Amend the Control of Greyhounds ACT 1950

The Issue

Please amend this act so that Pet Greyhounds are exempt from being kept on leads and Muzzled in Public as Greyhounds are now becoming more acceptable as pets but this ACT prohibits them form being exercised in line with other Dogs, it also prohibits Greyhound pups being taken to Obedience Classes,Agility Classes indeed anything other than being used for Racing or Coursing Purposes. If possible please repeal this ACT and instead please bring Northern Ireland in line with the rest of the UK. Thank you.

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The Issue

Please amend this act so that Pet Greyhounds are exempt from being kept on leads and Muzzled in Public as Greyhounds are now becoming more acceptable as pets but this ACT prohibits them form being exercised in line with other Dogs, it also prohibits Greyhound pups being taken to Obedience Classes,Agility Classes indeed anything other than being used for Racing or Coursing Purposes. If possible please repeal this ACT and instead please bring Northern Ireland in line with the rest of the UK. Thank you.

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Northern Ireland Assembly
Northern Ireland Assembly

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Petition created on 6 March 2012