Call for Dog Licences, Breed Rules After Fatal Attacks

Call for Dog Licences, Breed Rules After Fatal Attacks
Pit bulls, a large, muscular dog breed, were originally developed as fighting dogs. Today, they are one of the most likely breeds to end up in a shelter. Photo taken at East Ridge Animal Services shelter in East Ridge, Tennessee on April 13, 2022. Jackson Elliott/The Epoch Times
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An upcoming review of the laws around dog ownership could have extensive consequences for owners, who may even need a licence for the family pet.

New South Wales (NSW) owners could also face increased penalties if their dog attacks and harms someone, and if they ignore notices about how the dog should be kept.