Ministers reject dog ownership licence scheme
The taskforce's report noted that since 2011 the dog population in the UK had grown by 35%, while hospital admissions relating to dog bites in England had risen by 77%. It said pet ownership had spiked during the Covid pandemic at a time when it was harder to access support services."This led to less experienced owners struggling to access services and finding it harder to get help," the report said. Until 1987, dog owners in England, Wales and Scotland had to pay an annual fee to get an ownership licence.
- ▪The taskforce's report noted that since 2011 the dog population in the UK had grown by 35%, while hospital admissions relating to dog bites in England had risen by 77%.
- ▪It said pet ownership had spiked during the Covid pandemic at a time when it was harder to access support services."This led to less experienced owners struggling to access services and finding it harder to get help," the report said.
- ▪Until 1987, dog owners in England, Wales and Scotland had to pay an annual fee to get an ownership licence.
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Ministers reject dog ownership licence scheme Image source, Getty ImagesByKate WhannelPolitical reporterPublished1 minute agoPet owners will not have to pay a fee to own a dog, after the government ruled out introducing a licensing scheme.In a report, published on Thursday,, external a panel of animal experts suggested the government should consider new legal requirements for dog owners.The panel did not reach an agreement on which rules should be adopted but the taskforce said any new laws should aim to promote better dog control, reduce the risk of dog attacks and avoid placing an "undue burden" on owners.A spokesperson for the environment department said: "This is a welcome report and ministers are considering the taskforce's recommendations, however we will not be introducing a new…
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