rspca raid

[pip1968 2,490]

alright mate iv just done the other rspca right up for me mate so i know what ye going through just fight it all the way the pricks will give in if theirs no evidence atb

[dougall 98]

Interesting. I have had lurchers all my life. Run them for food collection and walked them through town most days - I have never even had a police officer question me. My car is sometimes parked in out of the way places, yet I have never had a bit of bother.

 

I think it must be a case of attitude, appearance and how you generally go about things.

HOPE YOUVE NO SPOKE TO SOON ATB

[littlefish 586]

just back in from a tough day out on the hill (caught in the worst blizzard ever) an read this post.

First off, what has happened to you , has happened to me TWICE. On both occasions , they gave both my dogs a full health check, an searched my house for signs of hunting,, ie pictures, videos containing myself or the dogs. I should state they found loads of pictures of me out with the dogs, but NONE of me or the dogs with quarry. They even went to the extremes of going through my freezer for animal meats.

The warrant was given as my neighbours complained of me gutting animals, or seeing me leaving early , and arriving late at night , with ruck sacks which appeared to be full. Thats ALL THEY NEEDED TO ACTION THE WARRANT

. After checking my dogs, and asking many an awkward question about one of them containing a few working scars. the dogs were allowed to remain, however that was not the end of the story, this is where you must read the warrant carefully.

 

The warrant stated that if the dogs were found to be well , and no signs of misuse, and fit enough to remain at the owners property. then the dogs shall will remain with owner , and a 6 month moniter program, actioned by the RSPCA would be put in place. Therefore if and when, in that 6 month period, the Rspca make a random visit and the dogs look to be in a worse condition, or appear to be used for hunting they will be removed instantly and you will be taken to court.

 

If this is what happened to you, then im sorry you have a slim chance of getting your dogs back, but i wish you all the best.

 

worth noting ,after this myself and the neighbour in question, had a little chat, and my old friend mr 2lb persuader sorted my neighbours complaints. and i kept the dogs

 

need to do something better dont they mate! just a quick question i mite sound abit dull but hunting with dogs is not illegal isit?unless its fox hunting,im new to all this and need to ask a couple of questions because when i get my lurcher ans am leaving early ect should i take abit more care leaving with the dog as neighbours could report it and could potentioally have my dog taken ect

 

your kidding me arent you. yes its illegal. i know some scottish laws differ from the laws down south, but trust me up here, if they catch you, your getting done big time. As for the neighbours, well tell them nothing.

 

just a wee hint for anyone, quite often if your walkin your dog out in the country or even in a built up area, coming back from some runs, the police might stop you an question you. (particularly if you have a combat jkt on) its always handy to have a wee telescopic fishing rod, and some fishing equipment in your bag, cause theres no law saying you cant fish with your dog , has got me off hook a few times

 

Are rats and rabbits off limits in Scotland?

[events co-ordinator 353]

No as long as you have permission but rabbits and rats are not covered by the protection of wild mammals act.2002 ( Scotland).