Free Winston.

Comments

#4404

The poor dog was just doing his job protecting his family for feck sake come on the poor thing. If he was vicious then he would have attacked one of the children or adults already. The thief is in the wrong if he hadn't have broken in he wouldn't have gotten bitten. Putting the dog to sleep is only putting the family through more sadness they have been through enough.

(Kalgoorlie, 2017-09-13)

#4405

These events would not happen if an intruder respected others property.Increase in crimes n the family dog is protecting his family.Save Winston
Bloody disgraceful mackay pound our pets are family too ,doing what any protector would do.
Fine the criminal wouldn't have happened if he didn't trespass n enter the property in the first place
SAVE WINSTON

(Mackay, 2017-09-13)

#4410

It was an Intruder

(NSW, 2017-09-13)

#4412

I believe the dog was protecting the property where these people have entered illegally

(Sandstone Point, 2017-09-13)

#4413

With current local laws in place. It would mean that anyone with a personal vendetta against a person can just ruin their lives by claiming their dog attacked them with NO PROOF and have them destroyed. Ridiculous. Council needs to grow a brain and think about that for 2 seconds

(Sherwood, 2017-09-13)

#4417

The dog was only protecting his family in his OWN YARD

(Townsville, 2017-09-13)

#4418

Anyone coming in on a property where there is a dog should know they might get bitten. Doing iIt in The middle of the night? What the hell do you expect will happen? This dog is a hero. Let him go home. NOW

(Holsworthy, 2017-09-13)

#4420

We love our pets more then those people who steal from our community @ Qld this is the reason people have dogs for protection of there families .

(Townsville, 2017-09-13)

#4421

This beautiful dog Winston was only protetcting his property this guy could be in reality to commit murder, rape or kidnapping, please save Winston a dog who was protecting his family. Not from a family friend. But a dangerous intruder....

(Berrima, 2017-09-13)

#4422

This dog is a family member and this dog was doing it's job by protecting its family members

(Sydney, 2017-09-13)

#4423

It is the right thing to do for Winston

(Gympie, 2017-09-13)

#4424

i'm signing because dogs have always been guarding and defending their human. why penalise this dog for doing his job ? let him go. he defended his master and his family.

(townsville, 2017-09-13)

#4425

I'm singing because of the fact that you're taking a very loved dog away and trying to kill it, he was trying to protect their home from whoever was trying to break in at such an early hour in the morning, since they filed the report first I think this whole thing is unfair and wrong.

(Canberra, 2017-09-13)

#4426

This dog was on his own property protecting his master and home. Be realistic,this dog has not done the wrong thing.

(Moama, 2017-09-13)

#4427

Anybody in your yard late at night without your permission deserve to BITTEN or Shot

(Labrador Qld, 2017-09-13)

#4429

I think it's ridiculous that this dog is getting put down because an intruder attempted to enter property that didn't belong to him. How is that fair ? What was he doing on their property ?

(Townsville, 2017-09-13)

#4430

Because the same thing happened to my sister. A strange man was hanging over the fence calling over my very young neices to him and the dog bit. If the dog wasn't there who knows what could've happened. The poor dog was put down.

(Karalee, 2017-09-13)

#4431

This is wrong, this dog was in its own home. The grub should not have been there. Where are the owners / dogs rights to fair treatment

(Townsville, 2017-09-13)

#4433

Free Winston and get rid of the theif! This is absolute bullshit that an animal gets punished for doing right and protecting his family

(Moranbah, 2017-09-13)

#4435

Winston was only doing his job

(Maryborough, 2017-09-13)

#4442

He was doing his job and protecting his family! Put the intruder on death row.

(Perth, 2017-09-13)

#4443

Our pets are our family, our protection & loyal to their responsible owners. If a person has intruded onto your property, what protection do we have? Looking at this dog. You have to question why this breed attacked & obviously provoked too. Council needs to take into consideration any past history with this family & their pets. So, if all has been positive, then a petition into special circumstances granted. Not to mention sure hope the individual who broke in got more than just a bite from the law.

(GLADSTONE QLD, 2017-09-13)

#4444

This is Madness... The dog is protecting his Family with a intruder... Has the person that was bitten been arrested for going onto private property in the middle of the night ..Obviously to do wrong You don't just walk into some ones place for nothing..He deserved what he got...

(bundaberg, 2017-09-13)

#4445

This dog was only protecting his home.

(Bundaberg, 2017-09-13)

#4447

Free the poor boy! How dare they take him for protecting his family!! Going to create a lynch mob and get the scum that was unlawfully on someone else's property and than has a cry because he gets a bite by a good boy, a dog bite will be the least off his worries if he doesn't drop the complaint

(Gold Coast, 2017-09-13)

#4448

the intruder should be punished. not the dog

(sydney, 2017-09-13)

#4450

Council used heavy handiness without proof, only hear say as the person who made the complaint cant testify to what happened when they have only just woke up and didnt witness the incident. So how do you know thsst it wasnt the person who entered the property that started it all or attacked a family member on that property, you dont, release the dog.

(melbourne, 2017-09-13)

#4455

This is murder

(Rockhampton, 2017-09-13)

#4460

Biting an intruder is not against the law.???? I think the key word is "INTRUDING" I think INTRUDING with intent is against the law. He was only protecting his owners and home

(Frankston/south, 2017-09-13)

#4461

The dog has only done exactly what anyone would want ! Better than being shit by an officer of the law

(Adelaide, 2017-09-13)

#4462

This is ridiculous. Are people killed for defending themselves or their house and family against a break in? No! Animals cannot be deemed dangerous when provoked by a stranger coming into their home. It's for this very reason, how fear of strangers invading our homes that's a lot of people have dogs. I'd defend my house as well!!!!
This dog was not on the street randomly attacking. It was threatened and defended its property.
I demand you require proof of injuries from the callous person who thought he could get away with invading another's home... more than likely he was just scared off in the commotion and this is what neighbours heard!
I would expect my chihuahua to bite you if you were not invited into my property!!!!!!

(Melbourne, 2017-09-13)

#4463

Because this dog should not be put down for no reason. The dog was protecting her property and her family. The intruder is lying about all of this. This dog should be free not put down! I'm outraged

(Brisbane, 2017-09-13)

#4464

Dig was doing his job protecting his family

(Perth, 2017-09-13)

#4465

This dog was protecting his family and doesn't deserve to die..this is why we have them

(Mackay, 2017-09-13)

#4467

The council is protecting the intruder .
Winston is not in the wrong
Save winston

(Clermont, 2017-09-13)

#4471

Pets are family and Winston was protecting his home and his people. Mackay council should be ashamed of themselves. Killing a much loved dog for biting an intruder is madness.

(Kippa-Ring, 2017-09-13)

#4476

The dog was protecting his home and his family

(Mackay, 2017-09-13)

#4477

Its Totally wrong to have This Pet Put Down give it Back to its Rightful owner.You Cant brush your Shady Tactics under the Rug Forever.fess up.

(Mackay, 2017-09-13)

#4478

If someone is an intruder and a dog 'allegedly' bites that intruder then the dog should be protected by the law as the intruder is actually breaking the law by going onto someones property with express permission. A dog protecting his family and home should not lose his/her life. It's barbaric that we would even think that a dog could be put down for this. It is totally not the dog's fault that the intruder was on the property without permission.

(Toowoomba, 2017-09-13)

#4481

This is just wrong. Winston was ding what he is meant to do...a person broke into the yard with intent to cause harm or mischief and more than likely has harmed the dog in the process. Come on Shire, use your brains here! Send Winston home where he belongs!!!

(karratha, 2017-09-13)

#4484

I don't think Winston should be killed

(Mackay, 2017-09-13)

#4487

I believe in this. I love animals more than people. That dog is someone's family, and it was self defense.

(Sydney, 2017-09-13)

#4488

This is disgusting shame on you Mackay council

(Caboolture, 2017-09-13)

#4489

If my dog bites someone due to them intruding onto my property without my permission, then my dog has done it's job. Do we get to put the human down for trespassing?

(Brisbane, 2017-09-13)

#4491

In this day and age we need to be protected from unwanted intruders.
Dog was only doing his job!! Return him to his family

(Forest Glen, 2017-09-13)

#4492

The dog is doing his job, how ridiculous, let the dog go!!!

(Cairns, 2017-09-13)

#4493

Because this dogdoes not have to be put to sleep

(Victoria, 2017-09-13)

#4496

The dog was only protecting his home. The intruder should be put down not the dog

(Adelaide, 2017-09-13)

#4502

Whatever happens to an intruder on your property should be their responsibility and the home owner/renter should not be penalised. This is just so wrong.

(Goomeri, 2017-09-13)

#4506

If this dog was on it's owners property and someone came into that property, then that is not the dogs fault.

(Yeppoon, 2017-09-13)

#4507

John weir

(mackay, 2017-09-13)

#4508

this dog was doing his job this intruder has no rights , this is so wrong

(euroa, 2017-09-13)

#4511

This poor dog was only doing what every dog does...protecting his family! You bastards should not be so bloody stupid!

(Murgon, 2017-09-13)

#4518

it's not right, the dog was protecting his home,
has the complainent been charged by the police?

(MACKAY, 2017-09-13)

#4519

This dog should be getting a medal, not put down .. its time people who commit crimes get punished, not the person or dog that protects their place

(Mackay, 2017-09-13)

#4523

This is so wrong !

(kewarra beach 4879, 2017-09-13)

#4524

Because ive had my own experience with the pound and they are a pack of lying killers!

(Brisbane, 2017-09-13)

#4525

Because its not right

(Mitcham VIC, 2017-09-13)

#4526

Why should any dog be put down for looking after the family/family home.

(Tanunda 5352, 2017-09-13)

#4527

He was only doing his job of protecting his property.

(Childers, 2017-09-13)

#4528

If the alleged victim was ment to be there the poor dog wouldn't have had to protect his family.

(Kangaroo Island, 2017-09-13)

#4530

This is what we have dogs for,to protect our family

(Brisbane, 2017-09-13)

#4531

I'm signing because I believe the dog was doing his job. The intruder shouldn't have been in the yard

(Bowen, 2017-09-13)

#4532

The dog was just doing what he thought was right protecting his families property

(Townsville, 2017-09-13)

#4533

So sad, this is a family pet, a precious member of the family, more proof needed before council steps in! Outrageous and heartless

(Raleigh, 2017-09-13)

#4534

The dog was just doing what dogs do, protecting his family. The person who got bitten shouldn't have been there in the first place.

(Moranbah, 2017-09-13)

#4536

This is so wrong

(Hervey Bay, 2017-09-13)

#4538

No dog should die doing their job.

(Beenleigh, 2017-09-13)

#4541

Do not kill this dog because it was doing its job protecting its surrounds..have a bloody heart..!!!!

(Regency downs, 2017-09-13)

#4543

This dog is about to lose its life without proof of any wrong doing other than the word of a would-be criminal. Mackay regional council is a joke on the best of days and this is just the full stop on a story of mismanagement and total disregard for the citizens they are supposed to serve.

(Mackay, 2017-09-13)

#4545

Because this is cruelty to animals the dog was in his own yard protecting his house. The man that came in should be charged for being on the property. What a joke what had society come to!!!!!!!

(Walkerston, 2017-09-13)

#4546

This is so wrong. Let this dog go home to its owners. It's only protecting it's home & family. Please.

(Sarina, 2017-09-13)

#4548

It is a dogs duty to protect their family members yet he is being destroyed over being protective of his family? Where is the common sense the person that entered the yard was up to no good what if this intruder harmed the family and the furbaby did nothing. The council needs to wake up and realise dogs will be protective of their family.

(Mackay, 2017-09-13)

#4551

dog allowed to bite intruder just like police dog

(Brisbane, 2017-09-13)

#4553

You should have rights to protect your property not the criminals.Thats what dogs do protect you and your property.

(Rockhampton, 2017-09-13)

#4556

Winston was only protecting his family and his property. My dog would do the some

(Helensvale, 2017-09-13)

#4560

No Council should have the right to seize and destroy someones pet without solid evidence and a fair hearing. Once again Councils having too much power!!

(Adelaide, 2017-09-13)

#4562

So wrong. Why protect an intruder.

(Cooktown, 2017-09-13)

#4563

Winston doing his job, Free Winston

(Bowen, 2017-09-13)

#4564

The dog was only protecting his home he deserves to live the person shouldn't of been in there we have dogs to protect us if they get put down from doing their job the world is screwed up

(Innisfail, 2017-09-13)

#4567

The council concerned needs to apply some common sense in this particular incident,

(Dugandan, 2017-09-13)

#4568

I don't agree with what the Mackay council is doing, no dog deserves to die because He was protecting his property.

(Tara, 2017-09-13)

#4570

Dog protecting home,doing its job. no need to put down. ridiculous.

(Mount Sheridan, 2017-09-13)

#4571

This dog was doing he's job protecting he's property and family and doesn't deserve this

(Ormeau, 2017-09-13)

#4573

this is just wrong.wrong in so many ways and if we do not stand up and make a stand then we will kept being walked on by bureaucratic idiots.

(Woorinen South, 2017-09-13)

#4574

It is unjust.People have dogs as pets and also security. If someone comes onto your property without authorisation, bad luck. Dogs are protective over there families, if an intruder gets bitten, thats his bad luck. He was obviously there for all the wrong reasons. Release Winston, he has done nothing wrong !!!

(CAMPBELLTOWN, 2017-09-13)

#4575

If an intruder trespasses onto your property, they do it at their own risk.
This dog was protecting it owners and itself, the trespasser should be the one being punished and the dog should be rewarded for doing its job.

(Dysart, 2017-09-13)

#4577

The dog is innocent. It is natural for an animal to protect its family. Don't punish this poor defenceless animal

(Adelaide, 2017-09-13)

#4579

The person who got bitten was trespassing and why was he doing this in the middle of the night. Good on the dog for protecting his family and their property.

(Cairns, 2017-09-13)

#4580

Nothing like this should ever happen to any pet on there own property protecting their own oroperty

(Townsville, 2017-09-13)

#4582

Please do not harm Winston. He has been protecting his territory from an unwanted intruder.

(Coochiemudlo Island, 2017-09-13)

#4584

The scumbags in government /council should be shot, same as the intruder!!!

(Brisbane, 2017-09-13)

#4585

That is ridiculous a family pet being put down for protecting it's family and keeping intruders out! He should be praised for doing his job securing the yard not put on death row! :(

(Mount Isa, 2017-09-13)

#4589

I think that Winston did the right thing to protect his family every person that owns a dog is doing the right thing it is the trespasser that was doing wrong by entering a property that he is not known too.

(Buderim, 2017-09-13)

#4591

The dog is a good home and family protector doesn't mean you have to kill the family pet

(Tiaro, 2017-09-13)

#4592

Wrong wrong wrong!!! That dog was protecting its owner.

(Urraween, 2017-09-13)

#4593

The dog was doing his duty protecting his property from intruders in the middle of the night..find out who the intruder is and have them charged with trespass and breaking and entering..

(Darwin, 2017-09-13)

#4594

Wins ton was only protecting his property. The intruder should be charged with trespassing . The laws in this country protect the guilty too much.
Let Winston go home where he belongs and give his owner his money back

(Sydney, 2017-09-13)

#4596

this is not right. Too many dogs are being killed because of the mistake of someone else. If Winston did bite the person who entered a property illegally it is at that person's own risk that he/she entered the property. Again ILLEGALLY ENTERED A PROPERTY!!!
Save Winston!!

(Whyalla, 2017-09-13)

#4598

Signing cause well duh....

(Perth, 2017-09-13)

#4599

It's ridiculous and makes me so angry. There was someone trespassing and the dog wa s looking after its property and owners. A natural thing for it too do. Well done to the dog. Should be fining and locking up the horrible person breaking the law not the dog. Better still put him down instead!!

(Mackay, 2017-09-13)