A PORTHLEVEN woman has been told she can no longer take in rescue bull breed dogs at her housing association home because of concerns over noise and health and safety.
Janet Jewell said she has saved 220 dogs, including Staffordshire bull terriers and boxers, from certain death after launching Bully Befrienders six years ago.
She has taken in the abandoned animals from pounds across the UK, as well as cruelty cases in Cornwall.
She said: "I don't think there have been complaints about noise and welfare, but complaints about too many dogs at my home and the type of breeds I care for."
As well as seven of her own dogs she also takes in up to seven rescue dogs at a time, which she nurtures back to health before re-homing.
But Coastline Housing Ltd, which owns the property, has told her to limit the number to four.
In a statement it said: "Most Coastline customers can keep animals with written permission. We reserve the right to ask for them to be removed if we receive legitimate complaints about anti-social behaviour, such as loud barking or fouling, or if there are problems with health and safety.
"Our housing officer is working closely with Miss Jewell and the local dog warden to re-home the animals involved and ensure their continued welfare."
Miss Jewell has been given until Monday May 20 to close down the centre and re-house the animals. She is negotiating with Coastline to keep her own pets at the house.
She added: "I have had dogs that have been starved, beaten, stabbed and burnt as well as neglect cases. They have all been rehabilitated well and moved on to great homes.
"All they have wanted is food, warmth, love and security. I have two Staffordshire bull terriers and a boxer which I need to find homes for. There have been no incidents involving any of my dogs during the past six years. Fifteen local people have taken in many of them, and keep in touch."
She is appealing to landowners in the area in the hope of re-establishing her rescue centre.
She thanked all those who have supported her through the years, saying: "People have been incredible helping me look after the animals and giving them wonderful homes."
Bully Befrienders can be contacted via its Facebook site or e-mail bullybefriendersdogrescue@yahoo.co.uk
