a beautiful, kind and loving dog. I can assure you that if you knew Peppa, you would love her just as I do. She has a heart of gold and a hilarious character to go with it. Please sign this petition if you agree that this punishment is too harsh. Thank you.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
January 7, 2016
Reached 100 supporters
January 6, 2016
January 4, 2016
We are approaching the 100 signature mark which is the threshold required to trigger a formal review by the council. Please circulate this link to your personal networks today so we can finalize our submission packet for the hearing.
223 Comments
This clearly is a major unfortunate incident which needs to be looked at realistically. Peppa is clearly not a dangerous dog which comes from a good home. There should be an independent person come in and assess her. They clearly will see the truth and not the breed. Justice for Peppa!!!!
I own two bull terriers and this is a disgrace to do this to this dog, this could of happened in lots of circumstances, I also own two cats so I feel for the owners of these as well but this is wrong to punish the dog like this, this Can not be allowed to happen.
I am signing this as a long time ago a similar incident happened with my dog and the council wanted to do the same. Not 100% sure how my parents managed to sort it out though. Everyone deserves a second chance.
whilst extremely sad about the cats clearly this was an unusual circumstance and isolating dogs generally makes them less social and therefore potentially more aggressive. please leave this dog's control in the hands of her obviously loving committed family.
Bull Terriers are friendly loving beautifully natured dogs. If the owners are being compliant why impose such a harsh punishment? Also I though cats were meant to be kept indoors at night for the safety of wildlife.
First offence. Forgive the sweet Staffies but secure their yard and padlock it closed.
Contest the dangerous dog declaration through QCAT (application form at your local court; fee waived if in financial hardship). I won a case and the declaration was set aside. Let me know if I can help. Argue that behaviour was out of character, get character references for dogs and show proof that you have since secured yard. Argue that declaring them dangerous is unduly harsh for a first offence and would severely negatively affect their quality of life if kept in a cage and not allowed on the porch etc. Good luck
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The Council formally notified us today that they are rescinding the dangerous dog declaration for Peppa. We have successfully secured her status as a standard pet moving forward.
March 4, 2016
Final supporters
My English Bull Terrier girl Peppa was involved in an incident in October 2015 whereby she escaped her yard overnight and unfortunately caused serious injury to two cats resulting in death. Details are unclear, however we were told one of the cats was apparently in a secure enclosure, but how secure we are unsure of (we were also informed that it was hard to work out where the dog 'got in'). The other cat was roaming free on private property. Regardless, we are absolutely heartbroken for the families involved and have done and will continue to do everything we can to assist.
Peppa is a kind natured, friendly and very much loved family pet and has never shown signs of aggression nor dangerous behaviour, and has in fact been raised from a puppy with three cats of our own whom she adores. Peppa is fantastic around all animals, big or small, and when she is around people she just wants to play and cuddle - aggression has never shone through in her nature! I cannot express enough how much this unfortunate one-off event is extremely out of character for my baby girl, and we have gone above and beyond as a family to assist in any way possible and are taking extreme measures in ensuring that something of this nature never occurs again. We have been extremely cooperative with both the owner/s and Council, however the Council are now trying to declare my girl as dangerous, which will mean she is robbed of her rights as a dog for an isolated incident. She will be muzzled when walked, forced to wear a 'dangerous' dog collar which means people will avoid her when there is no need (this absolutely breaks my heart), signage around our property stating there is a 'dangerous' dog onsite, and have to be virtually caged on a concrete floor with 6ft walls and a roof at all other times. This means Peppa will be unable to socialise freely with other dogs which is something she absolutely loves. This is no way of life. Peppa is still a puppy in our eyes at just three years old and deserves a second chance to prove that she is a beautiful, kind and loving dog. I can assure you that if you knew Peppa, you would love her just as I do. She has a heart of gold and a hilarious character to go with it. Please sign this petition if you agree that this punishment is too harsh. Thank you.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
January 7, 2016
Reached 100 supporters
January 6, 2016
January 4, 2016
We are approaching the 100 signature mark which is the threshold required to trigger a formal review by the council. Please circulate this link to your personal networks today so we can finalize our submission packet for the hearing.
223 Comments
One of the most loving gentle breeds, we had our first boy when I was 3 and he never showed anything but love same goes for our now 9 year old girl. Peppa could have been any breed and still would have had the same outcome it's nature between cats and dogs it does not make her dangerous!! Good luck!
This clearly is a major unfortunate incident which needs to be looked at realistically. Peppa is clearly not a dangerous dog which comes from a good home. There should be an independent person come in and assess her. They clearly will see the truth and not the breed. Justice for Peppa!!!!
I own two bull terriers and this is a disgrace to do this to this dog, this could of happened in lots of circumstances, I also own two cats so I feel for the owners of these as well but this is wrong to punish the dog like this, this Can not be allowed to happen.
I am signing this as a long time ago a similar incident happened with my dog and the council wanted to do the same. Not 100% sure how my parents managed to sort it out though. Everyone deserves a second chance.
whilst extremely sad about the cats clearly this was an unusual circumstance and isolating dogs generally makes them less social and therefore potentially more aggressive. please leave this dog's control in the hands of her obviously loving committed family.
Bull Terriers are friendly loving beautifully natured dogs. If the owners are being compliant why impose such a harsh punishment? Also I though cats were meant to be kept indoors at night for the safety of wildlife.
First offence. Forgive the sweet Staffies but secure their yard and padlock it closed.
Contest the dangerous dog declaration through QCAT (application form at your local court; fee waived if in financial hardship). I won a case and the declaration was set aside. Let me know if I can help. Argue that behaviour was out of character, get character references for dogs and show proof that you have since secured yard. Argue that declaring them dangerous is unduly harsh for a first offence and would severely negatively affect their quality of life if kept in a cage and not allowed on the porch etc. Good luck
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One of the most loving gentle breeds, we had our first boy when I was 3 and he never showed anything but love same goes for our now 9 year old girl. Peppa could have been any breed and still would have had the same outcome it's nature between cats and dogs it does not make her dangerous!! Good luck!