Bob Piper has been a Labour Councillor for the Abbey
Ward in Sandwell, West Midlands, for nine years. He is a lifelong supporter of Aston Villa Football Club and a follower of Yorkshire County Cricket Club.
The views expressed here are mine in a personal capacity, not those of the Labour Party, Sandwell MBC, Aston Villa or Yorkshire County Cricket Club. Get it! Mine... just mine!
Worryingly, I note from the case papers "...a destruction order for the dog is requested".
In my view, Rocky was not dangerous when I got him from the Animal Rescue Centre in Hull and he is not dangerous now notwithstanding us being involved in an incident which led to the charges. Had I cause to fear his dangerousness I would have returned him back to the Animal Rescue Centre just to be on the safe side.
He does have a few problems but I can live with those, and I suspect he would not have these had I got him younger and had the chance to bring him up differently. There is a big difference between Rocky not being perfect and having behavioural traits, and being dangerous. Having rescued him once I cannot let him down now.
January 15, 2008 9:08 PM | permalink
I agree. However, I am biased. Cheers Bob.
Worryingly, I note from the case papers "...a destruction order for the dog is requested".
In my view, Rocky was not dangerous when I got him from the Animal Rescue Centre in Hull and he is not dangerous now notwithstanding us being involved in an incident which led to the charges. Had I cause to fear his dangerousness I would have returned him back to the Animal Rescue Centre just to be on the safe side.
He does have a few problems but I can live with those, and I suspect he would not have these had I got him younger and had the chance to bring him up differently. There is a big difference between Rocky not being perfect and having behavioural traits, and being dangerous. Having rescued him once I cannot let him down now.
Thanks again for your support.