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The RSPCA is urging Bucks residents to use for exemptions permitting them to maintain their XL bully’s forward of the Government ban.
Yesterday (29 January), the animal welfare charity issued a remaining reminder to house owners of the dogs forward of the 31 January deadline at midday.
From 1 February, will probably be unlawful to personal an XL Bully except exempted, those that efficiently use the scheme will be capable of maintain their dogs legally.
Online purposes to exempt an XL Bully shut on Wednesday (31 January), and the ban results all house owners in England and Wales.
Owners who maintain onto their dogs with out an exemption certificates are vulnerable to seeing their canine seized and put down, additionally they could be given a prison report and ordered to pay a fantastic.
RSPCA canine welfare professional Dr Samantha Gaines stated: “We’re all heartbroken that we’ve reached this point and, as members of the Dog Control Coalition, we’ve been working tirelessly behind-the-scenes to try to work with the UK Government to find an alternative to this ban as well as to minimise its harm on dog welfare and human well being. But, sadly, from 1 February it will be illegal to own any XL Bullies without an exemption certificate and it is also illegal to rehome, sell, gift, breed or abandon one.
“That’s why we’re urgently reminding owners of dogs who could be identified as an XL Bully under the UK Government’s new legislation to apply for an exemption certificate, even if they aren’t sure if their dog is an XL bully and are only doing so as a precaution.”
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Owners of XL Bullies in England and Wales can apply for an exemption on the Government website. There is a charge of £92.40 per canine and a requirement to have third occasion public legal responsibility insurance coverage for banned breeds. This kind of insurance coverage is available through the Dogs Trust companion membership and knowledge is on its website, the RSPCA advises.
As a part of the exemption course of, XL Bully house owners may also have to make sure:
-The canine is neutered (the dates at which your canine must be neutered relies on their age and extra info will be discovered on the UK Government website);
-The canine is microchipped;
-Third occasion insurance coverage is obtained;
-A certificates of exemption is issued;
-That the canine is saved on the identical handle because the registered keeper aside from as much as 30 days in 12 months;
-They notify the company of any change of handle;
-They notify the company of the demise or export of the canine;
-They maintain the canine muzzled and on a lead when in a public place;
-They maintain the canine in sufficiently safe situations to stop escape.
Dr Gaines added: “Breed specific legislation punishes dogs based on their appearance and we have spent years fiercely fighting this law and calling for a new approach. We remain opposed to this law and will continue to work with other charities to encourage the UK Government to, instead, focus on legislation which would better protect the public while also protecting dogs and promote responsible ownership.”
