Well, now there’s this petition goin’ around about these XL Bully dogs, ya see. Folks are real split on it. Some people think these dogs are trouble from the start; others say it ain’t fair to punish the dogs for what their owners may or may not do right. So, here we got Glyn Saville, a man who owns an XL Bully himself and who’s a father, out there stirrin’ up talk, tryin’ to get folks to stand up against the ban. This petition he’s got – well, it’s bringin’ people from all over to speak up for their dogs.
Ya see, over in England and Wales, they’re real serious about puttin’ the hammer down on these dogs. By December 31, 2023, they sayin’ all XL Bullies out there need to follow some real strict rules. That means every time the dog goes outside, it has to be on a lead and wear a muzzle. Ain’t no wiggle room on that. Breedin’? That’s banned too, and they’re not lettin’ folks sell, gift, or even abandon these dogs. If your dog’s out there runnin’ loose, well, the law’s comin’ after ya. Plain and simple.
Now, Glyn and others like him, well, they’re sayin’ it’s just too much. He’s tellin’ people in his petition that XL Bullies can be good dogs if they’re trained right. But ya know, the government ain’t budgin’. They’re sayin’ come February 1, 2024, if you got an XL Bully, it better be on the “Index of Exempted Dogs.” Don’t got your dog registered there? Then, sorry, but keepin’ it becomes illegal. This here is stirrin’ up a lot of fuss for the owners who love their dogs like family.
Now let me tell ya what that Index of Exempted Dogs means. That’s where the government says you can put your dog if you think it can behave and don’t want it taken away. But ya don’t just write your dog’s name down and call it done. Nope! There’s paperwork, maybe even a fee – the whole bit. Plus, your dog’s gotta meet certain standards, which includes bein’ spayed or neutered dependin’ on its age. Ain’t no excuses either; there’s exact dates for when each dog needs to be fixed, or else the law steps in. So, owners better mark their calendars right and get it done.
The Timeline for These Changes
- If your dog is less than seven months old by January 31, 2024, it needs to be neutered by June 30, 2025.
- If it’s seven to twelve months old by that same date, it’s got to be neutered by December 31, 2024.
Seems like a whole lotta work, don’t it? All this paperwork and these strict rules, well, it’s got folks scratchin’ their heads and thinkin’ maybe the government’s just takin’ it too far.
The Fear and Anger Behind This Ban
There’s been talk all around about how certain dog breeds, especially these XL Bullies, Pit Bulls, and Staffordshires, are seen as “dangerous.” But to folks like Glyn, it’s not the breed that’s dangerous, it’s how folks raise ‘em. Good dogs, they say, don’t just happen; they’re made with time, trainin’, and love. Some folks are scared of these big ol’ dogs, and the government’s jumpin’ on that fear. They’re thinkin’ if they ban the breed, there’ll be less risk of attacks and all that. But for the owners, this just feels like they’re bein’ punished for somethin’ their dog might never do.
So Glyn’s petition, it’s kinda like a call to action. He’s hopin’ that if enough people sign it, maybe the government will listen and give these dogs a fair shot. But with all these changes already set in motion, seems like he’s got a long road ahead of him.
Where This Leaves XL Bully Owners
If you’re ownin’ an XL Bully, ya got a tough choice ahead. Follow all the new rules, keep your dog close, or risk losin’ it altogether. That’s why Glyn’s petition’s there – it’s a chance for owners to show they care about their dogs, that they’re willin’ to fight for ‘em. But whether this petition’s gonna make a difference, well, that’s up to the government now, ain’t it?
So, if ya got an XL Bully, or ya know someone who does, best be checkin’ out what’s comin’ in the next few months. Don’t wait till the last minute to get registered or neutered, or there might be trouble. This petition’s only the start – we’ll see where it goes from here. But right now, them XL Bully owners better be ready to follow some rules if they wanna keep them dogs around. The government’s watchin’ close, and they ain’t takin’ no excuses.
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