Dogs Laws & News
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01 Apr 2021Dog Thefts & Prevention Advice
Categories: Dogs Laws & News2020 was the worst year for dog thefts in the UK and has continued to be a huge problem in 2021, with an estimated 250% increase in dognappings nationwide. Dogs have been stolen from outside shops, robbed from owners at knife point, but are most commonly taken from people’s gardens. More sophisticated criminals have even posed as RSPCA officers.
It’s an unsettling reality for dog owners across the country. Below we have advice on how you can best protect your dog from being stolen, and what you need to do if thieves do take your dog.
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21 Aug 2019
First Prosecution Under Finn’s Law
Categories: Dogs Laws & News
A man from Liverpool has been the first person in the UK to be prosecuted under Finn's Law for stabbing a police dog in Stoke-on-Trent.
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10 Jun 2019
Finn’s Law Comes Into Force
Categories: Dogs Laws & News
A new law came into force on June 8th 2019 making it a criminal offence to injure or kill service animals. The Animal Welfare (Service Animals) Bill is also known as Finn’s Law, named after the police German Sheppard who was stabbed while on service in 2016.
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Categories: Dogs Laws & News
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home are gaining a lot of support for their #NotFunny campaign for tougher sentences in animal abuse cases.
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02 May 2017Travelling To Europe With Your Dog
Categories: Dogs Laws & News
You should always plan well ahead when travelling with a pet. We highlight the most important things to remember when taking your dog to Europe with you.
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12 Jan 2017Dog Tags, Microchipping and the UK Law
Categories: Dogs Laws & News
It is now law in the UK that all dogs are microchipped and have to wear ID tags.
