Tag Archive: breed-specific-legislation

Urgent Call for Improved Dog Laws From Animal Welfare Groups

Groups call on Prime Minister for improved dog laws: Some of the UK’s largest animal charities, law enforcement agencies and unions have today (Tuesday) jointly called on the leaders of ...

Multi talented Charlotte Dutton Becomes Voice of the Underdog

Celebrities stand up for the underdogs.Charlotte Dutton former model, World Cup Snowboarder and now fashion designer knows all about challenges and 2010 sees her take on a new challenge as ...

New Bill To Tackle Irresponsible Dog Owners Passes Next Stage

A new Dog Control Bill designed to deal with the other end of the lead, the dog owners themselves, has successfully passed its second stage in the House of Lords ...

Not Guilty! A Vigil For All Victims Of BSL

Last July DDAWatch held a very successful Candle Light Vigil for Bruce. This year we are hosting Not Guilty! A Vigil for all Victims of BSL. The vigil will take ...

Tough New Bill To Replace ‘Failed’ Dangerous Dogs Act

Animal welfare organisations, veterinary professionals and local authorities today joined forces to condemn the much-criticised Dangerous Dogs Act, demanding that it must be replaced by a hard-hitting new Dog Control ...

Trial By Tape Measure – The Story Of Lennox

Breed Specific Legislation trundles on and on, seemingly gobbling up more and more innocent canine victims with endless vigour, ferocity and ease. We wonder at a law that came into ...

Austrian Dog Licence Discriminates Against Breeds

A new law has been enforced today in Austria that will discriminate against dog owners of certain breeds. Twelve breeds known as aggressive "fight dogs" will be under stricter scrutiny. ...

BVA Raises Key Veterinary Issues At Annual Scottish Dinner

The key role of vets in the partnership approach to animal health and welfare in Scotland formed the theme of the President’s speech at the British Veterinary Association’s annual Scottish ...

What Will The New UK Government Do About Seized Dogs: How About, Kill Them All?

As the UK starts to get used to a Conservative/Liberal Democrat coalition Government, the country could be forgiven for quickly forgetting the short, sharp burst of activity surrounding the Dangerous ...

Dog Attacks by Holly Penkethman

Across dog walking hot spots you will find a mixture of breeds, shapes, and sizes, often allowed to roam around off their leads in the open spaces.

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