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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
It’s against the law to let a dog be dangerously out of control anywhere,…
In the UK, it’s against the law to own certain types of dog. These are…
Some public areas in England and Wales are covered by Public Spaces…
You can report a dangerous or out of control dog to: the dog warden…
What you must do to bring your pet to the UK from Ukraine if you are seeking refuge.
Powers that police, councils and other authorities can use to control or improve the behaviour of dogs.
When your pet must go in quarantine, how to book a pet carrier and quarantine premises, and how to get your pet released from quarantine.
Bringing pets into Great Britain: pet passports, Great Britain pet health certificates, microchipping, rabies vaccinations, travelling with assistance dogs.
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
Owners and vets can use this form to confirm an XL Bully dog has been neutered.
Use this certificate to bring your pet dog, cat or ferret, or assistance dog, to Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland).
How to manage the burial of animal remains to prevent or limit groundwater pollution.
Take your pet dog, cat or ferret abroad: getting a pet passport or export health certificate, microchip, vaccinations and tapeworm treatments.
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
It is now illegal to breed, sell, advertise, gift, exchange, and abandon these dogs or let them stray.
Information on the legal responsibilities of people who own or care for domestic pets
If you buy a pet dog or cat, it’s important that you make checks to help combat the illegal trade in pet animals.
You must fill in this form to confirm that you won't sell or transfer the pet dog, cat, ferret or assistance dog to a new owner in the UK.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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