DOG owners are being urged to ensure their four-legged friends are wearing a collar before heading on a stroll this summer. Brits have been warned they could be slapped with a hefty fine, risk thei…
- as without a collar, dogs can be treated as a stray under section 3 of the Dogs Act 1906 or section 149 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
But the law does have some exceptions, such as dogs who work in emergency rescue or those working on a farm tending livestock., said: "With everyone feeling the financial pinch, the last thing pet owners need is a hefty fine for forgetting something so simple as popping the collar on their dog. "The law may seem harsh, and having your pet seized seems unthinkable, but the rules are in place for good reason."It’s also there to protect people, if a"It’s also essential to ensure that details are up to date on the collar and to be aware of the risks of not having the correct information.
"We also recommend that dog owners include their phone numbers on the collar in case of an emergency so that the pet can be safely returned quickly."
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