XL bullies (FOI ref: 1620A/24)

Request

1. How many XL bullies the dog unit have had contact with for the period 01/02/2024 until present?

2. How many XL bullies have been euthanised since 01/09/23 until present?

3. How many XL bullies have been euthanised since 01/02/24 until present?

4. Where do the dogs go when they are euthanised?

Response

Please find as follows, but note that it has only been possible to provide complete data for questions 1, 2 and 3, up until the end of September 2024:

1. How many XL bullies the dog unit have had contact with for the period 01/02/2024 until present?

01/02/24 to 30/09/2024 = 496

2. How many XL bullies have been euthanised since 01/09/23 until present?

01/09/2023 to 30/09/2024 = 238

3. How many XL bullies have been euthanised since 01/02/24 until present?

01/02/2024 to 30/09/2024 = 205

4. Where do the dogs go when they are euthanised?

They are taken to the vets.

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