SOS - SAVE OUR SAXON - Page 2

I decided to create a petition. http://www.petitiononline.com/k9saxon/petition.html Please sign away :)

I emailed Gwent PD the day the thread was posted and I also signed Brittany's petition, AND emailed all the dog lovers I know....SAVE SAXON!

I have had some interest in Saxon's story and will follow them up by phone, ITM anyone Know any experts on retired police dogs who would conscent to being interviewed on TV. or any statistics which are favourable? C.

News - Saxon's story has been accepted by the Guardian spoke to them today and they are very interested in running the story and have asked for more info. C.

Radical, I know a couple of police agencies in Michigan, USA that have Canine units. If you think that will help, let me know and I will get contact numbers.

Thanks Vette Could do with Uk input too if at all posible.

Radical, Here are the contact numbers and e-mail address'. If I can be of any further assistance, let me know. I unfortunately do not have any knowledge regarding the UK. Ferndale Police Department - 248-541-3650 www.ferndale-mi.com Troy Police Department - 248-524-3477 troypolice@ci.troy.mi.us Good Luck

I have spoke to a reporter from the daily mirror on friday and again today they are looking into and will get back to me if they can do anything. Will keep posted on what they can do if anything fingers crossed!!!

UPDATE: Kennel report for the Gwent Police Authority animal welfare scheme 24th July 2006 The purpose of the visit was to see, discuss & put in place recommendations for Saxon, the German Shepherd dog, 5yrs of age. Visit started at 09.30 a.m Saxon was chilled out in his kennel at the time of our visit but we were assured that he has regular walks with the handlers he also has a large kennel & run all spotlessly clean & also access to a large compound for exercise, he is in good condition & very well looked after by the staff. The subject of Saxon being put down was asked & we were told that no decision had been made with regards to this. We have asked for an independent assessment of the dog by a qualified person other than Police personnel & were granted that . When this is done we then want a meeting of all involved to discuss the dogs future. The visitors were happy at the outcome today & look forward in correct decisions in the future. This visit was attended by, Mr E.Crouch, Mr D.Bayliss, Mr L.Morgan Visit finished at 11.30 a.m

BBC TV Wales is very interested and is investigating. Welfare visitors to the police kennels have been given conflicting reports by staff but have secured further discussions regarding Saxons future. KEEP UP THE PRESSURE!