Sunday - December 21, 2008

Pet lovers and welfare organisations are rebelling against “ridiculous” government guidelines.

This really just a silly article and I really doubt that anyone is going to get themselves in any trouble.
It actually should be ignored by me BUT ...

I thought hey wait a minute.  This is even sillier then originally supposed because ya gotta wonder how and what makes these folks come up with and then print this stuff.  And ,,, what is the cost to the taxpayer.  And ,,, haven’t they anything better to do with their time?

I guess not.

I have edited a lot of the story so see the link if you want more.
In a way, this is almost funny enough to be filed under ‘humor.’

The way I see it, ppl who loves their pets will take care of them and those that are mean or just plain careless will continue being that way. But never in pet ownership that I’ve heard about, has a govt. body decided to draw up ‘rules.’

Rebellion over Government’s rules on pets
Pet lovers and welfare organisations are rebelling against “ridiculous” government guidelines which tell them how to look after animals.

By Jasper Copping

The recommendations – including “cat-proofing” windows and balconies to prevent falls, having at least one litter tray per cat, and guaranteeing that dogs wear collars and identity tags in public places – were announced in November.

Now, angry animal experts and pet owners believe that the rules risk criminalising responsible animal lovers.

Dog owners fear that they could be prosecuted for leaving their animals alone in a car for even just a few moments, or for not grooming their pets often enough.

Cat owners have expressed concern that they could face action for having only one litter tray when they own two cats.

Shooters and gamekeepers are worried that they could be prosecuted for not putting collars on their gundogs, which would put the animals at risk of serious injury should they become snared on branches and undergrowth.

Three separate codes of practice – on dogs, cats and horses – have been drawn up to outline how people should meet their responsibilities under the 2006 Animal Welfare Act.

While breaching the codes will not in itself be a crime, Defra has warned that breaches could prove the deciding factor in whether an individual is prosecuted for animal cruelty. Those convicted face fines of up to £20,000 or 12 months in prison.

TEN COMMANDMENTS FOR PET OWNERS

Thou shalt groom your long-haired cats and dogs once a day

Thou shalt “cat proof” your windows and balconies to prevent your pet falling out

Thou shalt not walk your dog during the hottest part of the day

Thou shalt give each cat its own litter tray – even if your animals prefer to go outside.

Thou shalt use a plastic bag or “pooper scooper” to dispose of any dog faeces on your own property, no matter what the size of your garden, field or even farm.

Thou shalt not feed your dog from the table

Thou shalt not have a vegetarian cat. All cats must eat meat

Thou shalt play with your cat with toys if it refuses to go outdoors to hunt.

Thou shalt not use your hands or feet when playing with your cat as this may encourage aggressive behaviour

Thou shalt change your dog’s toys regularly to avoid it becoming bored

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Posted by peiper     on 12/21/2008 at 10:15 AM   
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