429 UK XL Bully owners received £78,900 compensation for euthanized pets; breed banned in 2023.

In the UK, 429 XL Bully dog owners received £78,900 in compensation after their pets were euthanized under a government scheme due to the breed being classified as dangerous. Most claims were paid before the March 15 cut-off. Additionally, the RSPCA is investigating the discovery of a dead XL Bully found abandoned in September, amidst a 164% rise in reported harm to the breed in 2024 compared to the prior year. The breed was banned in 2023.

September 30, 2024
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