Whatever is being proposed and considered for changes to the Dangerous Dog Act it will cost money to function. The Government wants the dog community to pay one way or another but the Government also needs to pay and more than what it has been. The Government mentioned Public Consultation and where I think they need help with what is being proposed and considered and where I think they are open to any Public Consultation suggestions that may help address the problems that are out there in the community. In the media there was mention of Yobbos or Yobs (an uncouth individual or thug) and who could use their dogs as weapons and could easily dodge the system.
Talking about low life people well here is a recent case where 3 got arrested and the following is from this link address.
http://www.west-midlands.police.uk/np/thornhillroad/newsitem.asp?id=838
West Midlands Police
26 February 2010
LOCAL OFFICERS AND RSPCA EXECUTE SUCCESSFUL DANGEROUS DOGS RAID
THREE people have been arrested and a number of dangerous dogs seized during a series of co-ordinated dawn raids across Birmingham today.
Local Officers from Lozells and Small Heath alongside specialist Dog Units and RSPCA uniformed inspectors carried out warrants simultaneously at addresses in the Lozells and Small Heath area.
Officers found three Pitbull terriers and a Staffordshire bull terrier along with a number of suspected fighting birds. Animal fighting paraphernalia and training equipment was also present at each of the three properties raided.
The dogs and birds are currently being looked after by the RSPCA where they are being monitored and checked by a vet.
Today's result was due to a coordinated effort from local officers and the RSPCA in a joint operation code-named 'Snape'.
PC John Marsh, a Dangerous Dog's Officer from West Midlands Police, said: "Today was a very positive result in which we have identified a number of dogs, some of which are banned because they pose a significant threat to members of the local community.
"Not only are these types of dogs a danger to others, but they are also vicious to each other and in fighting will not stop until they are completely incapacitated.
"We hope today's raids send a serious message to those breeding illegal animals or keeping dogs and birds with the intention of profiting from them fighting.
"We will work alongside the RSPCA to ensure that we stop this happening"
Chief Inspector Ian Briggs, of the RSPCA's special operations unit, added: "the co-ordinated raids followed information obtained by both organisations.
"Most people think that dog fighting went out with the dark ages but that simply isn't true. There are still people out there who delight in training dogs only to watch them rip each other to pieces for their own vile entertainment.
"While these people continue to pursue their sick hobby, the RSPCA will continue to pursue them.
"Today's raids proved hugely successful thanks to the cooperation between the RSPCA and West Midlands Police.
"Our thanks also go the public as the information from them means we were able to target the addresses as part of Operation Snape. It proves how vital the public is in the battle against dog fighting."
Anyone with further information is asked to contact the RSPCA's 24-hour cruelty and advice line on 0300 1234 999. All calls are treated in confidence.
Alternatively, you can contact your local officers on 0845 113 5000 or independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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