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Animal
Welfare Act
As
from 6 April 2007 the Animal Welfare Act 2006
comes
in to force
and
overhauls the pet abuse laws in England and Wales
for
the first time in 94 years.
It
will brings in tougher penalties for neglect and cruelty
including
fines of up to £20,000,
a
maximum jail term of 51 weeks and a lifetime ban
on
some owners keeping pets.
The
new legislation introduces a welfare offence
for
the first time and enforcers such as the RSPCA
will
be given more powers to intervene where they suspect
a
pet is being neglected.
The
new welfare offence is a 'duty of care' on pet owners
to
provide for their animals
basic
needs such as adequate food and water,
veterinary
treatment and an appropriate environment
in
which to live.
RSPCA
Inspectors will now be able to act more readily
in
cases of neglect, mistreatment and cruelty.
RSPCA
National Cruelty Helpline: 0300
1234 999
To
report an act of cruelty to any animal,
or to reported a sick or injured animal,
please contact the RSPCA 24-hour Cruelty and Advice
Calls are treated in the the strictest confidence
* Beware some may
find these Distressing *
Disturbing
as it is, not only are we victims of domestic violence
but beloved pets are too.
The
complete act can be downloaded
as a PDF
by - 
with
associated explanatory notes -
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