Dog control legislation: Recommendations
Thursday, 17 September 2009 12:00 AM
In the second part The Mayhew Animal Home share their recommendations on the dog control legislation and the changes that need to take place.
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In the second part The Mayhew Animal Home share their recommendations on the dog control legislation and the changes that need to take place.
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David Bowles, the RSPCA’s head of public affairs, said: “The RSPCA has tirelessly lobbied successive Governments to introduce a consolidated Act to legislate on dog control and dog breeding, and are delighted to see that MPs in the EFRA Select Committee share our view.
In part one of this two part video interview The Mayhew Animal Home share their views on the dog control legislation including the background behind the legislation and why it needs to change.

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