- Reference Number: 3569
- Date released: 09 January 2012
Request
I would like to know how many suspected dangerous and/or illegal
dogs you have seized in total under the Dangerous Dogs Act since
June 2010.
I would also like to know how many of the above dogs were seized
because they were suspected banned breeds, and how many were seized
because of their dangerous behaviour.
In addition, please tell me how many people were charged under
the Act following these Seizures, and how many of the dogs were
returned to their owners with no further action taken
Response
In accordance with section 1(1) (b) of the Act our response is
provided below;
Total number of dogs seized is 66
Prohibited Breeds 44 dogs
Dangerously out of control in a public place 22 dogs
Prosecutions 31
No Further Action 35
Put to sleep 36
returned to owner 30
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