Make it a legal requirement for dog owners to have insurance
I am calling on the Government to make it a legal requirement for dog owners to hold at least third-party liability insurance to prevent victims of dog attacks from having to suffer financially as well as emotionally.
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Make it a legal requirement for dog owners to have insurance
I am calling on the Government to make it a legal requirement for dog owners to hold at least third-party liability insurance to prevent victims of dog attacks from having to suffer financially as well as emotionally.
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Make it law that animal charities must obtain vets notes regardless of health
Make it a legal requirement that all rehoming and rescue charities obtain vets notes from previous owners when dogs are given up. This will show a full report of the animals health to ensure what the previous owner has disclosed is correct.
Make it a specific criminal offence to lie about being bitten by a dog
When people falsely accuse dogs of biting them dogs could be wrongly seized or even killed. This puts strain on dog owners, police and tax payers.
Require licence for all dog breeding in the UK and bring in new ownership laws
Make breeding dogs at home illegal and only allow dog breeding with a licence from the Government. Establish a cap on the amount of dogs bred yearly. Require neutering before purchase. Increase legal minimum age of dogs sold and require basic training for owners. Require licences for dog owners.
Require vets to provide free lifesaving care for pets
If the pet is in desperate need of care, and the pet's life is on the line, the vets should have to give the animal free medical care, so the pet does not die.
Require all dogs to be kept on leads in public places
To bring in legislation that requires all dogs to be kept on leads in public places with a fine imposed if not adhered to.