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Man who dumped bull terrier while fleeing hurricane arrested

October 20, 20244 min

Authorities in Florida have arrested a man who left his terrified bull terrier tied to a fence by the road while fleeing the incoming Hurricane Milton, British newspaper The Mirror’s American online edition reported. According to the report, Hillsborough County State Attorney Suzy Lopez said Giovanny Aldama Garcia was arrested and charged with aggravated animal cruelty. The charge carries a possible five-year jail term and a fine of up to $5,000. By contrast, The Prevention...

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Delhi High Court also sets aside Centre’s circular on ‘dangerous’ dogs

June 8, 20244 min

Just three days before India’s seven-phase general election, which returned the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance to power with a reduced majority, began on April 19, the Delhi High Court set aside the government’s March 12 circular prohibiting the import, breeding, and sale of 24 dog breeds deemed “dangerous for human life”. On April 10, the Karnataka High Court had struck down the circular issued by a joint secretary in the Union ministry of fisheries,...

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Karnataka High Court quashes ban on ‘dangerous’ dog breeds

April 11, 20246 min

The Karnataka High Court struck down on Wednesday the central government notification of March 12 asking the governments of states and Union territories to ensure that no permission is given to breed, keep or sell dog breeds considered “dangerous for human life”. The list of ‘banned’ dogs included popular varieties such as the American pit bull terrier, which is not recognized as a distinct breed by the American Kennel Club, and breeds such as the...

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2 high courts partially stay circular banning import, breeding, sale of ‘dangerous’ dogs

March 24, 20246 min

At least two high courts have stayed the implementation of a central government circular banning the import, breeding, and sale of 22 dog breeds deemed “dangerous for human life”, The Indian Express newspaper reported. A third is also hearing a challenge to the circular. While the Karnataka High Court stayed the circular in the territory of the state on Tuesday, the Calcutta High Court ordered a partial stay on the circular on Thursday. The same...

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Centre seeks to stop import, breeding and sale of ‘dangerous’ dogs

March 14, 20245 min

India’s ministry of fisheries, animal husbandry, and dairying has written to the chief secretaries of all states and Union territories to ensure that no permission is given to breed, keep or sell dog breeds considered “dangerous for human life”. The letter, sent by Joint Secretary O.P. Chaudhary, effectively seeks to prohibit the possession, breeding and sale of these dogs. The chief secretary is the top bureaucrat in the government of a state or Union territory....