Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Supporting our pets
Those who are concerned at the intrusion of Big Brother Government into our lives have one more thing to grumble about with the publication of a code of practice for pet owners.
Cat and dog owners are to be told to provide "entertainment" and "mental stimulation" for their pets under the new government advice. The code of practice also includes advice on diet and providing "somewhere suitable to go to the toilet". It says owners should watch for signs of stress and advises on introducing cats to dogs without the fur flying. Owners will not be fined for breaking the rules but failure to comply may be used in animal cruelty prosecutions.
Actually, I am sure that there are irresponsible owners who need this sort of advice. I just cannot envisage them reading all 26 pages of it, even if DEFR believe that it is their duty to do so.
Cat and dog owners are to be told to provide "entertainment" and "mental stimulation" for their pets under the new government advice. The code of practice also includes advice on diet and providing "somewhere suitable to go to the toilet". It says owners should watch for signs of stress and advises on introducing cats to dogs without the fur flying. Owners will not be fined for breaking the rules but failure to comply may be used in animal cruelty prosecutions.
Actually, I am sure that there are irresponsible owners who need this sort of advice. I just cannot envisage them reading all 26 pages of it, even if DEFR believe that it is their duty to do so.
