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Posted: 16th January 2013

Petition to reconsider electric shock ban

Couple urge Welsh government to lift ban on shock fences

A pet-owning couple are calling the Welsh government to amend its ban on electric shock fences, made illegal at the same time as electric shock collars.

The ban on both devices came into place in Wales in 2010, following controversy over using shocks to train animals. Anyone caught using such a fence or collar in the country can now be fined up to £20,000 or jailed for up to six months.

Campaigners Monima and Martyn O'Connor said they support the collar ban, however, they believe pet owners should still be allowed to install the fences, which send a shock to animals if they get too close to a boundary.

Mrs O'Connor took an interest in the use of the invisible fences last year, after two of her cats died outside her home in road traffic accidents.

Her husband, while adding that the shocks are mild, said animals soon learn not to approach the boundary.

"Nobody really considers it to be dangerous or harmful to pets in any way and it's certainly not as intensive as livestock fencing," he commented.

The couple have submitted a petition to the Welsh government that holds 500 signatures.

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Birmingham Dogs Home makes urgent appeal
Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent winter appeal as it faces more challenges over the Christmas period.

The rescue centre has seen a dramatic increase in dogs coming into its care, and is currently caring for over 200 dogs. With rising costs and dropping temperatures, the charity is calling for urgent support.

It costs the charity £6,000 per day to continue its work.

Fi Harrison, head of fundraising and communications, said: "It's heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival."

More information about the appeal can be found here.

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