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• No dog can be left without clean water or food for a period that would amount to cruelty; i.e. clean
water is always available and the dog is fed on a daily basis.
Penalty for failing to comply is a fine of $2,500.00 or imprisonment for 6 months or both.


• Failure to provide sufficient exercise if the dog is kept chained or in close confinement.
Penalty for failing to comply is a fine of $2,500.00 or imprisonment for 6 months or both.


Unnecessarily punish or treat the dog in a manner that is cruel.
Penalty for failing to comply is a fine of $2,500.00 or imprisonment for 12 months or
both.


Keep, use or allow the dog to be kept or used for the purpose of fighting.
Penalty for failing to comply is a fine of $5,000.00 or imprisonment for 12 months or
both.


A person who steals a dog, has in their possession knowingly a stolen dog. Any person who kills,
maims or wounds a dog.

Penalty for failing to comply is a fine of $2,500.00 or imprisonment for 6 months or
both.


It is a legal requirement that all dogs are licenced. A licence can be obtained from:

The Animal Control Unit
Black Rock, St. Michael
Tel: 425-1033
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