Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!

Compulsory dog insurance proposed

The Haringey Indy reports that there are plans afoot to force dog owners to buy insurance for their pets as the Government attempts to tackle the growing number of dangerous breeds.

An amendment to the 1991 Dangerous Dogs Act could also give powers to the police and councils to force owners to muzzle or neuter their pets.

You can find a link to more information and the consultation itself at Direct Gov if you would like to take part.

This news has of course has started some scare stories about pensioners being faced with bills for 600 quid for 3rd party insurance etc, but Dogs Trust have reminded people this morning on Twitter that you get automatic 3rd party insurance by becoming a member for £20 a year or £10 per year if you are over 60

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Permalink Reply by james walsh on March 11, 2010 at 12:47

This is lazy journalism or sensationalism. It does not specify whether ALL dog owners should have to buy insurance or only owners of designated dangerous dogs. Still, it made me read it ha ha.

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Permalink Reply by Liz on March 11, 2010 at 13:22

If you go to the Direct Gov site linked to, it makes it much clearer. It is only at the consultation stage and there are a number of proposals on the table, including all owners having to have insurance.