For concerns about
cruelty and welfare of dogs please contact the RSPCA on 0870 55 55 999.
It is important to understand your duty of care as a pet owner. The Animal Welfare Act 2006 states that 'the owner of a pet is legally obliged to care for their pet properly, by providing:
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a proper diet, including fresh water
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somewhere suitable to live
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housing with or apart from, other animals
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the ability to express normal behaviour
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protection from and treatment of, illness and injury.
For more information about animal welfare generally, please visit: www.rspca.org.uk
