The individual who owned a dangerous dog responsible for the tragic death of an 11-month-old baby has been assisting in finding new homes for banned XL bullies in Scotland. Lee Wright, from Blackburn, was sentenced to 18 weeks in prison after his large ‘pitbull-type dog,’ Snoop, attacked little Ava-Jayne Corless in 2014. Despite being warned by a judge about his suitability to own dogs, Wright has been using social media to help rehome XL bullies, which are prohibited in England and Wales due to previous fatal incidents. On Facebook, under the alias ‘Lee Bulz,’ he has been sharing appeals to find homes for these large dogs, sometimes cautioning against placing them in households with young children. Pictures show him with XL bully breeds named Godzilla, Konvict, and King Slayer, receiving praise from unaware dog enthusiasts despite his criminal history. These efforts come in the wake of a tragic incident where a 68-year-old grandmother was killed by two suspected ‘unregistered’ XL bullies in Essex.
In February 2014, Lee Wright, a 36-year-old man from Blackburn in Lancashire, was sentenced to 18 weeks in prison after his “pitbull-type dog” named Snoop attacked and injured little Ava-Jayne Corless, who weighed nine stone.
The judge advised him to consider carefully if he was capable of responsibly owning dogs.
The young girl in the photo sustained multiple injuries while Ava’s mother Chloe King and her then-boyfriend Wright were sleeping downstairs. Wright posted about a three-year-old female dog in need of a home in Scotland, mentioning that the dog is good with dogs and kids. He also shared pictures of a two-year-old XL bully, looking for a home in Scotland where there are no pets or young children, and where the adopter must have experience with big dogs. In a heartfelt post, Wright mourned the loss of an XL Bully that was put down, expressing sadness at the loss due to what he perceived as government greed. He also requested cash donations to assist with transportation costs for the dogs he breeds under the kennel name Incredabulz. Wright’s social media feed is filled with tributes to XL Bullies, including montages and photos that depict the dogs in fierce or battle-ready poses. Recently, he shared a photo of a new tattoo on his arm featuring the faces of five XL Bullies. Additionally, a cartoon on his timeline portrayed Prime Minister Rishi Sunak walking one of the dogs through a street covered in blood.
It has recently been revealed that he has been actively seeking new homes for XL bullies on social media ever since they were prohibited in England and Wales due to a series of deadly incidents.
Under the Facebook account name ‘Lee Bulz,’ Wright has been posting urgent messages in hopes of finding new homes for his large dogs. In some posts, he even advises that the animals may not be suitable for households with young children.
The tragic incident involving little Ava-Jayne resulted in Chloe King, her 21-year-old mother at the time, and her partner Wright being initially arrested on charges of manslaughter and child neglect. However, these charges were later dropped. Wright was later convicted of owning a fighting dog, even though he claimed it was an American bulldog, not realizing it was an illegal pitbull-type breed.
Sentenced to 18 weeks in jail, Wright was also banned from owning any dogs for five years. The judge criticized him for not being a responsible dog owner and urged him to reconsider his ability to care for a pet in the future.
Due to recent regulations, the ownership of XL bullies has become illegal without a certificate of exemption. Many XL bully owners opposed this ban, organizing social media campaigns to challenge the rules.
In response to the ban, many owners sought to rehome their dogs in Scotland, where similar legislation was being implemented. From February 23, owners of XL bully-type dogs must keep them muzzled and leashed in public areas, with breeding, selling, or abandoning them becoming punishable offenses.
Despite facing backlash for his breeding practices, Wright continued to share appeals for dog rehoming while expressing frustration at law enforcement’s actions. He took a pause from his efforts but promised to continue raising awareness for the cause.
Seen in the photo is a canine featured on Lee Wright’s Instagram profile.
In the previous year, authorities revealed plans to crack down on XL bullies, as they have been associated with 14 deadly incidents since 2021. Starting February 1st, it is now against the law to have an XL Bully without a valid exemption certificate.
In his social media updates, Wright, who is a dog breeder known as ‘Incredabullz,’ expressed gratitude to his followers for helping raise £140 for transporting a dog from London to Glasgow, as reported by the Daily Record. Wright also acknowledged the toll it took on him, admitting it caused strain on his relationship. Despite the mixed opinions, many of his supporters commended his efforts, with one even calling him a hero. However, a source pointed out that Wright’s actions seem to lack genuine remorse, especially considering the tragic incident involving his own dog. Efforts to reach Wright by MailOnline are currently underway.
