20Health and veterinary care of vulnerable dogs

20 Health and veterinary care of vulnerable dogs

(1)  In this regulation –

vulnerable dog means the following:

(a) a puppy that has not attained the age of 4 months;

(b) a bitch that is in the advanced stages of pregnancy;

(c) a lactating bitch;

(d) a dog that is suffering, or recovering, from illness or injury;

(e) a dog that requires special medical care.

(2)  A person who has the care or charge of a vulnerable dog must ensure that the dog is inspected, for the purposes of monitoring the health and welfare of the dog –

(a) as often as is reasonably required to enable intervention to mitigate preventable risks to the health and safety of the dog; and

(b) at least twice each day.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.