Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
Could compulsory microchipping of dogs be on the way?
According to the Metropolitan Police, in London, there were over 1,000 recorded violent dog incidents in 2007.
In 2008, the Metropolitan Police took custody of 481 dogs, with the figure estimated to rise to 800 by March of 2009.
Under the Dangerous Dogs (Amendment) Act of 1997, illegal dogs are identified on the basis of their characteristics and behaviour, rather than their breed.
If a dog is used to attack or injure someone, the owner is liable to be charged with malicious wounding and could face imprisonment of up to five years.
The maximum penalty for possessing a banned dog is a fine of £5,000 and six months imprisonment.
But critics say that it is not enough. Some are calling for the reintroduction of the dog license, abolished in 1997. Battersea MP, Martin Linton, thinks that there needs to be wholesale reform of the law, including an age limit on dog ownership.
One council is acting already. In January 2009, Wandsworth Council will become the first council in the country to introduce compulsory dog micro-chipping measures on council estates in the borough to tackle dangerous dogs.
Tenants who refuse to have their dog chipped will face eviction.
Reasonable?
More here
In 2008, the Metropolitan Police took custody of 481 dogs, with the figure estimated to rise to 800 by March of 2009.
Under the Dangerous Dogs (Amendment) Act of 1997, illegal dogs are identified on the basis of their characteristics and behaviour, rather than their breed.
If a dog is used to attack or injure someone, the owner is liable to be charged with malicious wounding and could face imprisonment of up to five years.
The maximum penalty for possessing a banned dog is a fine of £5,000 and six months imprisonment.
But critics say that it is not enough. Some are calling for the reintroduction of the dog license, abolished in 1997. Battersea MP, Martin Linton, thinks that there needs to be wholesale reform of the law, including an age limit on dog ownership.
One council is acting already. In January 2009, Wandsworth Council will become the first council in the country to introduce compulsory dog micro-chipping measures on council estates in the borough to tackle dangerous dogs.
Tenants who refuse to have their dog chipped will face eviction.
Reasonable?
More here
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Permalink Reply by Birdy_Too on
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As a form of dog licensing a micro chip should be used, it is not only important to track down dangerous dogs and their owners but dogs who get lost.
Both of our dogs were/are chipped.
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Permalink Reply by Karin on
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I think it sounds like a good idea.
I'm getting concerned over the behaviour of some dogs round Finsbury Park Cafe. I saw two Alastians run over and jump up snapping at this guy who was just walking past. There is also a dog walker who has 7 dogs with her, none on the lead. It's not good considering the amount of children around the cafe and the play area.
Not sure who I would speak to about this?
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Permalink Reply by Liz on
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Karin, have a look at this discussion where the chair of the FoFP gives her reaction to similar comments.
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