Dangerous dogs seized

Jessica Beckett

November 20, 2009

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One of the seized dogs

SIX dangerous dogs have been seized after police raids in Oldham.

The pit-bull type animals were found when officers searched three houses in the Alexandra area of the town following concerns from residents.

Five men, aged between 20 and 30 have been arrested on suspicion of offences under the Dangerous Dogs Act and possession with intent to supply cannabis.

The dogs have been taken into the care of police.

Sgt Trevor Harrison said: "Concerns have been raised by our community and where we have information that people are keeping or breeding dangerous dogs that are illegal, we will take positive action and act."

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Laura Norder, Didsbury (21/11/2009 at 01:33)

Of course it can't happen... but I'd rather the 'owners' were destroyed.

Bring back dog licences and prosecute - to the max - the scum that see animals as nothing more than fashion/lifestyle accessories.

I'm an animal lover, but I'd rather see a beast humanely despatched, than face a life with people that don't care about them.

david savage (21/11/2009 at 13:43)

the dog in the picture is an healthy looking staff , not a dangerous dog

david savage (21/11/2009 at 13:45)

I hope the dog is found a new home it looks a healthy staff, it isnt a dangerous dog it just needs to responsibly owned

sugar n spice, manchester (21/11/2009 at 19:30)

what was the motive of these people were they fighting these poor animals.this needs to be investigated if its true.

Persepolis Young (21/11/2009 at 20:32)

Woof! I blame Gordon Brown

Mr Mancunian, Sydney Australia (22/11/2009 at 01:29)

I agree with everything that has been said so far by David Savage & Laura Norder.

There is now agood chance that the poor animals will be destroyed.

Anyone who contributes to making an animal vicious, & it is the owner who does this either deliberately or by neglect, should never again be allowed to own any animal.

My granddaughter has two 'staffies & they are lovely animals. Her three children love them & that love is returned ten fold.

C.O. Jones (22/11/2009 at 11:25)

He seems quite excited about it all!

Acid, Chadderton (22/11/2009 at 14:20)

Pure paranoia!! The dog in the picture is an obvious Staff, not 'pit-bull type'. If the rest of the dogs are the same, they should all be re-homed. Too many 'authorities'(?) are all too keen to destroy these poor animals nowadays. Perhaps they'll be first in the queue to buy new 'gee-gees' when the blue-noses bring back fox hunting.

Monkeysmummy, Manchester (23/11/2009 at 14:07)

I agree the dog in the picture is definately a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and a sad but healthy looking one at that.

mel c (23/11/2009 at 18:20)

the second dog photographed in the oldham local paper was also a staff but looked as though it had serious scarring and scabs on its head - enough said.
i have a staff who is a big softie, these dogs look like they have gotten into the wrong hands as so often does - irresponsible breeding etc - they need to be socially tested and housed with a staffie rescue to see if they can be rehomed safely, I guess I know the answer already - this is tragic all round.

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