Thursday 11 July 2013

Lennox Remembered

Today, 11th July 2013 marks one year since Lennox lost his life under breed specific legislation in Northern Ireland, where BSL has existed since 1991 and continues to this day.

Thousands of people, groups, organisations and even politicians stood up in defence of Lennox who was seized from his home and held whilst an extensive legal battle and worldwide campaign ensued to save him.

It's important to remember than Lennox never put a paw wrong - he was incarcerated and prosecuted through the court system under breed specific legislation - which condemns dogs based on their physical characteristics - what a dog looks like and yes this is 2013 but we may as well be in the dark ages with this law suffered by Lennox and thousands of other dogs.

Lennox brought the issue of outdated BSL to the attention of many as the campaign to save him intensified and gathered support from across the globe, he became a focus and example of all that is wrong with the draconian BSL we have been stuck with for so many years.

Lennox had his life taken from him, but his memory lives on and so will the struggle to end this law because after many blows and injustices heaped out over the years the heart is stronger, we want justice, fair dog laws which protect people and dogs alike and we stand together to say - Not In Our Name

Sleep Tight Lennox you are safe now at Rainbow Bridge where all the other innocents gather and look down, we will not forget any of you, that is our promise, we will have our day, we will never give up xx