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# Control of Dogs Act

All time

Number of dogs being 'put down' by pounds falls by 40%

The numbers of dogs being euthanised has fallen significantly since 2002 when 21,000 were put down.

13.1k

Jul 8th 2018, 7:00 AM

Huge variations in payment of dog fines by local authorities

Figures from 2012 show payment rates varied from full compliance to just 3.6 per cent.

5.6k

Apr 13th 2013, 7:15 AM