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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
How councils should deal with litter, refuse and dog mess, and the penalties they can give.
Resources for reducing the risk of infection from handling raw pet foods.
You can be fined if your dog is out of control in public - find out about Dog Control Orders, banned dogs, dog fouling and reporting a dangerous dog
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
How to clean and disinfect after an animal disease outbreak and store and dispose of the washwater.
How to prevent the introduction and spread of animal and bird disease by following good hygiene and biosecurity standards.
Owners and vets can use this form to confirm an XL Bully dog has been neutered.
Animal by-products (ABPs) you can use to make pet food, how to provide samples, and how to package your products.
Use this certificate to bring your pet dog, cat or ferret, or assistance dog, to Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland).
The rules you must follow if you own an XL Bully dog in England and Wales.
Powers that police, councils and other authorities can use to control or improve the behaviour of dogs.
Information and advice on cleaning sex-on-premises venues.
Bring your pet to Great Britain - microchipping, pet passports, vaccinations
Biosecurity and hygiene standards to keep birds safe from bird flu (avian influenza).
Bringing pets into Great Britain: pet passports, Great Britain pet health certificates, microchipping, rabies vaccinations, travelling with assistance dogs.
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