Justice for Reggie

01/01/2025

The Justice for Reggie team hope you all had an amazing evening welcoming 2025.
Many dogs need medicating during the fireworks and watching these dogs and the trauma is truly heartbreaking.
2025 is now here....✋️ no more fireworks until November pleaseeee.
Happy new year everyone

31/12/2024

The JFR team wish our extended 21,000 JFR family a very happy 2025.
May the new year be filled with happiness, joy and good health for yourselves and your beautiful 🐕🐈

30/12/2024

Welcome to our December blog that covers the dark side of dog breeding.
Link from blog in comments👇

The Dark side of Dog Breeding For those of you who are following our Facebook posts, we have been sharing poor breeding practices found on the Meta platforms and licensed & unlicensed puppy farms. Around 30,000 puppies are produced on puppy farms in Ireland alone, mostly for export to the

25/12/2024

To you our amazing friends, we want to say a huge thank you for supporting us every step of the way all year. We wish you all peace and joy this Christmas from all the team at Justice for Reggie

24/12/2024

As a little thank you to all our wonderful followers we have a little gift. The first 10 people who like, share this post then message us with a photo of their pet and their pets name we will do a 2025 calendar for you.

22/12/2024

Let’s talk microchipping you may know already that all puppies have to be microchipped by the time they reach 8 weeks old and puppies can’t be sold until they reach 8 weeks, so that means when you buy a pup or sell a pup they must be microchipped.

There is 21 existing DEFRA compliant databases in England, there are 4 DAFM compliant companies in Ireland.
So why is a microchip so important? First and foremost it identifies your pup/dog scanned by any vet as the “owner” of the dog along with address and phone numbers shows. Why is this important? One major reason is if your dog/pup ever goes missing or is stolen, it allows for easy recovery of lost or stolen dogs. So that means the microchip proves you’re the owner? No, a microchip alone is not proof of legal ownership. Under the Microchipping of Dogs (England) Regulations legislation, the person who cares for the dog and keeps them in their home is called a ‘keeper’, not an ‘owner’. To prove ownership, you may also be asked to provide other evidence including proof of purchase, veterinary records and insurance etc..

What can a microchip tell you? The first three digits are either a manufacturer number or a country code. Manufacturer numbers always start with a 9, which are the most common in UK and Ireland. What happens when you buy a pup that you were told were born and bred in England but the code starts with 643 which is exactly what happened the two pups in the picture below. Cosmo and Luna who were both sold to unsuspecting buyer, who trusted the seller and believed they were born and bred in UK.

So we now know a microchip begins with 643 is not an English or Irish microchip number a little research tells you 643 actually comes from Russian Federation. What does that mean to you as a buyer should you worry? Yes this is a cause for worry if you are being sold a pet believing it’s born and bred in England, what else is hidden. There’s lots of rule and regulations surrounding commercial imports of dogs known as Balai rules. One major factor is rabies vaccination this can only be done at 12 weeks or older the pup must then wait at least 21 days before transport so now the pup is almost 4 months old. If you’re being sold a pup younger than this the pup has been imported illegally. So what about 900 microchip what are they? These microchips are made in China and sold cheaply it’s (shared by over 100 companies worldwide) which virtually makes them untraceable. Quite often we also see dodgy sellers microchipping pups with other microchips but having no information held on the chip. In these instances a vet maybe able to do a registry lookup will generate a list of companies that may have sold the microchip. Contacting these companies and requesting “trackback” information on the purchaser of the microchip may lead to the pet owner’s contact details, but quite often it’s accompanied by fake paperwork and fake details of the seller. So what can a buyer do? Firstly we always recommend inspection of the paperwork see what sellers details are on it, and do they match sellers address. Look at vet details are they local to the sellers address or in a different country. Remember if in doubt walk away.

It’s essential to keep your microchip details up to date if you change address or phone number inform the microchip company and update your details. If your pup/dog does go missing please inform the chip company so they can flag the microchip.

18/12/2024

Yesterday Sir Roger Gale, his wife Suzie and family lost a very loved member of their family "Bonnie".
Whenever anyone had a conversation with Roger, he always brought Bonnie's life into the conversation, she was adored.
Roger supported Justice for Reggie from day one, a true animal advocate.
Below are Sir Rogers words during the Westminster debate about how Bonnie became a member of his family and supporting Reggieslaw.
RIP Bonnie 🌈 💔 from the team and all of Reggieslaw followers.

"Bonnie came to us when she was about seven years old. She was dumped in a field, with three other dogs, in the west midlands. She was emaciated, traumatised and had quite obviously been used for puppy breeding. Her body was covered in scars and her feet were rotten from the urine that she had been paddling in, in the cage or shed that she had been born in.

That is the background to the dear little puppies that are sold online; that is where they come from. It is misery. They are then laundered, fraudulently, through breeding bi***es, presented as the mother of the litter. It does not matter much whether they come from Wales or England, or, as many do, from Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland or mainland Europe. A lot of them are in the country illegally and many are carrying diseases.
These “dog is for life, not just for Christmas” dogs and puppies, are often bought before Christmas and, within two or three days, people such as my eldest son, who is a vet in practice, are asked to pick up the bits —the bits of a dying puppy while a little girl is in tears having been given the animal for Christmas. That is what we are dealing with, so what are we going to do about it?

Personally, I would like to ban the sale of all sentient beings online, but I have to accept that that horse has probably left the stable long ago. We are now living in an age of electronic sales, so it has got to be right that each and every person, whether they are selling as breeders, commercially or “privately,” are licensed and identifiable.
As we know, these online platforms are notoriously reluctant to take responsibility for anything much, if they can get away with it. I believe that the online platforms should have a responsibility for checking the licences of the people who are selling, not just with this but with a lot of other products as well, before they are allowed to sell anything.

I commend Rick Ackers for promoting Reggie’s law and the thousands of people who have signed the petition. Rick’s sore feet will not be going anywhere, unless we get some legislation. We owe it to a lot of people to make sure that we get this properly under control once and for all".

16/12/2024

Adopt don’t shop!!!

Let’s talk rescues, while we support many wonderful rescues, are all rescues equal?

Did you know there’s no regulation for rescues, anyone can decide to open and operate a rescue/sanctuary. There are no government facilities that do this type of work, so many animals in need are often left at the mercy of these organisations. Some are registered as charity others are not. They are not required to have a license to operate meaning they are not inspected by local authorities or any other bodies.

Recently you will have seen rescues or sanctuaries closed by council animal welfare. This happened following many reports of animal welfare issues from the public, many had being operating for many years. There are also some who are currently under investigation by charity commissions who pop back up with the same people in charge but use new names for their “rescues”.

Likewise we often see comments like “adopt don’t shop or buying from a puppy farm enables the long term suffering of more pups/females, if you buy a pup from these people it just makes them breed more”. So the question is what about the rescues that take ex breeding females and unsold pups from huge breeders (fivemiletown etc…) is this just an outlet for breeders leaving space for more dogs to be bred and a vicious circle?

A Welsh Government project between 2008 and 2011 found there were in excess of 80 sanctuaries operating in Wales but since that time there has been no accurate data of how many there are or what species and numbers of animals they look after. This means that there are no central records and no-one is sure where these animals are being taken, or how they are being kept and treated.

So similar with buying if your considering adopting do your research ask plenty of questions. Do a search on Companies House and the charity commissions websites. Ask for a tour of the rescue most are more than happy to show all areas. If someone wants to drop a dog or pup to you in a carpark or is hesitant about showing you around walk away. You also need to think about how long it takes for a dog to decompress. Maybe you heard of the 3-3-3 rule which means it can take three days for initial decompression, three weeks to learn the routines of your household, and three months to start to feel relaxed and at home.

What do you think should all rescues be licensed? Should there be regulations in place that all have to meet a minimum standard?

To know more on the image below visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/charity-inquiry-muffin-pug-rescue/charity-inquiry-muffin-pug-rescue

14/12/2024

If you have followed us for any length of time you will know we have regular meetings with some of the top online selling platforms.
Some of you may wonder why we do this. We do it because we know and can see the alternative which consists of underground sales.

We follow these online sites regularly, looking at adverts. If we see sellers acting illegally we report those adverts to the sites directly and to authorities. These sites while they are a business making profit from adverts have some standards. If online sales are stopped, sales will carry on underground on the likes of Whatsapp, Instagram and Facebook, where there is absolutely no regulation of sellers. On WhatsApp for example sellers can post multiple litters, pregnant females, females in heat, looking for and selling full litters of pups and so on.

We work with the selling platforms to try and promote higher standards. Does that mean they are safe places to buy? That depends on the buyer do your research. Some simple steps you can do in the beginning. Make sure sellers don’t try and take you from the selling platform to disclose their address or on the pretence to send photos or videos all of this can be done on the selling platforms. Ask the seller plenty of questions any reputable breeder will love to tell you everything about their dogs and litter. Go and see the pups at least twice make sure you see them along with mum. Make sure you see paperwork showing vaccination and microchip records. Listen to your gut and don’t “save” a pup from a seller. Don’t be afraid to walk away, if something doesn’t seem right report to local authorities instead. If you decide yes this is the pup for me, you can go one step further and ask for the details of the vet who microchipped and vaccinated the pup, you can contact that vet and make sure they have a record of that litter. When it comes to payment we would always recommend not paying cash instead pay into a bank account. Again you can make sure the name of the account holder matches the name and address on vaccination and microchip records.

Dogs especially females and young pups can suffer from irresponsible puppy breeding, farming and smuggling. They can be bred, kept and transported in poor and sometimes terrible condition. Keep your eyes open and look for the signs. Most reputable breeders won’t allow their puppies to go to a new home around Christmas. Buying a puppy for Christmas only fuels the trade for illegal puppy farms. Remember don’t pay Hamiliton’s mortgage.

08/12/2024

👏👏 Well done Lincolnshire Police

Eight people have been arrested and five vehicles seized following a robust response to suspected hare coursing.

Officers were initially called at 7.39am today (2 December) to reports of vehicles driving dangerously on the B1192 at Langrick, north-west of Boston.

Supported by the police helicopter and resources from our response, specialist operations and neighbourhood policing teams four men – one aged 22, two aged 24 and another aged 25 and all from Cambridgeshire – were arrested on suspicion of hare coursing. The men were arrested just off Holdingham roundabout, near Sleaford.

A further call reporting possible hare coursing at Eastville was received at 11.58am.

Again, a number of our resources responded to this report and following some fast-thinking and dynamic police work we arrested a further four people again on suspicion of hare coursing offences.

All eight people remain in police custody.

We have received several other reports of 4x4 vehicles gathering in fields today, in addition to other reports of dangerous driving.

We are now asking for anyone who has seen any potential incidents of hare coursing, dangerous driving or anything else suspicious in these areas to make contact with us. We’re also looking for dashcam footage, in particular on the A17, A52 and A153.

Call 101 quoting Incident 57 of 2 December.

05/12/2024

So many families look for a cute puppy for Christmas, this is a fact.
It is always a choice for every family, all we ask is PLEASE 🙏 complete all your checks or better still go and visit a rescue, there are so many abandoned dogs and puppies longing for a family.

04/12/2024

Staying on the subject of the Hamilton’s and +900 breeding females. One name that doesn’t get mentioned as often is Eric Lancaster of Douglas Hall Kennels another family affair with William Lancaster as site manager.

Eric Lancaster also has a breeding license at Fivemiletown for 250 breeding females. Douglas Hall holds a license at Pendle in Lancashire for breeding and selling of animals. Today you can pick from 34 different breeds yes that’s right 34 for sale everything from Bassett Hound to Zuchon’s.

Something stinks, perhaps it’s the skip full of dog poo at the back of Douglas Hall Kennels that needs emptying in landfill. Or is it that Pendle Borough Council redacts all of the information about breeders. Maybe it’s Fermanagh and Omagh District Council who will not disclose information on the inspection results of controversial dog breeding facilities at Fivemiletown to the USPCA due to “commercial interests”.

Way back in 2017 Douglas Hall were accused of selling dogs born on a puppy farm (fivemiletown), they hit back at critics saying they were unfounded and licensed businesses like theirs helped to keep the industry regulated.

So tonight we find ourselves asking, why the secrecy and where is mum?

One Little Westie,Do Better DoneDeal, Close down Hamiltons puppy farm fivemiletown

02/12/2024

Kelly’s Kennels have hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons again. A Wigan family have been left heartbroken their poor pup Arlo just 7 months old dead.

Why has this happened? We could blame the buyers for not running away when they saw red flags. We could say adopt don’t shop knowing some rescues are full with dogs and pups from Fivemiletown.

We blame the council. Why has Warrington Council allowed English breeders import pups from Northern Ireland? Why has Fermanagh/Omagh Council given these English breeders licenses in Northern Ireland.

We blame William and Kelly Feeney because of their greed, lives are lost and dogs, and pups are dead.
Arlo had multiple issues, one being suspected congenital kidney disease – a hereditary disease inherited from birth.
At just 7 months old, he had the kidneys of a 12-year-old dog. They were told by vets at the practice that the survival rate for the hereditary condition was low, with most puppies not surviving past five months.

“The vet said if the kennels had completed the correct testing when he was a puppy, it would have come up that he had this”. We find ourselves asking yet again where is mum?
One Little Westie,Do Better DoneDeal,Close down Hamiltons puppy farm fivemiletown

A COUPLE have been left heartbroken after the puppy they purchased from a Warrington kennels had to be put down at just seven months old.

02/12/2024

Most people see the cute photos staged by William and Kelly Feeney as just cute puppy pictures. The reviews on Google mention “Highly Recommend” words like “we adopted a Pugalia”

Scratch the surface and what you see is something totally different. Over 300 miles away in Fivemiletown owned by David and Jonathan Hamiliton is a puppy farm. With 900+ breeding females. 300 of those females are belonging to Kelly’s Kennels.

Inside those kennels in Fivemiletown are automatic feeding systems, rows of females after giving birth. Pups soon to be ripped away from mum, to be sent on a 300 mile trip to Warrington to be sold for profit. David Hamilton says “dogs pay the bills here and they pay for my mortgage” in comments 👇
Where is mum?
One Little Westie
Do Better DoneDeal

https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/24579533.puppies-bred-northern-ireland-sold-warrington/

29/11/2024

Day 22 selling platforms basics
Be aware
⚠️ None of the selling platforms are regulated.
⚠️ Majority of sellers are unlicensed.
⚠️ Check if the seller is a breeder or seller! Ask for proof.
⚠️ If you buy a puppy from a seller, this is 3rd party sales. You could be at risk of buying a sick puppy and left with very large vet bills.
⚠️ Many SELLERS use burner phones and give false details.
⚠️ I.D verification is ONLY an email and phone number!!
⚠️BE WISE DO YOUR RESEARCH

28/11/2024

Day 21

We have spoken about Whatsapp selling groups on several occasions. I think this video from one of the illegal sellers on WhatsApp speaks for itself. “7 pups 850 the lot”. Will these pups end up on one of the selling platforms sold on for profit? Where is mum?

28/11/2024

🐕 Very positive meeting today with Gumtree UK
If you have any concerns relating to any ads on Gumtree please inbox us

28/11/2024

Day 20

Staying with illegal sales on Whatsapp. Over the next few days we will share some of the images we have seen to date.

Dogs and puppies are being raffled off, sold cheaply as a job lot in cages. There are pregnant dogs for sale. Pups in poor health bought then up for sale again after a few days. Fake documentation. Female dogs looking overbred and in poor health, pregnant dogs ready to give birth and dogs sold on for fighting – already bearing the scars of unimaginable cruelty. Then there are the dealers asking for cheap litters and female dogs to breed.
Pup below is one of a litter of 4 being sold on WhatsApp for €100.