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An Open Letter to Belfast City Council
Jan Price appeals to the Belfast City Council (BCC) of Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, to release the dog Lennox held by them without good reason.
I am writing this open letter to you, Belfast City Council, with regard to Lennox the dog, who has been held in your captivity for over two years.
I feel that Lennox is a pawn in a very complicated case; he is an innocent dog, licensed for five years by yourselves, never caused any trouble, shown no sign of aggression, never bitten anyone, no bad behaviour ever shown. Even in his captivity, he has shown nothing but the behaviour of a normal, well-behaved dog.
I have followed this case closely as I am a passionate about animal welfare and it is obvious to me that Lennox is suffering, be it stress related or lack of care, either way his health is deteriorating. It is known he has a neck injury, incurred whilst in your care, a skin condition that has worsened, and bleeding paws.
Lennox is an American Bulldog x Labrador, a companion dog to a young girl who’s health has also suffered through the stress of having her dog taken away from her, and not seeing him for over two years.
Lennox does not deserve to die; he is innocent. How can a dog be destroyed just based on how he looks; this is discrimination surely?
I am appealing to you to release Lennox on compassionate grounds; he deserves to live the rest of his life like any other normal dog, running free, with loving people around him! It is common knowledge that he has been offered several places to go and live in America and if this is the only option, and he cannot be returned to his family, then please let him go.
I know Lennox has a tremendous amount of support in Northern Ireland as indeed he does worldwide. Based on this alone, I appeal to those concerned in Belfast City Council to show compassion and release Lennox. The world is watching and Belfast would be looked on with respect and high regard if you let Lennox live.
Yours Sincerely,
Mrs. Jan Price
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He has to be allowed to live + live in a different country if necessary. He is innocent + deserves to LIVE. Live his life freely
I wish to support the words of the lady above. There is no case to bring the death penalty to an innocent animal.I implore you to see reason and show compassion for this dog. Let him live his life in peace, whether he remains in Ireland or goes to a new family elsewhere.
where is the logic of all this. You’re torturing a poor animal by not giving him the care he needs and deserves, you are torturing a poor girl by taking away her beloved pet….because?…..His cross breading? Are you people out of your minds??? Has the crisis depraved you people of any sanity, conscience, humanity, empathy, compassion, heart, logic,intelligence ?????????? For whatever reason you people may seem you think you have that condones this atrocity, this agony that you are causing, if you are God fearing people remember this, wether it’s one of you or a bunch of you,,,SHAME ON YOU!! ….KARMA will prevail.
Hi,please release this poor dog,just because of what he looks like he has never hurt anyone.Please dont let him die.
The dog didn’t do anything….shame on you.
How do you sleep at nights, have you no heart??? please let this poor dog have a happy and normal life.
Well done Jan, I am 1000% with you like the rest of the world. Everyone knows BCC is wrong, they even know it by themselves and they do know if they kill Lennox, the world will never forgive and forget. Seems to me they don’t give a shit, evil as they are. this whole case will be their ruin. not sure if they are really aware of that.
I am devastated since I have read the letter of the Barnes, feeling so helpless, but being part of our Lennox army helps to be strong and fight on.
The world deserves to know the truth.
xxx
Jan, a superb letter that hold the sentiments of people all around the world. This case is one that could have the right ending, the one where Lennox is released to live out his life as a free dog. Belfast City Council, I truly believe that you are all good people. Please, be not afraid to stand for what is right. Show the world a mistake has been made. Rather you be remembered for a right than a terrible wrong. And should some of our fears be true, that Lennox may already be dead, please stop the shared and tell the truth. What sort of legacy do you all want to leave behind – for your family, for your loved ones, for your constituents. Thank you so much for your time and may God enter your hearts and guide you to the right decision.
Thank you Jan! We have to be their voice…. Shame on you Belfast! You have NO legitimate reason to hold Lennox, let alone, murder him! FREE LENNOX!!!
Excellent letter, Jan! Lennox is a political hostage, being held for undisclosed reasons by Belfast City Council. I don’t understand the reasons the Council chose to tear Lennox away from his family and put him and his family through so much cruel and unnecessary suffering but they have the opportunity to make things right.
The correct and compassionate thing for the Council to do is to stop the plans to murder this innocent, helpless therapy aid pet and return him to his family. If that is not possible then let one of the many people and organizations take Lennox into their care and rehome him. Victoria Stilwell, and many, many others have offered to save Lennox and rehome him. Let Lennox be saved and rehomed.
Please take this opportunity to show compassion, humanity, and common sense. We should not judge people for the way they look, nor should we judge animals. Save this innocent pet’s life and let the healing begin for everyone. Stop the cruelty. Stop the execution of innocent Lennox.
Lennox has worldwide support and love from his “Army” and we urge you to save Lennox now and let him begin a new and happy life. Save the life of this precious dog and you can begin to salvage/redeem your reputation.
lennox is innocent of any wrong doing , this whole case has been very badly handled from the start , there is no good reason for you to destroy this dog , as there are other options that i believe from the press and many others that you refuse to agree with .and if you do destroy lennox , belfast will have blood on its hands for many years to come no one will forgive of forget the murder of an innocent dog ..this is nothing more than cruelty and murder in the name of the law , it is evil , it is wrong , this is a living soul ,there will be an awful lot of questions that will require answers to when all this is over , sort it out b c c before its too late too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
im ashamed to admit im of irish decent with what is going on in NI, Shame on you BELFAST. Please let lennox live, this dog has done nothing wrong and is being held for no crime……..please let LENNOX LIVE
Awk this poor wee dog must be so confused and bewildered about why he’s been locked up alone & without his family. A genuine dog owner treats their dog as a precious member of their family & we only ever want what’s best for them. Please let Lennox live, he’s done nothing wrong, if this means he has to go somewhere else to live then maybe this is his only chance! Please give Lennoxs family this choice! Respect xx
Well said Jan! This whole thing is appalling! The fact that because Lennox appears of the pit bull type, and for NO other reason he was taken from the only home he has ever known, the ONLY family he has ever known, I find sickening!!! To make matters worse, when everyone heard of Lennox’s plight, and that of the Barnes family, the BBC still held their ground, beyond comprehension!!! BSL is DISCRIMINATION!!!! PURE AND SIMPLE!!! If you would allow this type of discrimination…… what keeps you from not allowing any other?? Free Lennox, if not to his family, to one of the numerous offer’s here in the US!
Thank you Jan for the well written letter to Belfast City Council. First of all I would like to say I am ashamed to be part Irish if this is how they treat poor defenseless animals. And please remember Lennox is one of Gods creatures. So forget about Karma,if I where on BCC I would be more worried about what God has in store for them when they enter the Pearly Gates. God said to protect all creatures great and small. I think the BCC needs to read there Bibles and do the right thing for Lennox. Remember the world is watching and remembering. Remember your tourist trade make be affected also,just a thought. Look into your hearts and free Lennox, don’t kill this little girls dog. Put yourselves in this families shoes and do the right thing please.
Please release this poor dog,just because of what he looks like he has never hurt anyone.Please dont let him die.FREE LENNOX!!!
Thank you Jan for the letter you wrote to the BCC. I pray they listen to reason or perhaps their conscience. The dog clearly has been mistreated in your care to me that is animal cruelty. This poor animal has done nothing wrong why do you so wish to kill an innocent creature of God. By the way God is also watching can you live with that. Let him go. If not to his family let him leave the country. Do the right thing. You have shamed Belfast in front of the world. Please end this suffering let him go !!
FREE LENNOX!