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If you find a stray dog and cannot contact the owner, you must report it to the council
If you buy a pet dog or cat, it’s important that you make checks to help combat the illegal trade in pet animals.
What you must do to bring your pet to the UK from Ukraine if you are seeking refuge.
The CMA has launched a review into the veterinary services market for household pets.
Owners must act now to register their dog by 31 January
It is now illegal to own an XL Bully dog unless it is registered and complies with strict rules including being neutered and muzzled in public
From 31 December 2023 breeding, selling, advertising, rehoming, abandoning and allowing an XL Bully dog to stray will be illegal.
How to get approval to transport pet cats, dogs and ferrets, and when you must transport assistance dogs with their owners.
How councils should deal with litter, refuse and dog mess, and the penalties they can give.
The local council must keep public areas like parks, playgrounds and pavements clear of dog mess - report a dog fouling problem to the local council
Find out which live animals and animal foods or feeding stuffs are zero-rated for VAT.
How to manage the burial of animal remains to prevent or limit groundwater pollution.
How enforcement officers can apply the conformation standard to check if a dog is an XL Bully.
This publication is intended for Valuation Officers. It may contain links to internal resources that are not available through this version.
It is now illegal to breed, sell, advertise, gift, exchange, and abandon these dogs or let them stray.
How to get your dog or cat fitted with a microchip: when to get it done, who can do it, how to update your details, what to do when getting a dog or cat
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