Lost: Brownn Border Terrier Male In Central (WV16)

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2021-08-24 10:45 CR

Please check this found dog urgently as already 5 days old and possible match:

https://www.facebook.com/100015224674102/posts/1234796700371141/?d=n

2016-02-13 18:08 alikat

Any further news about the search for Jock?

2016-01-11 14:09 Shanti Lass

Bit far but:
https://www.facebook.com/appycob/posts/1167080129987957?fref=nf

***FOUND*** Black and Tan rough coated terrier type dog, around 1 year old, not neutered. Wandering the main road in Aberaman. He is friendly but nervous. Underweight. Numerous cuts over face and body and nicks in both ears. He's covered in some type of grease / oil. He may well have been stolen and dumped or possibly been worked for badger baiting.
He is safe with me.
Due to his condition then under no circumstances will I release him without photographic evidence that you're the owner. I will notify the dog warden and appropriate authorities in the morning.

2016-01-03 15:48 Anne Eales

https://www.facebook.com/melanie.stoyles/posts/10205224691328377
Two found in Bradford area

2015-12-29 17:40 Bridget

Thank you. Have done all the things you suggest. Just waiting and hoping now. I brought the border into the world so, even though they are not mine, I am heartbroken.

2015-12-29 14:58 Skywalker99

So, they could be on walkabout and return, leave something with a familiar smell outside, ring dig warden and vets, put posters up, post to local Facebook pages. Not sure if at racket could help but try www.k9tracker.co.uk. If you know most of the local farmers/ landowners and they won't say anything then it is possible they haven't been shot . They could ge aught up in brambles it is worth searching

Last edited: 2015-12-29 14:59:26 by Skywalker99

2015-12-29 10:31 Bridget

I too grew up on a farm, my family have farmed for many generations. The dogs belong to my boss who, although she owns a house and land in the country, is not really in tune with country life. She has been warned before about them getting loose. I am as sure as I can be that the chap who owns the adjoining land has not shot them even though they were last seen in his fields. I have spoken to all the local farmers and keepers, many of whom are old friends, and asked them to just let me know, anonymously, whether the dogs are dead. No names no repercussions. But there is a wall of silence. So I am at a loss.

2015-12-29 09:33 Skywalker99

Alikat, that does not put farmers above the law. I realise they can loose financially, but they have no right to not be honest, come clean and report the shooting. Not doing so makes them despicable and arrogant IMHO, .and they can insure against worrying.

2015-12-29 09:26 alikat

If that's really happened then I'm so very sorry but, having grown up on a farm, from the farmer's point of view it is something that has to be done to protect his livelihood. At this time of year sheep are heavily pregnant and at any time they are very sensitive and can die from shock if they have been chased. So the loss of each sheep could potentially cost the farmer three times the value of the mother sheep (I believe around £150 each). It is instinct for dogs to chase livestock, which is why we all need to take great care when walking our dogs. I'm praying this is not the case this time, but just "chinese whispers" about what could happen to these dogs.

2015-12-29 09:07 Skywalker99

If they don't report the shooting and owner then sues they have no defence. They can use in court. The police should know who owns all the land. Why do you think they have been shot? I would go to the police and ask for advice. If they have been shot you have a right to know. Police may take action re firearms certificate if not reported....

Last edited: 2015-12-29 09:08:41 by Skywalker99

2015-12-28 22:46 AlisonH

If a farmer shoots a dog they are obliged by law to report the shooting to the police within 48 hours. Unfortunately if they do not report the shooting I am not sure what can be done. Whoever told you that they had been shot must have a reasonable idea of who did it. Maybe wise to go to the police and ask for help and advice.

2015-12-28 22:32 Bridget

Thank you, but without knowing who has shot them I don't know what we can do.
B

2015-12-28 22:27 AlisonH

Found this on the internet.

The owner or person in charge of a dog that is dangerously out of control in public or on private land without permission commits an offence under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, for which the sentence can be up to two years imprisonment and destruction of the dog.


In the absence of injury to a person or grounds to fear such injury, however, the offence the farmer is likely to be confronted with is worrying livestock, under the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953, for which the penalty is limited to a maximum £1,000 fine.


“Worrying” covers attacking, chasing in a way that could cause injury, suffering, abortion or loss of produce, or simply being “at large”, that is not on a lead or otherwise under close control, in a field or enclosure containing sheep.


So what is the position of the farmer who shoots a dog? All property receives a degree of protection by law, so injuring or killing a person’s dog could give rise to a possible criminal damage charge. The question is whether the farmer had a lawful excuse. He will have to show that he acted in the belief that property was in immediate need of protection, and that his actions were reasonable having regard to all the circumstances. Where the dog has already moved away and is clearly no longer posing an immediate threat to livestock, the fact it might return on a future occasion provides no defence. What is “reasonable” depends very much on the facts. It would be relevant, for example, if a dog’s owner had failed to heed previous requests to prevent his dog from straying.


He might also find himself sued for damages by the dog’s owner for trespass to goods, in which case he will need to rely on the defence available under the Animals Act 1971 and show that he believed on reasonable grounds that either: the dog was worrying or about to worry the livestock and there were no other reasonable means of ending or preventing it; or, that the dog had been worrying livestock, had not left the vicinity and was not under anyone’s control and there were no practicable means of finding out to whom it belonged. There is a strict requirement to inform the police within 48 hours, and any failure will prevent subsequent reliance on the defence in civil proceedings.


It is not only damage to property that may be at issue. Section 4 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006 makes it an offence to cause unnecessary suffering to protected animals, which include dogs. Relevant considerations include: whether the suffering could reasonably have been avoided or reduced; whether the conduct was for a legitimate purpose, such as protecting a person, property or other animal; whether the suffering was proportionate to the purpose; and whether the conduct was in all the circumstances that of a reasonably competent and humane person.


The RSPCA generally investigates and prosecutes animal welfare offences, and it will be slow to agree that shooting was a suitable option. Anything other than a single, clean shot and immediate despatch could result in prosecution. Offences are punishable by imprisonment of up to six months and/or fines of up to £20,000. The court must also consider making an order disqualifying the offender from keeping animals.


Shooting a dog also gives rise to potential firearms difficulties which farmers should bear in mind. If a rifle or other section 1 firearm has been used, then, unless one of the conditions on which the certificate was granted covers such use, which is extremel

2015-12-28 22:18 Bridget

We are surrounded by farm land. No one will admit to doing it or tell me who has. I am at a complete loss.

2015-12-28 22:13 Skywalker99

And Google the law on when farmers are allowed to shoot

2015-12-28 22:12 Skywalker99

Ring Doglost and ask for help and report the farmer to the police

2015-12-28 21:44 Bridget

I believe that both dogs have been shot. Have begged for info but to no avail. Not sure what to do next.

2015-12-27 19:03 DogLostSharon - Social Media Volunteer

I have shared with doglost FB & Twitter. I hope Jock is safely back at home soon. x

2015-12-27 10:32 twoDs

Added to Border Teriers Lost & Found on Facebook and shared in the BT groups.Hope he's home soon.

2015-12-27 10:26 Gino

Alerts sent to helpers in WV16. TF13.

2015-12-27 10:11 Admin

Sorry to see that JOCK is missing.

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