Prospective pet owners told to research first

The ManxSPCA says the number of dogs presenting with dangerous behavioural problems is increasing - the charity works to address that behaviour and re-home them. 

 

This week a Douglas woman was fined over £1,000 for keeping two dangerous dogs that were not kept under proper control after her huskies savaged another dog in Castletown in March. 

 

Speaking at a recent Tynwald committee looking at animal welfare legislation Lynne Renshaw from the charity said doing your homework is key: 

 

 

Vet Ray Cox says it's not just big dogs that pose problems: