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People around the world know of Lennox, an American Bull dog Labrador cross who was [very] wrongfully taken from his loving owners by Belfast City Council Dog Wardens for LOOKING like a Pit Bull. He was taken from his family on May 19, 2010 leaving behind a broken hearted eleven year old girl, Brooke. (Lennox is her best friend as she's disabled and cannot play with other children like 'normal' kids)

Prior to being forcibly taken from his loving family, Lennox did no wrong. He broke no rules, nor did his family. He is (unjustifiably) being targeted against because of his looks. (And the people who decided that he was a Pit Bull are untrained and unsure of what they even look like)! His family went above and beyond what they had to do as a responsible dog owner; neutering Lennox when he was young, licensing him, insuring him, getting him DNA registered.

The only time Lennox's family had been contacted by the Belfast City Council Dog Wardens was two hours after their beloved dog was taken from them. They were told “If you do not sign him over to us to be destroyed then you will most certainly lose your job as we will force a prosecution upon you through the courts.” In other words, this 'group' was threatening the family of this dog, forcing them to give him up just so they could murder an innocent animal. For a long time his family asked how their dog was doing, if they could even just visit him. Recently photos of Lennox's prison have emerged and been shown to the family - and the pictures show this innocent dog in a cold, inhumane concrete kennel.

All over people have been trying to help get this wonderful dog back to his family where he belongs. But the Belfast City Council Dog Wardens want to murder Lennox along with forcing his family to then pay for the cost of his eleven month confinement.

And why are people trying so hard to put Lennox to death? Oh that's right, because he LOOKS like a Pit Bull. Because people are ignorant. Because they would sooner murder and innocent animal than realize and admit that they are wrong.

I cannot imagine how Lennox's family feels. My heart goes out to them, and I really hope they are reunited with their loving family member.




There are many things you can do to help Lennox!

You can sign the petition.

You can also e-mail Belfast City Council and let them know what they are trying to do is wrong.
All e-mail addresses can be found here under "How You Can Help"

Also keep updated by following the Save Lennox Website!


Remember, Lennox isn't "just a dog", he is a part of someone's family! And they want him home, something you may be able to help with!

People make me sick -__-

Signed and posting link on FB to spread the word. Thanks for posting this, Tibb! I hope everyone here who loves animals [which should be about EVERYONE] signs!!

That they do. :[

And no problem! And thank you for helping spread the word more! :] I was kinda surprised no one had posted anything yet about what is happening with poor Lennox! Hopefully this will help get him and his family more support. The whole world is watching, the Belfast City Council Dog Wardens have to know that by now, and hopefully that'll get them to do the right thing and give him back to his family. <3

September 16th is the court date set for the final repeal. For 106 days Lennox has been locked away because of how he looks - and that alone. This dog has done nothing wrong. His family went above and beyond what they needed to do as responsible dog owners. And after being locked away for so long might be killed because of ignorance and fear.

You can still sign the petition. to get him HOME where he belongs. Lennox doesn't belong in what is pretty much a jail cell. He belongs with his family. If you love animals... if you couldn't imagine this happening to a pet you love, then sign the petition. Ignoring these problems will not make them go away - it will not make things better.

This is a short little video dedicated to this wonderful dog. And this is a website you can find more information.

That's downright mean. I have signed the petition.

Thanks guys. <3 Hopefully he'll get to see his little girl and family again soon. (Specially with 71897 signatures.. Lot of people!)

Stupid. :/

Reminds me of when they put dogs down for "being aggressive" when the dogs is not aggressive at all, they're just a bit defensive which is EASY to cure with a good home.
After what a lot of them have been through when they get to shelters, it's hardly surprising.

Signed too.
Hope they get Lennox back. <3

:( Lennox goes BACK to court on the 23rd. Another week of sitting in 'jail' for this sweet dog. And another week of anxious torture for his poor family.



Ugh, yes. And even the friendliest of dogs, if they are in a shelter to long, get "cage aggressive". But when they are taken out of the cage and into a home are fine. The "testing" that they do to see if a dog is suitable for a home I don't really like either. Putting a plastic hand in it's face? Some just don't like the smell/feel of it - of course they would bite at it! Sad. :(

Horrible, horrible news. :[ The judge dismissed the appeal claiming Lennox is "waiting to go off". But this dog was torn from his family - from everything he knew - and thrown into a kennel for no reason. He was shown no love, left in the cage like some monster. How would that not stress someone out? I'm sure if these 'humans' were shoved in a cage like they were nothing would act the same exact way.

"In a statement it said: "We believe that if Lennox was released back to its owners, he poses a serious risk not just to them, but to members of the public." Yet he showed NO vicious behavior prior to being forcibly taken from them. He was the very best friend to a young disabled girl. Does that really sound like a "serious risk"? Do these people not realize that inside of every single dog there is always a "risk" that the dog just MIGHT attack?

There is 21 days in which they can try another appeal.. If it doesn't work, and if a rescue can't take him, the Belfast City Council will be unjustly killing a beloved family member. Do remember, this dog NEVER did anything 'vicious'. He never turned on his family. He was taken - and will now probably be killed - because of how he LOOKS. And that alone. My heart breaks for Lennox and his family. And yes... cry for a dog I've never met.

Well,that to me sounds like total irrevelancy,and not to mention downright cruel,if Lennox never turned on his family,or did anything vicious,he ought to be free,so he can be with his beloved family once again.

From what you say, Tibb, my CAT is more vicious then Lennox. Why doesn't the government come put her down? I've been bitten and clawed frequently for no reasonat all from her. ...oh, wait.... that's right. She's too cute to do that to. To take an innocent animal from his family like that and try to put him down ONLY because of his breed is literaly sickening. I'm so frustrated I can't do more. If this was my dog (or heck, my cat), I don't know what I would do. The grief and frustration this family must be going through... my heart also goes out to them. Just... to take a friend from a dissabled child, is inhumane. To say the LEAST. I really hope and pray the judge grows a heart. And let's Lennox return home.