Council Assessor Confirms Max as ‘Pitbull-Type’ Breed, MLA Urges USPCA Collaboration
The council’s assessment of puppy Max raises concerns as MLA calls for collaboration with USPCA to save him from euthanasia
Max, Dundonald, Pit Bull Type, USPCA, Robbie Butler, Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council
Dundonald: So, it turns out that the council’s assessment confirmed what they thought all along—Max is indeed a ‘pit-bull type’ breed. This little guy has been stuck in kennels since he was found abandoned back in December.
People were really hoping that an independent assessment from the USPCA would help get Max out of there. But the council didn’t accept their help, and Max was assessed just this past Wednesday.
Now, with the assessment backing up the council’s original findings, Max could be put down at any moment. That’s pretty heartbreaking.
Interestingly, dog experts have said that Max is actually a French Bulldog and Staffy mix, and he’s not a danger to anyone. So, it’s puzzling why he’s on the banned list.
They also mentioned that he needs to be at least nine months old for a proper assessment, which is a bit of a catch-22.
Robbie Butler, the MLA for Lagan Valley, is stepping in and urging the council to work with the USPCA to figure out what to do with Max. He gets how much people care about this pup.
Butler, who owns a dog himself, said that Max hasn’t shown any dangerous behavior. He’s worried that the council is being too strict with the breed-specific laws.
He pointed out that the USPCA has offered to help assess Max’s breed, but the council hasn’t taken them up on it. It seems like there’s a chance to save Max if they just work together.
Butler believes there’s room in the law for the council to take a different approach, especially since they’ve tried to find Max’s owner.
He’s reached out to the council to understand their stance, hoping there’s a way to keep Max safe.
The council did say that Max was picked up on December 10 and has been confirmed as a Pit Bull Type, which is illegal to own without a special permit.
After a lot of public outcry, they agreed to wait for an independent assessment, which confirmed their initial findings.
It’s a tough situation for everyone involved, and they’re still encouraging Max’s owner to come forward.
Almost 13,000 people have signed a petition asking for mercy for Max. It’s clear that this little pup has touched a lot of hearts.