POLICE are urging canine house owners to be accountable to make sure the security of livestock and their pets.
During this time of yr and over the approaching weeks, mom sheep and their lambs might be launched into the fields to graze.
Allowing a canine to fret or attack livestock is a felony offence beneath the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953.
This includes any motion by your canine that causes misery to the animal.If your canine is worrying sheep, the landowner has authority to shoot and kill your canine.
You may also have your canine seized and withstand £1,000 in prices.
A police spokesperson stated: “When walking your canine, please hold your canine on a lead round livestock and hold to designated paths.
“If you see anybody inflicting misery or permitting their canine to roam shut by, name them out and report it to us, sharing as a lot data as potential, together with an outline of the person and canine.
“The accidents that sheep undergo from dogs is totally avoidable. These incidents additionally put the lives of unborn lambs in danger, in addition to doubtlessly leaving young lambs with no mom. This is to not point out the loss to the farmer and the misery of those that witness these assaults.
“We are so lucky to have such stunning landscapes and it’s everybody’s accountability to make sure its security.
“South Yorkshire Police are committed to tackling rural crime and are signed up to countrywide Operation Recall, a national initiative raising awareness of the trauma and suffering sheep worrying can have, as well as the financial and emotional impact on farmers.”
