THE fight to save a dog condemned to death despite never having attacked anyone will continue until the summer.

Black and white dog Teddy, initially thought to be an American bulldog, was seized on February 5 on suspicion of being a banned breed. Following police examination Teddy was reclassified as a pitbull.

Despite a glowing report from police kennels and no history of attacks or aggressive behaviour owner Thomas Hook, from Wroughton, was handed a destruction order due to a perceived risk to his young child who lives with him and his partner.

Now represented by dog-law specialists, Thomas is awaiting an appeal date to get Teddy’s destruction order lifted.

He will also challenge the typing of Teddy as a pitbull.

Teddy is currently housed in police kennels in an undisclosed location and nearly three months on Thomas said he is missing his beloved pet more and more each day.

“I’m keeping positive, every day is a step closer to having my boy home. I’m so lucky to have the support of the public, I think about my boy every day” he said.

“But he’s been gone so long now that we’re starting to get used to him not being around, which is horrible.

“I know he isn’t dangerous and that he’s the most loving, happy dog, I just need an assessment officer to see that. I’ll do whatever it takes to get him back.”

More than £2,000 was raised by charitable dog lovers in the wake of Teddy’s destruction order,

A petition calling to save Teddy’s life has also topped 6,000 signatures with supporters from Europe to America.