Fate of Lennox to be Determined May 24

JUNE 12 UPDATE: According to the @SaveLennox Twitter and UTV, the chief justice has rejected Caroline Barnes’ final appeal to save her dog’s life.

In May 2010, Lennox, a Belfast family’s pet, was confiscated and placed in isolation because dog wardens determined him to be part Pit Bull, a breed considered “dangerous” and banned in Northern Ireland.

Over the two years since then, his dog mom, Caroline Barnes, has been fighting to save Lennox’s life. She is not alone: More than 127,000 people have signed a petition asking the city council to spare the dog.

Lennox, now 7 years old, was adopted by Barnes when he was a puppy. He is a therapy dog for her daughter, who suffers from severe asthma that keeps her indoors most of the time.

Barnes’ case against the Belfast city council was mentioned today at the Court of Appeal. According to BBC News, Lord Chief Justice Sir Declan Morgan said the case will be considered for the final time on May 24, when Northern Ireland’s most senior judges will spend half a day hearing arguments.

Laura Goldman

Laura Goldman is senior social media writer for i Love Dogs, Inc. She does love dogs. And elephants and turtles. Along with writing about the loves of her life, Laura likes to play with her two pound pups and tell anyone who’ll listen just how awesome Pit Bulls are.