Dogs Worrying Sheep All Over Wales And Yorkshire - 50 Shot In The Act In The Last Four Years

[Abroad]

More than 50 dogs have been shot for attacking livestock in north Wales in the past four years, a report has revealed.

A study by the National Police Chief's Council (NPCC) showed North Wales Police recorded 449 cases of livestock worrying and attacks between 2013-2017.

It is calling for greater powers to obtain DNA from dogs suspected of committing attacks.

The UK government's animal welfare minister will consider recommendations.

Currently, dog owners are not required to report if their dog attacks any livestock and they are not treated as recordable crimes on police systems.

The study found North Wales Police recorded 648 livestock were killed and 376 were injured between 2013-17.

It led to 52 dogs being shot - the highest number of the five forces. The second highest was North Yorkshire Police, which logged 16 shot dogs.

Hertfordshire Constabulary recorded just one incident.

In total, there were 1,705 cases of livestock worrying - dogs attacking or chasing animals - logged in the five force areas.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-43130956

 

[lithiumgirl]

like foxes in the hen house but different ...

 

[Sejanus]

Meanwhile a secret coven of werewolves are laughing their asses off for framing their canine cousins.