UAE to impose fines for animal cruelty
Penalties
for mistreating animals in the UAE will range from Dh5,000 to Dh20,000 once an
animal welfare law is introduced.
An initial draft of the law which was under
review last year has been approved by the Ministry of Environment & Water
& will be passed August 2008
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Dubai
Municipality - Local Order No. 11 2003
... ... ... ... read
an English translation
" The following breeds
of dogs (listed below) is prohibited in residential areas, public places, market
and shopping centres as the pose a threat to the society.
This ban will
take effect from 1st January 2008. All owners of pet animals are hereby
requested to keep their dogs on a leash (lead) on public streets and beaches and
not to walk them there without their masks."
American
Pit Bull Terrier
American Bull Dog
American Staffordshire Terrier
Argentinean
Mastiff
Bull Terrier
Canary dog Fila Brasilerio/Brazilian Mastiff
Miniature
Bull Terrier
Rottweiler
Neopolitan Mastiff
Old
English Bulldog
Perro de proso Mallorquin/ Bulldog
Shar Pei
Staffordshire
Bull Terrier
Tosa
Husky
Doberman
If you are concerned
about this new rule & need further clarification contact the Dubai Municipality
at 04-289-1114
Municipality
Registration Tags
The Veterinary Services Section
at the Public Health Department has now issued a directive that all dogs and cats
MUST have a microchip
implanted before receiving the Municipality Tag. ( read
the Municipality Memo )
All owners will need to provide valid documentation
for each pet to prove that one has been inserted, or be scanned to find a microchip
is present. If the pet has not been microout if chipped, we are happy to provide
this service. This is a simple procedure, similar to having a vaccination done.
Please contact the Veterinary Hospital for further details.
Dogs and cats must
have annual vaccinations in Dubai (vaccinations form other Emirates are not recognised).
They must also wear the Dubai Municipality
ID disc on their collar at all times (ID discs are given after vaccination).
Stray
cats and dogs are routinely caught by Dubai Municipality. Any pet without an ID
disc is treated as a stray, held for 8 days and put to sleep if not claimed by
an owner.
