It has been anounced that from 2016 all dogs wil have to be microchipped with their owner's details and owners who don't comply will face a £500 fine. The change in the law will be effective from 6th April 2013. Owners
84% support changes to Welsh dog laws
Following the news that more than 10,000 dogs were dealt with by Welsh councils last year at a cost of £2 million-plus the RSPCA Cymru Dog Welfare Indicators Report has revealed that suggested plans to amend the leigislation on dangerous dogs and deal with
Preston man savaged but council report drop in incidents
The Lancashire Evening Post reports that John Hulls, 48, from Ingol, Preston, was bitten on his stomach by a suspected pitbull as he visited a villageshop on his way home from work. The attack was the third reported outside the
Charity reports increase in guide dogs savaged by Dangerous Dogs
Guide Dogs for the Blind have reported that there are at least seven attacks a month by dangerous and out of control dogs on their guide dogs. This is an increase in those suffering dog bites of over 100% since
Police hunt for Whitby Dangerous Dog owners after attack
A Whitby man has reported being attacked by dangerously out of control dogs while out walking his own dog, Mr Tucker, on the beach. Mr George Robertson told the Whitby Gazette that he was on the beach when he saw
Plymouth police seize illegal dog
For the second time in less then 2 years an illegal dog has been seized from a Plymouth woman. The police raid came following allegations that the dog had bitten a member of the public and complaints from the public
Number of dog bite victims doubles in a decade
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
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
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
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