When considering if there is a possible claim under the Animals Act one of these things that has to be considered is the dog’s behaviour at the time. Specifically you have to consider why the dog was acting in the
£1 million paid by NFU Mutual for dog attacks in last two years
The NFU Mutual is one of the UK’s largest insurers and as the name suggest (NFU stands for National Farmer’s Union) specialises in providing a service to rural properties and employers. New figures released by the company show that over
The importance of picking the right dog bite solicitor
James McNally looks at how important it is to pick the right dog bite solicitor. No solicitor likes to turn away work but there are times when they should hold their hands up and admit that they are out of
The most dangerous dog police have ever seen.
The Daily Mail is reporting that a Japanese Akita, called Diesel, which grabbed 9 year old Amy Hryhoruk and clamped its jaws around her skull in a ‘vice-like’ grip, has been described by police as the most dangerous they have ever seen.
Is punishment really the answer to our dog bite problems?
Since the death of Jade Lomas-Anderson last week certain aspects of the media have decided to focus their coverage on the fact that it looks likely the dogs owner will “get away with it”. This is because (as we have
MPs call dog attack changes “woefully inadequate”
MPs on the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has said that urgent changes to the law are needed to take “action on any dog related anti-social behaviour” and that they fear the government are not giving “sufficient priority” to dog control. It
RSPCA cautious about new dog laws
Writing in the Huffington Post the RSPCA’s political campaigner Violet Donohoe has said the organisition will not be “[popping] the corks just yet” over changes to legislation announced by the government. It is noted that the announcement came 2 1/2
Dog Microchipping FAQ
What changes are the government making to dog microchipping? The Environment Secretary Owen Paterson has said that from 6th April 2016 it will be law for all dogs in England to be microchipped. The government are also looking at changing
GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCE DOG MICROCHIPPING WILL BE COMPULSORY
It has been anounced that from 2016 all dogs wil have to be microchipped with their owner's details and owners who don't comply will face a £500 fine. The change in the law will be effective from 6th April 2013. Owners
84% support changes to Welsh dog laws
Following the news that more than 10,000 dogs were dealt with by Welsh councils last year at a cost of £2 million-plus the RSPCA Cymru Dog Welfare Indicators Report has revealed that suggested plans to amend the leigislation on dangerous dogs and deal with