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Pets
Information about pet welfare. Includes the law about dog fouling and dangerous dogs. Includes the rules about quarantine and pet passports when you bring pets into the UK.
Information and advice from other websites
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Pet bereavement support
Grieving for the loss of a pet can be a sad and difficult experience. The Pet Bereavement Support Service (PBSS) offers support and understanding to bereaved pet owners through a national network of trained volunteer telephone and email befrienders.
From: The Blue Cross
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Protecting pets from cruelty
Explains the laws that protect domestic animals, and the rules about keeping wild animals.
From: Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs - Defra
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Animal care
Animal care tips and advice - a guide to help you plan ahead for your pet's health and happiness. Also gives answers to problems, like what to do if your cat gets stuck up a tree.
From: Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA)
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Pet animals
Things to consider before getting a pet. Information on some of the most popular pets and their needs - from cats and dogs, to hamsters and ponies.
From: Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA)
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A new law for animals
Explains how the Animal Welfare Act gives animals more protection.
From: Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA)
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Pet travel scheme
How to bring your pet dog or cat into the UK without putting it into quarantine. Also details the quarantine and licensing rules for animals that must be quarantined on arrival.
From: Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs - Defra
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Dogs and the law
Includes the laws about dangerous dogs, worrying livestock, stray dogs, and guard dogs.
From: Naturenet
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The Countryside and Rights Of Way Act 2000
Information on access to open country, public rights of way, nature conservation and areas of outstanding natural beauty.
Dealing with problems in your local environment
Information on dealing with local environmental problems including abandoned cars, litter, pest control and problems with roads and pavements.
Recycling and waste
The issues around recycling and waste, and the actions the Government is taking.
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