
Lyla is coming home
Lyla was in court today, we are delighted that she has been granted exemption.
Her owner was only told at the beginning of this week that her case was through the civil route, meaning no legal aid was available, there was no time to do fundraising for legal representation.
We advised Lyla’s owner on what to say in court if a duty solicitor wasn’t available. North Yorkshire police advised they remained neutral, leaving it up to the magistrates to decide if Lyla would be exempt or destroyed.
Lyla was seized at the beginning of October after she briefly escaped a new property the family had moved to days before. She jumped into her neighbours front garden which caused alarm to the neighbours. The neighbours adult son, who was present at the time wrote quite a damning statement about the fear it would cause if this type of dog were allowed to return home to live next door.
Fortunately, the magistrates were able to see that Lyla’s family are responsible owners, measures are in place to prevent her escaping again and the rear garden is fully secure. The police had no concerns about Lyla’s behaviour and her owners had statements from people who knew her to be a good dog.
Lyla will be returned home once she is neutered and the paperwork for DEFRA is completed