According to figures released by the NHS this week A&E departments have seen the number of dog bites increase by 94% over the last 10 years with 6,097 being reported in the last year. There was also a 58% increase
Dog attack “every other day” in Wales as AM calls for compulsory microchipping
In the last three years there have been a reported 497 dog attacks in Wales but in the majority of cases no action was taken against owners because of the difficulty police have in tracing them. Welsh Assembly Member Julie
Victim asks for attack dog to be spared as owners plead guilty
A seven year old girl who suffered an injury to her lip when she was bitten by a pub's bull mastiff requested that the animal be saved from being put down on the basis that what happened to her was the
Battersea dogs home provide school children with lessons on being safe
As part of the Junior Citizenship Scheme 450 pupils from a number of different schools in Bromley met at Malcolm Primary School, Penge to be taught important lessons on safety which included staying safe around dogs. Representatives from Battersea Cats
Courts advised on Dangerous Dog sentencing but still no news of the changes which are needed.
For the first time the Sentencing Council for England and Wales, who advise Courts on the appropriate punishments within the range set out by Parliament, have published proposed sentencing guidelines for those convicted of dangerous dog offences. The aim being
Merseyside taxpayers pay £300,000 a year to kennel dangerous dogs
Wavertree MP Luciana Berger has discosvered that in the last year Merseyside Police siezed 447 dogs at a cost of £298,600. This cost has been revealed just weeks after it was announced that the number of dog bites requiring hospital treatment has
Pressure put on Government to reform the Dog Laws
The Kennel Clubs website is reporting their involvement in a new petition demanding the Government delivers a dog law overhaul. Their site states: "A new petition has been launched today by leading animal charities, the veterinary profession and trade unions
The Hazards of Hacking
Taking a horse out for a hack from a riding stables should be a pleasurable experience. For many riders who cannot afford to keep a horse of their own this may be the only opportunity they have of riding in
Police criticised for failing to act on Dangerous Dogs despite warnings
The police watchdog have called Mersyside Police's response to warnings that dangerous dogs were being kept and bred at the house where four yearold John Paul Massey was later mauled to death "inadequate". In February 2009, nine months prior to
Independent researchers name lawyers behind www.dogbitesolicitors.co.uk as UK’s best
Slee Blackwell solicitors have been listed in prestigious legal directory, The Legal 500 as one of the country’s leading personal injury practises with partner James McNally earning a special mention for his expertise in Animal Act and dog bite cases.