Over the last 18 months, the number of abandoned dogs put to sleep in Nottingham has reached 160. Mostly non-aggressive and healthy, and including puppies, young dogs and abandoned bitches, the majority of the dogs were Staffordshire bull terriers. Dog control officers are upset and angry but say that because they cannot find homes for such a high number of dogs, the strain on resources leaves them with no choice but to choose which dogs are re-homeable – the others being put to sleep.
There is wide agreement that the blame lies with over-breeding and money-driven, irresponsible owners, with the Notts and Derby Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club sharing the concerns. A local kennel owner, reporting an increase in the number of Staffordshire bull terriers at his kennels needing new homes, is calling for regulated licensing for breeders.
Story by Lucky Star; brought to our attention by SLB
via This is Nottingham
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