Jamaica has passed a new law pertaining to dogs and, on the face of it, it’s a good thing that all should welcome. The law I refer to strengthens penalties against dog owners whose pets have attacked someone.
The law should be accepted in good spirit because too often we see and hear tales of people being viciously attacked and sometimes killed by dogs whose owners deny responsibility. This should be even more welcome as it has forced the State to modify and modernise a law that had penalties and fine that were laughably stuck in the 19th century.
Some key questions do come up from this law, and while they may seem funny or outlandish, on the face of it these questions have been raised by members of the veterinary community, animal welfare advocates and people in general who see some glaring issues or unaddressed areas in the law, despite the fanfare…
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