Comments for gowen.org http://gowen.org hello! Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:23:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.4-bleeding Comment on Staffie to France? Non! by Nicci Chilcott http://gowen.org/staffie-to-france-non/#comment-9052 Nicci Chilcott Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:19:33 +0000 http://gowen.org/staffie-to-france-non/#comment-9052 Having read all previous reports, I am very disappointed to learn that my family's planned move to France could now not happen. We have a Staff x with a Ridgeback 8yrs old and a staff 2yrs 6months - no papers. The plan would have been to be able to travel to the uk 2 - 3 times a year with our beloved boys, but now ALL our plans have been put on hold. The house is going on the market on the 25th June and we have crossings booked and paid for to look at properties in 4 weeks time - no dogs on that trip, they do not hold a current passport. I would appreciate any comments or updates on the transportation of staffy breeds to France. Having read all previous reports, I am very disappointed to learn that my family’s planned move to France could now not happen. We have a Staff x with a Ridgeback 8yrs old and a staff 2yrs 6months - no papers. The plan would have been to be able to travel to the uk 2 - 3 times a year with our beloved boys, but now ALL our plans have been put on hold. The house is going on the market on the 25th June and we have crossings booked and paid for to look at properties in 4 weeks time - no dogs on that trip, they do not hold a current passport. I would appreciate any comments or updates on the transportation of staffy breeds to France.

]]> Comment on Staffie to France? Non! by Kathy Gledhill http://gowen.org/staffie-to-france-non/#comment-9033 Kathy Gledhill Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:07:49 +0000 http://gowen.org/staffie-to-france-non/#comment-9033 Me again, sorry just read some more of the reports poeple have posted. Never ever get anyone in France to even believe your dog is a staffie x. The letter from the vet to say it is a cross but a very nice one ....... will not wash. Full Staffies without papers are not allowed at all. In fact staffies that live in France without papers have to be muzzled in public at all times. If your staffie is a pedigree then carry the papers with you at all times. never ever admit your dog is a staffie x. Give it as a Collie x or whatever and ensure the pets passport has the word CROSSBREED on it. Even if it means changing your vet !! Me again, sorry just read some more of the reports poeple have posted.
Never ever get anyone in France to even believe your dog is a staffie x. The letter from the vet to say it is a cross but a very nice one ……. will not wash. Full Staffies without papers are not allowed at all. In fact staffies that live in France without papers have to be muzzled in public at all times. If your staffie is a pedigree then carry the papers with you at all times. never ever admit your dog is a staffie x. Give it as a Collie x or whatever and ensure the pets passport has the word CROSSBREED on it. Even if it means changing your vet !!

]]> Comment on Staffie to France? Non! by Kathy Gledhill http://gowen.org/staffie-to-france-non/#comment-9032 Kathy Gledhill Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:03:24 +0000 http://gowen.org/staffie-to-france-non/#comment-9032 My dog Polly is a Staffie x Collie cross. She looks vagely similar to a staffie if you know what you are looking for. She loves people and all dogs. I knew about the legislation beforehand (as anyone who has studied the website with regard this should do). I explained the problem to my vet and she willingly put on her passport ~ Crossbreed. Any vet who does not do this, then I would change to a vet that would. Some vets are really helpful, some are not. My dog has already been to France with us and will go again next week. If anyone over there asks me what breed she is I will say a Collie x ? Also we are taking the other dog who is a full staffie. She is okay as she has pedigree papers. We are careful not to let them jump (friendly like as they do) at people and would not allow them off lead unless it was in a quiet place. Just in case anyone took exception to them. We also intend to live down there and certainly take the dogs with us. Kathy My dog Polly is a Staffie x Collie cross. She looks vagely similar to a staffie if you know what you are looking for. She loves people and all dogs. I knew about the legislation beforehand (as anyone who has studied the website with regard this should do). I explained the problem to my vet and she willingly put on her passport ~ Crossbreed. Any vet who does not do this, then I would change to a vet that would. Some vets are really helpful, some are not.
My dog has already been to France with us and will go again next week. If anyone over there asks me what breed she is I will say a Collie x ?
Also we are taking the other dog who is a full staffie. She is okay as she has pedigree papers. We are careful not to let them jump (friendly like as they do) at people and would not allow them off lead unless it was in a quiet place. Just in case anyone took exception to them. We also intend to live down there and certainly take the dogs with us.

Kathy

]]> Comment on Staffie to France? Non! by Lesley http://gowen.org/staffie-to-france-non/#comment-9016 Lesley Sat, 14 Jun 2008 06:05:35 +0000 http://gowen.org/staffie-to-france-non/#comment-9016 We have camped in the UK since we heard of the problem with Staffies, afraid of the possible consequences. We know a lot of folks who say: 'Just go, and take the risk'..... but we value our four legged friend too much..... Last week we were at the Stratford Motor-home & RV Show and met people who had recently toured France. They were owners of a large dog, though being an Otter Hound, it does not feature in the 'dangerous dogs' lists. They told us that on several camp sites, checks were made on the breeds of dogs travelling with campers.... so we shall continue to support the UK tourist industry in preference to that of Euroland We have camped in the UK since we heard of the problem with Staffies, afraid of the possible consequences. We know a lot of folks who say: ‘Just go, and take the risk’….. but we value our four legged friend too much…..

Last week we were at the Stratford Motor-home & RV Show and met people who had recently toured France. They were owners of a large dog, though being an Otter Hound, it does not feature in the ‘dangerous dogs’ lists.

They told us that on several camp sites, checks were made on the breeds of dogs travelling with campers…. so we shall continue to support the UK tourist industry in preference to that of Euroland

]]> Comment on Barclays Bank Customer Services by Steve http://gowen.org/barclays-bank-customer-services/#comment-8999 Steve Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:09:49 +0000 http://gowen.org/barclays-bank-customer-services/#comment-8999 I'm digusted with Barclays also. My fiancee' has been with them for anumber of years and been ripped off with excessive bank charges. I helped her get her finances in order and we are puting all our accounts in joint names. When we asked to put her account in joint names the first bank we went to told us we would to wait over an hour to see someone, so we had to go to another branch where they said everything would be fine and that we'd hear from them in about 10 days. Two weeks passed and we did not hear a thing so my fiancee' went to the bank to see what was happening and she was told that they could not put my name down due to a poor credit rating. She told them that I have never been in debt. So they said it must be due to point son my drivers licence; so she told them that neither of us drive. Theye did not even have the decency to find out why they had refused to add my name to the account. My fiancee' who has been with them for over 20 years told them she is taking her business elsewhere! I’m digusted with Barclays also. My fiancee’ has been with them for anumber of years and been ripped off with excessive bank charges. I helped her get her finances in order and we are puting all our accounts in joint names. When we asked to put her account in joint names the first bank we went to told us we would to wait over an hour to see someone, so we had to go to another branch where they said everything would be fine and that we’d hear from them in about 10 days. Two weeks passed and we did not hear a thing so my fiancee’ went to the bank to see what was happening and she was told that they could not put my name down due to a poor credit rating. She told them that I have never been in debt. So they said it must be due to point son my drivers licence; so she told them that neither of us drive. Theye did not even have the decency to find out why they had refused to add my name to the account. My fiancee’ who has been with them for over 20 years told them she is taking her business elsewhere!

]]> Comment on Staffie to France? Non! by Emma http://gowen.org/staffie-to-france-non/#comment-8983 Emma Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:22:13 +0000 http://gowen.org/staffie-to-france-non/#comment-8983 Hi there, I too am keen to know if there is any news on this? we are moving to france in august and have just been to the vet for his passport and were told that there may be a problem with him being allowed in the country. He is a staffy without papers. I am so confused about this. what is the issue, is it that staffys arent allowed in france, or staffy crosses or staffies without papers? i cant bare the thought of not being able to take my dog with us to france, particulary when he is the nicest natured dog i have ever known! If someone could clarify i would be so grateful! thanks in advance Emma Hi there,
I too am keen to know if there is any news on this? we are moving to france in august and have just been to the vet for his passport and were told that there may be a problem with him being allowed in the country. He is a staffy without papers. I am so confused about this. what is the issue, is it that staffys arent allowed in france, or staffy crosses or staffies without papers?
i cant bare the thought of not being able to take my dog with us to france, particulary when he is the nicest natured dog i have ever known!
If someone could clarify i would be so grateful!
thanks in advance
Emma

]]> Comment on Barclays Bank Customer Services by Tashamia http://gowen.org/barclays-bank-customer-services/#comment-8982 Tashamia Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:29:25 +0000 http://gowen.org/barclays-bank-customer-services/#comment-8982 Barkclays Bank issued me a credit card recently in the amount of $2500.00. I used the card two weeks after recieving it and pulled a cash advanced as my first use of the card for $200.00. I continued to use the card a few days later the card was denied. I called customer service to find out why the card had been denied, it was a new card with 2500.00 limit . I was informed by there ever so non-curtious customer service that my credit limit was reduced because I took a cash advance out and they see me as a risk. I Immediately moments later payed off the balance. In checking the online statement to make sure my payment had been processed. They processed it and applied it to my account....ok it's payed off no worries .........right.......................WRONG!!!!!! Barkclays bank accessed me an over the limit fee for going over a limit of $40.00, I called to dispute the over the limit fee because how can they access an over the limit fee for going the limit that they reduced after one use of the card and did not notify me of the reduced limit and charge me 6days later after the card had been payed in full. I asked to speak with a manager was told I was speaking with a managar I would like to speak to your manager of course he wasn't available and I still have not heard from them..... BUT THEY CONTINUALLY SEND ME EMAILS STATING THAT I AM REACHING MY CREDIT LIMIT ON A CARD THAT IS PAID OFF................I AM CANCELLING THIS CARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BEWARE OF BARKCLAYS BANKS FRAUDELENT CHARGES. Barkclays Bank issued me a credit card recently in the amount of $2500.00. I used the card two weeks after recieving it and pulled a cash advanced as my first use of the card for $200.00. I continued to use the card a few days later the card was denied. I called customer service to find out why the card had been denied, it was a new card with 2500.00 limit . I was informed by there ever so non-curtious customer service that my credit limit was reduced because I took a cash advance out and they see me as a risk. I Immediately moments later payed off the balance. In checking the online statement to make sure my payment had been processed. They processed it and applied it to my account….ok it’s payed off no worries ………right…………………..WRONG!!!!!!

Barkclays bank accessed me an over the limit fee for going over a limit of $40.00, I called to dispute the over the limit fee because how can they access an over the limit fee for going the limit that they reduced after one use of the card and did not notify me of the reduced limit and charge me 6days later after the card had been payed in full. I asked to speak with a manager was told I was speaking with a managar I would like to speak to your manager of course he wasn’t available and I still have not heard from them….. BUT THEY CONTINUALLY SEND ME EMAILS STATING THAT I AM REACHING MY CREDIT LIMIT ON A CARD THAT IS PAID OFF…………….I AM CANCELLING THIS CARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BEWARE OF BARKCLAYS BANKS FRAUDELENT CHARGES.

]]> Comment on Barclays Bank Customer Services by kj http://gowen.org/barclays-bank-customer-services/#comment-8931 kj Tue, 20 May 2008 22:50:40 +0000 http://gowen.org/barclays-bank-customer-services/#comment-8931 I closed my Barclay's Acct. November 15, 2007 and was given a close out amount. I paid it and went merrily on my way. 6 MONTHS later my credit rating has dropped 100 points! For Non-payments. The Reason, we learned... There was an additional $28 dollars in fees assessed that close out month. I NEVER received any mail or phone calls from Barclays. Instead they assessed monthly late charges and accrued interest. After multiple calls we were told to write to the address below. Executive Office C/O Office of the President PO Box 8885 Willmington DE, 19899 By a Manager. Our "Manager's" customer service number is: 36476 He told us we were out of luck and he had the power to make our life hell. Even though we had in "Good Faith" closed the account and paid off the balance that their customer service person gave us. My personal advice based on my personal experience is to beg you for your own sake.... Don't do Business with these people! I closed my Barclay’s Acct. November 15, 2007 and was given a close out amount. I paid it and went merrily on my way.

6 MONTHS later my credit rating has dropped 100 points! For Non-payments.

The Reason, we learned… There was an additional $28 dollars in fees assessed that close out month. I NEVER received any mail or phone calls from Barclays. Instead they assessed monthly late charges and accrued interest.

After multiple calls we were told to write to the address below.

Executive Office
C/O Office of the President
PO Box 8885
Willmington DE, 19899

By a Manager. Our “Manager’s” customer service number is:

36476

He told us we were out of luck and he had the power to make our life hell. Even though we had in “Good Faith” closed the account and paid off the balance that their customer service person gave us.

My personal advice based on my personal experience is to beg you for your own sake…. Don’t do Business with these people!

]]> Comment on Cockle Beds Closed by Lesley http://gowen.org/cockle-beds-closed/#comment-8904 Lesley Wed, 14 May 2008 18:46:27 +0000 http://gowen.org/cockle-beds-closed/#comment-8904 The following appeared in the Swansea Council bulletin on 12th May: Cockle and mussel beds in the Burry Inlet have reopened after they were temporarily closed after samples proved positive for diarrhetic shellfish poisoning (DSP). Council Logo City and County of Swansea Council Logo Swansea Council had previously issued a Notice of Temporary Closure of Production Areas at Burry Inlet South and Whitford Point for shellfish gathering. The reopening of the beds in Swansea has been confirmed by the Council following negative tests for DSP (diarrhetic shellfish poisoning). Kath Johnston, Swansea Council's Divisional Officer for Food and Safety, said, "We're pleased that we can now reopen the beds allowing gatherers back on site. "We have been asked to sample again next week, so the long term opening of the beds is not guaranteed. " The Three Rivers area in Carmarthenshire remains closed until further notice. The following appeared in the Swansea Council bulletin on 12th May:

Cockle and mussel beds in the Burry Inlet have reopened after they were temporarily closed after samples proved positive for diarrhetic shellfish poisoning (DSP).
Council Logo City and County of Swansea Council Logo

Swansea Council had previously issued a Notice of Temporary Closure of Production Areas at Burry Inlet South and Whitford Point for shellfish gathering.

The reopening of the beds in Swansea has been confirmed by the Council following negative tests for DSP (diarrhetic shellfish poisoning).

Kath Johnston, Swansea Council’s Divisional Officer for Food and Safety, said, “We’re pleased that we can now reopen the beds allowing gatherers back on site.

“We have been asked to sample again next week, so the long term opening of the beds is not guaranteed. ”

The Three Rivers area in Carmarthenshire remains closed until further notice.

]]> Comment on Staffie to France? Non! by wendy borowiak http://gowen.org/staffie-to-france-non/#comment-8864 wendy borowiak Fri, 02 May 2008 15:59:44 +0000 http://gowen.org/staffie-to-france-non/#comment-8864 Hi anyone, whats the latest news on the Staffie being accepted into France ??? Can a Staffie be accepted even if we have no pedigree papers, he was from the RSPCA Hi anyone,
whats the latest news on the Staffie being accepted into France ???

Can a Staffie be accepted even if we have no pedigree papers, he was from the RSPCA

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