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Law and shelter medicine
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Law and shelter medicine
- Authors: Dominic Sullivan and Trevor Cooper
- From: BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Shelter Medicine
- Item: Chapter 21, pp 323 - 333
- DOI: 10.22233/9781910443330.21
- Copyright: © 2018 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: December 2018
Abstract
This chapter reflects the legal framework within which companion animal welfare organizations operate in the UK; covering framework and statutory purpose, animal welfare legislation, consumer law and payment for rehomed animals, unlawful types of dog, hybrids, transportation and travel, the veterinary medicines regulations, hazardous waste, statutes and regulations.Quick reference guides: Dealing with a stray dog; Dealing with a stray cat.
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While an animal is in the care of a shelter, the shelter is legally responsible for meeting all its welfare needs. (© Cats Protection) © 2018 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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While an animal is in the care of a shelter, the shelter is legally responsible for meeting all its welfare needs. (© Cats Protection)
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Ear tipping of feral cats to identify them as having been neutered is a permitted procedure in the UK. (© Cats Protection) © 2018 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Ear tipping of feral cats to identify them as having been neutered is a permitted procedure in the UK. (© Cats Protection)
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The Pit Bull Terrier is the most common unlawful dog in the UK.
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The Pit Bull Terrier is the most common unlawful dog in the UK.
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Wild cat hybrids such as Savannahs (serval cat crossed with domestic cat) can prove challenging for animal welfare organizations.
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Wild cat hybrids such as Savannahs (serval cat crossed with domestic cat) can prove challenging for animal welfare organizations.
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An EU pet passport.
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An EU pet passport.
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Microchipping of dogs is compulsory in the UK.
Microchipping of dogs is compulsory in the UK. © 2018 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Microchipping of dogs is compulsory in the UK.
Microchipping of dogs is compulsory in the UK.
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Every local authority must have an officer who is responsible for dealing with stray dogs.
Every local authority must have an officer who is responsible for dealing with stray dogs. © 2018 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Every local authority must have an officer who is responsible for dealing with stray dogs.
Every local authority must have an officer who is responsible for dealing with stray dogs.
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All strays should be thoroughly scanned for a microchip on admission to a shelter or veterinary practice. (© Cats Protection)
All strays should be thoroughly scanned for a microchip on admission to a shelter or veterinary practice. (© Cats Protection) © 2018 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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All strays should be thoroughly scanned for a microchip on admission to a shelter or veterinary practice. (© Cats Protection)
All strays should be thoroughly scanned for a microchip on admission to a shelter or veterinary practice. (© Cats Protection)
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Unneutered strays should not be neutered until reasonable time and effort has been taken to attempt to locate the owner. (© Cats Protection)
Unneutered strays should not be neutered until reasonable time and effort has been taken to attempt to locate the owner. (© Cats Protection) © 2018 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Unneutered strays should not be neutered until reasonable time and effort has been taken to attempt to locate the owner. (© Cats Protection)
Unneutered strays should not be neutered until reasonable time and effort has been taken to attempt to locate the owner. (© Cats Protection)