Lennox The Dog Needs A Miracle, Set To Be Euthanized Tonight
The saga of Lennox the Dog will come to an end tonight, and unfortunately, it doesn’t look good.
Lennox the Dog is scheduled to be euathanized later tonight despite petitions, protests, and re-homing offers.
The Labrador/American Bulldog of has been living with the Barnes family for the last 7-years and has never been violent. But the City of Belfast in Northern Ireland seized the “pit-bull like” dog in 2010 and sentenced him to death under the “Dangerous Dogs Act.”
Since then, Lennox supporters have sprouted up around the world.
The “Save Lennox” petition received more than 174,000 signatures. A ”Boycott Belfast” petition received more than 20,000 signatures. The Digital Journal reports that people have also offered to re-home the dog, free of charge, outside of Belfast.
Dog trainer and specialist Victoria Stilwell has offered to take the dog to the United States, free of charge. Stilwell, who is currently in Belfast in the hopes of sparing the dog execution, said:
“I now publicly give you my word that if you remand custody of Lennox to me and allow me to take him to a safe place in the U.S., I will not disparage the BCC, the Belfast court system, or those involved with this case in any way moving forward. Indeed, I will publicly recognize the courage that it will take to rise above the divisive voices clamoring on both sides of this issue, follow the law, and yet also show some humanity and allow this dog to live out his final years in peace in the US…”
But so far, Stilwell’s offer has been denied.
The Barnes family posted a note to its Facebook page yesterday saying that all legal options have been exhausted.
The family writes:
“If the offer is turned down we will fight for our right to say goodbye. We cannot bear the thought that Lennox will die without being reminded of the hearts and hands that love him.”
The Huffington Post reports that time is running out for Lennox the Dog, but several people are still trying to save the dog’s life. Currently, protesters are emailing the veterinary surgeons in charge of euthanizing Lennox asking them to put down their needles. There is also an email campaign to Michelle O’Neill, Northern Ireland’s minister of agriculture, asking for a pardon.
One last push of urgent e-mails needed for a Lennox miracle examiner.com/article/one-la… #savelennox #tweetni
— Lennox (@SaveLennox) July 9, 2012
Tags : dangerous dog act, dangerous dogs, lennox, lennox the dog, save lennox
Posted: July 9, 2012
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Jul 9, 2012
It' S a shame…save Lennox…it's a question of lifer o die!
Jul 9, 2012
I don't know where you've got that information from because it isn't true.
Jul 9, 2012
Correct because in this article it states that the family posted a statement YESTERDAY on their FB page when actually it was posted on July 2nd.
Jul 9, 2012
What exactly isn't true?
Jul 9, 2012
Tonight? Its like almost midnight in Ireland? Seems a little odd. Where have you got this information from please, when today there have been so many articles about a review of the case?
Jul 9, 2012
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=377126752353454&set=a.233775356688595.58306.233080773424720&type=1&relevant_count=1
Jul 9, 2012
That Lennox is being put to sleep tonight.
Peter Robinson the First Minister of Northern Ireland has requested a review of Lennox, case to Michelle O'Neill, Minister of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.
He has also tweeted 3 hours ago "Spoke to Lord Mayor about Lennox. Suggested BCC should seriously look at re-homing option. Why exercise the Order if there's an alternative.
Jul 9, 2012
Just because they got the date of when the family posted that, does not mean that the information is not correct. I pray that he hasn't been killed, and that the BCC make the RIGHT decision and lets this boy go home where he belongs.
Jul 9, 2012
I've just emailed them, this is going to completely confuse/upset lots of people for nothing.
Jul 9, 2012
Ive just read this article people…they are saying today whole "amnesty" thing was a hoax by some woman? I really don't know what to think now….very upsetting….imagine how the family must feel. http://www.northcountrygazette.org/2012/07/09/lennox_re-homing/
Jul 9, 2012
This is the first I have heard about that, Christine.
Jul 9, 2012
I heard he is not going to be put to sleep.
Jul 9, 2012
There are almost 195.000 signatures now on the Save Lennox Petition.
http://www.petitiononline.com/sl190510/petition.html
Jul 9, 2012
NO no no I don't think this is accurate but I have no concrete proof of this…….
Jul 10, 2012
Just a unfounded rumor. Lennox's family issued a statement that the rumor was false and Lennox is still going to be euthanized.
Jul 10, 2012
Just someone please do SOMETHING!!!!!
Jul 10, 2012
You mean executed, not euthanized.
Jul 10, 2012
Euthanized my a$$, call it what it is. Killed.
Jul 10, 2012
I've emailed them twice. I hope they release him to go to the US. What they are doing is racist. We don't go around arresting black guys just because a few have committed murder. Why do people think it's ok to do it to Pit Bulls?
Jul 10, 2012
How do we get whole of the SR vets to convince them to spare Lennox in case he is still alive?
Jul 10, 2012
I thought they already put him down! They need to just get it over with. The poor thing has been stuck in jail for 2 yrs. I'd like to knock those fuckers teeth down their throats! It's the stupidest bullshit I ever heard. I've been following for a long time now..
Jul 10, 2012
They will kill him because if they don't they know they will be proved wrong. A dead dog can't talk.
Jul 10, 2012
How can they be so cruel? They can't speak for themselves, you can only see the pain and sadness through their eyes. Why end a life that is so precious? God please help this poor dog. I hope they don't stop fighting for Lennox, he doesn't deserve this.
Jul 10, 2012
Down right murder, if you ask me.
Jul 10, 2012
Just reminded me of this one quote that I love so much..Saving the life of one animal may not change the world, but the world will surely change for that one animal we just saved.
Jul 10, 2012
someone has got to know where he is.. time to strike and TAKE him…… DO IT! It has been done and can be done.
Jul 10, 2012
There have been so many reasonable attempts to solve this and the BCC has just turned a blind eye. If the BCC murders this innocent dog they will have blood on their souls for eternity.
Lennox's memory will live on; the killers' shame will last forever.
Jul 10, 2012
If BCC PTS Lennox and will not allow the familiy to say good bye and they will not recieve the dead body, we need to make sure that this case will be investigated.Raise Funds and make sure BCC will feel Justice!
Jul 10, 2012
jailbreak!
Jul 10, 2012
They have no problem killing our pets but they will let a scumbag good for nothing murderer sit on Death Row for years. Really? This dog deserves to live more than any POS on death row!
Jul 10, 2012
Jennifer Wentland so which of the rumors is false the one that he is going to live or the one he is going to die? why do people talk without knowing and first of all, why arent people revolting at the place where all of this is happening??? i live in italy and i have to work to feed everyone around me but i would love to go right where lennox is being kept, why does nobody protest… Cards tears and prayers wont stop people from murdering living things, i'll tell u that.
Jul 10, 2012
It wouldn't surprise me if he was killed a long time ago, that could be why they are not allowing the family to see him. Very bizarre and vindictive case.
Jul 10, 2012
The council has spoken. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland. On the page is Lennox's picture with the story Council targeted by hate mail campaign. They mention Lennox and it's not good news. My heart is breaking.
Jul 10, 2012
Emanuele Amatori no one knows where hes being keept I say they have already killed this dog that never did any harm to anyone I will never visit there country thats for sure everyone needs to bocott that place
Jul 10, 2012
It was a false rumor by some crackpot in Alabama that said Lennox had been pardoned. Turned out to be false. Bcc has released a statement through a spokesperson today addressing his rehoming. The website is http://www.bbc.co/news/uk-northern-ireland. Lennox's face is one of the main headlines. It looks like the council is going to go ahead with the killing. They also say they have been targeted for hate mail and crimes. I could not find a comments section to tell the Bcc what I think about their council and the bbc what I think about their biased press coverage.
Jul 10, 2012
To Lennox's family: it is such a travesty of justice if Lennox is killed but do not think for one minute that he will not know how much you loved him and how hard you tried to save him. No other dog in the world has been as loved by so many people around the world. No other dog has ever had millions of people from all over the planet work in unison to save his life. If he doesn't know it now, he will. Rest assured, he will know the love that has stood next to him the last 2 years.
Jul 10, 2012
Executed, murdered, etc. Unfortunately, they all spell death for this poor animal. I'm envisioning him being in such poor physical condition that the BCC won't release him for fear of the backlash on how badly he must look.
Jul 10, 2012
There is a special place in hell for people like them.. Dammit let Lennox live…
Jul 10, 2012
the correct address for the link to lennox on BBC is http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-18778793.
Jul 10, 2012
Wish we could get our Navy Seals to just go in and take the dog!
Jul 10, 2012
He might already be dead, seeing as they are denying the family the right to say goodbye. This is heart breaking.
Jul 10, 2012
This poor dog…I'm hoping for a miracle too. Is there not one compassionate person out there?
Jul 10, 2012
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Jul 11, 2012
Wtf what ever to mans best friend? The need to take there loved one and have this happen to them, bet they would think twice. Low lives
Jul 11, 2012
"The saga of Lennox the Dog will come to an end tonight…"
Sadly it was his life and his families hope that came to an end, but his SAGA will live on for a long time. This is so heartbreaking.
Jul 12, 2012
I curse the Judge and the BBC and their families the rest of their life if they kill this innocent dog that has been in prison for 2 years already. I hope people also will stop going to Ireland because of their cruel dog laws.
Jul 12, 2012
213.297…
Jul 14, 2012
Seoul Tractor totally what I think. when was the date of the last viewing of this dog by a reliable source? I think he was killed a long time ago and BCC did not anticipate world wide concern and celebs getting involved. there was no dog to free and they finally had to stage a date as a last resort to shut the movement down. All of us must realize this is not the fault of or a reflection of the citizens of Belfast for they are victims too of these sociopathic tyrants. This case has shed light on how bad things are there. Positive change will come now that the world is watching.
Sep 26, 2012
I dont know if this will reach you in time- Save Halo n Fallon is a similar story in which I will lose my babies tomorrow
Sep 26, 2012
I dont know if this will reach you in time- Save Halo n Fallon is a similar story in which I will lose my babies tomorrow