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New laws for dangerous dogs

The Government has announced plans to microchip every dog in the UK so that they can be traced to their owners, and the owners held responsible for the actions of their pets.

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Animal charity: Dangerous dog plans don't go far enough

The Blue Cross animal charity has welcomed moves to extend the law on dog attacks to cover private property and steps to introduce compulsory microchipping, provided it covers dogs of all ages.

Although we are pleased that the Government is finally addressing the problem of dangerous dogs, the measures announced today do not go far enough.

To provide real protection to the public we need the introduction of preventative measures, such as dog control notices, which would allow the authorities to step in before serious attacks take place.

– Steve Goody, Blue Cross animal charity

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