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Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008
sec.3Purposes of Act
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sec.3 Purposes of Act
The purposes of this Act are to— provide for the identification of cats and dogs; and provide for the registration of dogs; and provide for the effective management of regulated dogs; and promote the responsible ownership of cats and dogs; and For the welfare of animals generally, see the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 . promote the responsible breeding of dogs; and prohibit the ownership of and particular dealings with dogs of particular breeds. s 3 amd 2009 No. 51 s 37 ; 2013 No. 41 s 29 ; 2016 No. 28 s 6 ; 2024 No. 17 s 32
- (a) provide for the identification of cats and dogs; and
- (b) provide for the registration of dogs; and
- (c) provide for the effective management of regulated dogs; and
- (d) promote the responsible ownership of cats and dogs; and Note— For the welfare of animals generally, see the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 .
- (e) promote the responsible breeding of dogs; and
- (f) prohibit the ownership of and particular dealings with dogs of particular breeds.