Who can I complain to if an animal is being mistreated?
Complaints about mistreatment of animals can be made to the local police, your local council or the RSPCA. Dog ownership Are there any special things I have to do as a dog owner? If you are a dog owner, you should check with your local council to see if your dog needs to be registered. Some councils have power to declare a dog dangerous. If this is done, you must obey the conditions e.g. displaying a dangerous dog sign or putting up a fence. If the conditions are not met, you may be a fined or the dog may be destroyed. In some extreme cases the local council may order your dog be destroyed without it first being declared dangerous. Are there certain breeds of dogs that are restricted dogs? Yes, the State Government and local councils impose tough controls and conditions on the keeping of restricted dogs. The following breeds of dogs are classed as restricted dogs: • Dogo Argentino • Fila Brasileiro • Japanese Tosa • Pit Bull Terrier • American Pit Bull Terrier • or other breeds prescri
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