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Campaigners ask Belfast to make the right choice and ‘Save Lennox’ the death row dog

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ANTOINETTE KELLY,

IrishCentral.com Staff Writer

Published Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 8:35 AM

Updated Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 9:52 AM

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Thousands of candles were lit across the world on Sunday night, in support of the “Save Lenox” campaign, to show support of the Belfast dog, who is due to face euthanasia, due to the way he looks.

In Brighton supporters held a candlelit vigil on Sunday and messages of support were posted on the group’s Facebook wall “One Million Lights for Lennox”.

“We lit a candle for Lennox here in Germany!,” said one supporter.

“Goodmorning from melbourne , thinking of you Lennox,”said another.

In California, one supporter wrote: “Candles burning for you Lennox! From Fresno, CA, stay strong, beautiful boy!”

While Texas also showed it’s support:” Houston, Texas ~ we are burning candles for you Lennox! We are definitely saying many prayers as well.”

The dog’s owner, Caroline Barnes has been left heartbroken since her six-year-old pet was seized. A drawn out court battle to release the dog, ended last week when a court dismissed the appeal to spare the pets life.
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Lennox was originally picked up by a Belfast Cit Council dog warden on May 19, 2010. When officers called to the home of Barnes to check the dog licence, it was noted to be acting aggressively. As a result it was assumed the dog was a pit bull, a breed of dog which is banned in Northern Ireland. However the owners maintain he is an American Bull dog Labrador cross.

The dog remains in a secret hiding place, for fears he may be kidnapped and has been ordered to be put to death by lethal injection on October 14.

For more information on the campaign check out www.savelennox.co.uk/

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Boxerangel | Jan 23, 2012, 09:39 AM EST

OH AND BY THE WAY A QUOTE FROM AN EARLIER POST ABOUT WHAT THE OWNER OF LENNOX HAD SAID ABOUT HER DOG BEING NERVOUS AND WARY OF STRANGERS!!!!!! MOST DOGS ARE OBVIOUSLY SAID BY SOMEONE WHO DOES NOT OR HAS NEVER HAD A DOG!!!!1

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Boxerangel | Jan 23, 2012, 09:36 AM EST

IRELAND YOU ARE A DISGRACE TO ALL THAT IS GOOD ABOUT THIS WORLD!!! RELEASE POOR LENNOX NOW..ITS UNFORGIVABLE WHAT YOU HAVE ALL PUT THIS POOR DOG AND FAMILY THROUGH AND NOTHING SHORT OF ANIMAL CRUELTY IN ITS WORST FORM...YOU SHOULD ALL BE HELD UP BEFORE A JUDGE FOR PERJURY........

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Ravynnelyn | Nov 14, 2011, 11:42 AM EST

The visitors to Lennox's house went to the wrong house, and they MEASURED Lennox and then ignorantly decided he was a pittie, ignoring proof that he is not. They want to kill Lennox because he looks like a pittie. The dog warden lied in court. There are pictures of her petting Lennox and Lennox giving her kisses. She is no more afraid of him then I am afraid of my keyboard. The so-called dog expert has no college degree and is not a qualified dog behaviorist. The judge had no business at all listening to him over qualified experts, and now this second judge is dragging this out! WHY? It makes me feel like they are trying to trump up further falsehoods against Lennox because they refuse to admit they made a huge mistake in taking this innocent dog in the first place!

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whatISinAname | Oct 13, 2011, 03:54 PM EDT

belfast Telegraph quote: Very peaceful type people: More than 20,000 supporters have joined the Save Lennox campaign since the pet was impounded in May 2010. At one stage threatening letters — including one drenched in petrol — were sent to female dog wardens, while another officer had her car tyres slashed. Lennox’s devastated owner said she hoped to appeal yesterday’s decision before the summer.

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whatISinAname | Oct 13, 2011, 03:51 PM EDT

Some quotes from Belfast Telegraph Mar 30. Owner of the dog said: “Lennox isn’t a bad dog — he’s just frightened of people he doesn’t know. He is a big dog but he has no issue with anyone or anything, except strangers.“If people came and saw how he behaves at home, how much a part of our family he is, they would make a different decision.”

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rosks304 | Oct 13, 2011, 11:31 AM EDT

A Bloody Disgrace.May all those involved in this Cruel Incarceration including that Sick Judge Die a Painful death,sooner rather than later.

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sirpeter | Oct 13, 2011, 12:20 AM EDT

Sarah99.As for spelling.I don't think it matters to much.As Martin Luther King would have said.Never judge a person by their spelling but by the content of their comments.Take care now Sarah and remember animal needs first!!Not love.

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sirpeter | Oct 12, 2011, 11:55 PM EDT

@Sarah99.Get a grip!!.I will never agree to agree with you.NEWS ARTICLES are not always fact you silly woman.I say that not for YOU but to protect any animal you might have.I am extremely good with any animal.Speaking for all the animals of the world you are a failure in your love for animals.You only want an animal because they GIVE you something.Would you have the same affection for a Spider or a wild Rat? I love them all and you know fu*k all.You should see how attentive a male rat is to his female.Sarah I WANT TO MAKE YOUR BLOOD BOIL.So you listen to your pet and not sit on your fat over-sized ass which you probably have and take your dog for a walk even if it is raining or you feel tired.Are you BOILING MORE NOW? GOOD!!!!!

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sirpeter | Oct 12, 2011, 11:17 PM EDT

LainieMcEl.That's a good comment because you are not blinded by been a stupid "AN ANIMAL LOVER".Most animal lovers are not really animal lovers.THAT IS A FACT.They love the perceived "UNCONDITIONAL LOVE" of an animal.Something the animal is not aware of.I have trained dogs and I'm proud to say I have kept a goldfish alive in a tank for 28 years.That's understanding what an animal needs.An animal needs a person to treat them according to their needs.The only animal who can deal with humans is a cat.

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LainieMcEl | Oct 11, 2011, 09:09 PM EDT

As an animal lover, I hate to see any animal destroyed. But it is a fact of life...dogs are euthanised every day. They are also tortured, eaten, left to die of starvation and used by inhumane bullies as entertainment in dogfights. But I also know that women and children are starving, and being killed and maimed many war-torn third world countries. All of you animal lovers who lit candles for Lennox, when was the last time you lit a candle for a human being. In Rwanda malnutrition and hunger-related diseases claim 60% of children before their 5th birthday. In Ethiopia many young girls are forced to marry and bear children, many of them under the age of fifteen with a death rate five times higher in childbirth than women in their 20's. I hate to see the kind of frenzy and hate that has been unleashed in these blogs because it is such a waste of time, energy and lack of kindness that this world needs so much. We will probably never know the real truth behind the incident with Lennox, because when the media, self-promoting politicians, and the publics opinions get involved, facts go out the window. Now all we can do is hope and pray some calm, unbiased, just person takes the time to find out the real truth. Mother Teresa wrote- "The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow. Do good anyway. Give the world the best you've have and it may never be enough; but give the world the best you have anyway. You see, in the final analysis it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway."

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Sarah99 | Oct 11, 2011, 06:05 PM EDT

I must say sir, it's been a while since I've had a debate that made my blood boil, so bravo to you for that. Let's agree to disagree and I bid you a good night.

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Sarah99 | Oct 11, 2011, 05:51 PM EDT

Sirpeter, if you don't feel comfortable voicing your opinion on the topic then get off the message board. It seems all you do is slam other peoples posts. I won't even get into your comments about my being a woman and by virtue therefore a gossiper as that comment only shows your own ignorance and arrogance. My opinions are based on reading...NEWS ARTICLES. Post some "intelligent and well balanced ideas" and perhaps people would not focus on your spelling.

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sirpeter | Oct 11, 2011, 05:33 PM EDT

@Sheldonopolis.Best of luck to you too.*waves.;))

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sirpeter | Oct 11, 2011, 05:22 PM EDT

@Sarah99.You want facts?You're obviously not here long are you?Here are some facts!!YOU KNOW ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ABOUT THE FACTS OF THIS DOG.YOU ONLY KNOW WHAT YOU READ IN THE PAPERS AND ARTICLES.THAT IS JUST HEARSAY.IT IS NOT FACT.THIS IS WHY I DID NOT COMMENT ON THE DOG BECAUSE ONLY STUPID PEOPLE WILL BELIEVE HEARSAY.I LEAVE PEOPLE WHO KNOW THE TRUE FACTS TO MAKE A DECISION ON THE FATE OF THE DOG.IF THIS DOG IS SET FREE BECAUSE OF PUBLIC PRESSURE AND THEN GOES ON TO BITE THE FACE OFF SOMEONE.I WILL NOT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH IT.THAT'S INTELLIGENCE.NOW SMARTY PANTS CAN YOU SAY 100% THAT THE DOG IS NOT A DANGER? DID YOU MEET THE DOG IN QUESTION? ARE YOU AN EXPERT IN MAKING DECISIONS OF THIS NATURE? DIDN'T THINK SO!!YOU ARE GIVING A PERSONAL OPINION BASED ON~~~~WAIT FOR IT!!! AGAIN!!! HEARSAY OR GOSSIP!! WHICH BEEN A FEMALE YOU MIGHT RELATE TO THAT WORD BETTER.I put on the caps so you could read it more clearly. *This witness for the dog Lennox is useless!! Your Honour!!

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Sheldonopolis | Oct 11, 2011, 05:15 PM EDT

@sirpeter - Your previous post said the following "I have never commented on a persons typos on any forum. I like to spend more time putting up an argument then putting my comment through spell check. The dumbest people on the internet are those who comment on spelling and grammar. Why don't you try saying something?" The key words here, "THEN putting my comment through spell check". Thus leading the reader to believe that you DO put your posts through spell check. See how incorrect spelling completely changes the sentiment of what you are trying to say? See how you learn from me? And by the way, if you read my original post, I did say something other than commenting on your poor spelling and I have said nothing about grammar so pease get your facts right. If I want to learn ignorance and arrogance then you'll be the first person I ask, anything else I don't think you'd be my first choice given your attitude. If you don't care about Lennox, then don't read about him, it's that simple. Don't waste other peoples time by posting your narrow minded opinions about people who do care. Assuming people can't care about animals AND people is a little ignorant don't you think? Now, I have better things to do than get into some online discussion with someone I don't know, nor whose opinion do I care about so I bid you good evening and wish you a happy life.

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