The government has finally listened and pledged to enforce the strict licensing laws we fought for. Seeing justice for poor Ozzy and others who suffered in those conditions brings me immense relief. We will keep a close watch to ensure these standards stay firm and that no more animals are …
October 1, 2017
Final supporters
THE Scottish Sun on Sunday today launches our Sort Our Shelters campaign to save abandoned animals from neglect at rogue rescue centres.
We are demanding a radical shake-up of the law to ensure pet sanctuaries are closely monitored and bound by strict standards.
Our crusade comes after we exposed sickening conditions at the Ayrshire Ark and highlighted the plight of rescue dog Ozzy — who was shown lying dead there on a filth-strewn floor.
We know that horrifying image moved our caring readers to tears.
So with your help, we want to fix this shameful situation.
The Scottish Government has so far only said it will look at the possibility of regulation.
Some sources claim a licensing regime could be expensive and complex. But we urge you to sign our petition calling for regulation to be enshrined in law to hold refuge owners accountable.
Scores of genuine havens offer love and car to animals in need.
But for every honest shelter, others keep homeless pets locked up in appalling conditions.
At present, anyone can open a pet refuge and operate without any monitoring.
As our Ayrshire Ark stories show, animals can die or live in squalor for years.
Scottish SPCA officers visited it twice in the weeks before we exposed how it was run.
Their visits were triggered by the determination of campaigners who feared for dogs kept there.
But the charity insisted there was not sufficient evidence for warrants to fully check the premises in Patna, Ayrshire — and instead gave the owners welfare advice.
It wasn’t until The Scottish Sun on Sunday stepped in that the surviving dogs were saved.
It’s true that such sanctuaries, which deal with powerful bull terrier breeds, sometimes take on more than they can handle.
But that is no excuse.
Sign our petition today and together, we can fight to protect our pets in need — and prevent another Ayrshire Ark happening.
Updates
Reached 2,500 supporters
August 26, 2017
August 24, 2017
Seeing those pictures of Ozzy still haunts me and drives me to keep fighting for better laws. We are pushing toward our next goal and if you post this link right now we can force the government to stop ignoring the suffering in these shelters.
May 22, 2017
Seeing the photos of what happened to dogs like Ozzy continues to haunt me and my colleagues as we push for these changes. I have been spending my time meeting with officials to remind them that waiting to regulate these shelters is a choice that leaves more animals suffering in the dark. Silence from the government will not stop us from fighting for the laws these pets deserve.
Reached 1,000 supporters
January 15, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
January 14, 2017
710 Comments
Animals left in these conditons is an utter disgrace as a dog owner I am very upset at the picture and story on pages 8 and 9 of Sunday's Scottish Sun. Pet sanctuaries should be just that sanctuaries not poor animals living in squalor.
My son placed his dog Shadow with the Ayrshire Ark as they were expecting a baby & he was unpredictable, he was led to believe that Shadow had a forever home with them but sadly he is one of the missing dogs. Hopefully this will never be allowed to happen again !
Ozzy was my brothers dog, given away under false promises due to illness of my sister-in-law. He deserves justice, and I thank every single person who has signed this. We cant wait for this to be over so Ozzy can be returned to us to be put to rest.
Regardless of whether a licencing regime would be expensive is complex, there is a moral obligation to protect the vulnerable and stop animal cruelty. Disgusting that a petition has to be started to make you sit up and pay attention. Shame on you.
These so called rescues are nothing short of money making enterprises and the welfare of the animals is never a consideration. Legislation and stricter laws need to be implemented to help stop these rescues from causing suffering to these animals.
Should be all of UK
I own https://www.facebook.com/originalwalkies/ will share this is so important!
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The government has finally listened and pledged to enforce the strict licensing laws we fought for. Seeing justice for poor Ozzy and others who suffered in those conditions brings me immense relief. We will keep a close watch to ensure these standards stay firm and that no more animals are …
October 1, 2017
Final supporters
THE Scottish Sun on Sunday today launches our Sort Our Shelters campaign to save abandoned animals from neglect at rogue rescue centres.
We are demanding a radical shake-up of the law to ensure pet sanctuaries are closely monitored and bound by strict standards.
Our crusade comes after we exposed sickening conditions at the Ayrshire Ark and highlighted the plight of rescue dog Ozzy — who was shown lying dead there on a filth-strewn floor.
We know that horrifying image moved our caring readers to tears.
So with your help, we want to fix this shameful situation.
The Scottish Government has so far only said it will look at the possibility of regulation.
Some sources claim a licensing regime could be expensive and complex. But we urge you to sign our petition calling for regulation to be enshrined in law to hold refuge owners accountable.
Scores of genuine havens offer love and car to animals in need.
But for every honest shelter, others keep homeless pets locked up in appalling conditions.
At present, anyone can open a pet refuge and operate without any monitoring.
As our Ayrshire Ark stories show, animals can die or live in squalor for years.
Scottish SPCA officers visited it twice in the weeks before we exposed how it was run.
Their visits were triggered by the determination of campaigners who feared for dogs kept there.
But the charity insisted there was not sufficient evidence for warrants to fully check the premises in Patna, Ayrshire — and instead gave the owners welfare advice.
It wasn’t until The Scottish Sun on Sunday stepped in that the surviving dogs were saved.
It’s true that such sanctuaries, which deal with powerful bull terrier breeds, sometimes take on more than they can handle.
But that is no excuse.
Sign our petition today and together, we can fight to protect our pets in need — and prevent another Ayrshire Ark happening.
Updates
Reached 2,500 supporters
August 26, 2017
August 24, 2017
Seeing those pictures of Ozzy still haunts me and drives me to keep fighting for better laws. We are pushing toward our next goal and if you post this link right now we can force the government to stop ignoring the suffering in these shelters.
May 22, 2017
Seeing the photos of what happened to dogs like Ozzy continues to haunt me and my colleagues as we push for these changes. I have been spending my time meeting with officials to remind them that waiting to regulate these shelters is a choice that leaves more animals suffering in the dark. Silence from the government will not stop us from fighting for the laws these pets deserve.
Reached 1,000 supporters
January 15, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
January 14, 2017
710 Comments
these shelters are no better than the homes these animals came from we need them to be properly regulated and licence so checks are mandatory as to the animal care is the top priority and staff have to be certified in animal care.
Animals left in these conditons is an utter disgrace as a dog owner I am very upset at the picture and story on pages 8 and 9 of Sunday's Scottish Sun. Pet sanctuaries should be just that sanctuaries not poor animals living in squalor.
My son placed his dog Shadow with the Ayrshire Ark as they were expecting a baby & he was unpredictable, he was led to believe that Shadow had a forever home with them but sadly he is one of the missing dogs. Hopefully this will never be allowed to happen again !
Ozzy was my brothers dog, given away under false promises due to illness of my sister-in-law. He deserves justice, and I thank every single person who has signed this. We cant wait for this to be over so Ozzy can be returned to us to be put to rest.
Regardless of whether a licencing regime would be expensive is complex, there is a moral obligation to protect the vulnerable and stop animal cruelty. Disgusting that a petition has to be started to make you sit up and pay attention. Shame on you.
These so called rescues are nothing short of money making enterprises and the welfare of the animals is never a consideration. Legislation and stricter laws need to be implemented to help stop these rescues from causing suffering to these animals.
Should be all of UK
I own https://www.facebook.com/originalwalkies/ will share this is so important!
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these shelters are no better than the homes these animals came from we need them to be properly regulated and licence so checks are mandatory as to the animal care is the top priority and staff have to be certified in animal care.