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A few weeks ago my husband was informed that Saxon was not to be re licensed as police dog and senior officers were to make a decision as to his future. This was happening at the same time as Kye and we suspected that they were to put both Saxon and Kye down at the end of their service. My husband stated his case and made representations on Saxons behalf offering him a retirement home with us as his family for the rest of his life. We were as a family more than happy for this to happen, Saxon is not a danger, as anyone who knows him or has looked after him will testify. We were and are prepared to sign any agreement as to liability issues with regards to him. Today my husband was informed that Saxon is to be destroyed and the reason given as being ‘the responsible thing to do’ My husband is distraught and extremely upset this dog has meant so much to him over the years however as a serving officer cannot do anything about it due to the restrictions imposed on him by the service! He has no voice,BUT I AND MY FAMILY DO Therefore I want to make an appeal for Saxons life and I feel that the general public should be made aware of the facts, please help us to SAVE OUR SAXON. The police use Usk vetenary surgery at usk for all the vetenary care for police dogs, surely they cannot nor any other vetenary surgey be asked to put down a perfectly healthy, fit and loyal dog just because it has come to the end of his service? The Police management will argue that he is a dangerous dog, well that’s just nonsense, just ask all the handlers and kennel staff who look after him, all the officers who know and respect him, ask them who is the best Police dog in gwent? And guess who they will say. I feel that the police management are treating this living animal with no regard whatsoever, like a disposable tool, he has had his use and now its time to get rid of him. Is this the thanks that they give to a loyal and faithful servant? Will they do the same to other dogs in the future? How can anyone now donate dogs to the Police Service knowing that they will be destroyed at the end of their service. The truth about Gwent Police dog section must be heard. The Article that you wrote about Kye was given to you for the sole intention of saving his life. If you had not published the article then Kye would be dead. Ask the Police how many other dogs they have had killed. The police have members of the public assigned to monitor the health safety and welfare of Police dogs, well where are they in this case and what are they doing, are they just puppets on the police’s strings? Yes Saxon is the property of Gwent Police service that are answerable to the general public and police by consent. Saxon belongs to the people of gwent who he has protected whilst we all sleep at night, who has caught criminals breaking into our homes, who has with my husband caught numerous car thieves who has faced armed and violent criminals alone, who has found missing children cleaning their faces, who has represented Gwent Police at Regional Police Dog Trials, who has taken part in open day events, the list goes on and on.….SO MUCH FOR A DANGEROUS DOG. Saxons days are numbered he due to be put to sleep we need your help now, please help to save this wonderful dog. To register your opposition to killing Saxon please e-mail the following 'policeauthority@gwent.pnn.police.uk'

the email link did not work, so I can't help defend saxon

I emailed the police at GWENT last night. Perhaps it's time for local citizens in the UK to question the people who are running their police departments. How "clear in the head" are these people? Such inhumane behavior and inexcusable, cowardly decisions should not be rewarded with financially secure employment. So, this is how SOME police deal with their comrades- in-arms; that is, the 4-legged ones. A perfect testi- monial for a valiant and loyal companion. Execution! They really should feel so proud...

Have emailed my disgust today.

ive also emailed my disgust

I have e-mailed today to ask that they think again about what they intend to do and let Saxon live out his life with people he loves and trusts. Keep us informed of the outcome, thanks. Best wishes T

WHY just send an email. If it were me...I would contact the local news both televison and radio. Make it clear what they plan to do to this dog. I don't know about the UK but here in the US we'd get a group of protestors and walk in front of the police department or the major office like city hall. You need to make a big scene on this. Just sending an email won't get it people. My mama always told me if you don't make a scene on something you stand for (and she meant a BIG scene) your efforts are lost. Give it a try or those dogs maybe looking at sure death. Birdy...

Coinops, I have sent the following email to the Gwent Police Authority. I hope these messages help, but sadly only too often I have known them to fail. Please all send as many emails as you can. Perhaps if they are inundated enough they may think again. Birdy has a point too, contact as many Newspapers and Television Stations as is possible, if you get enough publicity and public outcry Saxon's fate could be repreived. All the very best Sue B ------------------------------------------------------- TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Today I read of the plight of SAXON a loyal Police Dog who has now reached retirement age. After years of hard work and dedicated service to GWENT Police Authority, Saxons efforts in upholding the law and protecting GWENTS public citizens and their premises, I have learned GWENTS PA reward to Saxon is the DEATH PENALTY. No wonder the PA's across the country are finding it increasingly difficult to recruit suitable German Shepherds from reputable breeders and caring members of the public if this is the way you REWARD a faithful worker for his years of loyal service. If the family of his Dog Handler are happy to keep the dog as a pet in their home then surely there can be no satisfactory reason why this cannot be allowed. A properly trained dog is a Safety Cushion, not a Loaded Gun. Dangerous is not the dogs attitude to humans but GWENT POLICE AUTHORITIES attitude towards the animal kingdom and the VALUE of LIFE. RE-THINK YOUR STRATEGY NOW BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE - SAVE SAXON FROM DESTRUCTION AND ALLOW HIM TO LIVE HIS LAST DAYS IN PEACEFUL RETIREMENT WITH A FAMILY WHO LOVE HIM. Mrs Susan Belfield Mr James Belfield Leeds, West Yorkshire)

I have E-Mailed Gwent Police my concerns regarding Saxon. be brave Mike and i am thinking of you, your familey and Saxon

COINOPS I HAVE ALSO SENT AN EMAIL AND I HOPE IT HELPS. TO EVERYONE ELSE ON THIS SITE STOP BICKERING FOR A MINUTE, AND DO SOMETHING WORTH WHILE AND SEND YOUR OBJECTIONS. KAREN CHARLTON