Dogs and Politics . . .: Dog Attacks On The Rise

. . . Aims to be an informative site on issues relating to DOGS and other domestic animals.

The information found here will prove to be useful not just for dog owners and breeders but dog food and merchandise manufactures, the very people in POLITICS that pass legislation on animal issues, the veterinary surgeons and our communities.

It also aims to expose the double standards and hypocrisies of so called animal welfare organisations such as the RSPCA and Animals Australia.

While perhaps some good intent is meant, the negative end result from poor legislation effects everyone but most of all the DOG.

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Dog Attacks On The Rise

The Courier Mail reported the RSPCA has concerns about increase in dog attacks, on 28th April 2008 however I am not sure that too many people are fully aware of the Animals Local Law definition and what statistics are included.

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According to the Animals Local Law, attacks do not just refer to incidents involving bites, but when a dog rushes at a person or animal, causing fear.

Web screen capture of this story in the Courier Mail is located here.

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This is a HUGE problem in the wording of this law because some people are just fearful of dogs, they have a phobia about dogs. Clearly these people should not be included in such stats and the law MUST be changed.