XL bully dogs 'facing a death sentence' when ban comes into effect, animal charity warns

Martina Kenny, co-founder of My Lovely Horse Rescue, said not allowing rehoming is effectively a death sentence for many XL bully dogs.

The ban on XL bullies has animal rescues around the country deeply concerned for the welfare of the dog, with many now "effectively facing a death sentence".

Among the measures that will come into effect on October 1 is a ban on rehoming the dog breed, which means the animal welfare groups will effectively be powerless to help.