The SPCA recently approached the person they charged with cruelty and whose puppies they caused to be removed from their home into an animal shelter for a donation! Would you like to have a guess what the response was? See for yourself
Legal Opinion on Docking in SA
A letter from Prof. Dr. R. Fritsch, Leader of the Clinic of Veterinary Surgeons, Justus-Lieberg-University, to the German Kennel Club.
Tail Docking in SAThe move by the South African Veterinary Council to force Vets in SA not to dock is illegal in terms of the South African Constitution.
KUSA StatementThe KUSA statement to members regarding the S.A. Veterinary Council (SAVC) stance on tail docking.
Media ReleaseMedia Release from New Zealand Council of Docked Breeds Sunday 5th November 2006 Regarding the landmark decision in an Australian tail docking “cruelty case”.
Latest News June 2009 - New Zeeland
Agreement has been reached with the Minister of Agriculture that docking may continue do be performed by vets and 'Accredited Dockers'.
Tail docking view put forward by some veterinarians
An investigation into tail injuries of Shorthaired German Pointer dogs born in Sweden 1989.
Spaying & NeuteringLong-Term Health Risks and Benefits Associated with Spay / Neuter in Dogs.KUSA Breed List
A list of all breeds listed with the Kennel Union of Southern Africa, including 54 traditionally docked breeds.
Any funds collected thru membership will be used to help fight for our right to continue docking our dogs.
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