Feast Your Paws

22/09/2023

15/09/2023

XL BULLIES , THE LAW AND OUR ADVICE

We are, obviously, receiving a huge amount of messages from concerned owners of XL Bullies

To answer a few questions:

Yes, if you already own an XL Bully, the dog will be classed as a banned breed, and you will have to go through the exemption process to be able to keep your dog under DEFRA’s exemption rules.

We do not know yet how they will define XL’s, we can assume it will be similar to how they define Pitbull Type: Measurements and Characteristics.

Our advice, at this time, if you suspect your dog is an XL, get them neutered ASAP.

To have your dog exempted, it must be neutered.

If it’s not neutered and it’s seized, you will NOT get your dog back until it has been neutered.
Better having them neutered now by your own vet than the police approved kennels getting them done.
Also, if your dog is already neutered, you may be able to stop your dog going into kennels, there’s the IES (Interim Exemption Scheme) that a few forces use, where you can keep your dog at home, under conditions, until the court date for exemption.

Muzzle train your dog now!!

This will prove you’re a responsible owner, and, also prepare your dog for having to keep them muzzled, at all times, in public, this includes in your car etc.

They must also be on a lead at all times and can never be off lead again unless in enclosed paddocks.

If the police come for your dog DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING!!

They may try to blag you into signing: Oh sign this to say you understand why we are taking your dog.

DONT!!! You’ll be signing for them to put your dog to sleep.

We appreciate that this news is frightening for many and many will be angry!!

Keep calm at all times with the authorities, they will be judging you and your behaviour as well as your dog!!

15/08/2023

My 2 beauties 🐾🐶🐺🐾

10/08/2023

Enjoying some shade 😎 🐶🐕🐾

17/06/2023

So happy to be involved in this 😀 we are proud to be a sponsor of one of our local junior football teams this year and we at Feast Your Paws wish you all the best for the season ahead 💙 🐾

⚽️ Hawcoat Park Under 8s took part in the Askam FC Tournament today, which was a brilliantly organised debut tournament from the team at Duddon Road. Thank you to all who volunteered to run such a well-oiled machine!

✨ The lads were also looking really smart in their new maroon kits - thanks so much to our sponsors below!

😃 Having started playing 7aside on the bigger pitch in the last few games, it took a bit of time for the boys to adjust to playing 6aside on the smaller pitches again. That said, as the tournament went on they started to let their Ravens' spirit come out!

💯 With a group that included Askam Blues, Askam Blacks, and Furness Cavs, the lads faced tough and tight games. Special mention to Isaac for some brilliant saves at the back, with the smaller pitches meaning there were shots-a-plenty. In the end the lads went through to the Shield Semi-Final where they would take on their old nemesis Walney Yellows.

🔥 After going behind early on, the Ravens fought hard to get back into the game but couldn't find the final ball. However, in the dying minutes of the game Elliot won a free kick in the Walney half. With flashbacks of Becks vs Greece in 2001, Hudson stepped up and lifted the ball over the wall and into the corner of the net. The lads faces were a picture!

👏 Seconds later, the whistle went indicating the game would be settled by a penalty shoot-out. As with any penalties, huge respect to each & every player who stepped up to take a penalty, as well as to the goalies for defending them. Sadly it wasn't to be for the Ravens, and for the second tournament in succession we suffered penalty heartache. Still, the boys will come back stronger and more fearless for what they've already faced.

🌟 Ravens’ Player of the Tournament went to Hudson, who looked solid in the centre and showed how much he's developing at breaking up play and making strong passes, as well as his excellent goal. Well done, Huddy!

👏 Thanks to all our parents, coaches, families & supporters that took time out to support the lads - and thanks again to Askam United Junior Football Club for putting on a great day.

🙌 Thanks to our sponsors:
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