Stella

by **Rachel33** Tue Mar 01 2016, 11:39

There is already a post about this case in the news section, but I felt that a post in chat may generate more views.

Stella is still alive for now but she only has 6/7 more days to live. There are very mixed opinions regarding her behaviour - especially now that she has been locked up for 2 years without exercise or any real interaction, but it would also be awful for her to die for the mistakes of the authorities when there are sanctuarys willing to take her if a home wasn't an option.

Her owner/the kennel hand are in contact with solicitors and DDA watch, but they have said that if he owner disputes he may be liable for the kennel costs plus legal fees which are already in excess of 16k.

If you don't know about Stella's story, read here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-35635935

EDIT: I don't usually like The Sun but the footage of her here and her kennel hand Laura talking offer another angle to the story.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/6964438/Fury-as-police-lock-up-dog-in-tiny-cage-without-exercise-for-two-year.html

Here is the petition if you wish to sign:
https://www.change.org/p/devon-and-cornwall-police-free-stella-the-dog?recruiter=57912132&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=share_page&utm_term=mob-xs-share_petition-no_msg&fb_ref=Default

by **Mistys Mum** Tue Mar 01 2016, 12:12

This is heartbreaking. I have seen this all over Facebook and signed the petition this morning. Really hope Stella has a happy life awaiting her x

by Guest Tue Mar 01 2016, 12:40

Signed.

I don't know if this will save poor Stella as it may be that the treatment she has had to endure has pushed her beyond her limits. However, not only would it be criminal not to give her the chance, it is also essential that the police know the extent of the feeling against what they have done, and for them to realise that they must never, ever, ever do this again.

by kozmos Tue Mar 01 2016, 12:51

petition signed ..
some dosh chipped in ..

fingers and paws crossed for Stella

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by dizzy Tue Mar 01 2016, 13:02

Signed petition.She must be given a chance, none of this is her fault.

by Guest Tue Mar 01 2016, 20:22

I've just watched the Sun video, what a poppet! I've seen much more 'aggressive' behaviour from non-bull breeds out on walks!

by **Mia05** Tue Mar 01 2016, 20:24

Aw this breaks my heart hope theres a good outcome for stella

by kirstyleigh Wed Mar 02 2016, 01:04

This boils my blood two years in a cage disgusting if the dog is a aggressive you muzzle her the dog has a basic right to exercise

by **-Ian-** Wed Mar 02 2016, 09:09

There may be some hope according to the BBC news
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-35697900

by **Mistys Mum** Wed Mar 02 2016, 11:22

Oh I Hope so!! I know Dda watch have been in contact with the sanctury too. Fingers crossed, although won't this completely disprove that she is aggressive. Hope the police don't refuse this offer on the basis that they will be shown to be wrong.

by Guest Wed Mar 02 2016, 15:44

It's always interesting to hear the other side of the story - there so often is one. I still think it's wrong to keep Stella like this, but maybe the D&C Police aren't quite as dreadful as the first shock news reports make out. No, I'm not saying they are entirely innocent, but not total devils either.

https://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?id=57f4cd44-06a7-4486-904b-d501b8e9410d

Not that it helps Stella much Sad

by **Rachel33** Wed Mar 02 2016, 17:57

I can't comment on this on the open forum, but they aren't quite being honest unfortunately..

by Guest Wed Mar 02 2016, 18:19

Oh...

by **Mistys Mum** Thu Mar 03 2016, 14:09

Just heard that Wheldon Law are now working on Stellas case and an application for leave to appeal has been lodged. They have also instructed a leading dog law barrister called Pamela Rose to represent their client.

Does anyone know of her? I'm hopeful as I know Wheldon Law help a lot of dogs and owners. Fingers crossed for Stella x

by **Rachel33** Fri Mar 04 2016, 00:42

A second case emerged today of a Rottweiler, also held without exercise for 2 years, in the kennel next to Stella. This is not the isolated case that the police are claiming it to be.

Wheldon law have done great things with the DDA watch. I haven't heard of Pamela. I'm just hoping this is not going to be Lennox all over again.

by Guest Fri Mar 04 2016, 08:05

by **Mistys Mum** Fri Mar 04 2016, 09:10

This is terrible. I wonder how many other dogs are being held like this ? Crying or Very sad

by **Mistys Mum** Fri Mar 04 2016, 13:39

Oh this is awful. I've just seen a pic of Stella nose to nose with Vinnie (the rottie) in the next cage. Poor things, you can see how sad they are x

by Sealpig Fri Mar 04 2016, 15:38

This makes SO angry!!! frustrated

completely unnecessary to treat her in this way

by kozmos Fri Mar 04 2016, 17:48

I wonder how many other dogs are being held like this ?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-35706095

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Sad

by **stella** Fri Mar 04 2016, 20:09

disgusting angry

signed.
any news on her fate yet?

by **Mistys Mum** Fri Mar 04 2016, 20:47

I have heard that the rspca have issued a statement saying they are going to work with the Cornwall and Devon police on how they process seized dogs.

The whole thing is just utterly horrific, can't stop thinking about dogs locked up in a tiny cell with no exercise. If a member of the public did this they would be arrested ( and rightly so) for animal cruelty.

by **Mistys Mum** Fri Mar 04 2016, 21:01

Just seen this latest statement.

https://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?id=749a200c-f4bf-49e4-a092-8e82dd35983d

by **Rachel33** Sat Mar 05 2016, 19:15

I'm so sad that these poor dogs have suffered for so long, but I'm very pleased about how much awareness has been raised. I've worked at an absolutely brilliant RSPCA centre that walks their seized dogs daily and gives them lot of extra fuss, so thankfully this isn't the case in all kennels. Hopefully it's giving the poorly run kennels a kick up the butt to get their practices up to scratch!

by **Rachel33** Tue Mar 08 2016, 20:37

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=M9WMItxzBm8&feature=youtu.be

Recent YouTube video.

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/123631

Recent petition, focused on the treatment of all seized dogs.

Really don't want this to lose momentum, please keep signing and share everywhere!

by dizzy Tue Mar 08 2016, 22:51

Just signed.

by Guest Wed Mar 09 2016, 08:07

signed and shared.

by Guest Thu Mar 10 2016, 16:35

And more...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-35745344

I couldn't quite believe I read this bit right, 'Mr Clark said: "The three pit bull terrier pups came in at 11 weeks. They were initially exercised before deteriorating so much they were deemed unsafe.' They claim they believed the former owner had trained them to attack... at ELEVEN WEEKS??? I'm sorry, but the only way these pups would have become aggressive would have been through the way they were handled while in kennels.

by **Rachel33** Thu Mar 10 2016, 16:47

I know Liz Sad

it's so frustrating. Especially when, according the kennel hands, the police are lying through their teeth!

by **shegsy** Thu Mar 10 2016, 16:57

This is so upsetting!! The stories are just getting worse and worse. What a sad, sad state of affairs:(

by **Mistys Mum** Thu Mar 10 2016, 17:24

This is awful. I really hope these so called experts are held accountable. Puppies aggressive! Utter madness.

by **-Ian-** Thu Mar 10 2016, 18:34

It just gets crazier and crazier, are these people completely stupid !

by Guest Wed Mar 23 2016, 08:05

Update from the DDA Facebook page - leave to appeal has been granted. praying

by **Mistys Mum** Wed Mar 23 2016, 08:53

A bit of good news at last thumbs up

by **Mia05** Wed Mar 23 2016, 08:54

by **gillybrent** Wed Mar 23 2016, 10:35

it's good news, but I do worry about her mental health whilst all this is going on. a bit like lennox - is it fair to her?

by Guest Wed Mar 23 2016, 10:47

No, it's not fair on her at all. But, I think this is the last hurdle and it would be a shame to not try now after all this. It would also be fantastic for her to be released and then to on to prove that she's not dangerous, and so really underline the message of how wrong this all is. Because she's hit the headlines she is important for the overall cause, for other dogs to come.

Not that she knows any of that. Sad

by **Rachel33** Wed Mar 23 2016, 17:14

Not that it's any help for the way that she was been treated for the past 2 years, but she is now apparently being exercised also.

by **Mistys Mum** Wed Mar 23 2016, 17:28

That's strange, she was a menace to society when the public didn't know about her and such a dangerous dog that it wasnt safe for her to be exercised. Now the public are outraged Stella is suddenly safe to be exercised? Hmmmmm doesn't this prove she wasn't dangerous in the first place but obviously the Police will never admit that.

It is great that she is finally being exercised.

by **Nathan** Wed Mar 23 2016, 21:29

Just caught up on this and so so shocking... If I kept my two in for a few days they wouldn't be dangerous but would exhibit behavior that could be interpreted as dangerous. jumping up mouthing and generally being overly excited. imo the police are setting the dogs up to fail especially as a DLA has the option of allowing a dog to stay with its owners under strict guidelines if not deemed to be an imminent danger to the public. DDA is flawed and I have to say gives people not in the know the impression that any dog not on the banned list is safe to approach which we all know is wrong.

by kozmos Tue Apr 12 2016, 18:58

evidently ..

" she has finally moved to a holding area at the Foredowne Boarding Kennels in Kingskerwell, Devon, where she can exercise and roam more freely. "

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3536065/Dangerous-pitbull-dog-locked-tiny-cage-death-row-police-allowed-exercise-time-two-years.html

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by Guest Tue Apr 12 2016, 20:29

There's an update on the DDA Watch Facebook page too. Stella's hearing is set for 6th May.

by **Mia05** Tue Apr 12 2016, 20:37

was stella ever assessed this kinda makes me mad she doesn't look dangerous to me. if stella was aggressive no wonder being kept in a cage you would do the same I hope the right outcome comes for stella bless her wee pitbull socks. Love Struck

by Guest Wed Apr 13 2016, 08:03

Stella has been assessed, Crystal, and apparently twice tried to bite. That, though, could say more about the way she was kept handled than about her.

by **Mistys Mum** Wed Jun 22 2016, 13:43

It's the day of Stellas court appeal today. Fingers crossed for her.

by **Mistys Mum** Wed Jun 22 2016, 15:14

Just heard and Stellas appeal has been successful! applause

by **Mistys Mum** Wed Jun 22 2016, 17:09

She is now allowed to stay living on a 27 acre farm. So glad she is able to live her life out of a cage.

by Guest Wed Jun 22 2016, 17:27

I wasn't expecting to hear before tomorrow but just checked on FB and found the brilliant news. So, so, so, so happy for her!!!

So much for her being too dangerous to handle. angry

by **Mia05** Wed Jun 22 2016, 18:09

aww shes free and gone to live on a 27 acre farm im so happy for her bless her wee staffy socks Love Struck

by **-Ian-** Wed Jun 22 2016, 18:59

That really s fantastic news Big Grin

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