Greyhound dies in Police Kennels

I wanted this put in the most widely read column;

A Brindle Greyhound has died whilst in police custody,the greyhound was found wandering in Dalkeith on January 2nd logged into the Kennels and forgot about, 10 days later it was found dead. How this poor dog must have suffered .

Please lets protest to the relevant authorities;

Abandonment of Animals Act 1960

Under the 1960 Act, it is an offence of cruelty to abandon any animal without reasonable excuse in circumstances likely to cause it unnecessary suffering. In Hunt v Duckering the meaning of abandonment was defined as a physical leaving unattended of the animal in circumstances where suffering was likely and where there was sufficient evidence to prove that the defendant had relinquished, wholly disregarded or given up his duty to care for the animal.

Source: (it's about halfway down the page)
http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/welf....htm#companion


Lets all send an email, and protest at this.

complaints.conduct@lbp.pnn.police.uk or tel. Lothian and Borders Police. E Div. HQ 0131 663 2855.

I heard this story on the news - it is absolutely disgraceful. I dread to think of the suffering the poor dog must have undergone

That is totally disgraceful. I hope those responsible are punished.
Becky

Poor, poor dog. What a horrendous way to die.

Poor dog that is really bad when you think what that poor dog must of gone through well i hope they dont push this under the carpet.

Is this Dalkeith in Mid Lothian.. as in about 5 miles from me??

never heard this until now!!!!

This is awful , and it's only 5 miles down the road from where I live. . I hope this is investigated and the pc's responsible are charged with cruelty.

So it is the same Dalkeith.. Poor dog..

thats shocking..the poor dog....how on earth di they forget he was there? so sad

Hey Louise , I'm afraid so ! It's disgusting to think that our local police can be so cruel as to allow a dog to die while in their care. I sent an email to the link for complaints, although I suppose nothing will be done about it . ( p.s. I'm in Pathhead ).