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Let’s Talk: Suicide of Man Whose Dog Was Removed and Euthanized

“Zanto (the dog) was ripped out of Dan’s arms, (Zanto’s owner) because he looked like one of the now banned dog breeds, or mixture of both. Zanto had done nothing wrong: he was a good, devoted and happy dog who'd never stepped out of line. The owner had 8 days to prove Zanto’s origins: an impossible task.

Devastated by the murder of his dog by the government this man did the only thing he could,” — Dog Magazine



Far from concerned about the deaths of this man or his beloved pet, Denmark further enhanced their list of banished breeds.

They are:

  • Pit Bull Terrier
  • Tosa Inu
  • American Staffordshire Terrier
  • Fila Brasileiro
  • Dogo Argentino
  • American Bulldog
  • Boerboel
  • Kangal
  • Central Asian Shepherd Dog
  • Caucasian Shepherd Dog
  • South Russian Shepherd Dog
  • Tornjak
  • Sarplaninac

If your pet even resembles any of these banned breeds, do not even consider travel to any country that has — or may enact — breed restrictions that could jeopardize the life of your pet. It’s simply not worth the risk.

Questions? Call us for further details or up to the minute verified information on those country/countries you intend to visit.

Knowing before you go has never been more critical.

**Note: Dan either did not realize the danger Zanto was in or, perhaps, he was too overwhelmed by the situation to ask for assistance — but his story should not have ended this way. There are methods of ascertaining the breed of a canine in such a situation that could have been utilized to assist him in proving the breed heritage of Zanto that could have spared his life.

KNOWING ENOUGH to contact an organization such as RESCUERAILROAD.ORG is the key to unlocking immediate intervention and protections for both you and your pets. CALL 24/7: 602.830.3777

Further, Zanto could have been moved using the services of an organization like ours to a safe location until alternative solutions could have been properly researched and utilized.

Never give up. Such a sad ending for a truly caring and animal-oriented individual who simply found himself in a critical situation.

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